BEIJING: China has rejected a plan by Coca-Cola to acquire the nation's top juice maker Huiyuan over fears that it would damage competition, the commerce ministry said Wednesday, 18 March 2009. 20 Mar 2009
Nokia said Tuesday, 17 March 2009, it will lay off 1,700 people worldwide to cut costs, as the global economic downturn strikes deeper into the mobile phone sector. 18 Mar 2009
Distell has launched its cream liqueur, Amarula, in two of India's most populous and affluent states, Maharashtra and Karnataka, where it is focusing on duty-free outlets and high-class hotels. 17 Mar 2009
Pedrini eco, an Italian range of biodegradable kitchen utensils, is launching in SA stores soon, finally giving South Africans the opportunity to take an eco-stand in the kitchen. 16 Mar 2009
Lifestyle brand Guess is launching its much-anticipated range of canvas sneakers in South Africa in July 2009, ahead of its global counterparts. 13 Mar 2009
Premium wines and brandies producer KWV is to restructure, which may see it finally list its operating entity, which produces export-quality products. 13 Mar 2009
Ferrero, the fourth largest global confectionery business with a turnover in excess of 7 billion Euros from its famous international brands, Ferrero Rocher, Tic-Tac, Kinder and Nutella, has expanded its operations in South Africa. Job creation, local manufacture and the development of raw materials are just some of the spin-offs of its long-term commitment to grow its South African interests. 12 Mar 2009
A first on the South African market, the new Huggies Gold Limited Edition “Jeans” Nappy will have the same product attributes as the Gold range, while featuring a fashionable outer denim cover. 11 Mar 2009
Fashion meets function with the new sequined Electra range from Fitflop. 10 Mar 2009
BEAVERTON, USA: Nike announced that Jeanne P. Jackson, 57, a member of its Board of Directors since 2001, has been named to the newly created role of President of Direct to Consumer for the company, effective immediately. Jackson will drive Nike, Inc.'s global retail efforts which include Nike-owned retail stores worldwide, its affiliate retail stores and its digital commerce organisation. She will report to Nike, Inc. President and CEO, Mark Parker. 9 Mar 2009
In an age in which pay-for-parking malls are the norm, free parking is the exception. Boost Juice Bars, a healthy fast-food outlet, is handing out redeemable parking vouchers with every purchase of original size Boost products. 6 Mar 2009
This week Nintendo unveiled its lineup of upcoming titles for the year. Sony CEO Howard Stringer did some executive shuffling in an apparent effort to re-energize the consumer electronics company. Also, Microsoft got some good news from Japan, scoring a hit with its latest exclusive title, "Star Ocean: The Last Hope". 6 Mar 2009
USA: In the latest sign of retail trouble, Blockbuster said Tuesday, 3 March 2009, it has brought in an outside law firm to rescue the long-slumping video store chain from a financial bind. 5 Mar 2009
Koo, a core brand in the Tiger Brands stable, is bringing innovation to the canned beans aisle with the launch of its homestyle canned samp range, a first of its kind. 3 Mar 2009
Sony CEO Howard Stringer has taken over the stumbling company's main consumer electronics business after removing Ryoji Chubachi from the helm. 2 Mar 2009
Distillers and vintners KWV Investments on Monday announced a 19.3% increase in headline earnings a share of 451.3c for six months to end December compared with 378.2c for the same period last year. 26 Feb 2009
Lux is, for the first time, joining forces with washroom advertising company The Letter Corporation (TLC) as part of the brand's re-launch campaign. The new range of soap and bodywash has been launched, in part, in the form of delectably designed mirror decals in ladies only washrooms in 22 malls throughout South Africa's major metropolitan areas. 26 Feb 2009
Ferrero, Italy's world renowned chocolate brand famous for its hazelnut creations, has added a decadent new treat to its collection: the Ferrero Rondnoir. 25 Feb 2009
Nokia, which announced earlier this month it was planning cut jobs, said Tuesday it will seek up to 1,000 voluntary resignations to further reduce costs amid the global economic downturn. 25 Feb 2009
Phoenix Software, traditionally a software republisher and distributor have branched into the accessory market by introducing a range of Zagg invisibleShield products that provide protective film coverings for the recently released iPod nano, iPod touch and classic and iPhone devices. 24 Feb 2009
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