Chinese firm closes acquisition of US movie theatre chain
September 5th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 5 (IANS) China's leading private conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group Co. Tuesday completed the acquisition of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., valued at roughly $2.6 billion.
With the completion ... Read more...
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South Korea’s retail sales retreat
July 19th, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, July 19 (IANS) Sales at South Korea's major discount outlets and department stores retreated last month due to weak demand for groceries and clothes, a government report showed Thursday.Total ... Read more...
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Karnataka shuts down to protest petrol price hike
May 31st, 2012 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 31 (IANS) The shutdown against the petrol price hike Thursday paralysed life across Karnataka, as state-run and private buses remained off the roads, shops and hotels were ... Read more...
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Australia’s retail turnover falls
May 30th, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 30 (IANS) Australian retail turnover fell 0.2 percent in April following a rise of 1.1 percent in March, figures released Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) ... Read more...
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Retail sales in US rose in January
February 15th, 2012 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 15 (IANS/EFE) US retail sales rose 0.4 percent in January due, mainly, to the activity in department stores, general merchandise stores and bars and restaurants, the Commerce Department ... Read more...
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Being a child model was brutal: Katherine Heigl
February 2nd, 2012 - 3:46 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Katherine Heigl says working as a child model when she was nine was "brutal" and she hated the experience.The 33-year-old, who raises three-year-old daughter Naleigh ... Read more...
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Steven Tyler, new face of Andrew Charles
August 12th, 2011 - 10:10 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) "Aerosmith" rocker Steven Tyler has been appointed as the new face of fashion house Andrew Charles.Tylor is the inspiration behind the fashion house's latest collection and ... Read more...
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Beyonce gifts sister 25 shoes on birthday
June 27th, 2011 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
New York, June 27 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles surprised her sister Solange with a surprise delivery of 25 pairs of designer shoes on her 25th birthday.The "Run The World" ... Read more...
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Nepal malls have new merchandise: World Cup final
April 2nd, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, April 2 (IANS) John Varghese, a management consultant from Bangalore now working on a tourism project in Kathmandu, has turned down an invitation from his colleagues to go rafting ... Read more...
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Sly to launch new menswear line ‘inspired by Rocky and Rambo’
March 25th, 2011 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 25 (ANI): Action-man-turned-artist Sylvester Stallone is set to launch a new collection of menswear in 2012 inspired by his roles in 'Rocky' and 'Rambo'.Sly Inc, aimed at men aged ... Read more...
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Chinese tourists emerge as top tax-free shoppers in Europe
February 24th, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): A new study has found that Chinese tourists have outspend the Russians to become the top tax-free shoppers in Europe.Statistics from Global Blue, a Switzerland-based tax-refund and ... Read more...
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Kardashian sisters to launch apparel line
January 13th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 13 (ANI): The Kardashian sisters - Kourtney, Kim and Khloe - are launching a line of apparel for Sears department stores.The collection, aptly titled the Kardashian Kollection, is designed ... Read more...
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Dear sir, you’re pregnant, hospital tells man
December 9th, 2010 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 9 (IANS) A hospital in Britain has mistakenly sent a letter to a 50-year-old man telling him he was pregnant with twins, a media report said Thursday.The staff at ... Read more...
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Jennifer Lopez: The Brand Ambassador Of L’Oreal Paris
December 8th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Jennifer Lopez will be featured in the print and television advertising campaigns for L’Oreal Paris from the 25th of January next year. Confirming the news to the media, JLo says that ... Read more...
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Chinese women drinking collagen for ’skin as soft as a baby’s’
October 28th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 28 (ANI): Move over Botox injections - collagen drinks are the new way to go in China for getting rid of those wrinkles.Department stores in Shanghai and Beijing and advertising ... Read more...
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Brian Atwood And Jones Apparel Shake Hands
September 2nd, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Brian Atwood has recently announced that he has entered into an elite agreement of licensing with the famous Jones Apparel Group, Inc.Atwood will soon collaborate with the ... Read more...
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Khloe Kardashian to launch unisex scent with NBA hubby
August 18th, 2010 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
New York, August 18 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian has teamed up with her NBA hubby to debut a new unisex scent.The fragrance, which Khloe's working on with her husband, Lamar Odom of the ... Read more...
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Forever 21 to launch maternity clothes for teens?
