Apple: A Giant Underdog?

It seems no matter how big Apple grows, it always maintains underdog status. The U.S. government’s supposed antitrust investigations (WSJ) are insanely arbitrary and their regulation of food, media and technology equally random. In recent months, anyone that reads a major metropolitan newspaper would have learned that GMO alfalfa is OK, but Apple taking a hefty [...]

Alicia Silverstone To Expand Beauty Collection

Actress, author and outspoken vegan Alicia Silverstone is expanding her EcoTools collection with three planned additions and updates to three sets. The April 2011 launch set for release at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens will include bags to store tools on the go, and brushes. The offerings will be made from materials including hemp, recycled PET, [...]

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Apparently it’s time for me to tap my inner groupie. Both Justin Bieber and the ubiquitous Taylor Swift have inked fragrance deals. This of course follows the Canadian lad’s nail polish line release. If nothing else, the hair flipper is comfortable with his feminine side. Need we chock this up to his having been raised [...]

Greening Walmart: A Retail Giant Reveals Eco Goals

Retail giant Walmart announced its new commitment to sustainable agriculture that will focus on buying more food from small- and medium-sized farmers and buying more from local sellers. “Through sustainable agriculture, Walmart is uniquely positioned to make a positive difference in food production — for farmers, communities and customers. Our efforts will help increase farmer [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News Week of December 1

Walmart Foundation Grants $12.5M Line To MLK Memorial The Walmart Foundation announced a $12.5 million letter of credit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, building on a $1 million donation made in 2005.  Walmart’s support will help the Memorial Foundation obtain a construction permit from the National Park Service and begin [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News October 6

Retailers Begin Price Cuts For Holiday Season KB Toys announced price cuts to under $10 on more than 200 items, including Crayola kits and Fisher-Price preschool toys, as retailers prepare for a slow holiday shopping season. Walmart has also reduced prices on 10 toys to $10, from well-known brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels. [...]