Looking To Execute, Supervalu Ousts Its CEO by Thom Forbes

Supervalu may have "abruptly" axed CEO Craig Herkert yesterday, as the "Minneapolis Star Tribune"'s Mike Hughlett reports, but the analysts he and other journalists cite pretty much say they saw it coming. The company operates Albertsons, Jewel-Osco and other supermarkets that have been hit hard by competition from the likes of Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, dollars stores and even drugstores that are expanding their grocery aisles. ...Read the whole story

  • electronics Celebrities Make Phone Cases Fashionable by Aaron Baar

    This September, Case-Mate, which makes covers for all sorts of electronic devices, will launch an advertising campaign highlighting how matching the right cover for the right occasion is essential in these digital times. ...Read the whole story

  • retail BTS: Surge In Grade School, Empty Nest Homes by Sarah Mahoney

    While many of this year's back-to-school spending trends will be predictable, the National Retail Federation reports there are some new patterns that will drive spending higher. As a result, the NRF is predicting a 14% gain in spending this year. ...Read the whole story

  • spirits New Ultimat Vodka Video Goes Viral by Karlene Lukovitz

    The video, part of the brand's "Find Balance, Find Ultimat" campaign, shows a window washer dressed as a businessman flashing signs at office workers from his perch outside their skyscraper windows. ...Read the whole story

  • travel Enterprise Debuts Spot During Olympics by Tanya Irwin

    The spot, which focuses more on patriotism and less on the sports aspect, will run on NBC over the duration of the event, including the Closing Ceremonies. The commercial will air on NBC, NBC Sports and MSNBC, and also online on nbcolympics.com. ...Read the whole story

  • beverages Coca-Cola Announces New Structure, Promotions by Karlene Lukovitz

    Chairman/CEO Muhtar Kent described the streamlined structure as "the right structure for the next phase" toward achieving Coca-Cola's strategic "2020 Vision" plan, which calls for doubling revenue by that date. ...Read the whole story

  • trends Eating Wild: Food Fit For Cavemen by Kathy Oneto

    This wild food movement could be the next evolution of natural, organic, and slow food -- don't just grow it, forage for it. Don't just ... ...More

Why Subway Loves TV by Sarah Mahoney

Perhaps we're fascinated by how many Subway sandwiches athletes like Michael Phelps and Apolo Ohno get to eat. Or maybe we're impressed that the chain ... ...More

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