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January 30, 2008

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  • Grocery Chain Opts for Paper Bags
    Whole Foods Market plans to switch from plastic to paper bags by Earth Day, April 22. The Austin, TX-based grocery chain will opt for only 100% recycled paper bags—in four sizes—printed with ink by Duro Bag Manufacturing, while also advising shoppers to BYOB—“Bring Your Own Bag, Save Your Own Planet.” more » » » 

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  • Profits Up at Consolidated
    Consolidated Graphics, Houston, reported Q3 profit increased 18% to $19.4 million, helped by a lower tax rate and cost control efforts. Revenue for the quarter was a record $289.5 million, up 7% compared to $269.6 million for the same period a year ago. more » » » 
  • Possible Quebecor World UK Sale
    Quebecor World Inc., Montreal, announced that its UK subsidiary is being placed into the administration of Ernst & Young, LLP for possible sale. The web offset facility, about 70 miles north of London, employs 290 and produces magazines, catalogs and marketing and advertising materials. more » » » 
  • The Ticker
    Today’s Ticker: Bridge Publications, New Era Publications, George H. Dean, Saint Clair Press, PIA/GATF Lean and Green, Prism, LithoTechnics, Alwan, Color Management Group, libraries as web portals, Absolute Graphic Technologies, Standard Finishing and today’s quote. more » » » 

Worth a Click

  • SALESCALL: 'Frigg Friday' and Other New Days
    Far from Greek Week, consider this newly named work-week template as you plan for the new year.

    By Bill Farquharson

    According to my highly suspect research, the days of the week were named by the Greeks after the Norse gods. It's an interesting Google search, especially when you read about how each day got its name. My favorite is Friday, named after the god Frigg. Sounds like something Gus, the father in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” would say, followed by, “So there you go!” more » » » 

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