Spreads and oils maker Smart Balance posts profit in 3rd-qtr as sales rise on higher volumesNovember 5th, 2009 Smart Balance moves to 3Q profit on higher salesPARAMUS, N.J. — Smart Balance Inc., maker of butter-like spreads, said Thursday it moved to a profit in the third quarter on higher sales as it sold a greater volume of its products.
Crocs moves to profit in 3rd qtr on tax gain, slightly higher sales; shares dropNovember 5th, 2009 Crocs profits in 3Q with one-time tax gainNIWOT, Colo. — Crocs Inc., seller of ventilated rubber shoes, said Thursday it moved to a profit in the third quarter as it recorded a big one-time gain from taxes and sales inched up.
Kia's US sales volumes jump 45 percent in October on demand for Forte and Rio modelsNovember 3rd, 2009 October Auto Sales: KiaIRVINE, Calif. — Kia Motors America said Tuesday its October U.S.
Mitsubishi sales tumble, blames continued tough sales environmentNovember 3rd, 2009 October Auto Sales: MitsubishiCYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi Motors North America said Tuesday its October sales tumbled, blaming a continued tough sales environment.
Forrester projects 8 pct increase in online holiday sales as shoppers turn to Web for dealsNovember 2nd, 2009 Forrester projects rise in online holiday salesNEW YORK — Forrester Research Inc. is projecting an 8 percent increase to $44.7 billion in online holiday sales compared with a year ago as bargain hunters turn to the Web for deals.
September retail sales drop 1.5 percent, biggest decline in 9 months, as auto sales plungeOctober 14th, 2009 Retail sales fall 1.5 percent in SeptemberWASHINGTON — Retail sales declined in September by the largest amount this year as car sales plummeted following the end of the government's popular Cash for Clunkers program. The Commerce Department says retail sales dropped 1.5 percent last month.
Experts propose hefty sales tax to sweetened beverages; health reformers not buying itSeptember 16th, 2009 Fight obesity? Add sales tax to soda tabATLANTA — In a bid to ramp up the public health battle against obesity, a group of nutrition and economics experts are pushing for a tax of 1 cent on every of ounce of sodas and other sweetened beverages. Proposals for a hefty soda tax though have repeatedly fallen flat.
Counterfeit $50 bills showing up at yard sales in ColoradoSeptember 16th, 2009 Fake bills showing up at yard sales in ColoradoGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Police say someone is using counterfeit $50 bills at yard sales in Colorado.
Second Wyoming soda ash producer announces layoffsAugust 4th, 2009 Wyoming soda ash company announces layoffsGREEN RIVER, Wyo. — Another Wyoming soda ash producer is laying off employees because of the economic downturn.
Daimler AG US sales fall 24 percent in July, amid plunging sales of its Smart fortwo minicarAugust 3rd, 2009 July Auto Sales: DaimlerNEW YORK — German automaker Daimler AG said its sales in the U.S. fell by 24 percent in July, amid plunging sales of its Smart fortwo minicar and Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles.
Ford analyst calls June industry's best month in '09; sales down less than 30 pctJune 29th, 2009 Ford analyst says June best month for sales in '09DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.'s top sales analyst says June was the industry's best month of the year, with sales falling less than 30 percent.
Amazon.com decides to end NC commission program due to potential new sales taxJune 27th, 2009 Amazon.com ends commission program in NCRALEIGH, N.C. — Amazon.com said Friday it has pulled the plug on commissions for North Carolina Web sites that make referrals to the online retailer because a law designed to collect sales taxes on these transactions could soon be enacted.
2-day Ritchie Bros. auction in Mead sets record with almost $35 million in salesJune 7th, 2009 Ritchie Bros. auction in Mead sets sales recordMEAD, Colo.
Canvera announces opening of its Chandigarh officeApril 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Canvera.com, India's fastest growing online digital photography company, announced the opening of its sales office in Chandigarh. This is Canvera's 5th sales office in the country.
Hyundai February sales rise over 45 percentMarch 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hyundai Motor India's domestic sales soared by over 45 percent in February compared to its sales the same month last fiscal, the company said Monday, but added that times were still challenging and nothing should be read into increased sales. Cumulative sales increased by about 32 percent and exports by over 18 percent, a company statement said.
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