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February 28, 2013

Walmart’s former general counsel steps down

Walmart said Tom Mars, EVP and chief administrative officer, will leave the company effective March 13.

Mars spent 11 years with the company and served as general counsel from 2002 to 2009 when he was promoted to his current role. In his current capacity, Mars was responsible for real estate, financial services for U.S. stores and company’s shows and events team and labor relations.

December 5, 2012

Bruno Mars exclusive edition of “Unorthodox Jukebox” right on Target

Target has teamed up with Bruno Mars to deliver an exclusive edition of the pop star’s sophomore album, “Unorthodox Jukebox.”

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has teamed up with Bruno Mars to deliver an exclusive edition of the pop star’s sophomore album, “Unorthodox Jukebox.”

The album will be available at Target stores and online beginning Tuesday, December 11, and will feature five bonus tracks. Pre-orders are available now at Target.com/ExclusiveArtists.

October 8, 2012

Mars Chocolate unveils Easter 2013 items

Mars Chocolate already may have unveiled its lineup of new treats for Halloween, Valentine's Day, as well as the winter holiday season, but the company announced new items that will be added to its Easter 2013 lineup.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate already may have unveiled its lineup of new treats for Halloween, Valentine's Day, as well as the winter holiday season, but the company announced new items that will be added to its Easter 2013 lineup.

The new Easter 2013 lineup includes:

Snickers Peanut Butter Squared minis;

Dove Silky Smooth white chocolate eggs;

Twix minis filled eggs;

September 7, 2012

Are you ready for some Snickers?

Football fans and chocolate aficionados can satisfy both cravings this season at Walmart thanks to an initiative with Mars Chocolate North America.

The candy company teamed up with Walmart to offer a 40 ounce bag of Snickers limited edition NFL Minis in which product wrappers feature logos of all 32 NFL teams.

March 29, 2011

Mars Chocolate revitalizes Kudos

Mars Chocolate said its Kudos brand will debut a new-and-improved line of granola bars this May.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate said its Kudos brand will debut a new-and-improved line of granola bars this May.

Kudos will don flavors from M&M's, Dove and Snickers in a 10-count pack and a 30-count variety pack.

What's more, a marketing campaign will kick off to celebrate the Kudos granola bars, which will include a refreshed website at Kudosbar.com and cross promotions with others Mars Chocolate brands.

Kudos 10-count and 30-count variety packs will retail for $2.99 and $6.99, respectively.