A&P to make CEO its spokesman in new marketing campaign.

Bed Bath & Beyond sees novelty in buying Cost Plus.

Brad Pitt is the new face of Chanel No. 5.

Burger King spurs sales with turnaround efforts.

Cadillac to debut instrument console that functions like an iPad.

Cisco sees grim outlook for tech sector.

Coca-Cola redefines its marketing around Super Bowl, and signs Danica Patrick as ambassador.Continue reading...

Thanks Abercrombie, and I'ma let you finish. But, Beyonce has one of the best "fierce" perfumes of all time! Abercrombie sues Cody over potential trademark infringement after signing the "Sasha Fierce" singer. [BBC]

The Washington Post sets a deadline to merge print and online operations: January 1, 2010. [paidContent]

But not soon enough. Squatters steal "WorldWideWilbon.com" out from under WaPo sports writer Michael Wilbon's new online feature. [paidContent, Recovering Journalist]

"The Office" becomes a board game in the style of Clue. The game's release coincides with the debut of the show's sixth season. [Brand Freak]

The recently debuted Bing was the fastest growing search engine during August. [Mashable]

What's eating Verizon Wireless? Lack of exciting smartphones. [Wired]