Corporate News
American Express Acquires Revolution Money
The deal combines state-of-the-art technology platform with leading global brand.
Posted Nov 19, 2009
KSS Inc. Joins PCATS
Company’s expertise in fuel pricing technology and analytics will help PCATS pursue technological excellence.
Posted Nov 19, 2009
Nabi Signs Deal for Anti-Smoking Drug
The maker of an experimental nicotine vaccine will work with GlaxoSmithKline to produce the drug.
Posted Nov 18, 2009
him! Staff Concludes Cross-Pacific Row
After 189 days at sea rowing nearly 7,000 miles, Chris Martin and Mick Dawson reach San Francisco.
Posted Nov 16, 2009
General Mills Among ‘Greenest Companies’ in U.S.
Newsweek ranks the company 96th overall among America's 500 largest corporations.
Posted Nov 13, 2009
Reynolds American Considers Deal With Smoking-Cessation Company
The maker of Camel cigarettes is looking into acquiring Niconovum AB, which sells products to help people quit smoking.
Posted Nov 11, 2009
Snack Food Companies Discontinue Merger
Snyder's of Hanover Inc. and Utz Quality Foods Inc. discontinue merger.
Posted Nov 6, 2009
Walmart Focuses on Food for Holiday Giving
Retailer has increased its U.S. holiday giving by 28 percent this year, and it will help Meals on Wheels upgrade and replace delivery vehicles and equipment.
Posted Nov 5, 2009
7-Eleven Holds First Private-Label Summit
Summit provides transparency to 7-Eleven’s suppliers about the company’s business strategy relating to private-label growth.
Posted Nov 3, 2009
Walmart Eyes U.S. Urban Expansion
Company calls downtown areas high-growth priorities and is finding that consumers are more likely to welcome them.
Posted Nov 3, 2009
Winn-Dixie to Offer Affordable Health Insurance to Customers in All of Its Florida Stores
Partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) is convenient, affordable option for individuals and families.
Posted Oct 29, 2009
Snyder’s of Hanover Acquires Utz Quality Foods
The company plans to continue operations at all four Utz Pennsylvania plants.
Posted Oct 26, 2009
GasBuddy OpenStore, PDI Form Strategic Alliance
The companies plan to combine technologies to the mutual benefit of their customers.
Posted Oct 20, 2009
Economies of Scale: PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch Form Landmark Purchasing Pact
Agreement is thought to be the first of its kind between two large U.S. corporations.
Posted Oct 15, 2009
Lance Inc. Acquires Stella D’oro Brand
Lance will continue producing popular Stella D'oro products.
Posted Oct 15, 2009
Aloha Petroleum Launches Donation Drive
Company to partner with American Red Cross to help provide relief funds.
Posted Oct 13, 2009
Kroger Steps Up Store Brand Food Production
Company’s store branded items see strong 15 percent growth over the past year.
Posted Oct 13, 2009
Family Dollar Reports Record Earnings
Family Dollar's net income increased 25 percent this year to $291.3 million.
Posted Oct 9, 2009
Safeway Launches Annual Breast Cancer Fundraising Campaign
Company funding creates groundbreaking research projects.
Posted Oct 6, 2009
ConAgra Foods Fights Child Hunger
$10 million grant is unveiled at the Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month concert.
Posted Oct 1, 2009
Driver Reviver Campaign Wins Top CSR Award
Topaz/RSA partnership praised for highlighting dangers of driver fatigue.
Posted Oct 1, 2009
Kraft Gets Deadline for Cadbury Bid
Analysts expect protracted takeover discussions.
Posted Oct 1, 2009
Blockbuster Adds DVD Rental Kiosks, Announces Plans to Close Stores
Blockbuster deploys Blockbuster Express Kiosks To Publix Stores in the southeast with plans to add up to 10,000 by the end of next year.
Posted Sep 18, 2009
Rutter’s Announces Donations to 11 Food Pantries
Rutter’s charitable giving tops $2 million over the past seven years.
Posted Sep 10, 2009
7-Eleven Awards Kraft Foods With Top Retailer Initiative Honor
The award recognizes Kraft for its team merchandising, product development, new offerings based on consumer insights and promotional support.
Posted Aug 28, 2009
Church’s Random Gifts of $1,000
Church’s Chicken wraps ups charitable initiative today in Atlanta.
Posted Aug 14, 2009
Meijer Provides Gift Cards to Families in Need
Supercenter chain partners with local food banks for free gift card distribution.
Posted Jul 23, 2009
Tedeschi Welcomes 50 Employees to President’s Club
Top seven percent of employees are recognized with the annual distinction.
Posted Jul 22, 2009
Japanese Beer Companies Discuss Merging
Together, Kirin and Suntory would control half of Japan’s beer market.
Posted Jul 15, 2009
7-Eleven Wants a Few Good Vets
The retailer is offering discounted franchises to retired military personnel.
Posted Jul 2, 2009
BP Names New Chairman
Appointment of Carl-Henric Svanberg ends the search for current Chairman Peter Sutherland’s replacement.
Posted Jun 26, 2009
Visa Sees Credit Card Industry Restructuring
New credit card reform legislation will “cause the whole industry to rethink itself.”
Posted Jun 4, 2009
R.J. Reynolds Launches New Retailer Site
New Web site provides online access to category information and industry data.
Posted Jun 2, 2009
Rutter’s Ranks First in Best of York
Readers of the local newspaper put the convenience store chain ahead of McDonald’s Burger King and Starbucks.
Posted Jun 1, 2009
Rutter’s Launches Gasoline Promotion
Eight customers will win free gas for one year; one customer will ride away on a Harley-Davidson.
Posted May 22, 2009
CEO: New Products Key for Tobacco Company
As cigarette sales decline, Altria makes a strong push with snuff and cigars.
Posted May 22, 2009
Safeway Raises $11.2 Million for Disabled
Safeway's ongoing effort at funding charities that support people with disabilities has raised a cumulative $121 million.
Posted May 21, 2009
Rutter’s Golf Outing Nets $90,000 for Children’s Charities
The annual event raises money for groups that help disadvantaged kids.
Posted May 20, 2009
Shell, BP May Post Largest Drop in Profits
Europe’s two biggest oil companies could experience the most decline in quarterly earnings in at least five years.
Posted Apr 29, 2009
Mars Raises the Bar On Sustainable Cocoa
Rainforest Alliance Collaboration is important step towards green goals.
Posted Apr 10, 2009
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Reynolds Appeal
The high court will not get involved in a patent dispute over curing tobacco.
Posted Mar 11, 2009
Labatt USA Headquarters to Remain in Buffalo
The new owner commits to Buffalo and may add new jobs in the process.
Posted Feb 26, 2009
General Tobacco Reaches Settlement Agreement
The cigarette manufacturer enters into an agreement with states under the tobacco industry’s Master Settlement Agreement.
Posted Feb 18, 2009
Exxon Profits Fall 33 Percent
Exxon Mobil blames lower oil prices as the reason behind the decline in its fourth quarter profits.
Posted Feb 2, 2009
Visa Nears Interchange Fee Deal With EU
Visa Europe is close to ending its dispute with EU competition authorities regarding transaction fees.
Posted Jan 22, 2009
Lawsuit Filed Against Vitaminwater
The Center for Science in Public Interest filed a class-action lawsuit against Coke over Vitaminwater’s healthful claims.
Posted Jan 19, 2009