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Waiwera Artesian Water Announces Multi-Million Dollar U.S. Expansion Plan

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:15:00 UT

Waiwera Artesian Water will now be imported from New Zealand by BRANDCO, the Los Angeles-based beverage company that recently acquired the brand’s U.S. distribution rights

Nelson Marchioli, Denny’s CEO, Comments on Denny’s Free Grand Slam Giveaway

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:02:00 UT

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nelson Marchioli, Denny’s (NASDAQ:DENN) CEO, Comments on Denny’s Free Grand Slam Giveaway: “Once again our Free Grand Slam giveaway was a great day for Americans and a great day for Denny’s. We welcomed millions of Americans into our restaurants and served them our signature Grand Slam breakfast. We received an outpouring of the most genuine and heartwarming comments from our guests, servers and managers. We hope to continue to connect

Zale Corporation Retains Peter J. Solomon Company

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:56:00 UT

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC) today announced that it has hired Peter J. Solomon Company, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm to the retail industry, to advise the Company in identifying and analyzing alternatives to maximize its financial flexibility. About Zale Corporation Zale Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of diamonds and other jewelry products in North America, operating approximately 1,900 retail locations throughout the United States

La Canadienne Cassie Campbell-Pascall, double médaillée d'or aux Jeux olympiques, ambassadrice officielle de la marque Rockport

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:24:00 UT

CANTON, Massachusetts--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rockport® Company (www.rockport.com) est fière d'annoncer son partenariat avec la médaillée d'or olympique et championne du monde Cassie Campbell-Pascall (www.cassie77.com) , ancienne capitaine de l'équipe nationale canadienne de hockey, désormais ambassadrice de la marque. Cassie apparaîtra dans une campagne de marketing multiplateforme, englobant des activités de publicité, des initiatives locales, des ser

Canadian Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, to Serve as Official Rockport Brand Ambassador

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:24:00 UT

CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rockport® Company (www.rockport.com) proudly announces that it has partnered with Olympic and World Champion gold medalist and former Canadian Women’s Hockey captain Cassie Campbell-Pascall (www.cassie77.com) as a brand ambassador. Cassie will be featured in a multiplatform marketing campaign that encompasses advertising, grassroots, public relations, Internet, and in-store initiatives that will launch in February. In connection with Cassie’s

Jack in the Box® Guests Catch Great Deal on $1.49 Fish Sandwich

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:23:00 UT

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box® restaurants are helping cash-strapped customers stay afloat during Lent by offering its Fish Sandwich for the suggested price of just $1.49, plus tax. The limited time offer is available now at all participating restaurants. “Our Fish Sandwich is a great value for guests looking for an alternative to burgers and chicken,” said Tammy Bailey, division vice president of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc. “For ju

CORRECTING and REPLACING The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Announces Grant to The Trust for Public Land

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:03:00 UT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: THE TIFFANY & CO. FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT TO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND Grant for $1,000,000 Awarded for Campaign to Save Cahuenga Peak and Famed Hollywood Sign The Tiffany & Co. Foundation today announced that it has awarded a $1,000,000 grant to The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and its Campaign to Save Cahuenga Peak, Home of the Hollywood S

Super Bowl XLIV: Autodesk Software Helps Post Houses Score Commercial Work

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:48:00 UT

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every year during the Super Bowl, global brands premiere commercials that showcase the best visual effects and animation in television advertising — for over 15 years, much of this creative work has been shaped with Digital Entertainment Creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK). A majority of this year’s most popular spots, according to the USA Today poll, were created with certain Autodesk Media & Entertainment software. “Au

BIGFOOT Captured!

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:33:00 UT

EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It all began a few years ago, when BIGFOOT sightings started popping up just beyond the world headquarters of Fisher-Price, Inc. (a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. NASDAQ:MAT) in East Aurora, N.Y. Although the scientific community considers BIGFOOT to be a combination of folklore and myths, that didn’t stop toy designers from setting out to capture the legendary, elusive creature. Fisher-Price found BIGFOOT and brought him back to its world-renowned Play Labo

Pall Corporation Introduces New Filtration Process to Improve Safety and Quality of Infant Formula

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:16:00 UT

Pall introduces a process to prevent microbial contamination in infant formula through intensive filtration, while preserving nutritional quality by minimizing the need for repeated heat treatment.

PepsiAmericas Declares First Quarter Dividend

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:13:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PepsiAmericas, Inc. (NYSE: PAS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a first quarter 2010 dividend of $0.14 per share on PepsiAmericas common stock. The dividend is payable April 1, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 5, 2010. The board reviews the dividend policy on a quarterly basis. About PepsiAmericas PepsiAmericas is the world's second-largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of PepsiCo beverages. PepsiAmericas serves territories in a si

Award-Winning FIRST TODDLE® to Launch Play and Development System at Toy Fair 2010

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:08:00 UT

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Toddle, Inc., formally launches its premiere product -- First Toddle®, at Toy Fair 2010 in New York City. First Toddle® is both a play and development system that gives infants and beginning toddlers a safer environment in which to learn to stand and walk. It then stays with the child once they are walking and utilizes more advanced play features to challenge and entertain children for months and years to come, providing them continued development and th

Zounds Hearing’s New Clareza Hearing Aid Has Competition Watching

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:07:00 UT

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zounds Hearing, Inc., a designer, manufacturer and retailer of high performing hearing aids, has recently launched its next-generation hearing aids on the Crystal ClarityTM sound architecture platform. In addition to the Riazo and Potenz product families, the Clareza hearing aid is proving to be Zounds Hearing’s flagship product after only several weeks on the market. “It’s really a perfect hearing aid,” said Sam Thomasson, Zounds Hearing founder

ARAMARK Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in Campaign Against Childhood Obesity

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:35:00 UT

ARAMARK is proud to join First Lady Michelle Obama in her campaign, officially announced today, to reduce childhood obesity and make the nation’s schools models for healthier living.

