June 21, 2010 by MMR
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has been authorized by its board to repurchase an additional $500 million of its common stock. Dollar Tree Inc. has been authorized by its board to repurchase an additional $500 million of its common stock. The deep discount chain, which operates 3,899 stores in 48 states, said Monday that
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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AUSTIN, Texas — In less than a year from now, all personal care products and cosmetics making an "organic" claim sold in Whole Foods Market Inc.’s U.S. stores must be third-party certified. In less than a year from now, all personal care products and cosmetics making an "organic" claim sold in Whole Foods Market Inc.’s
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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AUSTIN, Texas — In less than a year from now, all personal care products and cosmetics making an "organic" claim sold in Whole Foods Market Inc.’s U.S. stores must be third-party certified. In less than a year from now, all personal care products and cosmetics making an "organic" claim sold in Whole Foods Market Inc.’s
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to distribute all remaining shares of its common stock that had been held in reserve to settle outstanding unsecured pre-petition bankruptcy claims. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to distribute all remaining shares of its common stock that had been held in reserve to settle outstanding unsecured pre-petition bankruptcy claims.
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to distribute all remaining shares of its common stock that had been held in reserve to settle outstanding unsecured pre-petition bankruptcy claims. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to distribute all remaining shares of its common stock that had been held in reserve to settle outstanding unsecured pre-petition bankruptcy claims.
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark Corp. has made several executive moves that it said will sharpen its focus on continuous improvement, global sourcing and sustainability. The company also has elected a new board member. Kimberly-Clark Corp. has made several executive moves that it said will sharpen its focus on continuous improvement, global sourcing and sustainability. The company
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark Corp. has made several executive moves that it said will sharpen its focus on continuous improvement, global sourcing and sustainability. The company also has elected a new board member. Kimberly-Clark Corp. has made several executive moves that it said will sharpen its focus on continuous improvement, global sourcing and sustainability. The company
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. and WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Ending what was shaping up to be a standoff, Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. have reached an agreement in which Walgreens will continue as a provider in the Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) retail network for current, new and renewal plans. Ending what was shaping up to be
June 18, 2010 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. and WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Ending what was shaping up to be a standoff, Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. have reached an agreement in which Walgreens will continue as a provider in the Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) retail network for current, new and renewal plans. Ending what was shaping up to be
June 17, 2010 by MMR
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CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. turned in solid sales gains and bested financial analysts’ earnings projections for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. Kroger Co. turned in solid sales gains and bested financial analysts’ earnings projections for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. The nation’s biggest supermarket operator said Thursday that total sales rose 8.7% to $24.8 billion
June 17, 2010 by MMR
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CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. turned in solid sales gains and bested financial analysts’ earnings projections for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. Kroger Co. turned in solid sales gains and bested financial analysts’ earnings projections for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. The nation’s biggest supermarket operator said Thursday that total sales rose 8.7% to $24.8 billion
June 17, 2010 by MMR
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WILTON, Conn. — Nicolas Maurer has been promoted to corporate vice president of Beiersdorf Inc.’s skin care global business unit. Nicolas Maurer has been promoted to corporate vice president of Beiersdorf Inc.’s skin care global business unit. The skin and beauty care products company said Thursday that Maurer, previously vice president of marketing for North