Stacey Vanek Smith

The iPad will soon go on sale, and newspapers and magazines have been selling ads for the sleek little gadget like it's 1999. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

In 2009, discount stores saw their shelves packed with all the great stuff full-price retailers couldn't sell. But with the economy improving, discounters must find new ways to grow. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

If you think you're having social media management issues, consider the plight of big companies. They're trying to stay connected to customers whose main mode of communication is social networking. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

A new rule from the Department of Transportation that goes into effect next month would slap airlines with huge fines if they keep passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours without giving them a chance to get off. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

There weren't a whole lot of surprises at the Academy Awards, but one perfume ad got our attention. Why? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

A report from MasterCard's Spending Pulse says consumers are buying again, and retailers are not resorting to extreme discounts. But there are still big barriers to retail sales growth. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

ABC is threatening to withhold airing the Oscars as Cablevision continues refusing to pay more in carriage fees. But TV viewers have survived this type of bout before. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.