French Group Capgemini Purchases 55% Stake of Brazil IT Group

French Group Capgemini Purchases 55% Stake of Brazil IT Group

With an aim to expand the high-growth emerging markets, Capgemini, which is Europe's leading information technology group, has finalized a deal worth 233 million Euros ($298 million) in cash, to buy a 55% stake in the Brazilian peer CPM Braxis.

People in France Argue Over Halal Food Items

People in France Argue Over Halal Food Items

The no. 2 burger chain in France, which is known as Quick, has started selling halal-only food in its outlets from Wednesday.

The purpose behind this is the large population of France is Muslim, who like the halal food items. Moreover, according to Quick, it was an unexploited market which was long been ignored by large industries of food.

Friendly Fire was the Reason behind the Injury of 3 French Soldiers

Friendly Fire was the Reason behind the Injury of 3 French Soldiers

It has been confirmed by the French Defense Ministry that during an operation in Afghanistan last month, three French soldiers were injured and the reason behind the injuries was friendly fire.

Police Searched L’Oreal Heiress Mrs. Bettencourt House

Police Searched L’Oreal Heiress Mrs. Bettencourt House

The police raided the house of L’Oreal SA’s major shareholder Liliane Bettencourt. The police suspect that L’Oreal heiress has given one of her friends, Mr. Banier gifts worth 1 billion Euros, which is 1.3 billion Dollars. The police has also searched Mr. Banier’s house.

Carrefour Waiting for a Good Bid

Carrefour Waiting for a Good Bid

After Carrefour’s announcement that it is shutting down its stores in Southeast Asia, the French supermarket chain store received offers from more than 12 bidders, including Tesco, the UK grocery retailer, the Japanese Jusco, Giant, and other several local operators.

Pernod Ricard: Marketing Would Be the Next Step

Pernod Ricard: Marketing Would Be the Next Step

Pernod Ricard SA, the French owner of Absolut Vodka, Mumm champagne brand and other 14 brands of alcoholic beverages, announced that on Thursday that it would be working on increasing its client base, by implementing a more efficient marketing strategy. This announcement came after the 0.5% rise in the Company’s annual revenue, and the 3% rise in the Company’s sales of the fourth fiscal quarter.

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