Nokia fights back with five new mobile models in 2004
Nokia unveils five phones including its first flip models the 4430 6260 and 2600 aiming to regain market share. CEO Jorma Ollila says the group pruned its portfolio and accelerated plans while analysts note Nokia mimics rivals as shares dip on the Helsinki exchange. Gartner ranks Nokia at about 29 percent first quarter 2004 with Motorola Samsung Siemens Sony Ericsson LG following.
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Samsung
Siemens
Gartner Inc
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GM to redesign SUVs before pickups in GMT 900 rollout
GM plans a 2006 start for redesigned SUVs including new Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Envoy, plus a fresh Cadillac Escalade, to be built at Arlington Texas and Janesville Wisconsin plants with a $175 million Janesville investment and a GMT 900 rollout aimed at replacing GMT 800. The SUV launch precedes replacement of the Silverado and Sierra in 2007 with Oshawa leading, then Fort Wayne Pontiac and Flint, as GM emphasizes SUV profitability and scale.
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Jim Hall
Southfield
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Teen retailers seek fall sales by revisiting 1970s preppy style
New York AP report notes teen and young adult stores stocking fall tweeds and plaids inspired by the late 1970s. Slimmer polos, cable knits, and cropped jackets define a modernized preppy look, with brands like Lacoste J Crew L.L. Bean and American Eagle expanding fall offerings. Industry analysts see a lifestyle shift away from revealing fashion toward more subdued styles as low rise trends wane.
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WSL Strategic Retail
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L.L. Bean Inc
J. Crew Inc
American Eagle Outfitters Inc
Marshal Cohen
NPD Group Inc
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Harley riders personalize bikes boosting chrome and gear
Harley owners customize beyond stock models with chrome accents, louder exhausts, and comfortable seats. A typical Heritage Softail owner spends about 14 000 on chrome and performance parts, while Harley merch and gear create a full lifestyle from jackets to coffee.
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Kane
Northbrook
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