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by Thom Forbes
CNBC has been running an hour-long special report on supermarkets -- the "$500 billion money machine" that only manages to eke out margins of about 2%, give or take. Read the whole story
RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
"The restaurant industry grew 2.1%, to $403.5 billion, last year, but if restaurant-goers reduce how much they spend when they eat out, or only … Read the whole story
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This prison doesn't look too shabby, does it? Find out who's breaking out in this afternoon's Super Bowl edition of "Out to Launch." Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
"Since retailers bear the cost, it's fair to ask for a price of 10% less than what Web retailers pay," Rafi Mohammed tells Marketing … Read the whole story
FINANCIAL SERVICES
by Tanya Gazdik
The social media initiative provides fans a new way to engage with each other and discuss Super Bowl XLV. "Go Inside Super Bowl XLV … Read the whole story
SPORTS
by Karl Greenberg
Sports are a good way to reach affluent consumers, according to Nielsen's review of 2010 professional sports popularity and marketing activity. It is also … Read the whole story
FOOD
by Karlene Lukovitz
The eight-week series of live blogging classes and discussions will be hosted on TheMotherhood.com, which connects brands (including Tropicana, American Eagle, Verizon, Clorox and … Read the whole story
SPORTS
by Karl Greenberg
The NBA has launched its first major, integrated campaign aimed at marketing the National Basketball League to kids. The effort, which is being executed … Read the whole story
RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Taco Bell isn't sitting still in the face of the class-action suit filed against the chain, alleging that the chain is falsely advertising ground … Read the whole story