Ex Drinks Markets the Natural Alternative™ -- Ex Pure Energy™ & Ex Slim Energy™

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:32:00 UT

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Nature’s Sunshine Products Announces Court Approves Class Action Suit Settlement

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:32:00 UT

PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATR) announced today that a federal judge in the United States District Court for the District of Utah has issued an Order and Final Judgment approving the settlement of a consolidated class action suit brought against the Company, and various past and present directors and officers, alleging violations of the federal securities laws. Information regarding the proposed settlement terms of the lawsuit, which are now fin

ModusLink expands its e-Business capabilities with ModusLink Rebate

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:30:00 UT

ModusLink launches ModusLink Rebate, an e-Business solution for web-based rebate programs. Replace traditional mail-in only programs with a quick-turn solution capable of fulfilling rebates in 4 days.

Nestlé Celebrates Black History Month

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:27:00 UT

SOLON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nestlé USA: When: Friday, February 12, 2010; 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (12:05 pm keynote address) (If you’re planning to cover the event, please contact us Thursday to coordinate.) Where: Signature of Solon Country Club, 39000 Signature Drive, Solon, Ohio 44139 What: Join us as we celebrate Black History Month at Nestlé Prepared Foods Company with accomplished author and actor Hill Harper. This special program is hosted by the

Farmer Bros. Reports Net Income Per Share of $0.10 For Second Fiscal Quarter 2010

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:25:00 UT

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) today reported unaudited results for its second fiscal quarter and six months ended Dec. 31, 2009. (millions except per-share data) Second Quarter First Six Months Fiscal 2010 Fiscal 2009 Fiscal 2010 Fiscal 2009 Net sales $ 120.2 $ 76.5 $ 232.4 $ 143.1 Net income (loss) $ 1.4 ($0.1 ) $ 3.6 ($6.2 ) Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share $ 0.10 ($0.01 ) $ 0.25 ($0.43 )

Neue SYSPRO-Veröffentlichung läutet Quantensprung bei ERP-Software ein

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:14:00 UT

SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, “simplifying success” with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities.

USANA Health Sciences Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results That Exceed Guidance

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:07:00 UT

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ended January 2, 2010. Financial Performance Net sales in the fourth quarter of 2009 improved 5.2% to a record $116.8 million, compared with $111.1 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year. The fourth quarter of 2008 was a 14-week quarter and included, comparatively, one additional week of sales. Excluding this extra week of sales in the

Mad Catz Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Net Sales of $48.8 Million and Net Income of $5.6 Million

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:01:00 UT

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (NYSEAmex/TSX: MCZ): Conference Call: Today, February 9, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EST Dial-in Numbers: (212) 231-2904 (U.S. & International) Webcast: www.madcatz.com (Select “Investors”) Replay Information: See release text Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz” or “the Company”) (NYSEAmex/TSX: MCZ)

ID Watchdog and InComm Poised to Launch Retail Version of idCHECK

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:01:00 UT

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ID Watchdog, Inc. (TSX.V: IDW) (OTCQX: IDWAF), which provides acclaimed consumer-facing identity theft protection and resolution services, announced today that the initial reception and adoption of its idCHECK product among retail stores has been greater than anticipated. Distribution efforts have been managed by InComm, who markets retail products across more than 150,000 partner locations worldwide. Made up of big box retailers and regional stores alike, InComm’s

RC2 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Conference Call

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:01:00 UT

OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RC2 (NASDAQ:RCRC) will release its 2009 fourth quarter and full year results at the close of the market on Thursday, February 18, 2010. A conference call has been scheduled on the same day with the management of RC2 at 4:45 p.m. ET. The dial-in number is 800-843-7966 and refer to conference ID# 55226005. In addition, this call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at RC2’s website at www.rc2.com or at Thomson Reuters’ individual inv

Cabela’s Inc. Announces Date for 2010 Analyst/Investor Day

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:00:00 UT

SIDNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) announced today it will webcast its Analyst/Investor Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on March 1, 2010. Those who would like to listen to the live webcast of the Company’s presentation can access it through the “Webcasts & Events” section of the "Investor Relations" page of the Company’s website at www.cabelas.com. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to register for

Nuevo lanzamiento de SYSPRO anuncia un gran avance en el software ERP

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:57:00 UT

SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, “simplifying success” with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities.

Riassunto: La nuova versione di SYSPRO compie un passo in avanti da gigante nel campo del software per la gestione delle risorse aziendali

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:52:00 UT

SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, “simplifying success” with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities.

etc. (Easy Transitional Cabinetry) Joins ThorSport Racing for Daytona

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:45:00 UT

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expo Holding, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:EXPH - News), ThorSport Racing has joined forces with Easy Transitional Cabinetry for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ season-opening NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway scheduled for Friday February 12, 2010. etc. and its EasytoInstall.com website will be the primary sponsor of the No. 98 Chevrolet driven by Landon Cassill and share co-primary status with Curb Records’ recording artist an

JustEnough Reports Record 80% Growth for 2009

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:35:00 UT

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Demand management company JustEnough Software Corporation Inc. (http://www.justenough.com) today reported 80% growth in revenues for 2009. New customers for JustEnough’s demand planning and replenishment solutions included Levi Strauss, Provide-Commerce (Red Envelope), BevMo!, Carolina Pad, Bob’s Stores, CHEP China, Li & Fung (IDS), B&H Photo, Musica, United Pharmaceutical Distributors and The Midas Group. Record growth was also driven

Cost of Loving Index

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:33:00 UT

Cost of Loving Index 2010 - Houston Asset Management, Inc.

