International Business

The findings of a recent Credit Suisse survey show that China is on course to become the world's second-largest consumer market by 2015, with the United States being first.

Reuters reporting on the findings of a Credit Suisse survey said that China is on course to become the world's second-largest consumer market by 2015, with the United States being first.

Sara Lee Corporation intends to simplify the management structure of its International business to better align with the company's multi-year transformation from a diversified holding company to an integrated operating company.

Altria Group Inc. announces the distribution ratio for its previously announced spin off of Kraft Foods Inc. Altria shareholders received approximately 0.69 of a share of Kraft for each share of Altria common stock held.

Pony International LLC appoints experienced athletic footwear industry executive Kevin Wulff as its Chief Executive Officer.

Ward Klein, chief executive officer of Energizer Holdings Inc., has been elected to the Board of Directors of Brown Shoe Company Inc.

Tupperware announces the launch of its 2007 Translations in Tupperware Global Design Contest and is challenging the public to put their creativity to work.

Kraft Foods Inc.'s Board of Directors has nominated Mark D. Ketchum for election at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 24, 2007.