Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Wednesday's After Hours Marketing News

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RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
While discounters may be stealing some customers from department stores, for example, they are likely losing others to dollar stores. "As a result of shopper migration, retailers' customer profiles are shifting," says TNS Retail Forward's report. ... Read the whole story > >
ELECTRONICS
by Karl Greenberg
For the third year in a row, LG takes top marks in customer satisfaction for washing machines; Samsung wins for dryers in the just-released J.D. Power study. Among dryers, Samsung tapped out at 833, performing particularly well in the performance and warranty factors. LG was second with 829, with Kenmore Elite third. ... Read the whole story > >
ENTERTAINMENT
by Laurie Sullivan
"We also bring out an inner Wildcat pride," says Angela Courtin, MySpace SVP for marketing, entertainment and content. "The promotion gets them to participate by bringing their community online, so it's not just one person in the school, but rather a collective group." ... Read the whole story > >
FOOD
by Karlene Lukovitz
In the deal, whose terms were not disclosed, Richelieu acquired "pourable" products that include pancake syrup and barbeque sauces, as well as salad dressings and marinades, plus the Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based facility where these are manufactured for foodservice customers. ... Read the whole story > >

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