Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
The rapper-turned-mogul Jay Z finds himself square in the middle of a tabloid and social media assault over his business association with Barneys New York, which has been accused by … Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Toyota has turned a test drive into a thrill ride, with consumers taking away a video of their experience as well as a new … Read the whole story
ELECTRONICS
by Aaron Baar
According to the Consumer Electronics Association, nearly three-quarters of consumers plan to purchase an electronic device as a gift this year, allocating about 33% … Read the whole story
TOURISM
by Tanya Gazdik
Fort Lauderdale is partnering with JetBlue in a campaign targeting cold New Yorkers this January with marketing that reminds them "The Beach Looks Good … Read the whole story
SPORTS
by Karl Greenberg
The Association of Surfing Professionals will begin riding bigger waves next year. The pro-tour organization, which hopes to become something like the NFL of … Read the whole story
RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
Affluent shoppers are the fastest-growing users of dollar stores, says Mike Paglia, principal analyst with Kantar, "but they still represent the smallest segment. More … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Bob Garfield, Featured Columnist
News Item: Iranian hardliners, including the Tasnim News Agency, sponsor a contest to freshen and re-energize the "Death to America" slogan. Cash prizes will … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Jennie Purtell
Just because most people are time-starved doesn't mean they aren't shopping. The way people -- particularly women -- are shopping is what has changed. … Read the whole story