Karl Greenberg, Nov 29, 2011, 9:51 AM
  • Goodbye, Maybach The Detroit Bureau

    The long-struggling Maybach brand will soon be euthanized - though few will likely notice considering the German luxury maker's continually weak performance. Read the whole story...

  • Hispanic Birthrates Plummet USA Today

    Fewer people of all backgrounds are having babies because of economic concerns but the sharpest drop is among Hispanics, a booming population that contributes almost a quarter of all U.S. births and half of its population growth. Read the whole story...

  • Cyber Monday Numbers Looking Strong The Washington Post

    Early numbers show strong sales for Cyber Monday 2011, with retailers posting early numbers showing sales were holding steady at 15% over last year. Researchers at IBM Benchmark reported the increase, though it has not yet released dollar figures for the online shopping day. Read the whole story...

  • Supermarket Mogul Fred Meijer Dies Supermarket News

    Frederik Meijer, chairman emeritus of Meijer, Inc., has passed away at 91. Meijer Inc, the family-owned company that operates approximate 200 stores in five Midwestern states, was founded by his father, Hendrik Meijer, in 1934. Read the whole story...

  • Tablets And E-Readers Will Be Top Toys The Boston Globe

    Yankee Group, the Boston research and advisory firm that put together a list of what it expects to be the most popular consumer-electronics products this holiday season reports e-readers and tablets will be favorite gifts. A year ago, tablets and e-readers were near the bottom of Yankee Group's top 10 list of most-wanted consumer-electronics products. This year, in spite of the lousy economy, they are near the top. Read the whole story...

  • IOC Makes Noise With Campaign Targeting London Olympics The Big Lead

    Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Kerri Strug, the U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team, Jesse Owens and a bevy of other Olympic and Paralympic athletes are featured in "Show Your Best," a multi-media global campaign from the International Olympic Committee that acts as a call to action for the 2012 Summer Games. Read the whole story...

  • Yao Ming Now The Center Of A Napa Valley Wine Team The Big Lead

    He no longer crushes opponents as a center in the NBA, but Yao Ming is now in the business of crushing grapes and turning them into wine. Ming, who recently retired from the Houston Rockets due to foot problems, said he is the center of attention for Yao Family Wines, a company based in California's Napa Valley. The company has released its inaugural wine under the brand name Yao Ming, a 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Read the whole story...