Apple plans smaller iPad to compete with Google Nexus, as Nokia gets touchy too.

Getty Images bidding nears $4 billion.

Barclays ex-CEO Diamond faces UK MP grilling as Bank of England faces tough decision.

Asian tourists flock to Europe for luxury bargains.

Asus aims to help athletes "find their zen."

Branded content shown to have limited impact in US.

China bans shark fin consumption in luxury crackdown, as mainland slowdown affects Hong Kong luxury spending.Continue reading...

Dressbarn has seen an increase in sales of 73% since last year. [Fashionista]

Continental Airlines will charge coach passengers for extra legroom. [LA Times]

New development among fashion-obsessed teens: filming their purchases. [Glamour]

Victoria's Secret stores are accused of selling used underwear. [MSNBC]

A new Wii game was modeled after the television show 'Project Runway.' [NY Times]

Mother Nature's snowstorms this past month have affected retailer sales. [WWD]Continue reading...

Coca-Cola, Pepsi to move nutrition facts to the front of labels. [WSJ]

The Grey Group takes away all but 3 of its offices for an open-plan space. [NY Times]

Sally Hansen, N.Y.C. New York Colors, La Cross purchased by Laird. [Adweek]

Pajama Jeans create competition for the now-infamous Snuggie. [BrandFreak]

Cadbury's Somerdale factory will close, causing a loss of 400 jobs. [Daily Mail]

Microsoft follows Apple in scooping up web domains. [TechCrunch]Continue reading...