July 21st, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Chico, July 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A flashy clothing store, which targets teens, is being criticized for starting to produce clothes for pregnant women as people expect that the clothes are meant ... Read more...
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Britney to launch ninth fragrance in September
July 21st, 2010 - 1:06 am ICT by IANS
London, July 20 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears is all set to come out with her ninth signature fragrance titled 'Radiance' this September.
The fragrance made with tuberose, jasmine, orange flower, wild ... Read more...
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Halle Berry ready to launch her third fragrance
June 5th, 2010 - 12:29 am ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is all set to launch her third fragrance "Reveal".
"I've always wanted to have my own scent. When I was younger, I never wanted to ... Read more...
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Victoria Beckham launches fashion collection in Russia
April 4th, 2010 - 4:42 am ICT by IANS
London, April 4 (IANS) After her clothing line became a hit in US, Victoria Beckham is expanding her fashion empire into Russia.
The pop star-turned-fashion designer has secured a distribution deal ... Read more...
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McQueen’s last collection to hit stalls in June
March 25th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 25 (IANS) Late designer Alexander McQueen's last collection that focuses on men's innerwear is said to be launched in June.
"The development of our menswear is a priority for us ... Read more...
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Madonna to launch fashion range
March 11th, 2010 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 11 (IANS) Pop diva Madonna has announced to launch a range of clothes.
The 51-year-old singer is creating the range, named MG Icon, in a joint venture with her ... Read more...
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Mexico raises 2010 GDP forecast
February 19th, 2010 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Feb 19 (IANS/EFE) Finance officials raised Mexico's growth forecast for 2010 from 3 percent to 3.9 percent following the release of new figures suggesting an economic recovery is in progress.
The ... Read more...
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East India Company coming to India again: report
February 8th, 2010 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 8 (IANS) East India Company, whose forces once ruled over much of India, is coming to India again but under Indian ownership this time around, a British newspaper reported Monday.
Indian ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu to sell toor dal at cost price
January 26th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) With the retail prices of toor dal or arhar dal touching the sky, the Tamil Nadu government Saturday decided to procure the pulse, a vital requirement in sambar, ... Read more...
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Festive shopping as good as trip to the gym!
December 19th, 2009 - 4:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 19 (ANI): Here's some good news for shopaholics - festive shopping can give you bags of exercise.According to a leading retailer, the seasonal 'running' stuff offers a workout as intensive ... Read more...
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Katie Price to design baby clothes for Selfridges
December 17th, 2009 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Model Katie Price, ex-wife of singer Peter Andre, has got a a $3 million contract to design her own range of baby clothes.
The 31-year-old will design clothes in ... Read more...
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Australia’s Santas see red over tax take
December 4th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 4 (DPA) Pensioners who earn money playing Santa Claus in shopping malls and department stores complained Friday that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) had spoilt the Christmas spirit.
They are threatening ... Read more...
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Victoria Beckham to relaunch denim range
November 30th, 2009 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 30 (IANS) Pop star-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham is relaunching her denim clothing collection under her own name.
She has given the collection a complete makeover, reports femalefirst.co.uk.Victoria's range of jeans ... Read more...
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3D camera to hit market shelves in September
July 23rd, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23 (ANI): A camera that can take three-dimensional photographs and videos is set to go on sale in Britain in September.The camera, which promises to "revolutionise the world of ... Read more...
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Beyonce adds alter ego Sasha Fierce’s clothes to Dereon fashion line
July 2nd, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jul 2 (ANI): R 'n' B singer Beyonce has added the stage clothes worn by her alter ego "Sasha Fierce" to her House of Dereon brand.The new fashion line ... Read more...
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Now, Japanese using mobile phones to find nearest toilet
May 4th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
Tokyo, May 4 (ANI): A mobile phone has been launched in Japan that will help the country's citizens locate the nearest public toilet in double quick time.According to The Telegraph, users ... Read more...
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Thai premier declares emergency, escapes mob attack (Roundup)
April 12th, 2009 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, April 12 (DPA) Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding provinces Sunday in a bid to quell anti-government protests that forced the cancellation ... Read more...
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Crawford launches homeware range
April 5th, 2009 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
New York, April 5 (IANS) Cindy Crawford has teamed up with a US retail giant to launch her own range of homeware.
Crawford has joined hands with the mid-range chain of American ... Read more...
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