Packaging

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. released the initial results of its Packaging Scorecard, which evaluates Wal-Mart and Sam's Club suppliers on the sustainability of their packaging and offers suggestions for improvement.

Coty Inc. signs an agreement with actress Katherine Heigl to be the face of the first new women's fragrance from Nautica, following the signing of a global licensing agreement to create new fragrances and beauty products.

Tupperware announces the launch of its 2007 Translations in Tupperware Global Design Contest and is challenging the public to put their creativity to work.

Six Flags Inc. forms multi-year sponsorship and marketing alliance with Sara Lee Food & Beverage and Sara Lee Foodservice, divisions of Sara Lee Corporation, under which the two divisions will become a Six Flags Corporate Alliance Partner and Sara Lee's Ball Park brand will become the Official Hot Dog of Six Flags.

Following the recent release of its first-ever line of baseball cleats, Under Armour forms a partnership with the Chicago Cubs that includes firstever signage on two outfield doors in left and right field at historic Wrigley Field.

ConAgra Foods focuses on consumer to gain stronger strategic partnerships with customers

A recent poll conducted by Hallmark Cards Inc. revealed that 90 percent of consumers want more choices in encouragement cards that allow them to share support in unique ways for people in real life situations.

The Maytag brand recently conducted a nationwide search for the new Maytag repairman, the longest running real-life advertising character on network television.