Cheryl Perkins of Innovationedge on the Meaning of InnovationCheryl Perkins, founder and president of Innovationedge, assesses how current trends are shining new light on the meaning of innovation. Avon Connects Worldwide Innovation Efforts CGT interviews Lisa Midyette, executive director of global marketing project integration for Avon Products Inc., about how the company automated the new product development process to manage innovation on a global scale. Sara Lee to Acquire Coffee Business in Brazil The company aims to strengthen its competitive position in the world's second-largest coffee consuming country. Green Mountain Agrees to Acquire Tully's The west coast acquisition is predicted to accelerate GMCR's geographic expansion plans. Philip Morris Closer to Rothmans Acquisition Recent approval satisfies the last remaining regulatory condition to the company's acquisition. Diageo Acquires New Guinness Brewery Site The new 'Arthur Guinness Brewery' is part of a large investment for its brewing operations. Tyson Enters Joint Venture in China The new venture involves vertically-integrated operations in eastern China. Godiva Outsources IT Infrastructure Management New services will cover Godiva's global offices in the United States, Europe, Japan and the Pacific Rim, among others. Unilever Completes Laundry Business Sale Unilever continues its previously announced plans to dispose of non-strategic brands. VANTAGE POINT: Bridging the Gap By Kathryn Gramling, Global VP of Corporate Marketing, CAS First Previous 182 183 184 185 186 Next Last
