Top of The News
by Tanya Gazdik
Shortages can drive pharmacies to buy from distributors they may not be familiar with, putting them at risk of buying counterfeits, according to "The New York Times." Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
The drug retailer's facial recognition software falsely tagged thousands of people of color as shoplifters. Read the whole story

APPAREL
by Sarah Mahoney
The athletic apparel company says it will trim $2 billion and intensify efforts to woo women, boost Jordan sales and strengthen its running portfolio. Read the whole story

GAMING
by Les Luchter
Free mobile game provider Playtika tapped celebs including Drew Barrymore and Jason Alexander for promos debuting Dec. 26. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
TV ad impressions were down 18.5% in November to 25.2 billion. But year-to-date impressions were up 4% to 306.6 billion. Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Teresa Buyikian
New menu items include Biscuitville's Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuit. Read the whole story

COFFEE
by Teresa Buyikian
The layered beverage, to be served hot or iced, features espresso, red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting flavors. Read the whole story

BEVERAGES
by Danielle Oster
The sparkling hop water brand goes big on sobriety messaging ahead of Dry January. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Danielle Oster, Staff Writer
Maybe because offbeat branded items are going viral? The designer behind the viral Barilla pasta bag brought Tums' distinct packaging to life as a … Read the whole story

VIDEO
by Colin Kirkland
Among YouTube's most popular brand strategies is tapping into longer-form videos, while best-performing campaigns included those from Apple, Louis Vuitton and Pepsi. Read the whole story