Business Intelligence (BI)

Hershey Elects New Board Member

The Hershey Company announces the addition of a former Pfizer exec to its Board of Directors.
Unilever Board Gains Nestle Executive

Current executive vice president and zone director for the Americas at Nestle SA joins competitor board at Unilever.
Consumer Products Companies Lower Growth Targets

Overall revenue is expected to drop, according to 59 large consumer products manufacturers that responded to a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey, but sales in one particular market are growing steadily.
Skechers Grows Operations in Hong Kong

The footwear company plans to open 20 Skechers retail stores in 2008.
InBev/A-B Merger One Step Closer to Completion

InBev says the banking community recognizes the merits of the proposed combination.
PepsiCo Buys Stake in Russian Juice Market

The acquisition helps PepsiCo better address the growing consumer interest in health and wellness.
Quiksilver May Sell Select Brands

A recent acquisition offer may allow the company to focus on core apparel and footwear brands.
IT Spending Up Despite Down Economy

Gartner research reveals the current economy's impact on IT spending.

Experts Analyze PTC's Potential Sale