No need to eye-roll while he flogs his same exhausted stories again this year.

FORBES: Finish That Turkey So You Can Shop!

Shatner, the former Captain Kirk, is everywhere, and loyally flogs the wares of his employer.

FORBES: Priceline Is Not Cheap But May Still Be A Bargain

However, cheaper competitors, including supermarkets and Tchibo, a coffee seller that also flogs cheap but presentable clothing and household goods, have their eye on the market too.

ECONOMIST: KarstadtQuelle

Avon flogs make-up and skin cream under its own brand.

ECONOMIST: Perfume clashes with lipstick