Some links via Umair since he's on break:
The net's sleuths. Classic example of how being secretive may not always be the best option.
Fascinating explanation of the Color Marketing Group and "color trending". Reminds me of the (ex-)RIAA - power to move trends and influence markets since information flow and risk-allocation was limited (though some may argue Walmart has the upper hand).
JK Galbraith on corporate power in political and, ultimately, cultural influences.
Abercrombie tries to recool itself. I wonder what Jeffries would score on a Jung Typology test; something along the lines of an extrovert, I would guess. He has definitely has a divergent approach - when your critics get "excited", excite them even more.