Jun 25, 2014 by Brandy BetzHow Zynga Inc Can Use the Fire PhoneZynga could meld its acquired gaming technology with Amazon's new smartphone feature -- if the tech proves popular.
Jun 23, 2014 by Brandy BetzWendy's Brings Back the Pretzel Bun to Boost CompsWendy's brought back its popular pretzel buns -- but are they here to stay?
Jun 23, 2014 by Brandy BetzCan Lululemon Athletica Stretch Its Growth? Yoga's aspirational brand had a rough 2013 due to quality issues. Did Lululemon lose its edge to broader competitors Gap and Under Armour?
Jun 18, 2014 by Brandy BetzCan Apple iWatch Leap Past Samsung and Fitbit? Apple Inc's iWatch will launch later this year -- but it faces a low-price market led by Samsung, Fitbit, and Garmin.
Jun 17, 2014 by Brandy BetzHow HBO Plans on Replacing True Blood and Boardwalk EmpireTime Warner's HBO and AMC Networks face similar fates with their hit shows expiring. But HBO has some tricks hiding in the development wings.
Jun 11, 2014 by Brandy BetzAmazon.com's Bid to Become Everything for EveryoneAhead of a speculated smartphone debut, Amazon becomes a force in recurring billing -- and takes on eBay and Google.
Jun 10, 2014 by Brandy BetzWhy a Gambit Movie Starring Channing Tatum Might Not Makes Sense for MarvelThe Walt Disney Company's Marvel might pursue a solo Gambit film starring Channing Tatum - but that isn't the best idea.
Jun 9, 2014 by Brandy BetzApple's New Plan for iPhones Apple Inc might soon sell prepaid, no-contract phones in its stores. But will the offer entice shoppers away from mobile carriers - and Google's Android?
Jun 9, 2014 by Brandy BetzApple vs. Android: Why Tim Cook Was Right to Slam GoogleApple, Inc.'s CEO took a shot at Google for its app store. But here's why the flaw won't prove Android's undoing.
Jun 8, 2014 by Brandy Betz3 Consumer Stocks That Investors Went Shopping For in MayWhy did investors flock to The Hillshire Brands Company, Keurig Green Mountain, and Brown Shoe last month?
Jun 7, 2014 by Brandy Betz3 Consumer Stocks Investors Returned for a Refund in MayWhy did investors turn away from Elizabeth Arden, Inc., Nu Skin Enterprises, and SodaStream last month?
Jun 4, 2014 by Brandy Betz3 Key Takeaways From Dollar General's First QuarterDid Dollar General pull further ahead of competitors Family Dollar and Dollar Tree?
Jun 4, 2014 by Brandy BetzWhy Tim Cook Was Right to Bash Microsoft Corporation at Apple Inc's WWDCApple's CEO slammed Microsoft in a keynote address ... and the Windows-maker had it coming.
Jun 1, 2014 by Brandy BetzWhy Is Amazon.com, Inc. Launching a Meager Music Streaming Service? Amazon takes on Apple and Pandora with a neutered music streaming service for Prime members.
May 31, 2014 by Brandy BetzWill Google Conquer the Smartphone Industry in 2015?A new device from Google offers high customization and lower prices. Should Apple and Microsoft start worrying?
May 28, 2014 by Brandy BetzCoke and Pepsi Remove BVO; Prove the Power of ProtestsHow consumer pushback has banished ingredients from "pink slime" to BVO in products from Coke, Pepsi, McDonald's, Johnson & Johnson, and more.
May 27, 2014 by Brandy Betz1 Chart Shows Why AT&T Wants DirecTVWhy does the telecom giant want into satellite television? The answer is in the Comcast-Time Warner deal.
May 24, 2014 by Brandy BetzWill Wendy's Slowdown Continue? Wendy's first-quarter featured drops in comps and revenue. But, do other key metrics show strength against McDonald's and Burger King?
May 22, 2014 by Brandy BetzJCPenney: Everyone's Talking Sales Growth, But Did You See the Margins?J.C. Penney is showing signs of recovery. Could that recovery push its gross profit margins past those of Nordstrom and Macy's?
May 20, 2014 by Brandy BetzIs JCPenney Back in the Game? J.C. Penney's first-quarter results came with surprises, but can the company compete with Macy's and Nordstrom while rebuilding?
