Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
With back-to-school sales not yet in the rear-view mirror, retailers are already pressing the pedal on Holiday Shopping Season 2013 (and, thanks to the Internet, consumers can get in the … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
There's still a solid, consistent market for traditional body-on-frame truck-like SUVs, both mid-size and large. And a lot of the ones out there now … Read the whole story

TECHNOLOGY
by Aaron Baar
Consumers are not lacking in awareness when it comes to Google Glass and Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch. But they're still not convinced they need … Read the whole story

APPAREL
by Laurie Petersen
The Station to Station train carrying artist Doug Aitken has left on its nomadic tour -- and Levi's is turning its sponsorship of the … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Wayne Friedman
CBS has struck a fall in-store retail marketing deal with Yogurtland for all eight of its comedy series. Starting Friday, Sept. 13 and through … Read the whole story

PACKAGED GOODS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Mondelez International has signed a global partnership with Twitter to deliver real-time marketing solutions. Twitter will have dedicated teams for Mondelez in the U.S., … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Kelly Dulin
The same approach to pie making can be applied to the art of media buying. Start with a recipe -- in this case it … Read the whole story