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New CEO, Financial Report at Yankee Candle

Anticipation for a better 2009 at home fragrance brand

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Yankee Candle is hoping that 2009 will add a spark to the home fragrance business. The company appointed current president and chief operating officer Harlan M. Kent as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Oct. 1, 2009. Mr. Kent will succeed Craig W. Rydin, who will continue to serve as chairman and CEO through Oct. 1 and will then serve as executive chairman of the board of the company through Oct. 1, 2010 and as a non-executive chairman thereafter. Mr. Kent joined Yanke...

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