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Mazda Ad Campaign Biggest Since ‘Zoom-Zoom’
Push Follows Big Loss on North American Operations
Mazda ad campaign biggest since “Zoom-Zoom,” in Media and Marketing
By the Numbers - ORANGE COUNTY SMALL BUSINESSES
There are more than 71,000 small businesses in Orange County, and they collectively employ nearly 560,000 people. Includes analysis, charts and figures.
Taco Bell Looking to Make Value Play With $1 Menu
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. is hoping to make the case for value with a multi-pronged approach that includes testing of a new dollar menu and limited-time offers among other expanded menu items.
Automakers See Sales Pace Slow in April
OC-based automakers along with their peers nationally saw the pace of auto sales slow down last month.
Treading Nimbly
Sole Technology Streamlines to Tap Widening Market
The company is well under way with a 300-unit development called The Marke at MacArthur Boulevard and Main Street in the South Coast Metro portion of the city.
Billabong Sale Talks Extended to May
A 10-day period of exclusive talks to sell the parent of Irvine-based Billabong USA were extended last week into May.
Fisker Founders Testify in Washington
The founders of Anaheim luxury hybrid automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. testified before a congressional subcommittee last week
El Pollo Loco Hires PR Agency to Boost Its Profile
Zeno Group to Focus On “Handcrafted” Food
El Pollo Loco hires Santa Monica PR company, in Media and Marketing
By the Numbers - COMPUTER- AND SOFTWARE-RELATED BUSINESSES IN ORANGE COUNTY
There are more than 1,700 computer- and software-related businesses in Orange County. Includes analysis, charts and figures.
Sanuk Q1 Business Softens, Full-Year Outlook Lowered
A slowdown in international sales offset gains made domestically during the first quarter for Irvine-based Sanuk USA LLC.
Vans Notches Q1 Double-Digit Gains
Cypress-based skate brand Vans Inc. recorded another big quarter for parent VF Corp. of Greensboro, N.C.
BJ’s Rises on April Quarter Results
Shares of Huntington Beach-based BJ's Restaurants Inc. rose in afternoon trading today on the company's better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
Habit Burger Set to Roll Out Second Food Truck
A second food truck from Irvine-based Habit Restaurants LLC is set to roll next month as the company also continues with its plan to open at least 20 new restaurants this year.
Taco Bell Sales Momentum Continues With Doritos Locos Tacos, Cantina Menu
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp.’s Doritos Locos Tacos and Cantina Bell continued to bolster sales for the fast-food chain’s parent.
