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by Thom Forbes
Sources say the official announcement could be made at a staff meeting called by company artistic director Donatella Versace for Tuesday. Read the whole story

TECHNOLOGY
by P.J. Bednarski
That plan might make the idea of the merger more attractive to regulators. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
The Forte takes styling cues from its "big brother," the Kia Stinger sports car, says Kia's Saad Chehab. Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
'L.A. Times' ad series underscores the contributions of Hispanics and all immigrants to the U.S. Read the whole story

SPORTS
by Tanya Gazdik
Steve Phelps played a key role in negotiating partnership agreements with Coca-Cola, Monster Energy, Comcast and Camping World. Read the whole story
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by Larissa Faw
The Amtrak Partnership will tap Wunderman, MediaCom and Culture ONE World to handle a variety of duties, including brand development and creative campaign work. Read the whole story
by Chuck Martin
VR training is coming for more than 1 million Walmart associates, launching across the country next month, according to a company blog. Read the whole story
by Larissa Faw
The two-minute spot follows a couple using the "Sleep Guide" to navigate the chaotic world of mattress buying. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer
The Gap brand has cut key marketing and search advertising programs in the past year as it struggles to survive. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Maarten Albarda, Featured Contributor
In a story not widely reported, two large media sales companies in the Netherlands have done away with 15% commission. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Dan Collins
Challenger brands messaging is focused on the consumer. They favor authentic over aspirational. Read the whole story