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Advertising’s New Favorite Demo: The Horny Mom
Hefty managed to make a sexy ad about trashbags.
Report: China Buys 25% of the World’s Luxury Goods
In Hong Kong, the sight of Chinese tourists lining up outside luxury brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton is no longer something to marvel at. According to a new report compiled by HSBC, about a quarter of the world’s luxury …
Swedish Lingerie Chain Asks Employees to Display Their Bra Sizes
The company’s CEO says it will help customers judge their own sizes. Some employees just feel violated.
Sexist Shirts and Bimbo Barbies: Six Products That Caused Outcries Over Gender
Girls actually can do math (gasp!), yet retailers continue to commit offensive gaffes by insulting their target audience’s intelligence with stereotypical merchandise.
Amazon’s New Patent May Prevent Bad Gift-Giving
Avoid re-gifting that god-awful sweater from your grandmother every year. (via It’s Your Money)
Free Shipping Day Saves Cash (and Grief) for Last-Minute Holiday Buys
Still putting off buying Christmas gifts? Today’s the day to stop procrastinating. (via It’s Your Money)
Attention, Wal-Mart Shoppers, an Urgent Message from the Department of Homeland Security
Coming soon to your nearest Wal-Mart: fear!
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Sets Video Game Sales Record
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Desperate Holidays: Peppermint Mochas and Christmas Trees, on Guy Fawkes Day? Too Soon?
Ah, November. The month of Thanksgiving, fall foliage and holiday marketing run rampant. But how soon is too soon for holiday cheer?
Reading While Eating for November 2: A License to Kill
Waste your time wisely this Tuesday with games, griping and good music.
Nike to Return as NFL’s Uniform Provider in 2012
After ten years as the league’s main outfitter, Reebok will punt its branding rights at the end of next season.