Nokia launches two new multimedia handsets which can be viewed as warning shots at Apple rather than a salvo aimed directly at the iPhone. (more)

Whole Foods Market in Chandler has started serving three-course, sit-down dinners built around themes. (more)

Vimto, the purple fruit cordial that is popular in the region during Ramadan, is facing stiff competition this year from Coca-Cola. (more)

Southwest Airlines will eliminate nearly 200 flights early next year as it struggles with high fuel costs and a weakening economy. (more)

In a normal year, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt wouldn't be any different from the 2008 model, save for a few minor cosmetic changes. But this is far from a normal year. (more)

Snow White to promote Blu-ray. (more)

Lilly marketing takes cues from Procter and Gamble. (more)

Ford to spend $75M to retool plant for small cars. (more)

It's marketing mayhem out there. It's subtle. It's subversive. (more)

Maker of Snickers and M&Ms is raising prices. (more)

Sara Lee wants a bigger slice of profits from its bread business. (more)

Nearly two years after the Wii's lauch, U.S. consumers still can't walk into a retailer such as Best Buy or Wal-Mart and pick one up off the shelf. (more)

Disney plans to roll out a grab bag of goodies for young cell phone users, including a mobile storefront, instant-messaging chat system and virtual world widgets. (more)

Is Apple the only company that can do no wrong? (more)

With the opening of Delirium, a limited-engagement presentation of a Cirque du Soleil performance piece, Sony Pictures launches a new division that will focus solely on nontraditional entertainment. (more)

Japan aims to put "wallet phone" in global pockets. (more)

Hyundai tries for spot in slumping luxury market. (more)

Palm Inc. will sell a new smart phone aimed at business users this fall, but it won't have the backing of a U.S. carrier. (more)

Add the Walt Disney Co. to the list of hotels using gas rebates to lure guests. (more)

As far as airlines are concerned, you are no longer just a passenger. You are an opportunity to raise "ancillary revenue." (more)

Delta moves to make kiosks faster, friendlier. (more)

Juicy Couture: A business that's oozing success. (more)

Ford gambles on making a big push to build more small cars. (more)

Creating further line extensions of existing brands simply waters down the franchise. (more)

The Gap falls back into advertising. (more)

Seattle a hotbed for new drinks, though few companies make it. (more)

Honda to price new hybrid less than Civic, compete with Prius. (more)