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The article focuses on the establishment and evolution of Swing City Music by Art Risavy in late 1964, which has grown into a prominent shopping and service destination for musicians in Illinois over six decades, fostering local musical talent from beginners to professionals. Kayden Crews, Swing City Music's chief marketing officer.

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The article focuses on the recent wool sale where a smaller volume was offered, with a significant portion certified as sustainable, resulting in positive market outcomes driven by a weaker rand, with all micron categories showing price increases and an overall sales clearance of 89.2 present.

China is set to auction 35 billion yuan ($4.8 billion) of 50-year bonds, which are expected to be sold at near-record low yields. This sale is part of China's 1 trillion yuan special sovereign notes issuance for 2024. Despite warnings about the risks of a bond bubble, investors have been eagerly buying these bonds due to pessimism about the economy. The last time China issued a 50-year government bond was in March, which was sold at a record low yield. [Extracted from the article]

Former boxing champion-turned-actor Mike Tyson has been spotted in Turin, Italy, filming his latest movie, Bunnyman. In the film, Tyson reportedly plays himself, a multimillionaire superhero who fights evil while wearing a rabbit mask. Residents of Turin were excited to have Tyson in town, and he took the time to pose with fans and express his love for the country. Despite his boxing background, Tyson is now better known for his film roles, including his appearances in The Hangover movies. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the 30th sale of the season, which included 374 bales mostly consisting of medium-length, fine-micron wool.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has raised its full-year outlook after exceeding first-quarter sales expectations. The company now expects net growth to increase by around 10% for the year, up from a previous estimate of 4% to 6%. Revenue rose for the sixth consecutive quarter to $1 billion, with same-store sales at the Abercrombie brand increasing by 29% and Hollister's comparable-store sales up by 13%. The company attributes its success to catering to the changing tastes of Gen Z and millennial consumers, offering expanded options such as wedding attire and office wear. Competitors, such as VF Corp., have not experienced the same level of success. Abercrombie shares have risen 83% this year, but some analysts express concerns about the sustainability of this growth. [Extracted from the article]

China has begun issuing special sovereign bonds in an effort to revive its economy, which has been affected by a property downturn and poor business confidence. The first auction of these bonds drew demand that was 3.9 times the amount on offer. Despite recent concerns about oversupply and low yields, investors were still interested in the bonds due to expectations of further monetary easing and a shortage of investible assets. The Finance Ministry plans to sell 1 trillion yuan of ultra-long special debt over the next six months. [Extracted from the article]

China has begun issuing special sovereign bonds in an effort to revive its economy, which has been affected by a property downturn and poor business confidence. The first auction of these bonds drew demand that was nearly four times the amount on offer. Despite recent concerns about oversupply and low yields, investors were still interested in the bonds due to expectations of further monetary easing and a shortage of investible assets. The Finance Ministry plans to sell 1 trillion yuan of ultra-long special debt over the next six months. [Extracted from the article]

China's first special bond sale of the year is expected to have strong demand, according to experts and market indicators. The Finance Ministry plans to sell 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) of ultra-long debt over six months, starting with a 40 billion yuan auction of 30-year bonds. The auction will provide insight into the demand for debt as sentiment fluctuates between expectations of further monetary easing and concerns about low yields. The reasonable range of long-term sovereign yields is expected to be 2.5% to 3%, according to analysts. The special bonds are part of the government's efforts to revive the economy and meet its growth target. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights a record-breaking mohair sale, with three successive records broken, indicating strong demand and achieving a sales clearance of 96 percent.

The article provides contact information for placing upcoming auction events and listing auction results in the Classifieds Auctions section.

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The article reports on the 27th sale of the wool season, noting a downward trend in Australia but good participation from buying houses, resulting in sales clearance, with fine wools dominating and sustainable certified wools making up 53 percent of Merino wools.

The article reports on the 25th sale of the wool season, highlighting key statistics such as the number of bales on offer, microns tested, and sustainability certification.

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The article focuses on upcoming releases from National Geographic, including a special issue on inflammation, a travel guide featuring alternatives to crowded tourist spots, and the new season of "Better Human Better Dog," where Cesar Millan tackles human concerns affecting relationships with pets.

Nar, a leading mobile operator in Azerbaijan, is offering affordable prices on popular Xiaomi and Tecno smartphones at its sales and service centers. Customers can receive a special discount of up to 10% off when purchasing these smartphones with cash or a BirKart bank card. In addition, customers who purchase a smartphone will receive 12 months of free internet and a one-year warranty. Nar also offers a special sale campaign where customers can buy selected Xiaomi or Tecno models for as low as 14.4 AZN per month when using BirKart. Along with smartphones, Nar stores offer various devices, accessories, phone numbers, restoration services, and more. Nar is known for its customer-centric strategy and providing high-quality services at an affordable price. [Extracted from the article]

Liborio Marchese, the managing director of Marchese Spedition + Transporte, successfully launched his own business after gaining ten years of experience in the forwarding trade. His company aims to achieve CHF 3 million in sales in Switzerland in its first year and expand into neighboring countries. Marchese emphasizes customer service, rapid responses, and long-standing partnerships to differentiate his firm in the competitive market of Basel. The company plans to open more customs offices and a facility in Zurich to further expand its product portfolio and overseas/airfreight unit in 2025. [Extracted from the article]

The rise of social media platforms like BookTok has led to an increase in demand for eye-catching special editions of books. These special editions often feature unique packaging, such as sprayed edges and illustrated endpapers, and are designed to catch readers' attention and create buzz for a title. Publishers are now considering special editions at the acquisitions stage and are embracing the chance to offer these editions earlier in the publishing process. However, as the market becomes flooded with special editions, publishers will need to be strategic in selecting which titles receive this treatment to maintain their appeal. [Extracted from the article]

