Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" did so with buzz and gusto over the weekend, shattering box office records with a global take of $517 million and, in one fell blast … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
So far, automakers ponying up a few million to be in the game include Kia, BMW (which touted the i3 last year in an … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
With few shopping days remaining and warm, wet weather dampening much of America's Christmas spirit, retailers are trying to tempt shoppers with choice "Star … Read the whole story

BEVERAGES
by Karlene Lukovitz
Mike's Hard Lemonade is celebrating the long-awaited (and long-hyped) release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" by running a two-day sweepstakes offering two custom … Read the whole story

RESEARCH
by Aaron Baar
The tablet market is holding steady for now but may look very different in the future, according to Mintel, when two distinct categories of … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Karl Greenberg
Acura is adding links to both ends of the product necklace. The Honda Motor luxury division launched a redesigned ILX, intended to offer a … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Bob Garfield, Featured Columnist
Pouring more money into this ecosystem is the moral equivalent of stuffing it into the fireplace and setting it ablaze. It makes you feel … Read the whole story