[Automotive] Says the president of Strategic Vision of its own index: "Statistically, the differences are negligible, so that actual leadership position in quality is … Read the whole story

[Hospitality] "I don't think that Holiday Inn has much of a choice," says an industry consultant. "It's an icon in this industry, so it … Read the whole story

[Pharma] For the quarter, Glaxo's Consumer Healthcare division--which includes Alli, Breathe Rite and FiberChoice--registered a 16% increase in overall sales. Within the division, sales … Read the whole story

[Automotive] Playing to this market segment can be risky--but, as one industry consultant says, such programs are critical for automakers, even though the sales … Read the whole story

[Spirits] Robert Passikoff, founder/president of Brand Keys, Inc., says that "to a certain degree it's the same old same old except for the financial … Read the whole story

Microsoft on Wednesday said it is investing $240 million for a 1.6% stake in Facebook--a deal that values the hot social network at a … Read the whole story