Sugar fight takes another bitter turn Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 The Sugar Association is accusing the makers of high fructose corn syrup of trying to candy-coat their image by calling their product a “sugar.” The Corn Refiners Association is firing back by calling the accusations another attempt to censor its efforts to explain to the public that high fructose corn syrup is,... Read More

It's denim with a kick

Jeans brands strut their stuff at New York Fashion Week

Updated: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 NEW YORK — It looks like New York Fashion Week came down last week with a serious case of the blues. Blue jeans that is. While the twice-yearly showcase of designer clothing has never exactly been devoid of denim, the presentation of fashion collections for fall-winter 2012 is serving up a noticeably robust... Read More

Gap touts jeans with tacos and Twitter Updated: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 The "1969: L.A. and Beyond" series of short videos has all the elements of a reality TV show. It has action. It has fashion. And the star of the show is always in demand. Gap, the nation's largest clothing chain, on Monday is rolling out a marketing campaign that features 30- to 90-second online documentary-style... Read More

What's it mean: 'Norman's no stranger to pain'? Updated: Wed, Apr 5, 2006 Billboards keep readers guessing, and that's what advertiser wants NORMAN - Some fellow named Norman has been awfully busy lately. "Norman sees the big picture." "Thanks to Norman, women are sleeping better." "Norman's no stranger to pain." "No one knows women better than Norman." "Have a heart to heart... Read More