Slick Syren Latex Steals the Show in Bridgestone Super Bowl Commercial

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:33:00 UT

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A slinky Syren Latex outfit worn by a sexy blonde managed to steal the show in a commercial for Bridgestone Tires seen during Sunday night’s Super Bowl broadcast, seen by an estimated 106.5 million viewers. The 30-second spot (http://www.hulu.com/adzone/watch#50032689) that ran during the big game on February 7th has a post-apocalyptic feel, and tells the story of a villainous gang trying to steal the Bridgestone Tires off a car they have stopped on a rain-sli

255 East 74th Street Defies Market Conditions as It Readies Final Units for Sale

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:12:00 UT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Savvy buyers should take note: there are only a select number of units left at 255 East 74th Street, as sales continue to outpace the current real estate market in New York City. Condos at the 76-unit super luxury residence on the Upper East Side are more than 90-percent sold according to The World-Wide Group, the project’s developer. “The outstanding success of 255 East 74th Street is a result of its design, location and the appetite today's buyers have fo

Topps Appoints TV Guide’s Ryan O’Hara as CEO

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:08:00 UT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Topps Company, the leading creator and marketer of sports cards, entertainment products and distinctive confectionery items for over half a century, today announced the appointment of Ryan O’Hara as president and chief executive officer. O’Hara, the president of TV Guide Network and TVGuide.com, will assume the new role on March 1. “Ryan is an outstanding leader with a strong track record in media, sports, entertainment and confections,” sai

Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal-Year 2009 Financial Results

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:00:00 UT

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 29, 2009. Highlights include: ($ millions) Three Months EndedNov. 29, 2009 % Change vs. 2008 As Reported Fiscal Year EndedNov. 29, 2009 % Change vs. 2008 As Reported Net revenues $1,209 (5)% $4,106 (7)% Net income $67 8% $152 (34)% Fourth-quarter and full-year

TheBotoxBank™ - Virtual Botox – Now Available From SmoothMED

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:00:00 UT

Virtual Botox from TheBotoxBank.com (discounted by volume) is equivalent to your ownership of a real vial of Botox® Cosmetic that is reserved for your personal use at SmoothMED.

Webinar: ExactTarget and SeeWhy Deliver the Seven Secrets to Recovering Abandoned Shopping Carts

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:57:00 UT

In the Conversion Academy web presentation, experts from SeeWhy and ExactTarget, share best practices for recovering abandoned shopping carts using personal one-to-one remarketing email.

Novo lançamento SYSPRO prenuncia um salto de qualidade nos sistemas de ERP

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:56:00 UT

SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, “simplifying success” with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities.

Empire State Building and The Knot Announce the 14 Couples to Wed Atop the Landmark on Valentine’s Weekend

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:42:00 UT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Valentine’s weekend, 14 lucky couples from across America will say “I do” at the 16th annual Empire State Building Valentine’s Wedding event, presented by the iconic landmark and The Knot. The winning couples were selected in a nationwide contest hosted on TheKnot.com. They will exchange or renew vows February 12-13, the only weekend the Empire State Building opens its doors for weddings. “Our Valentine’s weddings event is a popul

Xerox Maintains Investment Grade Rating

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:39:00 UT

Xerox Corporation confirmed that it maintains its investment grade ratings from the credit rating agencies, consistent with the rating agencies’ reports from September 2009.

Estate Coffee Holdings Corp. Announces New Symbol

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:34:00 UT

Estate Coffee Holdings (formerly Slap Inc.) announces new trading symbol.

Sara Lee Corporation to Webcast Presentation at CAGNY

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:30:00 UT

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) today announced that its presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York’s (CAGNY) annual conference will be broadcast live via the Internet at 11:30 a.m. CST on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. The live webcast can be accessed at www.saralee.com and will feature presentations by Brenda C. Barnes, chairman and chief executive officer, and Marcel Smits, chief financial officer, Sara Lee Corp. T

NEW Named Finalist for 2010 Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:23:00 UT

STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. (NEW) has been named a finalist in the “Customer Service Department of the Year” category for the 2010 Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service and is a candidate in the retail category for the People's Choice Stevie Award for Favorite Customer Service. NEW is a leading provider of extended service plans, buyer protection services and product support and has been helping retailers and consumers with cust

Une nouvelle version de SYSPRO annonce un pas de géant dans les progiciels de gestion intégrée (ERP)

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:17:00 UT

SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, “simplifying success” with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities.

It’s Getting Haute in Here: The Green Youth Movement Presents L.A. Fashion Week’s Eco Fashion Show

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:16:00 UT

Nonprofit Greens the Runway to Raise Environmental Awareness

Ben & Jerry’s CEO and VP Global Brand Development, Walt Freese, to Resign to Pursue Other Values-Led Business and Investment Opportunities

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:06:00 UT

BURLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ben & Jerry’s CEO and VP Global Brand Development, Walt Freese, has decided to resign from the company to pursue other values-led business and investment opportunities. At the company’s request, Walt has agreed to continue to lead Ben & Jerry’s and support a seamless transition until his exit at the end of March. Since joining Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever over 8 years ago, Walt and his management team have been instrumental in r

Leading Supply Chain Finance Provider PrimeRevenue Announces Record 2009 Results

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:00:00 UT

PrimeRevenue Releases 2009 Performance Results

United Fresh Launches “Salad Bar in Every School” Campaign

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:40:00 UT

Supporting Obama Administration's initiative to combat childhood obesity, produce industry starts campaign to put a salad bar in every school.

Australia Luxe Collective Launches STOMP Campaign on Valentine’s Day with Celebrity-Signed Luxury Boot Auction

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:36:00 UT

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Australia Luxe Collective, known throughout the world for its upscale, cutting-edge luxury boots, today introduced the philanthropic STOMP campaign, which will feature a celebrity-signed boot auction through entertainment-clothing auctioneers Clothes Off Our Back. The campaign will kick off on Feb. 14, 2010 when one winning bidder will get to take home a pair of one-of-a-kind boots. The boots, which were signed by more than 40 celebrities during the 2010 Sundance Fi

Samenvatting: Kantar Retail is vooraanstaand adviesbureau met retailinzichten

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:25:00 UT

Cannondale Associates, Glendinning Management Consultants, MVI, and Retail Forward combine operations to create Kantar Retail.

