Whither Nook If Riggio Buys B&N? by Thom Forbes

The storyline is that William J. Lynch, Jr., the CEO Leonard Riggio brought in to develop its Nook e-book reader and, oh-by-the-way, run his chain of bookstores, never really cared for retail. So an 8-K SEC filing yesterday confirmed reports over the weekend that Riggio is putting together a proposal "to buy the struggling bookseller's 689 stores in an effort to save them from a stormy future in the public markets," as Michael J. de la Merced puts it in the New York Times. ...Read the whole story

  • restaurants Hooters Launches New Branding Campaign by Karlene Lukovitz

    The new, integrated brand advertising campaign, from new AOR Skiver Advertising, is themed "Step Into Awesome." It seeks to showcase recent innovations such as expanded menu choices and the remodeled restaurants' "more contemporary, comfortable" surroundings. ...Read the whole story

  • automotive Shoppers Still Get Dealership Jitters by Karl Greenberg

    Over 90% of car shoppers go online to winnow their choices -- but often the make-or-break, even if they are sure of what they want, is the dealership experience. And that's not just an issue in the autos category; Apple Store stands apart from your average electronics store. ...Read the whole story

  • electronics Sony Bets Big On Xperia by Aaron Baar

    The company took the opportunity of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday to restate its commitment to mobile as part of the company's overall business strategy, adding a new tablet to its Xperia line, and touting the ease with which their devices fit into people's lives. ...Read the whole story

  • automotive February Looking Good For Vehicle Sales by Karl Greenberg

    Auto observers see February coming in strong for sales, as a general recovery continues apace, and sustained pent-up demand drives consideration. J.D. Power & Associates predicts overall February sales will be around 931,100 vehicles. ...Read the whole story

  • pets Sheba Cat Food Embraces Sustainability by Tanya Irwin

    Mars Petcare brand Sheba Entrees for Cats is making sustainability a priority by launching responsibly sourced fish products. The commitment follows recommendations from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program, which are are science-based, peer reviewed and use ecosystem-based criteria. This is the first step in reaching the Mars Petcare global commitment to use only sustainably sourced fish by 2020. ...Read the whole story

  • retail E-Commerce Satisfaction Rises; Amazon Losing Edge by Sarah Mahoney

    "E-commerce is maturing, and even the smaller companies are improving, keeping up with or sometimes surpassing larger, more established companies," says ACSI founder Claes Fornell, who also teaches at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. ...Read the whole story

  • The Legal Implications Of Sponsorship by Ken Beaulieu

    This year, Liberty Mutual became an official sponsor of the 2014 and 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams. As the stage becomes bigger and brighter ... ...More

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