[Automotive] The automotive business was a mixed bag last month, with sustained high gasoline prices hovering around $3 per gallon helping to push sales … Read the whole story

[Retail] Retail experts are debating whether the legal maneuverings among the FTC, Whole Foods and Wild Oats pose any immediate threat to Whole Foods' … Read the whole story

[Packaged Goods] "Guitar is by far the most requested item in terms of kids' instruments," says Mattel. "This is a broad audience product because … Read the whole story

[Packaged Goods] The company found through research that an "incredibly" tear-resistant and easy-to-open package would appeal to consumers, it said. Video on the web … Read the whole story

[Technology] The online community caters to those with questions as well as those with answers. While the opportunity for companies to tap into this … Read the whole story