brand news
Posted by Stephanie Startz on November 3, 2009 09:39 AM
Berkshire acquires remaining stake of Burlington Northern. [WSJ]
Sony Ericcson unveils first Android smartphone, on sale early next year. [NY Times]
Starbucks dumps "Gold" loyalty program in favor of "My Starbucks Rewards." [Business Insider]
Lloyd's and RBS agree to sell assets for further federal aid. [NY Times]
UBS expects further client hemorrhaging. [NY Times]
Year-for-year sales at Toyota decline. [WSJ]
Carmakers grapple with pronounciation of "2010." [NY Times]
Embattled Liz Claiborne CEO renews contract for three years. [WSJ]
(More headlines: Peets, Illy, Starbucks, Vegemite iSnack rises).
Illy joins forces with independent cafes to take on Starbucks. [WSJ]
Peet's Coffee buys Diedrich Coffee, acquiring K-cup and Gloria Jean brands. [NY Times]
Free credit report ads earn ire of Federal Trade Commission, dupe consumers. [NY Times]
Australian winemakers seek to introduce wider array of brands and styles to US. [WSJ]
Jeep is the only Chrysler brand to be sold outside the US. [Motor Report]
Sales of Kraft Vegemite's iSnack 2.0 rose 47 percent in initial two weeks. [NY Times]
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