Technology

Acxiom Corporation enters into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Silver Lake, an investment firm focused on large-scale investments in technology-driven growth industries, and ValueAct Capital, one of the largest investment firms that makes strategic block and control investments in public and private companies.

Chattem Inc. announces the closing of its previously announced agreement to acquire the rights to ACT, a branded over-the-counter (OTC) anti-cavity mouthwash/mouth rinse, in Western Europe with worldwide trademark rights from Johnson & Johnson for $4.1 million in cash plus certain assumed liabilities.

Agentrics plans to form a joint venture that combines the Agentrics GenSync business unit and SINFOS, the European data synchronization solution provider owned by Pironet NDH and GS1 Germany.

Nike Inc. and Foot Locker Inc. expect to open up to 50 "House of Hoops by Foot Locker" retail stores in the United States over the next three years, creating a new brand and community-oriented retail experience that celebrates the culture of the game for basketball consumers.

Abercrombie and Fitch deploys Oracle Retail to create and implement a strategy for long-term growth.

Roots replaces its legacy POS hardware with Fujitsu TeamPOS 3000 POS terminals.

As part of its transformation into an integrated information services organization, The Nielsen Company launches Brand3 -- Brand Cubed - which connects retail market measurement data, household panel information and customized survey research to provide clients with an integrated perspective of brand equity.

Jelly Belly Candy Co. recently licensed Lawson M3 7.1 technology and applications to enhance manufacturing and distribution operations and supply chain management.