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It has become a familiar and comforting rite after each of the biggest disasters of the past decade, including the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami

The Nielsen Co. has analyzed the shopping habits of four key generations and has offered recommendations for consumer packaged goods marketers to improve in-store marketing aimed at each of these age groups

The Nielsen Co. has analyzed the shopping habits of four key generations and has offered recommendations for consumer packaged goods marketers to improve in-store marketing aimed at each of these age groups.

Urban Outfitters Inc. reported earnings of $77.6 million for the fourth quarter, an increase over $40.5 million in the prior year.

The Yankee Candle Co. Inc. posted net income of $41.1 million for the fourth quarter 0 compared to a net loss of $398.9 million in the prior year.

Feeding America has chosen Merkle

Omnicom Group has created a national network of retail experts that will be available to various retail industries, such as quick-service restaurants, telecommunications providers, insurance, financial services companies and automotive companies

Catalina Marketing, which offers precision marketing and shopper-driven media, has hired a former Google executive to handle its digital services

Nautilus Inc. generated $189.3 million in sales during 2009, a one-third drop from the $283.7 million it recorded in 2008.

Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc. has named Stephen Staid executive VP of customer relationship management.