CEPIFINE Reports Coated Woodfree Shipments Down

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CEPIFINE has reported European coated woodfree shipments fell by -5% in December, as compared to the same month last year, and declined -4.9% in 2011, as compared to 2010.  Demand for the month decreased -3.1% and for the year was down -6.6%.  Exports in December fell -8.1% and for 2011 decreased -7.9%.

Tembec Reports Q1 Results

Tembec reports net loss of $16 million in its first quarter:

Tembec has posted a net loss of $16 million on sales of $401 million in its first quarter, ending on December 24, 2011.

JCPenney's New Promotional Plan, Includes Catalogues

JCPenney overhauls marketing, promo strategy:

JCPenney is getting a new logo and is completely revamping its pricing, branding, promotions, as well as refreshing its stores, the retailer's new CEO Ron Johnson announced Jan. 25.

A new logo is a part of the plan, and a direct mail catalog that will be mailed to "millions" of Americans, the company said in a statement.

L.L. Bean, Parks To Celebrate 100th Birthday

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Maine retailer L.L. Bean is turning 100 this year, and as part of the birthday festivities, is targeting America’s couch-potato kids. Working with the National Park Foundation, Bean will spend $1 million to increase outdoor recreation among families, and introduce more children to America's national parks. Called the Million Moment Mission, the effort is based in part on research that shows the average kid spends less than one hour a day outdoors.

Media Buyers Optimistic

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Media buyers are optimistic that ad and marketing spending will increase this year over 2011, according to a quarterly survey of advertising agencies conducted by Strata, a producer of media buying and selling software. Eighty-one percent of respondents said they expect their clients' advertising and marketing spending to increase or stay the same this year compared with 2011.  

American Cheerleader Sold to Varsity Spirit Corp.

American Cheerleader Sold to Varsity Spirit Corp.: American Cheerleader magazine has been sold by Macfadden Performing Arts Media, publisher of titles including Dance, Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher, to Varsity Spirit. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

R.R. Donnelley's Capital Structure

An Open Book: Inside R.R. Donnelley's Capital Structure:
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company today announced expected full-year 2011 free cash flow to be in the range of $650 million to $700 million, an increase from the previous guidance that called for free cash flow of approximately $600 million.

Blackstreet Capital Makes Changes at AlphaGraphics

Blackstreet Capital Severs Ties with AlphaGraphics CEO Kevin Cushing: WhatTheyThink has learned that Blackstreet Capital, which recently acquired the AlphaGraphics franchise network, has chosen to sever its relationship with CEO Kevin Cushing, who has served in that role since 2004.

Xerox Reports Q4 Results

Xerox Reports 14% increase in EPS on Flat Revenue: Xerox Corporation announced today fourth-quarter 2011 results. The company ended 2011 with full-year adjusted EPS up 15 percent, pro-forma revenue up 2 percent and operating cash flow of $2 billion.