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Will Black Friday be less frenetic this year?

Indianapolis Star, The | 2 days 4 hours 52 minutes ago

Some may sleep in, all shopped out on early doorbuster deals... (more)


Bloggers blurring fine line of ethics

Indianapolis Star, The | 2 days 5 hours ago

Writers say they're providing a service; critics call them shills... (more)


Nestle Said to Consider Options for Cadbury, May Challenge Kraft, Hershey

Bloomberg | 2 days 11 hours 2 minutes ago

Nestle is reviewing its options with bankers and may decide against a bid, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private. Hershey and Ferrero SpA said in statements last week that they were also evaluating options. Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, is unlikely to proceed with an offer, said three people briefed on the situation.... (more)


Carr tells Hershey to pay up or face failure

Telegraph (London) | 2 days 13 hours 5 minutes ago

Cadbury would prefer Hershey as a merger partner over Kraft but both American companies risk failure if they cannot finance generous bids, according to the UK company's chairman Roger Carr.... (more)


Nestle Said to Weigh Options for Cadbury Bid, May Challenge Kraft Offer

Bloomberg | 2 days 13 hours 6 minutes ago

Nestle is reviewing its options with bankers and may not make a bid, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private. Hershey and Ferrero SpA said in statements this week they were also evaluating options. Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, is unlikely to proceed with an offer, said three people briefed on the situation.... (more)


This is no time for Cadbury to show flakiness

Times (London), The | 2 days 13 hours 42 minutes ago

It is time for Roger Carr, chairman of Cadbury, to get on the front foot. The group is beginning to look more like a victim in this drawn-out bid battle waged by Kraft than the iconic international confectioner that it is.... (more)


Waitrose s chubby grocer tipped for Morrison job

Times (London), The | 2 days 13 hours 46 minutes ago

Waitrose boss Mark Price has emerged as a leading contender to replace Marc Bolland as the new chief executive of FTSE 100 supermarket giant Wm Morrison.... (more)


Whole Foods to reward workers who lose weight

San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) | 2 days 19 hours 2 minutes ago

Whole Foods Market, the largest U.S. natural-goods grocer, plans to sweeten store discounts to employees who lose weight and measurably improve their health.... (more)


Hershey's Controlling Trust Pushes $17 Billion Offer for Cadbury, WSJ Says

Bloomberg | 2 days 19 hours 6 minutes ago

The offer would trump Kraft Foods Inc.'s bid for Cadbury and have a higher cash component, the newspaper reported. In one scenario under discussion, Hershey would contribute at least $10 billion in cash and $2 billion in new Hershey shares, the Journal said yesterday. The bid wouldn't be ready for at least two weeks, the paper said.... (more)


Hershey's Controlling Trust Pushes $17 Billion Bid for Cadbury, WSJ Says

Bloomberg | 2 days 19 hours 7 minutes ago

The offer would trump Kraft Foods Inc.'s bid for Cadbury and have a higher cash component, the newspaper reported. In one scenario under discussion, Hershey would contribute at least $10 billion in cash and $2 billion in new Hershey shares, the Journal said yesterday. The bid wouldn't be ready for at least two weeks, the paper said.... (more)


Hershey may go alone in Cadbury bid: report

MarketWatch | 2 days 21 hours 5 minutes ago

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Hershey reportedly is weighing a $17 billion bid that would consist of more cash for Cadbury than the hostile offer from Kraft Foods. See full story.... (more)


Report: Hershey readies bid for Cadbury

United Press International | 2 days 21 hours 5 minutes ago

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. chocolate giant Hershey is considering launching a bid for control of British counterpart Cadbury, The New York Times reported Saturday. ... (more)




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