Shinoda Foundation Names Prestigious Shinoda Scholar Of The Year
Kellie Walters of Iowa State University has been named the recipient of the prestigious Shinoda Scholar of the Year award for 2013-14. …
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Farwest Trade Show Sees A 15 Percent Jump In Attendance
Organizers and exhibitors were very pleased with attendance levels at the 2013 Farwest Trade Show, held August 22-24 at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland, Ore. The three-day event had 15 percent more people coming through the gate than last year. …
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Releases Fourth Quarter & Full Year Financial Results
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., the world’s leading florist and gift shop, reported results for its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and full year. For the year, total revenue from continuing operations increased 4.0 percent to $735.5 million, compared with $707.5 million in fiscal 2012. Gross profit margin from continuing operations for the year increased 10 basis points to 41.5 percent, compared with 41.4 percent in the prior year. …
McConkey Refocuses On Intermountain Region, Adds Staff
In a key strategic expansion, McConkey has announced plans for increased focus on the intermountain states of Idaho, Utah, Montana, and portions of Washington and Colorado. The effort begins with the addition of Derek Upham as account manager servicing the territory. …
Illumination Flame Digiplexis Wins People's Choice At Farwest Trade Show
Illumination Flame Digiplexis (Digitalis Illumination Flame USPPP) was the "plant of the people" at the 2013 Farwest Trade Show in Portland, Ore. …