| February 23, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Brightpoint to merge with European wireless distributor
U.S.-based mobile phone and wireless products wholesaler-distributor Brightpoint has entered into a deal to purchase all outstanding shares of Dangaard Telecom A/S, another wireless W-D, based in Denmark. "This transaction will join together two of the most prominent players in the wireless handset distribution and logistics industry to create the true global leader," said Brightpoint's CEO and chairman. The Indianapolis Star
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- Home Depot reports tough Q4
Home Depot Inc.'s profit dropped 28% in its fiscal fourth quarter, ending Jan. 28. Home Depot's CEO credited the drop to a slowed housing market and "general economic conditions." HD Supply, the retailer's wholesale distribution arm that will possibly go up for sale, saw its total sales in the fourth quarter increase by 64.4% on account of recent acquisitions. Industrial Distribution
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- From logistics worker to executive: navigating upward mobility
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- Multitasking helps, not impairs, in fast-paced workplace
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- Culinary explosion transforms Peru's tourism industry
Superstar chefs and refined, spicy foods have turned Lima, Peru, into a culinary hot spot -- so much so that the city now even offers a tour called Culinary Tour Peru. Trendy dining establishments and specialty offerings, such as aji chili, cooked cebiche, pisco sour cocktails and other classic Peruvian dishes, are expected to boost Peru's tourism by 10% this year, one tour operator said, while Peruvian chefs who work abroad are drawing additional attention to their country's cuisine. The New York Times/Reuters
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