Spam’s Long March in China

  Spam, the canned curiosity made by Hormel Foods (HRL), is many things in America—a cult brand, the butt of jokes, the inspiration for a Broadway musical. One thing it’s not: a premium product. Yet that’s how Hormel is positioning Spam in China. Hormel Foods International President Rick Bross touts its “juicy meaty satisfaction,” saying that [...]

Written on August 10, 2011 | Posted in Global

What Apple’s like in bed

A new sleep-tracking app for the iPhone from Lark offers a peek into life inside a retailing partnership with Apple. FORTUNE — Julia Hu got into bed with Apple (AAPL) so she could sell gadgets that get people out of bed. Hu is the CEO of Lark, a startup making a wristband that tracks your [...]

Written on July 11, 2011 | Posted in Technology