The chairman and CEO of US retailer Safeway Inc, Steve Burd, has announced his intention to retire. Burd, who joined Safeway in 1992 as president, will step down at the company's annual stockholders meeting on 14 May. The group said it ...
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The Department of Homeland Security has chosen to feature Code Dx, software assurance visualization technology developed by the Secure Decisions division of Applied Visions, on its Build Security In website. NORTHPORT, NY, August 05, 2012 ...
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A just-released video training course can help users to discover their unique talents and behaviors, and vault them to higher levels of effectiveness in their career. Know Your Talents unlocks the power of understanding one's own behavior, ...
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The steel industry is essential for growth and prosperity in Europe. It is in the interest of the whole European Union and its manufacturing sectors to have a competitive steel industry and to secure supply through domestic production. ...
Crossbeam has been bought by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, opening up the door for the security company to expand its product line both in-house and via acquisitions. Known for its high-end X-Series hardware that supports software of ...
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SCOPE is looking to add new technology capabilities to its systems integration business and expand its distribution line by using GITEX as a platform to meet and sign new partnerships with potential vendors. Through its participation in ...
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Vision Imaging Partners, a provider of radiographic sales and services, has named Karl Wolcott as the company's new executive director. In the new role, Wolcott will develop and implement strategic initiatives that will drive future ...
Vanguard Health Systems, a developer of healthcare delivery networks in urban markets, has entered into a collaboration agreement to deploy AirStrip Technologies' mHealth platform. Under the agreement, Vanguard will implement the ...
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US c-store operator The Pantry has reported lower third-quarter profits as an impairment charge and lower fuel sales weighed on earnings. In the three months ended 28 June, earnings dropped to US$14.8m from $19m in the comparable period ...
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PepsiCo booked a 5% drop in third-quarter earnings today (17 October) as it increased its spending behind flagship brands. The company said earnings totalled US$1.9bn, or $1.21 per share, in the three months to 8 September, down from ...
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A fall in costs pushed up half-year profits at Fresh Del Monte Produce despite the US company reporting lower sales. Fresh Del Monte said today (31 July) its first-half net income was US$119.7m, up from $90.4m a year earlier. The higher ...
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Hain Celestial has today (22 August) been announced as the buyer of Premier Foods plc's spreads assets, including brands such as Hartley's jam and Sun-Pat peanut butter. The US food group had been linked to Premier's spreads business, ...
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US egg firm Cal-Maine Foods has booked an increase in full-year profits as gains from a new venture in the speciality egg market more than offset higher costs from its fresh shell eggs. In the 12 months ended 2 June, net profit climbed ...
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North American printing and label converting company, WS Packaging Group has announced the acquisition of Consolidated Products in the US. WS Packaging chief executive officer Rex Lane said having Consolidated Products as part of the ...
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Brian Marley has announced his retirement as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Belk, Inc. effective May 4, 2013, after more than 12 years of outstanding service and leadership at the company. Following his ...
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