Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
The PR Newswire headline reads: "Helen of Troy Limited Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire PUR Business from The Procter & Gamble Company." Cincinnati.com, the website of P&G's hometown
"Cincinnati Enquirer," … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
The car is popular with owners -- none of whom are interested in ditching their Volts; and only 30 have taken a loaner, according … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Stephen Pickens
Overstock.com's recent about-face on its rebranding effort, which involved changing its well-known Internet address to the simple O.co, underscores the critical importance of the … Read the whole story

TECHNOLOGY
by Aaron Baar
According to a new survey of more than 500 marketers commissioned by AT&T, 88% plan to increase their mobile marketing programs over the next … Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Not only are U.S. restaurant chains increasingly looking to overseas markets for growth, they are now reversing the traditional scenario by originating menu and … Read the whole story
RESEARCH
by Karl Greenberg
The American Pantry Study revealed that 80% of shoppers like to see how much money they can save via coupon use or shopper loyalty … Read the whole story

TRAVEL
by Tanya Gazdik
The alliance includes Hertz being Live Nation's exclusive car rental partner in the U.S. and Canada. Hertz car rental services and Hertz NeverLost driving … Read the whole story
RESEARCH
by Erik Sass
Mobile marketing is poised for dramatic growth in 2012, according to a survey of 501 marketing and advertising executives by AT&T, which predicts that … Read the whole story