Mergers & Acquisitions

Newell Rubbermaid is 18 months in to a total marketing transformation that will unlock the potential of its more than 40 brands globally. In this exclusive interview, Chief Marketing and Insights Officer Richard Davies reveals how the company's investments in understanding a very diverse range of consumers will position Newell Rubbermaid as the preeminent consumer durables company in the world, and specifically accelerate its success in emerging markets

In this newly created position, the executive will be responsible for leading a team charged with the ongoing refinement of existing corporate initiatives and the development of additional strategies designed to elevate corporate performance and drive increased sales and profitability.

The proposed acquisition will expand General Mills fast-growing natural and organic foods business, and has an aggregate value of approximately $820 million.

The deal would nearly double DPSs company-owned distribution in Pennsylvania and add glass package manufacturing capabilities.

Honest Tea, the nations No. 1 organic bottled iced tea, will be the first brand from The Coca-Cola Company available in K-Cup packs.

The Hershey Company announced that David W. Tacka, senior vice president and chief financial officer, intends to retire from the company at the end of the year.

The new, approximately 400,000-square foot space will house a distribution center and, eventually, a Lindt USA retail factory store.

Energizer Holdings, Inc. announced the anticipated executive leadership teams of the Personal Care and Household Products businesses following the planned separation of Energizer, expected to occur by July 1, 2015.