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Sara Lee Doesn’t Like Brylcreem?

March 31st, 2009 · 3 Comments

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE:SLE) said it would possibly sell its International Household & Body Care business after receiving “expressions of interest” from possible buyers. The company has some classic low growth brands, including Kiwi shoe polish and Brylcreem hair goop. Both could very interesting brands if Sara Lee wanted to try [...]

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Village Inn Pies Are Safe

March 31st, 2009 · No Comments

DENVER – Vicorp Restaurants Inc. announced today the sale of the pie restaurant Village Inn to American Blue Ribbon Holdings LLC, a new entity formed by Fidelity National Financial Inc. and Newport Global Advisors. American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC will own and operate the Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurant brands as well as the [...]

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