Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
The good news for Walmart is that same-store sales rose for a second straight quarter after nine quarters of decline. Analysts see the results as an indication that resuscitation of … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Harley-Davidson's new Softail Slim motorcycle will have a starring role in the forthcoming Marvel Studios/Paramount film, "The Avengers," scheduled to premiere on May 4. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Len Stein
From a review of some recently published "secrets of PR," it seems there's not much new under the sun to be found among Google's … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
While the world's largest home-improvement retailer has been hammered by the seemingly endless softness in the real estate market, its fiscal fourth-quarter sales rose … Read the whole story
TECHNOLOGY
by Aaron Baar
In a minute-long commercial, a bride and groom on their wedding day are treated to ominous comments from strangers and loved ones that they're … Read the whole story
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
by Karlene Lukovitz
The number of Americans reporting that they purchase organics increased from 39.8% to 41.8% between January 2011 and January 2012, according to an annual … Read the whole story
RESEARCH
by Karl Greenberg
In the ephemeral world of brand affection, which isn't necessarily reflected in sales volume, Southwest Airlines, Google and Dove are big winners. But there … Read the whole story
AIRLINES
by Tanya Gazdik
JetBlue Airways is inviting customers to vote on the next Kaboom playground location on the airline's Facebook page. Those who vote will be entered … Read the whole story
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by Gavin O'Malley
Marketers face collective challenges when deciding on data metrics, brand tracking and how to employ new technology. One problem is that marketers don't know … Read the whole story