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A Commerce Department report notes a 4.3% drop at home improvement retailers, a 2.2% decline in spending on apparel, and a 1.9% dip at furniture and home stores. Read the whole story
INSURANCECuban plays against his "Shark Tank" persona in this State Farm spot promoting the company's customized insurance plans. Read the whole story
ECOMMERCEThe denim powerhouse may be late to the resale party. But it's got a novel social approach enabled by the ThredUp platform. Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE"Why get there first when you can get it right?" Ram's Jeff Summers asks. Read the whole story
HEALTHMoving beyond star athletes, Therapy highlights benefits for real people like Dann Holm, whose body aches from repairing car parts set above his head. Read the whole story
AUTOMOTIVE"In a cheeky way that is very 'Mini,' we're letting our customers know that availability has improved," Mini's Patrick McKenna tells "Marketing Daily." Read the whole story
Subway helped sponsor the first Pickleball Slam, which featured 2003 U.S. Open champ Andy Roddick -- who's also promoting the new sandwich. Read the whole story
COMMENTARYOrganic tea brand Vahdam began selling 25 spices on its website last month, targeting consumers primarily on social media platforms. Read the whole story
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Lesson one for advertisers is to spend time understanding and articulating the problem. That requires a varied bunch of people, including dreamers and naysayers. Read the whole story
COMMENTARYMost winners are investing in their sales operation this year, compared to 36% of the laggards, McKinsey reports. Read the whole story
