Looking Back: The Top 10 CGT News Stories of 2008P&G embarked on a global IT transformation, HP acquired EDS, Unilever mastered data management and InBev bought Anheuser-Busch. Here's a look back at the Top 10 consumer goods market-altering news stories published by CGT in 2008. LG Realigns Sales and Marketing Divisions Changes are predicted to maximize synergies and brand strength across product lines and sales channels. CaseStack Names New Board Member Founder of the venture capital firm Kline Hawkes & Co. will be joining CaseStack's board of directors. Fisher-Price Gets Rights to Thomas & Friends Toys HIT Entertainment grants Mattel's Fisher-Price the global rights to Thomas & Friends. Tyson CEO Leaves Company CEO Dick Bond leaves Tyson Foods Inc.; Leland Tollett returns as interim president and CEO. American Greetings Announces Acquisition Plans The acquisition of Recycled Paper is expected to enhance American Greetings' humor and alternative greeting card offerings. Sara Lee and IBM Sign Seven-Year Global Services Deal Through IBM's proposed integrated approach, Sara Lee will look to drive additional cost and efficiency improvements. Shareholders to Vote on Park City Group/Prescient Deal Park City Group expects to consummate the acquisition within three daysfollowing the meeting and will operate Prescient as a wholly-ownedsubsidiary. Wipro to Acquire Citigroup IT Unit The transaction valued at $127 million is expected to strengthen Wipro's existing relationship with Citigroup. i2 Announces Executive Leadership Change The change replaces interim CEO, Dr. Pallab K. Chatterjee, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. First Previous 179 180 181 182 183 Next Last
