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CGT's Industry Liaison, Werner Graf, provides some lesser-known resources for innovation including how to match your customers' pain points with the right technology, for success.

Mondelez International announced Roberto Marques will join the company in mid-March as EVP and President, North America. He will lead the company's $7 billion business in the U.S. and Canada.

Energizer announced the names of the two new companies upon separation, targeted for July 1, 2015. The Personal Care Division will be named Edgewell Personal Care and the Household Product Division will retain the Energizer name and logo.

Last week, Walmart stated it will begin paying all U.S. hourly workers at least $9 an hour by April, and $10 an hour by next February. The plan will result in raises for about 500,000 workers in the first half of the fiscal year and cost about $1 billion.

The Hain Celestial Group announced the acquisition of Belvedere International, a leader in health and beauty care products including the Live Clean brand with approximately 200 baby, body and hair care products.

Kehoe has extensive financial experience and previously spent more than two decades with Kraft in roles across numerous businesses and corporate functions.

Global clothing retailer UNIQLO will open two stores in Toronto, Canada in the fall of 2016, marking the brand's first entry into the country and its 18th market overall.

Michele Ferrero, the world's richest candy maker, passed away on Valentine's Day at the age of 89. Ferrero had been ill for several months, passing away on Saturday at his home in Montecarlo, surrounded by his family.