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According to the Associated Press, The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. will not advertise its brands in newspapers or consumer magazines next year.

DT Research Inc. announces the availability of three new hardware applications for the WebDT Mobile Tablet line.

Marc Ecko chooses ANT USA's Buyers Toolbox Enterprise as the merchandise planning platform for its ongoing retail expansion.

Easton-Bell, the brand owner of Easton, Ridell, Bell, Giro and Blackburn sporting goods, will meet Global Sources suppliers in Shanghai with the intention to source sporting goods and sports equipment from pre-screened suppliers.

RedTail Solutions, a provider of on-demand electronic trading solutions for EDI and data synchronization, announces the availability of an enhanced interface that works with the latest release of AccountMate (7.3), a popular mid-market accounting software system from AccountMate Software Corporation.

Bare Escentuals Inc.'s President Diane Miles resigned to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately.

Converse Inc. and Target Corporation reach an innovative partnership agreement to offer One Star vintage-inspired sport lifestyle apparel and footwear, available exclusively at Target stores nationwide beginning in February 2008.

An ever-evolving value chain can cause consumer goods manufacturers to struggle with tracking materials and assets as well as meeting the visibility and tracking requirements of their valued customers.