Strategy

Jones Apparel Group Inc. announces that Ted Kim was appointed to the newly created position of vice president design, Anne Klein New York, effective February 18, 2008.

Bentonville Software Associates has changed their name to Shiloh Technologies.

Cancer accounts for one in eight deaths globally -- more than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined.

Nike Inc. names Peter Hudson as vice president of footwear design, responsible for inspiring, directing and developing Global Footwear Design for the Nike brand.

Hasbro Inc. announces that Alfred J. Verrecchia will step down as CEO and be replaced by Chief Operating Officer Brian Goldner, effective May 22.

On February 12, 2008, the Nautica brand announced the launch of its e-commerce site, Nautica.com, which sells direct to consumers in the United States over the Internet.

IDS Scheer announces that its partnership with Satyam Computer Services Ltd. is being extended to drive more strategic usage of the ARIS platform

Siemens' air and ocean freight and Customs Brokerage business in the United States will use DHL Global Forwarding as its preferred international carrier.