For sale, a pen with a reputation for quality
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Parker Pen, manufacturer of quality pens is looking for a sympathetic buyer after 10 years of turbulance. Parker Pen was formed in 1888 to produce distinctive pens which barely altered until the 1980s. The mistake of trying to go downmarket in the US ended with a management buyout and relocation to England. After two failed floatations and a takeover, Parker is looking for an international buyer for the company which has 20% of the world market share for fountain pens.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Romance for sale, complete with castle
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Penkill Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland, which was preserved by Dr Elton A Eckstrand with its contents including Pre-Raphaelite paintings and furnishings, is up for sale in 1992. Spencer Boyd inherited the castle in the 1850's and restored it and filled it with his carvings and his sister Alice's paintings. Poet and painter William Bell Scott became her lover and contributed many portraits to the castle. Christina Rossetti and William Morris were frequent visitors.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Never mind the quality, feel the pitch
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It has become extremely important to publicise films extensively before they are released if they are to be really successful. In the case of the new James Bond film, 'Goldeneye,' more than 30 nationwide product associations have already been launched, and expenditure on marketing is very high. It is also vital to secure the most profitable distribution deals, as people tend to only see films which are showing at nearby cinemas.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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