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Precision Coating Company, LLC announced today that Charlie Fields has joined the company as Vice President of Market Development. Based in Hudson, MA, Precision Coating serves global medical and technical companies offering value-added surface coatings and treatments.

Boston – ThinkLite, LLC, www.thinklite.com. ThinkLite, a globally recognized manufacturer and installer of LED lighting solutions, gathered energy and lighting industry leaders, esteemed clients, and vendors to the Boston College Club event this past Thursday. In addition to celebrating ThinkLite's success in the exclusive setting overlooking the Boston skyline on the 36th floor of 100 Federal Street with specialty cocktails and appetizers flowing, attendees had the opportunity to network and contribute to the Project Bread fundraiser.

Nigerian consumers face a number of challenges, ranging from frequent power outings to higher fuel prices to poor infrastructure. As well, 60% live in absolute poverty and can only afford the necessities of food, shelter and clothing. Regardless, they constitute the most optimistic group of consumers in Africa. Demand for a wider range of products is expected to rise in coming years as a result of increasing oil revenues and more international companies moving into the country.

German consumers increased their spending on oral care products in 2011, consequently, oral care saw a strong performance in value. The growth in current value was significantly higher than growth in volume, which reflects the trend that many consumers have started to seek better quality products. The increase in disposable incomes that many Germans saw in 2011 contributed to this behaviour, but it was also a consequence of the growing consumer awareness that buying good quality can be more...

Leading modern chained outlets within DIY, home improvement and garden centres such as Bricoma and Mr Bricolage continued their penetration in the country in 2011, providing a one-stop shopping solution for the whole family. Initially targeting adult male consumers, DIY, home improvement and garden centres are intended to target the whole family with a convenient and spacious ambience and a more complete product range. These stores no longer sell only housewares and hardware, but have also...

The long-term saturation of its key store format in the UK, the hypermarket, is a growing concern for Tesco. Issues in its home market have been accentuated by resurgent domestic competitors undermining its core strengths. However, with profit margins above the industry's average, Tesco has resources to continue expanding in emerging markets in Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe, while continuing to focus on small-store formats and internet retailing in the UK and building multi-channel synergies.