The Hindu Business Line : Friday, July 26, 2002

ColorPlus may foray into Europe next year
COLORPLUS, the premium `smart casual' brand, may enter European markets with standalone stores in the next 12 months. Mr Rajendra Mudaliar, Managing Director, ColorPlus Fashions Pvt Ltd, told Business Line that a presence in Europe was ... More

Vijay TV scores with reality show
STAR Vijay TV, which has been "overwhelmed" by the response to its reality show in Tamil — Kathai alla nijam (it's not a story; it's reality) — hosted by actress Lakshmi, could not have asked for more. It showcased on ... More

CHANNELS AND FRANCHISES

Parry Confectionery plans to expand distribution network
PARRY Confectionery Ltd (PCL) plans to expand its distribution network further in the rural markets and in the northern and eastern region, according to Mr M.V. Subbiah, Chairman, PCL. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the company on ... More

MARKET SHARES

SAB aims for 10 pc of beer market
UPBEAT about the increasing growth of beer consumption in the country, South African Breweries (SAB) India is targeting sales of 7.5 million cases of beer by the end of the current fiscal year. Says Mr Vinod Giri, Head (Sales and Marketing), ... More

BRANDS

Lee Cooper, Warner form promo alliance
INDUS Clothing Ltd, the licensee of the UK-based denim and casual wear brand Lee Cooper, has entered into a strategic tie-up with Warner Bros Pictures (an AOL Time Warner Company), for a brand promotion exercise. The promotion, titled `sneak ... More

MNC brands losing shirt to the homing pigeons
AFTER FMCG, another industry where the battle of the brand seems to be getting increasingly skewed in favour of small players is branded apparel. The Rs 9,000-crore domestic branded apparel market is facing a curious predicament, with ... More

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Serum Institute bullish on BCG vaccine sales
THE Rs 400-crore Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SIIL) on Thursday launched the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis in India. The Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) will be available at Rs 7 per dose. Speaking to newspersons at the launch, the ... More

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