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According to AMR Research, trade funds investments can account for 15 percent of a consumer goods (CG) company's revenue, and the total spent on advertising, marketing and promotions by CG companies is an estimated $250 billion annually.

Hormel's Competitive Edge Hormel Foods Corporation sinks its teeth into Interactive Edge's XP3 Suite to better analyze syndicated scan and panel data and to automate the updating of its customer business planner.

Even though most diet fads come and go faster than a Britney Spears wedding ceremony, there appears to be one universal mission statement about health that rings true from sea to shining sea: A well-balanced diet and plenty of exercise are key ingredients to a quality life.

While profitability is the key to the success of any company, it is measured in a variety of ways across different areas.

The New York-based footwear company, Deer Stags Inc., touts a reputation for comfort, durability and value reaching back to 1929.

Not too long ago, coffee only came in one flavor.

Attendees visit the exhibit floor at the National Retail Federation 93rd Annual Convention and Expo in New York City January 12, 2004.

A troubling problem facing the video game industry is the perpetual charge to create next generation consoles.