DHL Returns to the Runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:23:00 UT

PLANTATION, Fla--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHL, the world's leading logistics company, returns for its fourth year as an Official Sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, February 11-18 in Bryant Park, New York City. With new enhanced capabilities for delivering the latest fashion and apparel worldwide, DHL’s services cover the entire fashion logistics supply chain. As part of this season’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, DHL will be hosting a customer workshop, entitled, “Moving Fashion in S

Books-A-Million to Host Sarah Palin in Daytona Beach, FL

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:10:00 UT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAMM): Who and What: Sarah Palin signs copies of her new book, Going Rogue. When and Where: Saturday, February 13th at 7:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern Volusia Mall Books-A-Million 1700 W International Speedway Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 226-0122 Event Guidelines: Limited number of wristbands will be distributed beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, 2/12 at the Volusia Mall Books-A-Million. Customers can l

Royal Cup Selects OPEN SCAN®

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:05:00 UT

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Cup, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., is the newest user of Open Scan Technologies, Inc.’s Enterprise Receivable Process Management (RPM) Software. Royal Cup is one of North America’s leading importers, roasters and distributors of premium coffees and teas. Serving customers in the food service, office and specialty coffee markets, Royal Cup now reaches markets throughout the United States, into Mexico, and the Caribbean. With OPEN SCAN, Royal C

Hudson Capital Partners Announces Key Executive Promotions

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:00:00 UT

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of the Company’s ongoing expansion, Hudson Capital Partners, LLC, a national firm specializing in retail and consumer products asset dispositions, today announced key executive promotions. The Company appointed James L. Schaye as Chairman and appointed David Peress as President. Mr. Schaye has been named Chairman of Hudson Capital Partners, in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer. Since co-founding the Company in 2004, Mr. Schaye has been

Hasbro, Inc. to Webcast Investor Event from Toy Fair on Friday, February 12, 2010

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:00:00 UT

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast a presentation to investors and securities analysts on Friday, February 12, 2010 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The webcast will include presentations by the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Goldner, the company's Chief Operating Officer, David Hargreaves, and the company's Chief Financial Officer, Deborah Thomas. The webcast will be available to investors and the media on H

eBay Grows New Ideas in Technology Garden

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:45:00 UT

eBay is planting the seeds of fresh ideas in its new “Garden by eBay,” an area on eBay.com that will allow eBay users to test new features and offer input on suggested improvements and changes.

Myers Industries Announces Date for Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:26:00 UT

AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced the date for the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held Friday, April 30, 2010, at 9 a.m. Eastern time, at the Louis S. Myers Training Center, located at 1554 South Main Street in Akron. The Company’s Board of Directors set March 10, 2010, as the record date for shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the annual meeting. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufactu

Infogain to Co-Sponsor Master Data Management Luncheon

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:23:00 UT

Infogain to co-sponsor Master Data Management luncheon. Free seminar on Feb. 11 for business leaders to learn end-to-end data quality and integration using Oracle’s Data Management Solutions.

Speck Brews up New Original CandyShell Case Color Combinations for the iPhone 3G and 3GS!

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:22:00 UT

Speck Brews up New Original CandyShell Case Color Combinations for the iPhone 3G and 3GS!

Collective Brands, Inc. Announces Details for Fourth Quarter, Full Year Earnings Conference Call

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:00:00 UT

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE:PSS) announced that it plans to release fourth quarter and fiscal year earnings results on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, after the market closes. A conference call with management will take place at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time that same day. The dial-in information for the conference call is 612-332-7516 with a confirmation number of 145792. In addition, a replay of the conference call is scheduled to begin on March 9, 2010 by approximately 7:15

Dollar General to Reveal the New Face of Bobbie Brooks®

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:46:00 UT

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) is set to reveal the new face of Bobbie Brooks®, its exclusive women’s fashion brand, this spring by launching a companywide model search. Giving its employees the opportunity to step into the spotlight and become a model, Dollar General will select 10 employees to represent the brand in its advertising and other promotions. “Getting our employees involved and energized about our brands is important to Dolla

Explosions of Harmony Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Light up the Sky with Color and Sound

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:33:00 UT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A chorus of thunderous sound, dazzling displays of color and jaw-dropping effects return to the sky over New York City for the 34th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®. On Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 9:00 pm, the nation’s largest display of patriotic firepower will unfold over the Hudson River. With more than 3 million spectators and millions of television viewers nationwide, this year’s revelry promises to cap off America’s birthday celebrati

Mattel Innovation Delivers Excitement with Must See Toys in 2010

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:28:00 UT

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel: WHAT: Mattel launches an incredible new lineup of toys that are sure to spur kids’ imaginations and bring popular brands and favorite characters “to life” through proprietary design and engineering innovations, as well as new concepts that make play interactive, fun and exciting. 2010 offers an unparalleled play experience with Mattel’s portfolio of new, reinvented toys, as well as partnerships with some of the biggest names in kids’

Little Giant Ladder Systems Reshapes the Ladder Industry

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:11:00 UT

Little Giant Ladder Systems reshapes the ladder industry with the introduction of eight innovative new product lines.

Dairy Queen® Continues International Expansion

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:05:00 UT

Dairy Queen® Continues International Expansion: QSR treat leader announces first locations in Macau and Egypt

REI Appoints Stephen Lockhart to Board of Directors

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:02:00 UT

REI today announced the appointment of Stephen Lockhart, M.D., Ph.D., to fill an open position to the company’s board of directors.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, Dominican Republic, Debuts New Adult-Only Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:00:00 UT

The new adult-only Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, provides exlusive access to a luxury spa retreat in a private enclave.

