VanBibber is one of three industry professionals who have been recognized by Shopper Marketing for their outstanding efforts related to in-store merchandising. The new inductees were honored at the 16th Annual P-O-P Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on April 3 at McDonald's Hamburger University in Oak Brook, IL.

This honor is being presented to VanBibber for her numerous contributions, pioneering spirit and her role as a champion in her industry for implementing more effective in-store merchandising solutions. In addition, VanBibber’s efforts are being recognized for integrating in-store merchandising into daily business practices. Under her leadership, Dial recently organized a Winning In Store team that works across all Dial’s business sectors, enabling collaboration and linkage to support business results.

“When it comes to sales in the CPG industry, there are few who can match Tracy’s fortitude, leadership and passion,” said Brad Casper, President and CEO, The Dial Corporation. “We are very proud of her being inducted into the P-O-P Hall of Fame. Tracy is truly a change agent when it comes to achieving excellence with Winning In Store and motivating her team to bring new ideas to the marketplace.”

In addition to her recognition by Shopper Marketing, VanBibber was named Top Woman in Grocery in 2008 by Progressive Grocer and has garnered other industry awards and honors for her business ethics, entrepreneurial attitude, and leadership.

Henkel in North America
Henkel markets a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands in North America, including Dial® soaps, Purex® laundry detergents, Right Guard® antiperspirants, got2b® hair gels, and Loctite® adhesives.

About Henkel
For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. Henkel operates in three business areas – Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesive Technologies – and is ranked among the Fortune Global 500 companies. More than 60 percent of Henkel’s sales are in fast-moving consumer goods, while the industrial business accounts for almost 40 percent of the company’s total sales. In fiscal 2008, Henkel generated sales of $20.8 billion and adjusted operating profit of $2.1 billion. Our more than 55,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to fulfilling our corporate claim, "A Brand like a Friend," and ensuring that people in more than 125 countries can trust in brands and technologies from Henkel.