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Heinz, Hormel optimistic about sales in 2010
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. food makers H.J. Heinz Co <HNZ.N> and Hormel Foods Corp <HRL.N> said they expect sales to rise in the coming months as they spend more on marketing to win the attention of recession-weary consumers who are dining at ... Full Article
Heinz, Hormel optimistic about sales in 2010
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. food makers H.J. Heinz Co <HNZ.N> and Hormel Foods Corp <HRL.N> said they expect sales to rise in the coming months as they spend more on marketing to win the attention of recession-weary consumers who are dining at ... Full Article
UPDATE 1-Cheesecake Factory sticks to 2010 forecast
CHICAGO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Casual dining chain operator Cheesecake Factory Inc <CAKE.O> on Friday stood by its forecast for 2010 earnings and said it has not made one for 2011. Full Article
UPDATE 2-Lorillard starts CEO succession review
CHICAGO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Lorillard Inc <LO.N> had begun reviewing options for succession to CEO Martin Orlowsky, whose contract expires on Dec. 31, 2010, the third-largest U.S. cigarette maker said on Thursday . Full Article
U.S. consumers expect deep holiday discounts
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers say they are not likely to shop without the big price cuts they saw last year in a grim sign to retailers seeking to limit margin-sapping discounts this holiday season, a new survey said on Tuesday. Full Article
UPDATE 3-No McDonald's $1 breakfast menu decision yet -exec
* Plans to open 1,000 restaurants next year (Adds details on Dollar Menu plans; updates share move) Full Article
No McDonald's $1 breakfast menu decision yet: exec
CHICAGO/PALM SPRINGS, Calif (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp <MCD.N> is considering rolling out a breakfast "Dollar Menu" nationally, but a final decision has not been made, U.S. president Don Thompson told investors on Thursday. Full Article
McDonald's sets 2010 capital spending at $2.4 billion
CHICAGO (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp <MCD.N> plans to spend $2.4 billion on capital improvements in 2010 as it continues to revamp restaurants and expand in emerging markets, the world's largest restaurant company said on Thursday. Full Article
UPDATE 1-NEWSMAKER-Kraft CEO plays steady hand with Cadbury bid
CHICAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - In her biggest gambit yet for Kraft Foods <KFT.N>, Irene Rosenfeld just won't blink. Full Article
NEWSMAKER-Kraft's CEO plays steady hand with Cadbury bid
CHICAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - In her biggest gambit yet for Kraft Foods <KFT.N>, Irene Rosenfeld just won't blink. Full Article
