Fertilizer Takeovers Heating Up After Scorching Russian Summer: PotashCorp
August 17, 2010
Potash rejects $39bn approach by BHP | www.ft.com
BHP Billiton has just made an all cash offer for PotashCorp, which has been rejected by the Board. This follows Agrium's takeover over the weekend for AWB. Earlier this year another mining giant expanded into phosphate mining and the fertilizer industry through the acquisition of Bunge and Cargill's assets in Brazil.
Is Agrium Taking On Next Acquisition Fight Down Under
August 16, 2010
Agrium Enters Aussie Fertilizer War - TheStreet | www.thestreet.com
Agrium lost on its efforts to acquire CF Industries which had rejected the bid as it attempted and finally acquired Terra Industries. Agrium has now made a bid down under for AWB, which had just accepted a merger offer from Australian GrainCorp. The proposal is complicated, but as was seen last year with Viterra's purchase of ABB, acquisitions by Canadian agriculture companies of Australian grain companies are never simple deals.
Aquaculture taking the correct steps to repair image
August 12, 2010
Aquaculturists (fish farmers) are becoming more savvy and aware of the role that image and public relations plays in their success or failure. Product and facility certification by an independent party is becoming the norm, and will be with us in the future.
Green is the Outlook for Apparel Brands and Retailers, Nike, REI, Adidas, Amazon
August 12, 2010
Green Global Supply Chain Continues at Consumer’s Doorstep | www.trade-compliance.org
How Green are your Sneakers and Outdoor Apparel? Will the Outdoor Retail Trade, Eco Index fuel Q4, 2010 industry growth?
Retail Leaders Wal-mart, Lowes, Office Depot named to Top Renewable Energy List
August 10, 2010
Retailers are listening to consumers and planning for long term cost control. Leading edge sustainability leaders; Kohl’s, Starbucks, Safeway and others are named to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list.
BNY Mellon, HSBC, Dell, Washington, DC share one Common Business Strategy
August 9, 2010
EPA Announces Nation’s Top 50 Green Power Organizations | yosemite.epa.gov
Public sector visionaries; cites of Houston, Portland & Dallas as well as industry leaders Kohl’s, Johnson & Johnson, Whole Foods and Bloomberg all share an important business strategy, a long term commitment to the environmental and cost control. Little known leading metric for mid term energy investors is more than six years young.
Biodiversity, Risk Management and the Food Supply Chain
August 3, 2010
The Biodiversity Risk Lurking in the Supply Chain | www.sdcexec.com
As the U.S. Security Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) shapes 2010 corporate climate change reporting, Import Food Supply Chains are managing risks. Brands such as Chiquita, Dole and Pepsi are leading the market.
Social Responsible Retail & Government Supply Chains- Who's Listening?
August 3, 2010
You say CSR, I say... | blog.procurementleaders.com
North American retailers such as Target , Wal-mart, Whole Foods and Tesco are driving retail manufacturing performance based on consumer demands. The Federal Government is also listening and driving supplier carbon emission performance based on taxpayer demands. The U.S. Federal Government and Retailers are listening. Leading edge suppliers acting. Some laggers may lose market share in 2011.
Green Market Expands Into The Federal Government Sector
July 30, 2010
Carbon Management Software and Services to Reach Nearly $300 Million in the U.S. Federal Government Sector by 2017, According to Pike Research | eon.businesswire.com
Federal Environmental Policy, Executive Order 13514 is creating a new middle market that will support Federal Government Agencies & Federal Contractors.
Why Operational Excellence Programs are Staging a Comeback
July 30, 2010
Where Process-Improvement Projects Go Wrong | online.wsj.com
Industries such as building products, industrials, aerospace and transportation have engaged the Six Sigma process to reduce costs and improve services. Private equity and financial services firms are turning to proven business management techniques to reduce costs as the regulatory cycle continues.
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More details and insights about the planned Sears Holdings store closings
January 4, 2012
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