Based on Consumer Feedback, Buzzillions Highlights the Top Rated Valentine's Day Gifts

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:00:00 UT

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buzzillions.com (www.Buzzillions.com), the most comprehensive customer reviews site on the Web, is showcasing the top rated, most memorable and affordable Valentine’s Day gifts for men and women in categories including: headphones, books and jewelry/accessories. Similar to the recently announced Reviewer Choice Awards (http://www.buzzillions.com/product-awards), this year’s list of top rated Valentine’s Day gifts leverage consumer feedback to hel

Sanderson Farms, Inc. to Broadcast Its First-Quarter 2010 Conference Call Live on the Internet

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:00:00 UT

LAUREL, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFM) today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its fiscal first-quarter 2010 earnings conference call on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. During this call, management will comment on Sanderson Farms' financial and operational results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2010. The live broadcast of Sanderson Farms' conference call will begin at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Ti

Knott’s Celebrates Pink’s Grand Opening

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:00:00 UT

Knott's Berry Farm opens first Pink's Hot Dogs in Orange County.

AeroFarms Appoints Jessica Bloomgarden as Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:58:00 UT

Aero Farm Systems (AeroFarms) appoints Jessica Bloomgarden as Chief Marketing Officer.

Simonson’s Salon and Spa Appoints New Marketing and Media Coordinator

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:45:00 UT

Simonson’s Salon and Spa has appointed a new marketing and media coordinator after creating the position to centralize the company’s strategic marketing and media initiatives.

Ply Gem to Host Q4 2009 Results Call

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:35:00 UT

CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ply Gem Management will host a conference call on March 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM EST to report 4th quarter 2009 results. To participate in the call: Dial in number 800-706-7745 Confirmation number 20446726 Chairperson Gary Robinette A replay of Ply Gem’s 4th quarter 2009 results call will be available at 888-286-8010 Call code 24950636.

Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. January Sales Rose 20.75%; Same Club Sales Rose 14.65 Percent over Previous Year

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:00:00 UT

Rick’s Cabaret Jan Sales up 20.75%; Same Club Sales up 14.65%

ConAgra Foods Announces Webcast of Its Presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:00:00 UT

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) invites interested investors and consumers to listen to its presentation at the CAGNY (Consumer Analyst Group of New York) Conference in Boca Raton, Fla. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at 9:15 a.m. EST (8:15 a.m. CST). What: ConAgra Foods, Inc., presentation at the CAGNY Conference in Boca Raton, Fla. When: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at 9:15 a.m. EST (8:15 a.m. CST). Where: http://investor.cona

Research and Markets: Snapshots US Facial Care - An Instant Overview of the US Facial Care Market

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:00:00 UT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4a758f/snapshots_us_facia) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots US Facial Care 2009" report to their offering. Snapshot US Facial Care 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the US facial care market and covers facial moisturisers, facial cleansers, facial anti-ageing cre

Research and Markets: Snapshots Chile Wine - An Instant Overview of the Chilean Wine Market, Covering White, Rose and Red Wine

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:00:00 UT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/21adc6/snapshots_chile_wi) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Chile Wine 2009" report to their offering. Snapshot Chile Wine 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Chilean wine market and covers white, rose and red wine. Market size is based on sales. The data is su

RollStream Urges Retailers to Meet CPSIA Guidelines; Join Other Leading Retailers in the Certificate Exchange Network (CEN)

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:35:00 UT

RollStream urges retailers to join its Certificate Exchange Network (CEN) to demonstrate compliance with products affected by Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (2008) by Feb 10, 2010 deadline.

Micros Retail Systems to Provide Customers Mobile-Enabled Loyalty & Gift Programs Through a Strategic Relationship with Mocapay

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:34:00 UT

Micros Retail Systems, a provider of enterprise applications for the hospitality industry, is working with Mocapay to mobile-enable customer’s loyalty and gift programs.

New Jersey-based Kings Super Markets Selects Guiding Stars® In-store Nutrition Navigation System

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:30:00 UT

SCARBOROUGH, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guiding Stars, the world’s first store-wide nutrition navigation system, announces that Kings Super Markets, Inc. has decided to implement its good-better-best nutrition rating system in all 24 grocery stores located in New Jersey and Long Island, New York. With the introduction of Guiding Stars, each edible item throughout the store is rated, earning a zero-to-three star rating according to its nutritional value. The system offers busy shoppers a simpl

Pearson Launches First iPhone/iPad Applications for Home & Office Computer Users and IT Professionals

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:18:00 UT

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson Education releases its first iPhone®/iPad Reader Apps for the home and office and technical and professional communities. The apps, which are available as single or multi-book libraries, are a new learning format for Pearson and complement the suite of product types already available, such as traditional print books, online reference libraries, e-books, video, simulation and more. The first App to launch, The iPhone Developer’s Library, combines

Crate and Barrel Adopts Kiva Warehouse Automation System to Increase Profitability and Reduce Carbon Footprint

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:10:00 UT

Crate and Barrel selects Kiva Systems to reduce carbon footprint of its distribution center operations.

Code Corporation Awards Top U.S. Value Added Reseller

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:01:00 UT

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Code Corporation, a leader in bar code reader manufacturing, announced today that Pacific-iD has earned the 2009 Reseller of the Year Award, which is the second consecutive year Pacific iD has achieved this distinction. The honor, given on an annual basis to Code's top U.S.-based Value Added Reseller, is based on outstanding sales performance, excellence in customer support and the ability to provide the right solution after rapidly assessing a customer's use-cas

Hudson Capital Partners Expands with New Valuations and Advisory Business

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hudson Capital Partners, LLC, a national firm specializing in retail and consumer products asset dispositions, today announced that it is expanding its platform of services with the launch of HCP Asset Advisors, LLC, a new valuations and advisory business. As part of the announcement, the Company has appointed Yvonne Kizner as President of the division. Leveraging Hudson Capital Partners’ experience underwriting asset disposition transactions, HCP Asset Advi

Intermec Strengthens and Invests in the Channel with New PartnerNet Program

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

Intermec announces new global channel partner program, PartnerNet

Calavo Growers, Inc. Establishes Majority Owned Subsidiary, Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC, and Acquires Lisa’s Salsa Company

