COTT CORP.’S: U.K. subsidiary, Cott Beverages Ltd., has acquired Macaw Ltd., the parent company of Macaw Soft Drinks Ltd. for about $135 million. The deal significantly expands Cott’s UK business and is expected to add about $100 million in annual sales. Macaw is the largest privately-owned manufacturer of retailer brand carbonated soft drinks in the UK, Cott said.
WARNER BROS. TELEVISION: has launched a new site for fans of the hit FOX show The OC to find specific clothing and accessories worn on the series at Starbrand.tv/theoc. The site is an offshoot of The OC Insider, a subscription-based service that gives exclusive access to The OC via TheOCInsider.com Web page and on music, fashion, recreation and fitness. Under the Starbrand partnership, fans can now view and purchase clothes, furniture and paintings featured in the series.
CHEVRON CORP.: has extended its sponsorship of the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics team through the 2008 Olympic Games in Bejing, and will expand it to provide event sponsorship rights and support the women’s team’s national training center at the Karolyi Ranch in Texas. Chevron has been a sponsor of the men’s team since 1998.
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