The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Cobra Beer bid to boost sales
The UK-based Cobra Beer is in talks with three contract brewers in India for sourcing its requirements, as it plans to increase its sales to around 1.5 million cases in two years. Cobra Beer is also considering setting up a greenfield project ... More

Kamat Group ties up with HPCL for food joints
Kamat group of hotels has entered into a tie-up with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), India's second largest integrated oil company, for operating food joints and restaurants at HPCL retail outlets all over the country. Initially, ... More

Godrej to enter confectionery segment with Nutrine buy
The imminent acquisition of the Rs 180-crore Nutrine Confectionery Co Pvt Ltd by Godrej Foods and Beverages will mark the entry of the Godrej group into the sugar-boiled confectionery segment. The all-cash deal, worth approximately Rs 270 crore, ... More

ADVERTISING
Advergaming: The new brand mantra
Companies are targeting teenagers through game downloads More

DIRECT MARKETING
Amway unveils new range of shampoos
With the launch of these products, the company hopes to increase revenue to Rs 700 crore a year More

RETAILING
Idea launches more showrooms
Idea Mobile Communications Ltd has launched three more `Idea n U' showrooms in Punnapra in Alapuzha, Kadakkal in Kollam and Cherupuzha in Kannur districts. The opening of new showrooms is over and above the existing 133 spread ... More

Lifestyle to add 32 stores
The 340-crore Lifestyle International (P) Ltd is embarking upon a massive expansion plan and will open 32 more stores across India in the next three years. Its Executive Director, Mr Kabir Lumba, told Business Line here ... More