American Outdoor Brands Inc is recalling 13,828 units of Caldwell E-Max Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs for potential risk of fire and burn hazards, a statement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) showed. These include 88 units sold in Canada. The company said the soldering within the lithium-battery pack housing can allow the wiring to […]
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Signed contracts on existing homes fell in June. Prices in May were up nearly 17% compared with May 2020, according to the latest reading from S&P Case-Shiller Mortgage rates moved slightly higher at the start of June, which only added to affordability issues. Pending sales of existing homes in June, which are measured by signed contracts, fell 1.9% month-to-month, according […]
Read moreMILAN – A strong performance in its retail business, a triple-digit percentage growth in its online channel, and solid gains in Asia-Pacific and U.S. markets helped Prada SpA return to the black in the first half of the year. In the six months ended June 30, the Italian luxury group reported a net profit of 97 million euros. This compares […]
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SINGAPORE – Property giant GuocoLand has won the tender for a 99-year leasehold plot at Lentor Central after lodging the highest bid of $784.1 million, the Urban Redevelopment Authority said on Thursday (July 29). The price translates to a land rate of $1,204 per sq ft per plot ratio, or $12,964.83 per square metre of gross floor area. GuocoLand’s offer […]
Read moreLONDON (Reuters) – World share markets were back on the climb on Thursday as the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled it was in no rush to taper stimulus and reassurances from Beijing saw beaten-up Chinese stocks leap off the canvas.FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleThere was […]
Read moreThe German automaker saw first-half operating profit before special items hit 11.4 billion euros, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The company now expects an operating return on sales of between 6% and 7.5%, having previously projected 5.5% to 7%. Volkswagen posted record first-half earnings on Thursday while also raising its target for profit margin. The results are a marked improvement from the […]
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More than 60 people have come forward to an independent investigator looking into workplace issues at Sky Sport. A leaked email shows in total 64 people, including 11 contractors, were interviewed for the report which came after the Herald revealed significant cultural issues at the broadcaster. Sky will not be publicly releasing the report, a spokesperson said, and the email […]
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Air New Zealand passengers will soon be chowing down on a new variety of snacks while flying – including popcorn, crisps, muesli bars and chocolate. The new in-flight snacks follow a series of trials from the national airline, with the tests being carried out via trolley signage on Koru Hour flights, Grab & Go snack boxes in its lounges. The […]
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The social commerce boom now has Twitter testing shopping features. On Wednesday, the messaging platform launched a pilot program for a new “Shop Module.” The dedicated space features a carousel of products at the top of professional pages, a new type of Twitter profile introduced in April for businesses, nonprofits, publishers and creators. Visitors can scroll through the items, tap […]
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