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A.T. Cross Co. saw profit increase 4.8 percent to $2.04 million, or 16 cents per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2012, compared with $1.9 million, or 16 cents per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2011, the personal- and business-accessories maker said late Wednesday.
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By PBN Staff
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Forbes Magazine has named Swipley Inc. one of “America’s Most Promising Companies.” Swipely, which was founded in 2009, is the first Rhode Island company to make the list.
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By PBN Staff
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CVS Caremark has appointed Thomas M. Moriarty as its executive vice president and general counsel, the company announced Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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(Updated Jan. 4, 10:45 a.m.)On Tuesday, Jan. 15, Ocean State Job Lot will make a record donation to food banks in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York.
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By PBN Staff
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Juvenile health, safety and wellness product maker Summer Infant Inc. named Paul Francese as its new chief financial officer, the company announced Thursday.
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By PBN Staff
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Gas prices in Rhode Island dropped another 4 cents this week, marking the fourth consecutive week of declines, according to AAA Southern New England.
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By PBN Staff
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Rhode Island’s gasoline prices rose 4 cents this week, marking the fourth consecutive week of price hikes at the pump, according to AAA Southern New England.
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By PBN Staff
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(Updated, 4 p.m.) CVS Caremark Corp. has commenced cash tender offers for any and all 6.6 percent senior notes due 2019 as well as for 6.125 percent senior notes due 2016 and 5.75 percent senior notes due 2017.
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By PBN Staff
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Alex and Ani LLC, jewelry designer and retailer, has announced that JH Partners LLC, a private equity firm that specializes in growth capital for consumer-focused companies, has acquired a financial interest in their company.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Improving consumer moods bolster President Barack Obama’s re-election prospects in a campaign that has been largely fought on economic issues, said Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center in Washington.
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By Shobhana Chandra, Mike Dorning and Elizabeth Dexheimer |