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The new joint venture has the potential to reach double-digit sales growth and $4 billion in sales toward the end of the decade.

Robert Stockton has been a key architect behind Mattel's rapid international growth and also helped shape many of the company's recent growth initiatives.

Customer satisfaction is going nowhere mirroring the economy and contributing to its frailty. But there are some shining stars: Heinz leads the industry for a 12th straight year. Here is a look at customer satisfaction leaders and laggards for the third quarter of 2011.

Gartner, Inc.'s Dale Hagemeyer outlined seven key considerations for selecting a TPM solution, including insights about current issues affecting this area of investment. Plus, Diageo shares its TPM selection process story, which ultimately resulted in improved customer relationships.

With the addition of this MeadWestvaco Corporations Consumer & Office Products business, ACCO Brands increases its scale and strengthens its position as an industry leader in school and office products.

This is a new position for ConAgra Foods, one that will be a catalyst for stronger growth from its core, private label and international businesses.

There is no doubt about it General Mills Corporation has entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to reaching consumers in new ways with new products. One of the company's recent new ventures, Gluten Freely, is the perfect example.