On a wave
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Cosalt has reduced the number of its divisions to four from five, and each divisions has a strategic direction and merits, despite a lack of synergy between the company's operations. Cosalt is involved in fibers, holiday homes, workwear and safety and protection. The fibers division is the smallest division, while the holiday homes division produces the most profit. The workwear division is to move into the cheaper end of the market with a limited, competitive range.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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New workwear design
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Alexandra is a workwear supplier that specialises in health care, hospitality and general business. The company is concerned with practical clothing rather than fashion, and customers include garment rental companies as well as hospitals. The company is relatively protected against a drop in consumer demand because retail sales only account for a small proportion of sales. The company's profit is forecast at 7 million pounds sterling for 1998 to Jan 1999.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Wensum
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Wensum is a corporate workwear specialist with a strong order book. The company's balance sheet is strong, though the low value of the euro has brought competition from Italy.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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