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Fashioning future, Dylex chairman Wilfred Posluns, left, and president Lionel Robbins expect a new computer system and ad campaigns to improve the firm's fortunes this year
Fashioning future, Dylex chairman Wilfred Posluns, left, and president Lionel Robbins expect a new computer system and ad campaigns to improve the firm's fortunes this year

Fashioning future, Dylex chairman Wilfred Posluns, left, and president Lionel Robbins expect a new computer system and ad campaigns to improve the firm's fortunes this year

Date6/29/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fashioning future, Dylex chairman Wilfred Posluns, left, and president Lionel Robbins expect a new computer system and ad campaigns to improve the firm's fortunes this year.
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Executives confer, Dylex chairman James Kay (left) and Wilfred Posluns, president, review report at yesterday's annual meeting. A coattail provision w(...)
Executives confer, Dylex chairman James Kay (left) and Wilfred Posluns, president, review report at yesterday's annual meeting. A coattail provision w(...)
6/30/1988
The men behind the Dylex labels (from left), Wilf Posluns, president, Jimny Kay, chairman, vice-presidents Irv and Jack Posluns
The men behind the Dylex labels (from left), Wilf Posluns, president, Jimny Kay, chairman, vice-presidents Irv and Jack Posluns
11/27/1974
David Posluns (left), w/ Hubert Stitt, Wilfred Posluns middle of 3 men on right, Lionel Robins
David Posluns (left), w/ Hubert Stitt, Wilfred Posluns middle of 3 men on right, Lionel Robins
6/30/1993
Above, Irving Posluns, executive vice-president of Dylex, and his wife Elissa, in Krizia's silver brocade jacket
Above, Irving Posluns, executive vice-president of Dylex, and his wife Elissa, in Krizia's silver brocade jacket
12/10/1986
Oodies of ice cream: Irv Robbins, who personally invented 300 flavors of ice cream before retiring from the Baskin-Robbins chain he founded, is on a promotional tour of Canada as the firm prepares to launch an International line featuring the flavors of
Oodies of ice cream: Irv Robbins, who personally invented 300 flavors of ice cream before retiring from the Baskin-Robbins chain he founded, is on a promotional tour of Canada as the firm prepares to launch an International line featuring the flavors of
7/14/1986
Promotional pal: The fame and eating habits of other-worldy movie star E.T. have boosted the fortunes of the maker of Reese's Pieces. Hershey Canada president David Conn expects a 50-per-cent increase in the peanut butter flavored product for the rest of the year.
Promotional pal: The fame and eating habits of other-worldy movie star E.T. have boosted the fortunes of the maker of Reese's Pieces. Hershey Canada president David Conn expects a 50-per-cent increase in the peanut butter flavored product for the rest of the year.
8/19/1982
On the ball: Stuart Robbins, the new director and chairman of York University's physical education department, relaxes with a game of tennis.
On the ball: Stuart Robbins, the new director and chairman of York University's physical education department, relaxes with a game of tennis.
9/1/1981
Constable Greg-Robbins of Deep River police shows Robert Eskens, 12, a message from the boy's parents in Ajax after he was rescued. Robbins, who shot (...)
Constable Greg-Robbins of Deep River police shows Robert Eskens, 12, a message from the boy's parents in Ajax after he was rescued. Robbins, who shot (...)
1/8/1974
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
He's staying: Canadian auto parts firms are making a mistake if they think moving operations to countries where wages are lower will cure their problems, says Bob Calder, new chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Performance is as importance as prices, he argues, suggesting employers should join with workers to improve productivity.
4/11/1984
On stage Susan Rome, Lorraine Gregson and Judy Jarvis (left to right) dance at Leah Posluns Theatre tonight at 8 with the Judy Jarvis Dance Company
On stage Susan Rome, Lorraine Gregson and Judy Jarvis (left to right) dance at Leah Posluns Theatre tonight at 8 with the Judy Jarvis Dance Company
4/30/1979
King Dethroned - Controller Hamilton, Mayor Robbins, John Lye, City Clerk Somers and Controller Wadsworth (LEFT to RIGHT) were happy when Lye said he'(...)
King Dethroned - Controller Hamilton, Mayor Robbins, John Lye, City Clerk Somers and Controller Wadsworth (LEFT to RIGHT) were happy when Lye said he'(...)
7/30/1937
Hot bike: For the past three years Scarborough resident Art Robbins has been one of the country's top racers in the Formula One motorcycle circuit - and he's ready for more wins this season
Hot bike: For the past three years Scarborough resident Art Robbins has been one of the country's top racers in the Formula One motorcycle circuit - and he's ready for more wins this season
5/14/1986