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Big, Bold Moves

Blackberry Bold
Research in Motion is learning the hard way about the cost of competing with Apple. Read more

As Seen on (M)TV

Get an outfit on The Hills, and you could have yourself a profit, even in a down economy. Read more

Cheaper Chic

Businesses are quietly offering deals on everything from spa services to private jets. Read more

Retail Darwinism

Bold? Basic? The decisions fashion buyers make now will determine whether stores survive. Read more

Tick Attack

A new "fakeproof" watch is the latest, greatest weapon against counterfeiters. Read more

The Gym Arcade

Cross Halo with an exercise bike—it's a new fitness gimmick hitting gyms. Read more

Bawl Street

Luxury retailers' expensive new stores on Wall Street are now expensive empty stores. Read more

Google Vision

Two years ago, the internet giant bought YouTube for $1.65 billion, as critics sneered. Read more

Leaping Lizards!

Vuitton
Sales of expensive handbags made of rare, exotic leathers are defying the downturn. Read more

Teen Chic Is Cheap

As parents feel the pinch of the recession, the squeeze trickles down to teens. Read more

No Yogi Bears

Lululemon hopes tight focus will keep it from becoming a downward dog in today's economy. Read more

Choosing Cash Over Cachet

A downturn is spurring people to sell assets, from designer handbags to wine collections. Read more

Making Model Moms

Model and Her Mom
Modeling agencies hoping to win big on American models are investing in parents. Read more

Luo Takes the Long Way Home

Designer Zheng Luo is listed on NASDAQ and staging a runway show in New York. Read more

Cutting Corners

In the middle of an economic slump, some fashion designers are changing their strategies. Read more

Show and Sell

To sell its $359 electronic book reader, Amazon's relying on old-fashioned word of mouth. Read more

This Unsold House

Updown Estate
How (not) to unload a $139 million spec home in a down market. Read more
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