Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
With his billion-dollar bets on J.C. Penney and Herbalife situated far south of where he expected them to be, it has been increasingly clear that Pershing Square Capital Management honcho … Read the whole story
FINANCIAL SERVICES
by Tanya Gazdik
Farmers Insurance is continuing to promote its partnership with NASCAR and race car driver Kasey Kahne. "We're receiving some great feedback, especially from social … Read the whole story
FOOD
by Karlene Lukovitz
The dual mega-drivers of wellness and convenience have put two divergent categories -- chilled lunch kits and nutritional supplement beverages -- on the growth … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
Business is booming at home improvement stores, among some of the most battered retailers in the last five years. With real estate sales perking … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Laurie Petersen
It has been a busy August. First, the company took itself private. The new greeting card and merchandise line featuring One Direction coincides with … Read the whole story
by Gavin O'Malley
What does Old Navy know about style? Enough to sponsor the launch of Alloy Digital's "Style Rules" competition. Debuting this week, the two-episode series … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Jeri Smith, Columnist
As the industry waits to see what JCPenney's next move will be -- and what ad campaign the new agency of record, Y&R, will … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Bruce Levinson, Op-Ed Contributor
For the future of almost any brand, understanding the millennial generation is a priority. For millennials, anything is possible. Brands need to nurture that … Read the whole story