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

SANTA PAULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:CVGW), the global leader in avocado marketing and an expanding provider of other fresh perishable products, today announced the formation of majority owned Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC, and that business’s acquisition of Lisa’s Salsa Company of St. Paul, Minn. Under the terms of the transaction, Calavo’s expansion into the growing fresh refrigerated salsa category comes through a 65 percent ownership interest in Ca

Fossil, Inc. Notice of Earnings Release and Webcasts

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fossil, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) (the “Company”) announced today that its earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 ended January 2, 2010 will be released prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. In conjunction with the release, the Company will host a real-time webcast of the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on February 16, 2010. To access the conference call, eithe

GiftCardRescue.com Brings Convenience into Gift Card Exchange with Amazon.com Gift Cards

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

GiftCardRescue.com expands its offerings by allowing customers to exchange unused gift cards for Amazon.com Gift Cards

Cook Children's Health Care System Selects Multiple Lawson Enterprise Solutions

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

Fort Worth-based Cook Children's Health Care System signed a contract to purchase multiple enterprise software suites from Lawson Software

Research and Markets: Sauces & Soups Market Analysis - A Comprehensive Report with Profiles of 57 Companies Operating in the UK Market

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:50:00 UT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1e1b27/2010_plimsoll_anal) has announced the addition of the "2010 Plimsoll Analysis - Sauces & Soups - A comprehensive profile of 57 companies operating in the UK market" report to their offering. The UK Sauces & Soups market analysis This edition of the Plimsoll Analysis is the most comprehensive review yet of the UK Sauces & Soups industry. With the market due for a prolonged period of consol

The People's Princess Comes to Atlanta…experience the Life and Works of Diana, Princess of Wales Through June 13 and Reside in Royal Marriott Style

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:43:00 UT

THE PEOPLE'S PRINCESS COMES TO ATLANTA…EXPERIENCE THE LIFE AND WORKS OF DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES THROUGH JUNE 13 AND RESIDE IN ROYAL MARRIOTT STYLE Celebration Packages from $119 per night

Ariba Delivers Down Under for Crown

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:30:00 UT

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ariba, Inc. (Nasdaq:ARBA), the leading spend management solutions provider, today announced that Australia’s two leading entertainment venues – Crown Melbourne and Burswood Perth – are leveraging its SaaS offerings to lower their costs, minimize risk and optimize cash flow and operations. As part of an initiative to streamline corporate spending, Crown has implemented Ariba® Sourcing™ On Demand and Ariba Contract Management™.

Campbell Names Griffiths to Newly Created Position of Senior Executive Chef

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:30:00 UT

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced the appointment of Thomas W. Griffiths, 49, as Senior Executive Chef and Director of Campbell’s Culinary Institute, a newly created position. Griffiths joins Campbell from the Culinary Institute of America, where he served as Associate Dean of Global Cuisines and is one of approximately 60 Certified Master Chefs in the United States. The appointment is effective Feb. 16. Douglas R. Conant, Campbell’s Pre

Research and Markets: Snapshots UK Bakery Products - An Instant Overview of the UK Bakery Products Market

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:26:00 UT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e582ac/snapshots_uk_baker) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Bakery Products 2009" report to their offering. Snapshot UK Bakery Products 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the UK bakery products market and covers bread (wrapped and unwrapped); cake (wrapped and

New SYSPRO Release Heralds Quantum Leap Forward in ERP Software

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:22:00 UT

SYSPRO 6.1 represents a quantum leap forward, “simplifying success” with new architecture and modules, feature sets, workflow and customization capabilities.

Synutra Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:14:00 UT

QINGDAO, China & ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synutra International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYUT), a leading infant formula company in China and a producer, marketer and seller of nutritional products for infants, children and adults, today reported financial results for the Company’s third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2009. Company Continues to Increase Revenues and Maintain Market Share Revenues for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 reached $96.80 million, an incr

XPO Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth of 27%

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:10:00 UT

SAINT JOSEPH, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. (XPO) today reported its preliminary unaudited earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. In the fourth quarter, preliminary revenue from continuing operations increased by 27% to $31.6 million compared to $25.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The acquisition of LRG International, Inc. on October 1, 2009 contributed $1.9 million to revenue for the quarter. During the same period, preliminary income fro

Wegmans is Top Supermarket, Costco is Favorite Mass Grocer - According to Market Force Consumer Survey

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:08:00 UT

Wegmans is consumers’ favorite supermarket and Costco is their favorite mass grocer, according to a new shopping survey conducted by Market Force Information.

AGCO Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:04:00 UT

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, reported net sales of approximately $1.9 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009, a decrease of approximately 14.1% compared to net sales of approximately $2.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008. Reported net income per share was $0.35 for the fourth quarter of 2009 and adjusted net income, which excludes restructuring and other infrequent expenses, was

Spectrum Brands Announces a Strong Start to Fiscal 2010

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands (the “Company”) (OTC: SPEB) today announced strong financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2010. Consolidated net sales were $591.9 million, up 7.9 percent over the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Including an adjustment related to the Company’s adoption of fresh-start reporting as well as restructuring and related charges, professional fees and other items, the Company recorded a GAAP net loss of $60.2 million compared with a n

Spectrum Brands Adds Russell Hobbs to Its Portfolio to Create a $3 Billion Global Consumer Products Company

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectrum Brands (“Spectrum”) (OTC: SPEB) and Russell Hobbs, Inc. (“Russell Hobbs”) today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to bring Russell Hobbs’ network of well-known small appliance brands into Spectrum’s operating structure to form a new global consumer products company with an estimated $3 billion in annual revenues, a strong balance sheet, and a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands. This all-stock transacti

WHAM-O® and Sprig™ Merge, Launch WHAM-O® Jr.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toy and activity game manufacturer WHAM-O, Inc. has joined forces with Colorado-based Sprig Toys, Inc. to offer an innovative line of battery-free, kid-powered preschool products under the new WHAM-O® Jr. brand. The strategic partnership will enable Sprig’s eco-friendly specialty line to be offered on a greater scale and will give WHAM-O access to Sprig’s proprietary material Sprigwood™ – a durable, child-safe, bio-composite made

Kantar Retail crea negocio líder de información y consultoría minorista

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

Cannondale Associates, Glendinning Management Consultants, MVI, and Retail Forward combine operations to create Kantar Retail.

