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On the year's biggest online shopping day, some U.S. retailers extended their Cyber Monday sales through the week as shoppers spent a projected $1.2 billion, with online shopping traffic up 43 percent from last year. Amazon touted "Cyber Monday Deals Week," while Walmart promoted
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India's cabinet has approved 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multibrand retail, allowing giant global retailers to have a significant presence in the country's retail market. The decision is expected to strengthen the nation's food supply chain, benefit Indian consumers, and farmers. The
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The Union Cabinet's decision to allow 51% and 100% FDI in multi-brand and single-brand retail, respectively, is expected to boost the interest of foreign retailers in India. Specialty chains like RadioShack and Best Buy have begun sending out feelers to possible domestic partners, while Ikea has resumed parleys
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North Castle Partners and Golden Gate Capital announced a $650 million recapitalization of Leiner Health Products, a leading manufacturer of vitamins, nutritional supplements, and over-the-counter drugs. The deal marks a significant milestone for the company, which has seen significant growth under North Castle's ownership. The recapitalization will provide
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Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. has announced the signing of NASCAR star Michael Waltrip as the latest addition to their international media campaign, Unstoppable. The campaign aims to promote the brand's Eco-Drive(R) watches, which harness the power of light to store energy in a permanently rechargeable
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The fourth annual Pantene Pro-Voice music competition is a national contest that provides an opportunity for young women to showcase their talent as singer/songwriters. The competition is designed to recognize and celebrate unsigned female solo artists and female-fronted bands between the ages of 14 and 24. Participants can submit
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Rachel Zoe, celebrity stylist, has teamed up with Crest Vivid White Toothpaste to provide the top female performers with diva-worthy style advice for the VH1 Divas 2004 concert. According to Zoe, a true diva knows that dressing like one is not just about looking stylish, but also about appearing flawless
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Wildly successful in its first season, the television series Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen is back for its second season. Sponsored by Weber-Stephen Products Co., the show is carried by 85 percent of all public television stations across the country. The series features Steven Raichlen, a leading authority on grilling,
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The Pier 1/UNICEF/Weekly Reader Greeting Card Contest has received thousands of submissions from children across the United States, with the deadline for entries looming on April 11, 2004. The contest, open to children aged 13 and under, challenges young artists to create illustrations for an official UNICEF holiday
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Celebrity and DJ, Bobbito Garcia, has designed a limited edition, 100% wool 59FIFTY cap with his Bounce Magazine logo emblazoned on the front panel, inspired by his favorite Syracuse University basketball uniform from the 1970s. The cap is part of New Era's Capture the Flag series, which features
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In an effort to strengthen its connection with consumers, Lactaid Milk, a brand of McNeil Nutritionals, Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., is expanding its Hispanic marketing initiatives by partnering with La Agencia de Orci as its Hispanic agency of record. The agency will execute a comprehensive Spanish-language advertising campaign, including TV,
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Bosch, a leading manufacturer of high-end home appliances, and Earth Pledge, a national nonprofit advocating sustainable agriculture, architecture, and design, have announced a unique sweepstakes in conjunction with the 14th Annual Windows on Long Island Wine. The sweepstakes encourages participants to sign a pledge to protect the environment and enter
