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• Waterford Wedgewood losses widen as sales rise

  - 2005-12-13

  Shares in Waterford Wedgwood, the Ireland-based manufacturer of crystal and china products, fell as much as 14 per cent yesterday, after the company announced that its first-half losses had widened to almost EUR100m (pounds 67m). Although total sales for the six months to 30 September rose almost...

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• TABLETOP TRANSITIONS... AGAIN; THE RESULTS OF RECENT MOVES WILL BE ON VIEW THIS WEEK.

  - 2005-10-31

  Byline: Allison Zisko, Barbara Thau contributed to this report. NEW YORK-The tabletop show is in full swing, but once again the buzz is not about product, but about a constantly changing industry. The past few markets have been all about a...

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• Sperber to grow moderate bedding at W-C Designs.(W-C Designs appoints Rich Sperber)(Brief Article)

  - 2005-09-19

  Anaheim, Calif. -- Rich Sperber has joined W-C Designs as vice president of sales and marketing for moderate bedding, based at corporate headquarters. His function is to drive moderate bedding business to all channels of distribution. He reports to company president, Patrick McCullagh, and started on...

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• WATERFORD WEDGWOOD TAPS CAMERON FOR GROUP CEO POST.(Peter Cameron appointed )

  - 2005-08-29

  Byline: Allison Zisko NEW YORK-Waterford Wedgwood PLC has named Peter Cameron group chief executive officer, succeeding Redmond O'Donoghue, who is retiring. Cameron, who is currently group chief operating officer, will assume his new role Sept. 1. He will report to...

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• Research and Markets: Retail Sales of China and Earthenware was Virtually Static in 2004

  - 2005-07-08

  DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20386) has announced the addition of China & Earthenware Market Report Plus 2005 to their offering "China & Earthenware Market Report Plus 2005" estimates that the value of retail sales of china and earthenware, which includes tableware, kitchenware and ornamental ware was virtually...

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• Research and Markets: Retail Sales of China and Earthenware was Virtually Static in 2004.

  - 2005-07-06

  M2 PRESSWIRE-6 July 2005-Research and Markets: Research and Markets: Retail Sales of China and Earthenware was Virtually Static in 2004C1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:08072005 Dublin -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20387) has announced the addition of China & Earthenware Market Report...

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• Fresh Waterford Wedgwood warning sparks job fears

  - 2005-03-15

  WATERFORD WEDGWOOD, the luxury goods company, has warned it may have to cut jobs after experiencing a slump in sales since the start of the year. Redmond O'Donoghue, the chief executive of the group which bought Royal Doulton for pounds 40m earlier this year, warned that annual...

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• SHAREHOLDERS OK WATERFORD'S DEAL FOR ROYAL DAULTON.(Waterford Wedgwood PLC's acquisition of Royal Doulton PLC received approval from their shareholders)(Brief Article)

  - 2005-01-24

  Byline: Allison Zisko DUBLIN, Ireland-Waterford and Royal Doulton have each received overwhelming approval from their respective shareholders for Waterford's acquisition of Royal Doulton. Waterford's offer has now been declared unconditional and, as a result, Royal Doulton will be delisted...

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• WATERFORD WEDGWOOD U.K. PLC announces RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER FOR ROYAL DOULTON PLC OFFER DECLARED WHOLLY UNCONDITIONAL

  - 2005-01-17

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• British china maker Waterford Wedgwood to buy competitor Royal Doulton.

  - 2004-12-16

  Daily Mail, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 16--Fine china maker Waterford Wedgwood is to buy Royal Doulton for 39.9 million pounds, five years after it took a stake in the business. Wedgwood, led by chairman Sir Tony O'Reilly, is offering...

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