TOKYO and ALISO VIEJO - In a move signaling an acceleration of its global expansion plans, Japan's leading internet company, Rakuten, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Buy.com, a leading U.S. retail marketplace. Combined, the two companies represent one of the world's largest online retail marketplaces, offering consumers more than 60 million products from close to 35,000 merchants around the globe. The acquisition, valued at approximately $250 million (USD), will be carried out by Rakuten's U.S. subsidiary, Rakuten USA.

NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Portions®, a line of unique and great tasting all natural snacks announces its partnership with AEG, one of the world's leading sports and entertainment presenters, to offer a variety of products in select AEG-affiliated venues including STAPLES Center, Club Nokia, El Rey Theatre, The Home Depot Center, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and the San Diego Sports Arena. Starting March 15, fans will be able to purchase healthier snack options when attending sporting events, concerts, special events and shows. Sensible Portions will offer lower calorie, single serve bags of some of Sensible Portions most popular offerings including BBQ Potato Straws, Salt & Pepper Potato Straws, Lightly Salted Veggie Straws and White Cheddar Miner's Gold Puffs at the refreshment stands of each venue.

NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Portions® announces the release of three innovative guilt-free snacks designed to satisfy every craving, without sacrificing great taste. Sensible Portions®, the next generation in unique, better-for-you snacks is introducing new, flavorful products such as Miner's Gold, Potato Straws and Apple Straws. Each is designed for the lifestyle demands of those who want to snack sensibly, anytime, anywhere.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. /PRNewswire/ -- Buy.com®, the Internet Superstore™, today reported 146 percent year-over-year sales growth for its retail Marketplace, which currently has more than 11.5 million product listings from thousands of qualified third-party retailers.

Instead of feeding the fad-diet frenzy, this food manufacturer is developing great tasting, healthy snacks and has big plans for future offerings. Most grocery shoppers today are looking for products that are lower in price and healthy yet still taste good. Finding the right fit for each family can be a challenge, but Jason Cohen and Jerry Bello seem to have found the right mix with their brand of better-for-you snacks called Sensible Portions.

NEW YORK, NY - Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake" or "CCG") announced today the closing of its second private equity fund, Clearlake Capital Partners II, L.P. ("CCP II" or the "Fund"), with more than $410 million in equity commitments. CCP II was oversubscribed and exceeded its cap.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - Leading online retailer Buy.com® today reported that Cyber Monday - the Monday after Thanksgiving that marks the kickoff of online holiday shopping - was the biggest sales day in company history, surpassing its Cyber Monday record set in 2008.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - Buy.com®, The Internet Superstore™, today announced its international expansion with dedicated e-commerce sites for customers in Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, giving shoppers access to the best deals online and free shipping on today's hottest consumer electronics and technology products.

Cranford, NJ - Triax Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced today the approval of new labeling for Locoid Lipocream (hydrocortisone butyrate, 0.1%), the leading mid-potency corticosteroid brand indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adults. The new labeling now includes an indication for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients 3 months of age to 18 years of age.

PLEASANTON, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) The City of Houston Police Department, which includes 5,200 officers and 1,900 civilian personnel who serve 2.2 million people within the City of Houston, has signed a contract with Tiburon, Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical technology solutions for public safety officials, for its records management system. Tiburon's records management system will provide the Department with the latest and most efficient law enforcement records management functionality.