In the News: Samsung, Komen, Lego and more

It's Labor Day in the U.S., a public holiday which has become America's biggest retail sales day of the year.

Apple takes aim at Samsung's Galaxy S III in amended patent complaint, as Samsung stock takes a beating and company's culture, strategy, labor practices and PR tactics come under fire in wake of California ruling. Samsung and other Apple mobile rivals including Nokia are rushing new smartphone announcements ahead of expected Sept. 12th new iPhone reveal.

Abercrombie & Fitch brand cools, prompting store closures.

Allstate plans addressable TV campaign in U.S.

Apple offer to Amazon revealed in European e-books price-fixing inquiry.

Barack Obama plans to focus on issues at Democratic National Convention this week as jobs debate heats up this Labor Day.

BP's former CEO Tony Hayward returns to the spotlight.

Cadbury expands Joyville campaign in Australia.

European carmakers seek to emulate Detroit with cost-cutting moves.

Facebook purges fake "likes," challenged by ad skeptics.

GM suspends work at two UK plants to combat eurozone crisis.

GSK hires P&G exec to revamp global media strategy.

HBO tests web-only channel with HBO Nordic joint venture.

Jacob's Creek reverses losses with premium wine push.

Komen for the Cure plans campaign to restore blemished brand.

Lance Armstrong brand withstands scandal as doping accusations continue.

Lego sales of controversial girls' line are booming.

'Moonies' founder Sun Myung Moon has died, aged 92.

News International's Rebekah Brooks appears in UK court.

Nike "Take Control" campaign features Spanish soccer star Andrés Iniesta.

Nissan redesigns Sentra.

Pepsi returns to cricket with India campaign.

Reddit thrives under owner Conde Nast.

Saab buyer finalizes deal after brand dispute resolved.

Sina Weibo attracts Western celebs to social network.

Skoda signs on for 2014 Winter Olympics.

The Economist sets sights on Northern Europe with brand campaign.

Twitter's free speech defender explains competitive advantage.

Walmart's search engine move takes aim at Amazon as retailer tests mobile checkouts with iPhone app.

& Asia's manufacturing slump deepens.