International Business

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu announces a collaborative global initiative among Deloitte member firms and SAP AG to develop and deliver enterprise solutions to better serve clients in their efforts to enable efficient, effective and sustainable governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management processes.

Playtex Products Inc. acquired the stock of Tiki Hut Holding Company Inc., the owner of Hawaiian Tropic sun care -- a move that is in line with Playtex's acquisition strategy to acquire products in its core categories that promote growth internationally.

Coca-Cola Enterprises is named one of five finalists in an international competition that singles out the best project by an organization.

Cutter & Buck Inc., a designer and marketer of upscale golf and sportswear in the United States, signs a definitive agreement to be acquired by New Wave Group AB, a leader in the design and marketing of consumer products for the corporate promotional and consumer retail markets in Europe.

Whirlpool Corporation was awarded the SAS Enterprise Intelligence Award, an honor that annually recognizes customers that demonstrate productivity gains, cost or time savings, or achievement of business goals through the use of software.

Georgia-Pacific LLC promotes Kathleen A. Walters, previously group president -- U.S. retail tissue and international consumer products; and Christian Fischer, previously group president -- packaging, to expanded leadership roles as executive vice presidents.

French retailer Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR) made a $7.07 billion (5.3 billion euro) bid to add German sportswear company Puma to its line-up of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent iconic fashion brands.

To reinforce its leadership in nutrition, Nestle agrees to acquire Gerber, the iconic U.S. baby food brand, from Novartis for $5.5 billion.