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  Harris Interactive Hires Michael Lowenstein

  Harris Interactive has hired Michael Lowenstein as VP and senior consultant in its customer loyalty management research practice. The appointment took effect Feb. 6.

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  Toshiba Introduces HD DVD to U.S. with Tour

  Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC kicked off a tour last week to launch its first U.S.-marketed high-definition DVD players.

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  Best Western Sends a Loyalty Member to World Cup

  Best Western International and MasterCard International have teamed up to send a loyalty program member and a guest to Germany this summer for the 2006 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, and a special meeting with Hall of Fame soccer superstar, Pelé.

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  Coupons, Inc. Pockets Patent for Coupon Distribution

  Coupons, Inc. has bought a patent from the American Consulting Co. enabling it to deepen its footprint in the online coupon industry.

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  Crown Royal Bows Collector’s Items Tied to NASCAR

  Crown Royal is out with a line of limited-edition packaging tied to its association with NASCAR.

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  P&I Postscript

  SOCIETY OF INCENTIVE & TRAVEL EXECUTIVES: (SITE) has opened its first regional office in Europe. The office

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  Gillette and Schick Settle: Gillette Holds Flip Card Stunt

  After years of legal wrangling, Gillette and Schick have reportedly reached a settlement that puts an end to the majority of long-running disputes over patents and advertising claims.

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  RadioShack to Close 400 to 700 Stores

  RadioShack Corp. will close 400 to 700 stores as part of its plan to turn around slow sales growth.

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  JCPenney to Open Traveling Virtual Superstore

  JCPenney is set to open a virtual store in New York City where customers can purchase the company’s products at interactive kiosks in a spectacular initiative the company said is its largest branding event ever.

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  Coca-Cola Bottlers Sue Over Direct Deliveries to Wal-Mart

  Following a move beyond its basic distribution method, Coca Cola Co. is facing a lawsuit brought by dozens of its bottlers.