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The latest pet industry news
APPA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Pet Products Association
Online store unleashes high fashion for pets
5/19/2013
- Green Bay Press-Gazette (Wis.)
Inspired by her Yorkiepoo, named Roxy, Patty Schranz created the RockinDogs & CoolCats line of clothing for pets, which she sells through Etsy. Outfits she has made include hoodies, tuxedos, dresses a… Read More
Consumer electronics news and information
CEA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Consumer Electronics Association
GameStop looks to a better second half
5/24/2013
- Reuters
- Wall Street Journal, The
Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 consoles, along with new game titles, such as Battlefield 4 and Grand Theft Auto V, are expected to boost revenue later this year at GameStop. "The expect… Read More
News and information about the grocery retail industry
FMI dailyLead®
Published in partnership with: Food Marketing Institute
Hames uses Centage system for health care budgeting
5/23/2013
- Supermarket News (free registration)
Alaska retailer Hames has chosen software from Massachusetts' Centage to help with budgeting related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. "We can now accurately budget and monitor our he… Read More
The latest housewares industry news
Housewares SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Housewares Association
Housing and employment data point to strengthening U.S. economy
5/24/2013
- Reuters
Labor and housing data suggest the economy is slowly but steadily recovering. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims last week decreased 23,000, to a seasonally adjusted 340,000. The Commerc… Read More
News about signs and visual communications
ISA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Sign Association
ISA approves affiliate status for 16 regional associations
5/22/2013
- SignWeb
ISA's board of directors approved a plan to make 16 regional sign associations into ISA Affiliated Associations. Under the new system, local sign companies that previously had to join ISA and their lo… Read More
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