Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
After more than a year in the kitchen, Omaha, Neb.-based ConAgra has finally cooked up a generic deal palatable to Ralcorp -- about $6.8 billion in cold cash. The acquisition, … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
The limited-assortment grocery store that aims to win shoppers over by stretching their food budgets has found a clever way to stretch its giving, … Read the whole story
RESEARCH
by Karl Greenberg
While Gen X is a smaller group than the demographics that bookend it, they are valuable because of the affluence and purchase habits. Ignore … Read the whole story
BEVERAGES
by Karlene Lukovitz
This year's Christmas TV ad from Coca-Cola focuses primarily on a giant Santa Claus marionette - something of a departure from recent years' ads … Read the whole story
ENTERTAINMENT
by Aaron Baar
According to a new survey by Accenture, half of consumers in the U.S. are viewing so-called "over-the-top" content through a broadband connection on their … Read the whole story
FINANCIAL SERVICES
by Tanya Gazdik
M&T Bank is offering customers the new option of custom check card designs. Whether it's a photo of a family pet, a favorite vacation … Read the whole story
by Wendy Davis
Three advertising trade groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to agree to hear an appeal by tobacco companies that is challenging restrictions on … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Ken Beaulieu, Op-Ed Contributor
To differentiate its brands in a highly competitive industry, Fisher-Price maintains a laser-like focus on creativity and innovation. Lisa Mancuso, who will speak at … Read the whole story