Brands to Watch: G4, Tesco, Starbucks & more

Posted by Shirley Brady on June 8, 2011 06:00 PM

Brands to Watch

Accenture expands Saudi business.

Groupon sees 1,500% growth.

NBCUniversal may sell "struggling" G4 network to UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).

Oceana embraces mobile on World Oceans Day.

Quaker Oats hits the road with Nick Jonas for Quaker Chewy.

Starbucks expands alcohol sales.

Tesco CEO pitches hybrid online/offline retail experience.

THQ and adidas bring miCoach interactive training to video game consoles.

Weinergate woes continue: Anthony Weiner's wife is expecting.

More about: Brand News, adidas, Accenture, Anthony Weiner, Comcast, G4, Groupon, NBCUniversal, Oceana, Starbucks, Quaker Chewy, Quaker Oats, Tesco, THQ, UFC

going green

Christie's Goes for the Green

Posted by Sheila Shayon on March 30, 2011 11:00 AM

Last night in New York, Christie's hosted a star-studded eco-auction and green fashion show, A Bid to Save the Earth. How star-studded? Try a surprise performance by Nicki Minaj, for starters.

In partnership with charitybuzz.com, Christie's event drew celebrities, non-profits, and philanthropists eyeing a host of tempting items for a good cause.Continue reading...