The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Sara Lee ropes in Dhoni for endorsement
Sara Lee Household & Body Care India Pvt Ltd, the 100 per cent subsidiary of Sara Lee Corporation, has signed up the Indian cricket's youth icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni to endorse Brylcreem hair care products and Kiwi shoe polish, according to Mr S. More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

Bekaert appoints marketing partner
Bekaert, a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of solar and safety window films, has announced the appointment of Xenos Technologies as sole marketing and distribution partner in India. Xenos will ... More

RETAILING

Samsonite to ramp up retail presence
Plans Rs 40-cr investment, 12 exclusive Black Label stores More

ONLINE MARKETING

New travel portal launched
You can now fly within two hours of booking your flight ticket, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched travel portal Xplorz.com, Mr Vikram Ramchand. The portal offers flight, hotel and car booking. Mr ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Freescale Semi microcontroller
Freescale Semiconductor has introduced an 8-bit microcontroller for traditional electro-mechanical designs and portable applications ranging from motor control to use-and-toss health care products. This low-power, ... More

LG plans to unveil new range of washing machines, dishwashers
LG Electronics plans to unveil a new range of washing machines with direct drive technology, a range of top-loading washing machines, and new dishwasher models. Speaking to newspersons, Mr Rajiv Jain, Business Group Head, Washing Machines, said ... More

HPCL to sell eco-friendly LPG stoves
State-owned public sector undertaking Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd plans to enter the market with fuel-efficient and eco-friendly green labelled LP gas stoves through its gas outlets across the country. HPCL has signed a ... More

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