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by Thom Forbes
Kempczinski has never earned a paycheck assembling a Big Mac, which apparently impairs his credibility with franchisees. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
One of the most important objectives is to redefine the "Vorsprung durch Technik" ("Progress Through Technology") slogan. Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
New "retailtainment" offerings include a fully immersive blast into the 1970s, a doll hospital and a crystal-encrusted winter wonderland. Read the whole story

SPIRITS
by P.J. Bednarski
Cox fronts ads in which she's hosting a lavish party awash with vodka cocktails. Read the whole story

COFFEE
by Steve Ellwanger
The company posted comparable-store sales growth of 6% in its recently ended fourth quarter, the best performance in more than two years. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
The automaker has the goal of 1.3 million volunteer hours by Veterans Day next year. Read the whole story
by Larissa Faw
The makeover, developed with Lippincott, features a new, vibrant signature color, nicknamed PBS Blue, designed to convey a sense of trust and integrity. Read the whole story
by Wendy Davis
The fact that the FTC is issuing a reminder suggests the agency views current influencer practices as problematic. Read the whole story
by Gavin O'Malley
The line between advertising and content has become blurred. Only about 40% of respondents recalled clicking on an ad before making a purchase, Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Chuck Martin, Staff Writer
Consumers still most desire the basics. Features such as augmented reality are at the bottom of the list in new study. Read the whole story