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Paired Trade: Buy Hormel, Sell DineEquity

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:09:39 GMT

This is the 7th in a series of ideas where I contrast a cheap security with an expensive one that otherwise shares some characteristics. So far, I am 5 for 6:

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Fire Chief Urges Business Owners to Be Ready for Hurricanes

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:47:00 GMT

Jun. 25--PICAYUNE -- The City of Picayune is as prepared for hurricanes as it has ever been, Fire Chief Keith Brown told local business owners at a meeting at City Hall Wednesday morning.
Picayune's new City Hall will be the Emergency Operations Center for the city in case of catastrophes, including hurricanes.
Brown, who also is the city's emergency manager, gave the business owners some information on the city's preparations using a power point presentation, then urged the business owners to prepare for a hurricane, if they haven't already.

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DemandTec Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:46:00 GMT

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DemandTec, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMAN), a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 ended August 31, 2009.
GAAP Operating and Net Loss * GAAP loss from operations was $3.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to a loss from operations of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
Non-GAAP Operating and Net Income * Non-GAAP operating income was $606,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, which excludes $2.8 million in stock-based compensation expense and $1.1 million in amortization of purchased intangible assets, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $839,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

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Hormel Foods Reports Third Quarter Results

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Segment operating profit up 33 percent from last year
The company reported fiscal 2009 third quarter net earnings of $77.2 million, up 49 percent from earnings of $51.9 million a year earlier.
"We are pleased to report improved operating segment results for the quarter.

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Hormel Foods Raises Outlook for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:27:00 GMT

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a multinational marketer of consumer-branded meat and food products, today said it is increasing its guidance for fiscal 2009 earnings.[More...]

Hormel Foods Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:57:00 GMT

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) invites you to participate in a conference call with Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer and Jody H. Feragen, senior vice president and chief financial officer, to discuss the company’s third quarter results. The company will issue its earnings release before the markets open on August 20, 2009, and will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. CT (9:30 a.m. ET).[More...]

Hormel Foods Recognized as “Most Innovative Company of the Year” at The 7th Annual American Business AwardsSM

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:33:00 GMT

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) won a Stevie Award® for “Most Innovative Company” in The 2009 American Business Awards on June 22 because of its ongoing dedication to innovation.[More...]

Hertzler Systems Releases New Tool for Measuring Manufacturers' Shift to Data Driven Culture

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:50:00 GMT

Hertzler Systems Inc., a leading provider of SPC Software, KPI Software, and Operational Intelligence software, announced today that it has released free on-line gap analysis software designed to help manufacturers evaluate their ability to become data driven.
According to Evan Miller, President, the new software helps users objectively measure how well they are moving towards a data driven environment.
At the same time, we wanted to help them prioritize the things they can do to make a measurable improvement in their business," Miller said.

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DemandTec and Cannondale Associates Featured at TPMA Conference July 21, 2009 in San Francisco ; Presentation to Highlight Retailer Insights on Trade Promotion Effectiveness

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:47:00 GMT

The session will provide an assessment of retailers' current trade promotion practices with respect to both planning and analysis, and will identify barriers to improvement.
"Cannondale's direct, primary research with retailers has elicited valuable insights for manufacturers on the important topic of trade promotion effectiveness.
Cannondale Associates recently interviewed several grocery executives on the subject of promotion effectiveness, focusing on:

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DemandTec Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:00 GMT

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DemandTec, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMAN), a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 ended May 31, 2009.
"We are pleased that our revenue and non-GAAP operating results met or exceeded our guidance for the quarter, despite the continued level of uncertainty in the economy," said Dan Fishback, president and chief executive officer of DemandTec.
"During our first quarter, DemandTec unveiled its nextGEN solutions that combine category, brand and shopper insights to provide a rich understanding of shopper behavior, and the ability to leverage those insights to make better business decisions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers to better achieve their corporate goals," added Fishback.

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New Grocery Shopping Guide Helps Families Navigate Supermarket and Make Smarter Choices

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:29:00 GMT

It’s official — eating more natural, nutritious food is in; spending too much money on food is out. In fact, a recent survey* by the makers of Hormel® Natural Choice® meats reveals nearly two in five (39 percent) Americans say their main focus is on buying healthy, well-balanced meals for themselves and their families. However, nearly three in four (74 percent) Americans feel the need to cut back on purchasing certain food items, such as all-natural foods and fresh produce, in order to save money. Families are faced with keeping an eye on their spending while still staying true to the values they have come to expect in the food they buy, such as simplicity, wholesomeness and healthfulness.[More...]

Hormel Foods and Herdez Del Fuerte Announce Launch of MegaMex Foods

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:25:00 GMT

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) and Herdez Del Fuerte, S.A. de C.V., today announced a definitive agreement to create MegaMex Foods, a 50/50 joint venture to market Mexican foods in the United States.[More...]