International Business

Coty Inc. and Karl Lagerfeld SAS enter into a strategic licensing alliance to market the Lagerfeld line of signature fragrances.

Newell Rubbermaid expands its presence into Asia, taking on strollers, car seats and other children's products. In the United States, the company completes its buy of restroom hygiene systems.

Supply chain solutions provider Manhattan Associates Inc. achieves "Certified for Microsoft Dynamics" status for its global supply chain solutions.

Bert Alfonso, vice president, finance and planning, North American Commercial Group, is named senior vice president, chief financial officer for The Hershey Company, effective immediately.

As part of an effort to streamline its business processes, Unilever announces that about 40 managers will be leaving the company's UK operations, reports the Financial Times.

Earlier this week, Pernod Ricard signed a contract for Vin & Sprit, brand owner of Abolsut vodka, and becomes a co-leader in the global wine and spirits industry.

Jones Apparel Group Inc. receives an unsolicited non-binding proposal from Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., a Japan-based company, to acquire the company's wholly owned subsidiary Barneys New York Inc. for $900 million in cash.

Gloria Jeans Corporation, one of the largest European manufacturers and retailers of denim and family apparel, licenses JDA Portfolio Merchandise Management and the JDA Enterprise Planning suite to enable the growth of its retail business and provide visibility into the supply chain, allowing for more strategic decision-making capabilities.