2 • About 30% of their customers accounted for a third of their revenues but drained more than 50% of their profits (i.e., "profit drain" customers). By Jonathan Byrnes and John Wass Published on HBR.org / February 22, 2021 / Reprint H066O1 Jorg Greuel/Getty Images The pandemic has changed the business environment dramatically, both for B2C and B2B companies. When Edison's managers saw this profit segmentation, they realized that their price-war strategy was a response to their profit drain customers' demands, and they were essentially ignoring their high-profit customers. They quickly sent a brief survey to their large customers, separating the profit peak customers from the profit drains. [Extracted from the article]

ADVICE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Sittin' pretty Annerie sits at her teak table, which can be extended with an extra board. FROM FAR LEFT DIY Christian built his dining table from plumbing pipes and timber planks reclaimed from an old bridge, and then painted it black. Cille likes to drape lamps with fabric and light candles to play up the cosy vibe of her apartment; she prefers diffused or natural light to that of bright lamps and light bulbs. [Extracted from the article]

Cougar, puma, mountain lion, and panther are all different names for the same animal. Panthers, or cougars, once prowled all over North and South America. This Florida panther sloshes through the Florida Everglades. [Extracted from the article]

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Brands are on the wane. Many consumer-goods companies blame the big-box discount retailers, but the Wharton School's Leonard Lodish and the Fuqua School's Carl Mela have a different explanation. Their research suggests that companies have damaged their brands by investing too much in short-term price promotions and too little in long-term brand building. To rescue their brands and increase profitability, corporate managers must arm themselves with long-term measures of brand performance and use them to make smarter marketing decisions. Several factors explain the short-sightedness of brand management: the increased availability of weekly, or even hourly, scanner data, which show a clear link between discounts and immediate boosts in sales; the relative difficulty of measuring the effects of advertising, new-product development, and distribution--all of which can contribute to a brand's long-term health; the short tenure of most brand managers; and the near-term orientation of Wall Street analysts. Although discounts do increase sales in the short term, they ultimately lower profit margins. If a product is often discounted, consumers learn to buy it only when it's on sale. Moreover, when one firm increases its discounts, others usually follow suit, lowering everyone's margins. Executives can monitor a brand's long-term performance by watching a dashboard of measures. Only after examining such measures, for example, did managers at Clorox discover that the company's heavy discounting and decreased advertising had caused a steady decline in overall bleach sales and profit margins. In response, Clorox reduced discounting and increased television advertising, moves that ultimately strengthened the brand and reversed the firm's downward trends. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

German shoe retailer Schuhparadies Michael Koch GmbH has filed for bankruptcy after 37 years of operation due to increasing costs. The company, founded by Michael Koch in 1987, had stores in Düsseldorf, including a Tamaris store on Flinger Strasse and a Rieker store on Nordstrasse. The court has appointed Jan-Philipp Hoos from the White & Case law firm as the provisional insolvency administrator. The employment contracts of the company's six workers have been terminated, but their salaries are secured by an insolvency allowance until April. The Rieker store will have a clearance sale until it closes at the end of April, while the Tamaris store will continue under the parent company Wortmann. [Extracted from the article]

China plans to issue special ultra-long sovereign notes through public auctions in the interbank market, rather than through targeted sales, according to sources. The bonds, with tenors potentially as long as 50 years, will be sold starting in the second quarter. The Chinese government is currently reviewing projects to allocate the proceeds to. Selling the debt publicly may increase liquidity pressure in the financial system, as a wider pool of banks will need to set aside cash to make purchases. The plan is subject to change as projects are finalized. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on 22nd sale of the wool season saw 10 337 bales on offer after 1 702 bales were withdrawn prior to the auction, according to Cape Wools SA including local currency compared with the previous sale.

The article highlights that despite difficult trading conditions, the wool market remained resilient during the 21st sale of the 2023/24 season, supported by a weaker South African currency and achieving a high sales clearance.

The article focuses on the 19th sale of the 2023/24 wool season, where 12,476 bales were offered, consisting of good-quality clips, with a majority testing 20 microns and finer, and 48.6 present of Merino wools certified as sustainable.

The High Plains Journal reports on a special FFA sale held at the Heartland Regional Stockyards in Plainville, Kansas. A total of 4,737 head of livestock were sold, with producers taking the opportunity to support the future leaders of agriculture. Sellers and buyers had the option to donate $1 per head to the Kansas FFA Foundation and a local chapter of their choice, with Heartland Regional Stockyards matching all per-head donations. Twelve local FFA chapters received donations from the sale, and FFA members from various chapters helped with the event. Plans are already being made for the 2025 Special FFA Sale. The Kansas FFA Foundation expresses gratitude to the producers and sponsors who supported the event. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on an auction of wool, highlighting the decline in market prices, the participation of major buyers, and the top prices attained by specific sellers for their wool.

The article offers information on the 17th sale of the 2023/24 wool season, featuring 12,625 bales, with 1,078 bales withdrawn prior to the sale.

The High Plains Journal reports that the 2nd Annual FFA Special Sale will be held on February 13th at the Heartland Regional Stockyards in Plainville, Kansas. The auction will include a weigh-up sale at 10 a.m. and a feeder calf and yearling calf sale at noon. A complimentary meal will be provided to farmers and ranchers, sponsored by E&E Ag Insurance and Hubbard Feeds. Sellers and buyers have the option to donate $1 per head or make a flat rate contribution to support the FFA organization, with Heartland Regional Stockyards matching all per-head contributions. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals interested in participating. For more information, contact the Kansas FFA Foundation or the Heartland Regional Stockyards. [Extracted from the article]

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