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- 11/16/2011
No Time for the Weary
<em>CGT</em> Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue. - 11/16/2011
HauteLook Proves New Service Matters
The idea that customer service matters is nothing new, but the ways in which companies interact with consumers must constantly evolve. HauteLook, an online flash retailer, strives to always be available where the member needs them, whether it be e-mail, phone or social media. - 11/15/2011
ConAgra Mills Enters Analytics Venture
<div>ConAgra Mills along with IBM and SignalDemand announce that ConAgra Mills is using IBM's Smarter Commerce-based solution and its predictive analytics capabilities to increase supply chain efficiency.</div><br /> - 11/15/2011
Ralcorp Holding Names President, COO of Post
<div>The candidate worked at companies such as Procter & Gamble and Pet Incorporated, and was voted by Advertising Age as one of the Top 100 Advertising People in 1991.</div><br /> - 11/15/2011
Store Closings to Top 5,000 in 2012
While most retailers have already closed their worst performing stores and taken cost-cutting measures to stay afloat, the uncertain economic climate might lead to a substantial number of store closures in the first quarter of 2012. - 11/15/2011
Petco Joins CPG Industry Information Sharing Model
<div>Petco is collaborating with SymphonyIRI to share CPG market information that is expected to help both organizations obtain deeper level insights into the marketplace and with Petco shoppers.</div><br /> - 11/15/2011
PepsiCo Acquires Biscuit Manufacturer in Brazil
<div>The transaction is expected to further strengthen PepsiCo business in Brazil and expands its portfolio in South America's largest macro-snack category.</div><br /> - 11/15/2011
Concha y Toro and Digrans Form Joint Wine Venture
The formation of VCT&DG Mexico, a joint venture between Concha y Toro S.A. and Digrans S.A., now serves the Mexican market, creating synergies and a novel commercialization structure to best respond to consumer demand in that country.<br /> - 11/8/2011
Energizer Appoints VP, General Counsel and Secretary
Gayle G. Stratmann, vice president and general counsel of Energizer since March 2003, will retire in the first half of calendar 2012.<br /> - 11/8/2011
Walmart Launches New Mobile Apps
The two free applications are the first of several mobile products to be rolled out from the recently formed @WalmartLabs group under Walmarts Global eCommerce unit.<br />