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Gap names Rebekka Bay as head of global design

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIOAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Gap Inc. has tapped Rebekka Bay as creative director and executive vice president for global design, effective Oct. 1. Bay, who developed and launched the COS brand at the Swedish fast-fashion retail chain H&M, will be responsible for

Complaints about automated calls up sharply

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By JENNIFER C. KERRAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - So much for silence from telemarketers at the cherished dinner hour, or any other hour of the day. Complaints to the government are up sharply about unwanted phone solicitations, raising questions about how well the federal "do-not-call"

Complaints about automated calls up sharply

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 16th

Key events in the history of Eastman Kodak Co.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 14th

By The Associated Press Kodak postpones an auction of its imaging patent portfolios, though negotiations continue as it looks to sell the patents as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy protection. Here are key events in the history of Eastman Kodak Co.: 1880 - George Eastman begins commercial

What earnings reports have revealed about ads

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By The Associated Press Several companies that sell advertising have been reporting their quarterly earnings. Here are highlights from selected Internet and media companies and what they say about the state of spending on advertising: - July 16: Gannett Co. says advertising demand was "uneven"

Smart Spending: The secrets of the value menu

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - That cheeseburger on the value menu may end up costing more than you think. Whether it's the "Dollar Menu" at McDonald's or the "Why Pay More Menu" at Taco Bell, fast-food chains often spotlight their cheapest offerings to attract

USA Today unveils page-turning digital revamp

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer USA Today, the nation's second-largest newspaper, is unveiling an overhaul of its printed and digital editions for the second time in less than two years. USA Today's print version will introduce a redesign on Friday. It changes the logo for the first

J&J taps Bayer exec for new post over 3 divisions

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By LINDA A. JOHNSONAP Business Writer TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Bayer Group executive for a new position overseeing J&J's troubled consumer health and manufacturing operations, as new CEO Alex Gorsky tackles key problems at the health care giant. It's

Going public: Key developments in Facebook's IPO

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By The Associated Press Facebook Inc. has had a rocky initial public offering of stock. There were trading glitches on its first day of trading and concerns since then about Facebook's revenue potential. Facebook also is facing dozens of lawsuits from disgruntled shareholders. In recent

New Apple accessories could be blessing and curse

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By RYAN NAKASHIMAAssociated Press Along with a new iPhone 5, Apple unveiled accessories Wednesday that could prove to be a blessing and a curse for customers: a set of earbuds that are meant to fit comfortably in more people's ears, and a new adapter that will be needed to plug the new