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Braids and texture kickstart New York Fashion Week
www.hji.co.uk | Feb 11, 2012
So, what were we expecting from New York Fashion Week for the Autumn/Winter season? Well, it certainly wasn't braids wrapped around the head. At the Nanoo show, dishevelled braids were wrapped around the head to create a soft turban-like shape....

Alden Clanahan, VP of Trend Direction & Design, at Dallas Market Center Passes Away - 2012-02-10
www.giftsanddec.com | Feb 10, 2012
DALLAS -Alden Clanahan, Dallas Market Center's vice president of trend direction and design, passed away on Sunday, February 5, in Dallas. Clanahan joined the Dallas Market Center in 2001 to direct the visual merchandising and events department, where he was promoted to vice president in 2005.

Facebook Fashion Post Likes - Direct Internet Catalogue - Retail - WWD.com
www.wwd.com | Feb 10, 2012
WWD.com is the authority for breaking news, comprehensive business coverage and trends in the worlds of fashion, beauty and retail.

Kodak's New Moment: Shelf Space Evolution Exposes New Opportunities for Camera Manufacturers | PRLog
www.prlog.org | Feb 10, 2012
Kodak's New Moment: Shelf Space Evolution Exposes New Opportunities for Camera Manufacturers. Kodak has officially departed the camera business. In light of this news, and by utilizing IFR Shelf Space Evolution to understand the market, camera manufacturers are discovering new opportunities. -

CRM News: Strategy: Customer Focus Is an All-Hands Exercise
www.crmbuyer.com | Feb 10, 2012
Last week, after dropping off my Prius at the dealership for routine service -- as I've done regularly since I bought the car in 2007 -- I ambled over to the shuttle stop for a ride home. "Where you headed?" barked the driver, never raising his head from his newspaper. When I let him know where I

Marchesini inks deal to acquire PRB technology and expand cosmetic packaging output
www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com | Feb 10, 2012
Bologna-based packaging firm Marchesini has extended its cosmetic products packaging portfolio following the acquisition of Pharma and Cosmetic technology from PRB S.p.A.

The "Social" Tornado - Think customers: The 1to1 Blog
www.1to1media.com | Feb 10, 2012
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Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
www.bicycleretailer.com | Feb 10, 2012
Bicycle Retailer & Industry News is the leading source of news and information about the bicycle industry in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Those who visit our website or subscribe to our magazine get news on bicycle retailing, new products, industry statistics, U.S. import and export

Winter warmers drive John Lewis sales | News | Drapers
www.drapersonline.com | Feb 10, 2012
John Lewis sales grew 6% to £52.5m in the week to February 4 as shoppers stocked up on winter warmers in the cold weather.

Retail Contrarian: Purposeful parties and events
www.retailcontrarian.com | Feb 9, 2012
Last week one of our clients announced to their employees that the traditional holiday party will not be held this year. The employees were very disappointed. The annual event has long been a high point of the year because it...