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The key to getting a nice holiday gift for someone is knowing their tastes and interests.

When Liam McGee departed as president of Bank of America in August, his explanation was surprisingly straight up.

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. TAMPA The parent of Outback Steakhouse stepped outside the struggling casual dining industry to call on Avon Products Inc.

Company teams up with famous fashion designer. Celebrated for capturing the spirit of Paris through iconic designs, international fashion powerhouse Emanuel Ungaro brings effortless, chic sensibility to Avon's debut U by Ungaro Color Collection.

Elizabeth Smith was named chief executive of OSI Restaurant Partners LLC, succeeding Bill Allen.

Situational awareness: being aware of what's happening around you to understand how information, events, and your own actions will impact your goals and objectives.

Filed under: Earnings reports , Estee Lauder , Revlon , Avon Products , Procter and Gamble Stocks suffered a scary drop on Friday.

Avon Products, Inc. October 29, 2009 8:30 am ET Executives Andrea Jung - " Chairman and CEO Charles Herington - " EVP, Latin America and Central & Eastern Europe Geralyn Breig - " SVP and President, North America John Owen - " SVP, Global Supply Chain Charles Cramb - " Vice Chairman, Chief Finance & Strategy Officer Analysts Mark Astrachan - " ...

Avon Products Inc. has a message for cash-strapped consumers: We want you. The direct seller has dialed up recruitment advertising - recall the splashy Super Bowl ad in January - ... Read the full article by SUBSCRIBING today! Subscribe now to WWD.COM , for complete access to breaking news and events that shape the worldwide Beauty Industry.

Colgate-Palmolive Company third quarter sales rose 0.3% to $4 billion and net income rose 18% to $590 million or $1.12 a share.

Avon Products, Inc. reported third quarter 2009 total revenue of $2.6 billion, 4% lower than that of 2008's third quarter, but up 7% on a local-currency basis as foreign exchange pressured growth by 11 percentage points.

Filed under: Earnings reports , Avon Products , Procter and Gamble Avon Products had a difficult third quarter .

Alcoa, Inc. Shares of aluminum producer, Alcoa, recovered significantly today, rising 8% to $12.90. Bullish investors hoping the stock continues to rebound purchased call options in the December contract.

Avon Products Inc., the world's largest direct seller of beauty products, said that its third-quarter profit fell 30%, hurt by restructuring costs and a stronger dollar that dented overseas sales.

The ninth annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala honored exceptional women and men for their efforts fighting breast cancer and domestic violence at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

The Avon Foundation for Women Awards Gala attracted a host of well-dressed Hollywood ladies for the event, including the always impeccably-dressed and longtime Avon supporter , Reese Witherspoon .

Cosmetics company Avon Products Inc. reports third-quarter results on Thursday before the market opens.

Female chief executive earned just 58 percent of what their male counterparts did in 2008, and their compensation packages were slashed three times as much as their male peers, according to a survey released on Monday.

BusinessWeek invited Buckingham and several dozen readers to an Oct. 7 breakfast at the midtown Manhattan headquarters of BusinessWeek for a panel discussion with four top female executives.

Multi-platinum artist and Black Eyed Peas member Fergie has announced a new partnership with Avon Products, Inc to create and market her first exclusive fragrance.