Neither party would disclose how much the deal is worth, though the IOC said their stable of what is now 11 sponsors had put in almost one billion dollars (750 million euros) between them. "P&G is proud to support the Olympic movement for the next 10 years," their global marketing officer Marc Pritchard said before penning the deal in central London. "Our brands will sponsor individual teams and athletes around the world," he said. The Ohio based group will also provide funding to help athletes' mothers to get to the Games to see their children compete 
Share:  Neither party would disclose how much the deal is worth, though the IOC said their stable of what is now 11 sponsors had put in almost one billion dollars (750 million euros) between them. <span class="sent">"P&G is proud to support the Olympic movement for the next 10 years," their global marketing officer <span class="analyst">Marc Pritchard</span> said before penning the deal in central London.</span> "Our brands will sponsor individual teams and athletes around the world," he said. The Ohio based group will also provide funding to help athletes' mothers to get to the Games to see their children compete....The Ohio based group will also provide funding to help athletes' mothers to get to the Games to see their children compete. <span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Pritchard</span> said they were looking to expand their presence in developing countries through the tie up.</span> IOC president Jacques Rogge said the deal "will definitely be a stable one and a very fruitful one." "The IOC will benefit from the financial support, and that is much needed," the Belgian said. Tweet this   read full story

The company says it will leverage the IOC partnership "to deliver on its purpose inspired growth strategy". P&G global marketing and brand building officer, Marc Pritchard says: "This is about much more than a sponsorship. For P&G, it's about partnering with the IOC to make life better for athletes, moms and their families as we take the Olympic movement to our four billion consumers around the world that our brands already serve." IOC president Jacques Rogge says: "P&G's global reach and consumer insight will be a real boost in our efforts to communicate the Olympic values to a worldwide audience and their financial support over the next decade will benefit the entire Olympic Movement including the athletes themselves." 
Share:  The company says it will leverage the IOC partnership "to deliver on its purpose inspired growth strategy". <span class="sent">P&G global marketing and brand building officer, <span class="analyst">Marc Pritchard</span> says: "This is about much more than a sponsorship.</span> For P&G, it's about partnering with the IOC to make life better for athletes, moms and their families as we take the Olympic movement to our four billion consumers around the world that our brands already serve." IOC president Jacques Rogge says: "P&G's global reach and consumer insight will be a real boost in our efforts to communicate the Olympic values to a worldwide audience and their financial support over the next decade will benefit the entire Olympic Movement including the athletes themselves." Tweet this   read full story

P&G will build upon the success of its Team USA partnership at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games which resulted in increased favorability ratings, greater market share and nearly $100 million in incremental sales. The company will leverage the IOC partnership to deliver on its purpose inspired growth strategy and to help improve the lives of athletes, moms and their families around the world."P&G is proud to support the Olympic Movement for the next 10 years," said P&G Global Marketing and Brand Building Officer, Marc Pritchard. "But, we know from our successful results in Vancouver that this is about much more than a sponsorship. For P&G, it's about partnering with the IOC to make life better for athletes, moms and their families as we take the Olympic movement to our four billion consumers around the world that our brands already serve.". 
Share:  P&G will build upon the success of its Team USA partnership at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games which resulted in increased favorability ratings, greater market share and nearly $100 million in incremental sales. <span class="sent">The company will leverage the IOC partnership to deliver on its purpose inspired growth strategy and to help improve the lives of athletes, moms and their families around the world."P&G is proud to support the Olympic Movement for the next 10 years," said P&G Global Marketing and Brand Building Officer, <span class="analyst">Marc Pritchard</span>.</span> "But, we know from our successful results in Vancouver that this is about much more than a sponsorship. For P&G, it's about partnering with the IOC to make life better for athletes, moms and their families as we take the Olympic movement to our four billion consumers around the world that our brands already serve.". Tweet this   read full story

Possible targets may include Synutra International Inc, the $950 million Chinese infant formula company, according to Katherine Lu, an analyst at Oppenheimer & Co. Nestle should consider buying natural pet food makers to better compete with Procter & Gamble Co, which agreed to buy Natura Pet Products Inc on May 5, or enter new bottled water markets in India and Africa, said James Targett, an analyst at Consumer Equity Research. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Possible targets may include Synutra International Inc, the $950 million Chinese infant formula company, according to Katherine Lu, an analyst at Oppenheimer & Co. Nestle should consider buying natural pet food makers to better compete with <span class="company">Procter</span> & Gamble Co, which agreed to buy Natura Pet Products Inc on May 5, or enter new bottled water markets in India and Africa, said <span class="analyst">James Targett</span>, an analyst at Consumer Equity Research.</span> Tweet this   read full story

The question is, who would acquire GMCR? Some possibilities are the usual giants in the consumer products category -- Procter and Gamble, Unilever, Kraft Foods, Nestle, Pepsico, Mars, and Coca-Cola.  
Share:  <span class="sent">The question is, who would acquire GMCR? Some possibilities are the usual giants in the consumer products category -- Procter and Gamble, Unilever, Kraft Foods, Nestle, Pepsico, Mars, and Coca-Cola. </span> Tweet this   read full story

GONZALES, La., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CRWS) today announced that Hamco, Inc. ("Hamco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has acquired the Bibsters® product, including related intellectual property, from The Procter & Gamble Company ("P&G") (NYSE: PG). Bibsters®, originally introduced by P&G in 2003, is a disposable bib that provides coverage for infants and toddlers while feeding. 
Share:  <span class="sent">GONZALES, La., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CRWS) today announced that Hamco, Inc. ("Hamco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has acquired the Bibsters® product, including related intellectual property, from The Procter & Gamble Company ("P&G") (NYSE: PG). Bibsters®, originally introduced by P&G in 2003, is a disposable bib that provides coverage for infants and toddlers while feeding.</span> Tweet this   read full story

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has signed an agreement to acquire Natura Pet Products, Inc., a privately-held pet food business based in Davis, California.  
Share:  <span class="sent">The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has signed an agreement to acquire Natura Pet Products, Inc., a privately-held pet food business based in Davis, California. </span> Tweet this   read full story