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Zebra Technologies Corporation introduces the patent-pending Z-Slip, all-in-one packing slip solution, created for shipping departments to improve the time-consuming process of traditional labeling systems.

To reinforce its leadership in nutrition, Nestle agrees to acquire Gerber, the iconic U.S. baby food brand, from Novartis for $5.5 billion.

Nestle FoodServices North America selects IRM Corporation for activity planning, execution and analytics.

Dean Foods Company announces that Debbie Carosella joins the company as senior vice president, Innovation, overseeing innovation strategies and initiatives for Dean Dairy Group and WhiteWave Foods.

Reebok International Ltd. files a lawsuit against Nike Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, claiming Nike infringed on a patent arising from Reebok's collapsible shoe technology.

VF Corporation completes the sale of its global intimate apparel business to Fruit of the Loom Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Proceeds of the sale will consist of the previously disclosed $350 million purchase price, plus adjustment for working capital changes.

ADT Security Services, a part of Tyco Fire & Security, introduces an RFID mobile cart designed to provide RFID mobility within storage room and warehouse environments.

According to the Associated Press, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) will close Hoover's main campus in North Canton, Ohio, and some manufacturing operations of the vacuum-cleaner business by fall, resulting in 750 job cuts.