Kantar Retail Cria Empresa Líder em Inteligência e Consultoria de Varejo

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

LONDRES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As empresas Cannondale Associates, Glendinning Management Consultants, MVI (Management Ventures, Inc.) e Retail Forward unem operações para criar a Kantar Retail (www.kantarretail.com), empresa líder mundial em inteligência e consultoria de varejo, com vigência imediata. Cada uma dessas empresas é reconhecida por suas exclusivas competências e por deter as melhores ferramentas do ramo, utilizadas pelos principais varejistas, fabricante

Kantar Retail wird führender Anbieter von Informations- und Beratungsdiensten für den Einzelhandel

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cannondale Associates, Glendinning Management Consultants, MVI (Management Ventures, Inc.) und Retail Forward vereinigen ihre Geschäftstätigkeiten mit sofortiger Wirkung und bilden Kantar Retail (www.kantarretail.com), den weltweit führenden Anbieter von Informationen und Beratungsdiensten für den Einzelhandel. Jedes dieser Unternehmen ist für seine einzigartigen Fähigkeiten und klassenbesten Werkzeuge bekannt, die von den führenden Ein

Chattem, Inc. Gives Notice of Fundamental Change Conversion Rights to Holders of Convertible Senior Notes

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTT) announced that, pursuant to the terms of the indentures (the “Indentures”) governing its 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2013 and 1.625% convertible senior notes due 2014 (collectively, the “Notes”), a Fundamental Change (as such term is defined in the respective Indentures) occurred on February 9, 2010 (the “Fundamental Change Effective Date”) as a result of the successful completion of the

Création de Kantar Retail, une entreprise de conseil et d'insights de vente au détail

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

Cannondale Associates, Glendinning Management Consultants, MVI, and Retail Forward combine operations to create Kantar Retail.

Red Roof® is Spreading the Love All Year Long

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red Roof® is spreading the love to sports lovers, college students, couples and families with irresistible deals and discounts this Spring. Beginning in February, Guests who stay two nights on any weekend in February (defined as Friday, Saturday or Sunday) will receive a voucher good for a free night any Sunday through Thursday from March 1 – May 31. They will also receive a free downloadable version of “Waiting On You,” a love song from on

AuthenTec Introduces New Smart Sensor for PC Market

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

AuthenTec has added to its lineup of "smart sensors" and solutions for the PC market with the introduction of its new AES2660.

Riassunto: Nasce Kantar Retail, un'azienda di insight e consulting leader del settore commerciale

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

Cannondale Associates, Glendinning Management Consultants, MVI, and Retail Forward combine operations to create Kantar Retail.

Automotive Dealers Rely on OPENLANE’s iDEAL Program for More Efficient and Profitable Operations

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced a number of significant new features to its iDEAL dealer-consigned program. OPENLANE’s iDEAL program provides independent and franchise dealers with the ability to market their vehicles to a nationwide network of more than 25,000 buying dealers while still offering cars for retail sale on their lots to maximize s

Kantar Retail Forms Leading Retail Insights and Consulting Business

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

Cannondale Associates, Glendinning Management Consultants, MVI, and Retail Forward combine operations to create Kantar Retail.

Staples Announces Inaugural Global EcoEasy Challenge

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:45:00 UT

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world’s largest office products company, today announced the first Staples Global EcoEasy Challenge, a competition among leading technology educational institutions around the world to create an innovative environmentally-preferable office product. In conjunction with Rochester Institute of Technology’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Staples created the global competition to task the world’s leading e

Mobile First Brings Mobile Payment Processing to Virtual Currency Platforms, Online Games and Social Networks

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:42:00 UT

The Mobile First Mobile Payment solution provides online game, social networking application and virtual currency merchants the ability to accept secure payments from anyone using text messaging.

The Coca-Cola Company Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:30:00 UT

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coca-Cola Company reports solid fourth quarter 2009 operating results, with unit case volume increasing 5 percent, successfully cycling 4 percent growth in the prior year quarter. For the full year, unit case volume increased 3 percent, in line with our long-term volume target. Internationally, we achieved broad-based unit case volume growth of 6 percent in the fourth quarter, cycling 6 percent growth in the prior year quarter. In the quarter, unit case volume incre

MOLSON COORS DÉCLARE UNE CROISSANCE DU BÉNÉFICE POUR LE QUATRIÈME TRIMESTRE ET L’ENSEMBLE DE L’EXERCICE 2009

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:30:00 UT

Molson Coors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Income Growth

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:30:00 UT

Molson Coors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Income Growth

Local Services Auction Site BidMyServices.com Designed to Help Eliminate Unemployment

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:15:00 UT

New website BidMyServices.com aims to help the millions of unemployed.

IFF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:00:00 UT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009. In the fourth quarter, revenue grew nine percent over the prior year period to $586 million. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, revenue in local currency increased over two percent. Reported earnings per share (EPS) were $0.59, compared to $0.62 for the fourt

Church & Dwight Reports 2009 Earnings Per Share of $3.41

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:00:00 UT

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) today announced that full-year 2009 reported earnings per share increased 23% to $3.41 per share compared to $2.78 per share in the prior year. Earnings per share increased 22% to $3.48 per share, excluding the previously announced plant restructuring charges of $0.24 per share in 2009 ($0.08 in 2008) and a favorable legal settlement of $0.17 per share in 2009. Full year 2009 sales increased 4.1% to $2,520.9 million from

Conn’s, Inc. Reports Net Sales Results for the Quarter Ended January 31, 2010

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:00:00 UT

BEAUMONT, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conn’s, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:CONN), a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products, today announced its net sales results for the quarter ended January 31, 2010. Net sales for the quarter ended January 31, 2010, of $171.0 million, decreased $74.5 million, or 30.3%, after achieving a 22.3% increase in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Net sales represent total product sales, r

MillerCoors Delivers Strong Profit Growth and Synergies in 2009 Despite Challenging Fourth Quarter

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:00:00 UT

MillerCoors Delivers Strong Profit Growth and Synergies in 2009 Despite Challenging Fourth Quarter

JustEnough Holds Webcast Featuring AMR Research to Showcase How Levi Strauss Gets Value from Demand-Driven Replenishment

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:45:00 UT

Featured guests AMR Research and Levi Strauss are teaming up to present a webcast sponsored by JustEnough Software.

