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The Forgotten Continent of Consumers: Africa
Selling to Americans is one thing, but how do product developers learn what the growing African consumer class wants?
BYOD Tops the Modern CIOs To-Do List
A recent IDC study unveils that 52.5 percent of Canadian CIOs are open to employees bringing their own devices to work. Of those respondents, 50.8 percent said that it was to appeal to young workers, which will make up 75 percent of the workforce by 2028. Find out what other trends are impacting the changing role of the CIO, and their biggest IT priorities for 2014.

ConAgra Searches for Next CEO

Current CEO Gary M. Rodkin has informed the ConAgra Foods Board of Directors of his intention to retire at the end of the companys fiscal year in May 2015.
Aunt Jemima Heirs Sue Pepsico for $2B

The lawsuit, which also names as defendants Pinnacle Foods and Hillshire Brands, accuses the companies of failing to pay Harrington and her heirs an equitable fair share of royalties from the pancake mix and syrup brand that uses her likeness and recipes.
J. M. Smucker Acquires Sahale Snacks

Sahale's net sales are projected to be approximately $50 million for the 2014 calendar year, primarily in the club, convenience, and grocery retail channels.
Coca-Cola Invests Additional $5B in Africa

The investment, to be made over the next six years, increases its total announced investment in Africa to $17 billion from 2010 to 2020.
Target Gains CEO from PepsiCo

As Targets new CEO, Brian Cornells top priorities will be accelerating the companys performance and advancing Targets omnichannel evolution.
Crocs Appoints VP of Retail for NA

The exec comes most recently from Reebok and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the retail footprint in North America, including the entire fleet of full-price and outlet stores.
Tyson to Sell Mexico and Brazil Poultry Businesses

Tyson Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith says that the company lacked then necessary scale to gain lading share positions in these markets.
Walmart US CEO Steps Down

Bill Simon's successor, Greg Foran, joined the company in October 2011 and became President and CEO of Walmart China in March 2012.

The Forgotten Continent of Consumers: Africa

BYOD Tops the Modern CIOs To-Do List

ConAgra Searches for Next CEO

Aunt Jemima Heirs Sue Pepsico for $2B

J. M. Smucker Acquires Sahale Snacks

Coca-Cola Invests Additional $5B in Africa

Target Gains CEO from PepsiCo

Crocs Appoints VP of Retail for NA

Tyson to Sell Mexico and Brazil Poultry Businesses

Walmart US CEO Steps Down