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MARKETING
STRATEGY
Now, Microsoft originals a phone call away
Microsoft Corporation is attempting to deal effectively with software piracy issues by helping consumers and small businesses order Microsoft `Original' software on the telephone or online. The company has tied-up with Redington to provide ...
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Visitors to ITMA fair can order passes online
The international textile machinery exhibition being held this time in Munich, Germany, between September 13 and 20, will allow visitors to order their entry badges online. This means the visitor can save up to 45 per cent of the entry ...
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Why consumer goods prices have been under check for three years
Stiff competition, new players & depressed demand cited as reasons
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IPR
Novartis' charges against Indian patent law refuted
`Nothing in the provisions of the Act is arbitrary'
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
WPP merges Bates Asia with David
WPP continues to consolidate its networks in India by merging the Indian operations of Bates Asia with David, O&M India's second agency network. According to a statement released on Thursday, the new entity will be named Bates .
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ALLIANCES & JOINT VENTURES
Nod for Shoppers' Stop venture
Shoppers' Stop has obtained Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval to start its airport-retailing venture with the Nuance Group AG. With an authorised capital of Rs 25 crore, the 50:50 joint venture company, Nuance ...
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CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Sellers beware!
When improved customer care equals improved margins...
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CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES
Xenos to vend Delphi products
Xenos Technologies Ltd, the automotive accessories distributors, has taken up distribution of Delphi Corporation's in-car entertainment and safety products in India. This follows a business tie-up between the two companies. According to a ...
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MARKET SHARES
New players, competition keep consumer goods prices under check
Price hikes may not be across the board this year
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RETAILING
illycafe plans rollout of licensed chain in 6 months
In talks with various companies for partnership
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Traders' body against entry of MNCs in retail
In the wake of the Wal-Mart Vice-Chairman, Mr Mike Duke's, India visit, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), on Thursday, criticised the Union Government for its continued attempts in facilitating the entry of multinational companies ...
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More Crocodile retail stores planned
S.P. Apparels, the Coimbatore-based garment manufacturing and export company, which retails the Crocodile brand in India, inaugurated its third company-owned Crocodile retail store. Mr P. Sundararajan, Managing Director of ...
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Black flag welcome to Wal-Mart Vice-Chairman
Even as black flag bearers thronged the outer walls of the IGI Airport here, the Wal-Mart Vice-Chairman, Mr Mike Duke, was whisked away through the airport's back gate. Earlier in the day, over a hundred demonstrators waving banners and ...
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PEOPLE
Wal-Mart Vice-Chairman visits malls, retail stores
`To learn about the market; explore cash & carry biz'
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Gillette's special edition razors
Timed with the upcoming cricket World Cup, Gillette has launched a special edition Vector Plus Winner Razor to "celebrate the winning spirit of cricket this season." The packaging features a picture of brand ambassador Irfan ...
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Union Bank ties up with New India Assurance
Union Bank of India has launched `Union Health Care', a medical insurance cover (mediclaim) for its customers, in a tie-up with The New India Assurance Co Ltd. The policy offered at a competitive premium per family consisting of four persons, ...
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Godrej launches ACs in Kerala market
Godrej Appliances has launched its new range of EON air conditioners in the Kerala market. Mr Sanjeev Bakshi, Product Group Head, said Kerala is an excellent market for the company, which is growing by almost 50 per cent this ...
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