International Business

The LEGO brick celebrated its 50th birthday in January 2008.

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC's $18.49 billion (12.6 billion euro) offer for Altadis

Nike Inc. names Peter Hudson as vice president of footwear design, responsible for inspiring, directing and developing Global Footwear Design for the Nike brand.

IDS Scheer announces that its partnership with Satyam Computer Services Ltd. is being extended to drive more strategic usage of the ARIS platform

Siemens' air and ocean freight and Customs Brokerage business in the United States will use DHL Global Forwarding as its preferred international carrier.

The Coca-Cola Company and Honest Tea Inc. have completed an agreement resulting in Coca-Cola holding approximately 40 percent interest in the fast-growing maker of certified organic beverages, including the best-selling Honest Tea

Founded in 1853 by Bavarian immigrant Levi Strauss, Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world's largest brand-name apparel marketers with sales in more than 110 countries.

The Alberto-Culver Company appoints Gina Boswell to the position of president of global brands. Reporting to V. James Marino, president and chief executive officer, Boswell will oversee global brands such as Alberto V05, TRESemme, St. Ives and Nexxus, research and development, and consumer insights.