Research and Markets: UK Discount, Variety & General Merchandise Stores Market Data & Forecast to 2013

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:32:00 UT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cfb4bc/uk_discount_varie) has announced the addition of the "UK Discount, Variety & General Merchandise Stores Market Data & Forecast to 2013 " report to their offering. WMIs UK Discount, Variety & General Merchandise Stores Market Data & Forecast to 2013 market profile is the essential source for top-level retail industry data and analysis covering UK. The report provides historical data an

SpectorSoft Announces 2010 Version of Spector 360 for Company-wide PC and Internet Monitoring

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:30:00 UT

SpectorSoft announces a new version of Spector 360, the most advanced company-wide monitoring, surveillance and investigation software available for businesses of all sizes running a Windows network.

Noble Innovations, Inc. Appoints Two Board Members

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:00:00 UT

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Noble Innovations, Inc. (OTCBB: NOBV) announced today that it has appointed Ms. Valerie Holmes and Mr. Brian Loiselle to the Company’s Board of Directors, which increases the size of the board to three members. Ms. Holmes became a shareholder of Noble Innovations, Inc. soon after the Company was founded in 2007. She is the principal of The Marketing Team, LLC, a full-service marketing and advertising firm that the Company has used to develop its market branding as

A Hormel Foods First, Hormel Branded Products Marketed as One

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:00:00 UT

For first time in 119-year history, Hormel Foods markets extensive portfolio of Hormel branded products from familiar favorites to newer offerings in single campaign.

Denny’s Feeds America Again

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:00:00 UT

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN): WHAT: FREE GRAND SLAM® DAY - Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), the company that led the nation when it fed the nation, invites America back for a Free Original Grand Slam® breakfast. During last year’s giveaway, Denny’s fed two million grateful Americans at restaurants nationwide. The Grand Slam® breakfast is one of Denny’s best-known and best-selling entrees and features pancakes, eggs, bacon strips and

Lamar Odom Uses New PowerBar® Energy Blasts to Dunk on the Moon

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:00:00 UT

Thanks to PowerBar and its new Energy Blasts gel-filled chews, Los Angeles Lakers’ Lamar Odom stars in a new television commercial from the leader of the sports nutrition bar category

Sedo Sees Growing Demand for Premium Domains

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:30:00 UT

Sedo today announced the results of its 2009 Market Study. Sedo represented 64 percent of the top 100 public sales in the domain industry, with the next closest competitor coming in at eight percent.

Muscle Flex and its Partners, TLK Fusion & Wesley Morris Entertainment, Confirm Discussions Underway with a Number of Hollywood Celebrities for The Complete Package™, Reality Television Show

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:00:00 UT

Muscle Flex and its Partners, TLK Fusion & Wesley Morris Entertainment, Confirm Discussions Underway with a Number of Hollywood Celebrities for The Complete Package™, Reality Television Show

CyberSource Fraud Report: Consumers Hold Retailers Responsible for Safety of Online Shopping

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:08:00 UT

Almost a quarter (24%) of UK adults believe retailers are primarily responsible for making online shopping safer, according to a survey of 1004 consumers by CyberSource Ltd.

La Salsa Touches Down in Houston

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:00:00 UT

CYPRESS, CA- La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is excited to announce the opening of its 1st Houston restaurant, located inside Terminal C South, at the George Bush International Airport.

Insight wird Google Apps Reseller in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:09:00 UT

ISMANING, Deutschland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insight EMEA, ein Unternehmensbereich der Insight Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: NSIT), einer der größten globalen Value Added Reseller von IT-Lösungen mit Standorten in 15 Ländern in EMEA, kooperiert ab sofort mit Google Enterprise, um ihren Kunden in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz Google Apps Online Applikationen und Services anzubieten. Insight und Google gehen gemeinsam davon, dass immer mehr Unternehmen jeder Größ

Insight Joins Google Apps Reseller Program in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:09:00 UT

ISMANING, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insight EMEA, a division of Insight Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:NSIT), one of the largest global value-added resellers of IT solutions with operations in 15 countries in EMEA, has teamed with Google Enterprise to bring Google Apps online applications and services to Insight’s client base in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Insight and Google foresee businesses of all sizes, in every industry, embracing Software as a Service (SaaS) in ever-increasing numbe

Have a Splashing Good Time with a Seven-Day Sun-Soaked Orlando World Center Marriott Resort Getaway

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:00:00 UT

Stay seven nights at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and take advantage of great rates from only $129 to $179 per Orlando hotel room, per night through January 2, 2011*.

Haslimann Taylor Public Relations: Hit Television Series Glee Whets Public Appetite For Mashups

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:30:00 UT

LONDON, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webby award-winning mashup collective The Kleptones are enjoying new interest in their work both sides of the Atlantic currently, thanks to the hit US television series Glee – which featured mashups in the episode aired last night on E4. The Brighton-based group have been releasing Internet-only albums of their work since 2004, receiving plaudits from the New York Post, BoingBoing editor Cory Doctorow and Twitter co-founder and CEO Evan Williams. Th

CORRECTING and REPLACING WWE® Superstar Triple H® Steps into the Ring with Mattel at Toy Fair

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:14:00 UT

WWE® Superstar Triple H®, Mattel and World Wrestling Entertainment® Executives Showcase New WWE® Action Figures and Accessories.