Marketing

Starting January 1, 2011, Nike Inc. will be the equipment supplier of the French Football Federation (FFF) until the end of the 2017-2018 season.

Newell Rubbermaid signs a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Aprica Childcare Institute Aprica Kassai Inc. -- also known as simply Aprica -- a maker of strollers, car seats and other children's products, headquartered in Osak.

Universal Pictures and Hasbro Inc. form a six-year strategic partnership to produce at least four motion pictures based on some of the world's best-known and beloved brands, including Monopoly, Candy Land, Clue, Ouija, Battleship, Magic, The Gathering and

Crocs Inc. expands its licensing business with an agreement covering the National Basketball Association (NBA).

McCormick & Company Inc. recently purchased the shares of Billy Bee Honey Products Ltd. for $75 million in cash.

Eastman Kodak Company is utilizing Information Resources Inc.'s (IRI) MarketInsights solution to combine data integration and analytics, providing a detailed view of product sales results by geography and channel.

Charlene H. Binder is joining The Hershey Company as senior vice president, chief people officer, effective March 24.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announces the sale of its turkey production facility and distribution center in New Oxford, Pa., to New Oxford Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Hain Pure Protein Corp