Blockbuster to settle late-fee lawsuit

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Blockbuster, the largest video rental chain in the world, has entered into an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit that is potentially worth up to $460 million to some 40 million customers who paid fees for overdue video rentals. The lawsuit claimed that Blockbuster's fees, which are similar to those charged by other chains, were excessive and inadequately disclosed. Under the pending settlement, customers who paid late fees would be eligible for certificates for free video rentals and coupons for $1 off non-food items.

Videotape Sales & Rental Stores, Prerecorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record Stores, Blockbuster Entertainment Group

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Vidal Sassoon takes on a hairy fight against P&G

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Vidal Sassoon, the noted hair stylist, has filed a lawsuit against Procter and Gamble over his line of branded hair and beauty care products. Mr. Sassoon, who wants to find another marketer for his beauty care products,?claims that Procter and Gamble cost him millions of dollars in potential earnings by dropping his brand.

Alliances, partnerships, Licensing/Sales Agreements, Contracts, Toiletries industry, Licensing agreements, Procter & Gamble Co., PG, Company licensing agreement, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Richardson-Vicks USA Inc. Vidal Sassoon Inc.

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Under fire, bood giants switch to healthier fare

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Consumer attitudes toward unhealthy fast food, and snack food are changing as people become more aware of the health risk of obesity. In response, Kraft Foods will announce a significant overhaul of its snack foods by making portions smaller, and reducing fat and calories. The rest of the industry is expected to follow.

Product development, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Prepared Perishable Foods, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, Convenience Foods, Public affairs, Snack Foods, Snack Food Manufacturing, Health aspects, Prevention, Obesity, Public opinion, Kraft Foods Inc.

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