[Food] The nation's No. 1 candymaker promises big-time investment in marketing its core brands, and fewer--but bigger--initiatives to regain ground it lost to Mars in 2006. ...Read the whole story

[Retail] In a widely anticipated move, Wal-Mart has shifted John Fleming to chief merchandising officer and elevated Stephen Quinn to Fleming's former role as chief marketing officer. ...Read the whole story

[Pharmaceuticals] Allergan, which has turned Botox into a household name, is poised to launch new ads to market Juvederm, its other injectable wrinkle reducer. ...Read the whole story

[Telecom] Cingular Wireless, now the new AT&T, yesterday reported the latest holiday quarter was its best three-month period ever for net subscriber additions. ...Read the whole story

[Automotive] Economists from three of the leading automakers predict slow growth for the year, but a possible rebound in truck and SUV sales as gas prices stabilize. ...Read the whole story

[Automotive] Lexus is extending a sponsorship arrangement with TiVo. One recent campaign generated 20,000 specific prospect requests in two months. ...Read the whole story