The regional variation in the pace of economic growth has created significant change and new opportunities for Diageo. As a result, the company has begun to review its operating model across the global business.
The merger creates a larger business with a complementary portfolio of high-quality bakery products and deepens Flowers' penetration of the estimated $4 billion U.S. snack cake category.
The new executive's broad experience in developed and emerging markets is expected to be a significant asset as Avon continues to advance on its path to sustainable profitable growth.
During Dave West's tenure as CEO, Hershey accelerated top and bottom-line growth. In his new position, he is expected to lead Del Monte in the next phase of its development and growth.
Do deal-a-day sites like Groupon really bring in bigger profits? The Retail Doctor Bob Phibbs says "no" based on numerous case studies from retailers who have lost money from investments in coupon sites.
