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Kellogg Company is undertaking two major initiatives that further strengthen its commitment to meeting consumers' health and nutrition needs by adjusting what and how the company markets to children and through new front- of-pack nutrition labeling.

Jones Apparel Group Inc. promotes Jay Friedman to president, company-owned retail footwear and apparel.

The key to achieving high customer service levels is to address inventory positioning as well as demand forecasting.

Global Brands Group, an independent, international brand management, retail and licensing company, names Gary H. Schoenfeld as co-CEO and president.

The "Barbie BCause" collection reuses excess Barbie fabrics and trimmings to create handbags, pillows, diaries, totes and other eco-friendly accessories.

Cereal maker Kellogg Co. names Procter & Gamble Co. executive Robert A. Steele to its board, effective July 1. Steele is vice chairman, global health and well-being at Procter & Gamble.

Confectionary giant Cadbury Schweppes plans to divest three non-core businesses as part of a strategy to achieve its 250 million disposal target outlined for the end of 2007.

Whirlpool Corporation announces Michael A. Todman, currently president, Whirlpool International is being named president, Whirlpool North America.