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Despite being far more tech-savvy than previous generations, Generation Y, the 80-million strong cohort of Americans between the ages of 18 and 35, has not forsaken shopping in stores for online purchasing. Even more surprising are some of the brands they love best, including Walmart, Target and Kmart for groceries.

Post plans to combine the acquired business with its Attune Foods business, a branded ready to eat cereal business Post acquired in December 2012.

A new global ranking of fast moving consumer goods brands reveals the brands that are being bought by the most consumers, the most often. Coca-Cola leads the Top 50 list, while some surprising brands, like Maggi, make it into the top 10. And only one brand in the world reaches more than half of the global population.

Brynwood Partners VI L.P.s portfolio company, Pearson Candy Company, acquires the Bit-O-Honey confectionery brand from Nestle.

One of the company's subsidiaries is leveraging a solution to aggregate and analyze structured and unstructured data amassed from both public and private sources, while delivering targeting insights.

Kimberly-Clark is now using Datalliance VMI to manage its consumer brands for 15 retail partners.

In related news, the Founder of Ella's Kitchen will become CEO of the new Global Infant, Toddler & Kids Division at Hain Celestial US.

Additionally, the Dean Foods Board of Directors accepted the resignations of Chairman Gregg Engles and three additional directors.