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Someone reading Walter Issacson's biography of the ahead-of-his-time Steve Jobs mentioned to me last night that the Apple co-founder had a penchant for attending business meetings barefoot. As much as I have come to appreciate the benefits of running either barefoot or in minimalist shoes -- sometimes having to deal with the barbs of aghast bystanders -- I have no intentions of going that far. (Better to skip the meeting.) But I do recognize that there is a more strident, countervailing force in the universe. Call them "The Shoe Worshippers." ...Read the whole story

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    The shift toward men is due to slower growth in the industry overall. John LaRosa, research director for Marketdata Enterprises, says Americans spent an estimated $62 billion in 2011, up just 2% from the prior year and well under its historical 6% annual gain. ...Read the whole story

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    The effort consists of a Holiday Digeez Snow Globe that allows Cox's 250,000 Facebook fans to place their favorite photos into a holiday-themed snow globe. Fans can customize their snow globe with a variety of different holiday designs. ...Read the whole story

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    There are more women motivated to have balance in life and be fulfilled compared to those motivated to do it all. Seventy percent of women are motivated to be financially independent, compared to 49% who are motivated to have a career. ...Read the whole story

  • food Lempert: Boomers, Men Will Shape Food Trends by Karlene Lukovitz

    The buying power of Baby Boomers and the increasing roles of men in food preparation and shopping are among the trends that will most affect food makers and retailers in 2012, according to "Supermarket Guru" Phil Lempert. ...Read the whole story

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    This good news has many marketers dancing with glee, knowing they are well positioned to take advantage of the flurry of e-commerce activity. ... ...More

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