EMILY FREDRIX

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'Arrested Development' announces new show, movie

The Bluth family's frozen banana stand may be back in business.

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With travel app, no one knows you're a tourist

Tourist in my own city? Ack. I learned within days of moving to New York City earlier this year that a) Times Square must be avoided at all costs and b) you don't want to look like a tourist. The telltale signs are — appearing lost, reading a guidebook, and walking ... slowly.

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Kohl's 3Q revenue rises, but net income is flat

Kohl's Corp. said Wednesday it earned almost the same amount in this year's third quarter as last year's, even though its revenue rose, because its costs rose faster.

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Price hikes buffer AB InBev, Molson Coors' profits

Higher beer prices kept profits up for brewers Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors in the third quarter, although drinkers in some parts of the world responded by imbibing less.

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TV commercials shrink to match attention spans

And now, a word from our sponsors. A very brief word.

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Starbucks hopes free songs, e-books lure customers

Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.

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Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz on Thursday against the recommendation of the company's board.

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Crocs boasts new styles, like toning, for comeback

Crocs Inc. says dozens of new styles, including toning shoes and tennis shoes, and higher price points will help the maker of colorful plastic shoes continue broadening its business, away from its trademark clogs.

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NFL woos women shoppers at thousands of stores

Vogue, step aside. The NFL is going from the gridiron to the runway with fashion advice to help female fans wear their team colors everywhere from tailgates to posh nightclubs.

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BP's brand value sinks with oil spill this year

BP may have plugged the leak in the Gulf Oil spill, but the damage done to its brand will take years to fix. A new marketing industry report released Wednesday shows the British oil company has tumbled off a list of the world's top 100 brands.

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Corn syrup producers want sweeter name: corn sugar

The makers of high fructose corn syrup want to sweeten its image with a new name: corn sugar.

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Oh snap! New baby carrot campaign mimics junk food

Baby carrot farmers are launching a campaign that pitches the little, orange, crunchy snacks as daring, fun and naughty — just like junk food.

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NFL plans $50M "Back to Football" campaign

The NFL plans to welcome the start of its regular season next week with a $50 million "Back to Football" marketing campaign.

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Ad agency of 31 years drops Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Inc.'s main ad agency for more than three decades has dropped the struggling motorcycle maker in favor of new business.

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Earnings Preview: Brown-Forman

Liquor company Brown-Forman Corp., whose brands include Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and Southern Comfort, reports its first-quarter results before the stock market opens Wednesday.

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Earnings Preview: Saks Inc.

Saks Inc. reports its second-quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday.

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Lavazza pursues stake in Green Mountain Coffee

For an extra jolt to its finances, Green Mountain Coffee Rosters Inc. is selling a 7 percent stake to Lavazza, Italy's best-selling espresso brand, for $250 million.

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Doping scandal may hurt Lance Armstrong foundation

Lance Armstrong has overcome cancer, rival cyclists and nagging allegations of doping to become one of the world's best-paid athletes and a sought-after pitchmen.

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Earnings Preview: Molson Coors Brewing

Molson Coors Brewing Co., maker of Coors Light and Blue Moon, reports its second-quarter results before the market opens Tuesday.

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Earnings Preview: Clorox

Clorox Corp., the maker of cleaning products, Hidden Valley salad dressings, and Fresh Step cat litter, reports its fourth quarter results before the market opens Tuesday.

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Earnings Preview: Colgate-Palmolive Co.

Colgate-Palmolive Co., maker of Palmolive dishwashing liquid, Ajax cleanser and Colgate toothpaste, reports its second quarter results before the market opens Thursday.

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Earnings Preview: Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corp., the maker of consumer products including Kleenex tissues and Huggies diapers, reports its second-quarter results before the market opens Friday.

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Cola wars return as Pepsi MAX takes on Coke Zero

The cola wars are back, and this time they have zero calories but plenty of nostalgia. PepsiCo Inc. will premiere a revamped version of its "Diner" Super Bowl commercial on Monday night, pitting its Pepsi MAX against Coca-Cola's popular Coke Zero, a brand five times its size.

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Earnings Preview: Coca-Cola Co.

Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest beverage maker, reports its second quarter results before the market opens Wednesday.

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