Retail News
News about the retail industry, including catalog and online retailers, discount, convenience and specialty stores, among others. This section covers everything from animal and pet retailers to wedding and bridal.
Petals Worldwide Florist Network Announces Website Redesign & Grand Opening
Redesigned Site Showcases Petals’ Award Winning Floral Products for Consumers - December 20, 2011 - Petals Network Pty Ltd
Three Year Battle with Lice Ends at Minnesota Lice Lady Salon
Minnesota Lice Lady opens salon in Edina to serve Greater Metro area. - December 19, 2011 - Minnesota Lice Lady
Combat Medic Writes Memoir About War, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and What It Takes to be a Modern Day Combat Medic
My Journey As A Combat Medic: From Desert Storm to Operation Enduring Freedom by: Patrick Thibeault US Army Medical Sergeant (Ret) & Family Nurse Practitioner Combat Medics are the unsung heroes of war. Hollywood prefers to focus on the glamour of Special Operations units or the spectacle of... - December 19, 2011 - combat medic
Invito Couture Launches Online Shopping Website
The Invito Couture boutique of Vancouver, is pleased to announce that their entire collection of evening gowns and cocktail dresses can now be purchased online from their website, www.invitocouture.com. - December 19, 2011 - Invito Couture
Texas Author Returns to His Roots for Book Signing
Author Gregory G. Allen will be in Dallas for a book signing of Well With My Soul on Wednesday December 21. - December 17, 2011 - ASD Publishing
25karats.com Launches New Diamond Stud Earrings Collection
25karats.com customers are already clamoring for the one-of-a-kind diamond stud earrings collection. - December 17, 2011 - 25Karats.com
Living Small Press Publishes Exit City (Occupy the Whole Damned Thing) by British Arts Council Book of the Year Author Michael J. Alan
Says Living Small Press editor Delphine Cheney, "Alan's novel is a kind of Atlas Mugged. The corporate pandemic monetizes humanity, shifting rewards from creators and producers to gamblers and executive con artists. Occupy groups protest student debt, outsourcing, downsizing, backbreaking... - December 16, 2011 - Living Small Press
The Pocket Referee is a Unique Must-Have Family Toy for Christmas
A great way to find unique family products is referencing parenting and product websites such as; The National Parenting Center, Great Dad, and Dr. Toy. There’s one very unique toy reviewed and approved by all these groups that is the ideal, budget friendly gift for all families with young kids. It’s called The Pocket Referee and is sold on Amazon.com for less than $10. - December 15, 2011 - The Pocket Referee
Baby Beltz Launches Its Winter/Spring Toddler & Baby Belt Collection
Baby Beltz introduces its full line of belts designed for babies and toddlers. Baby Beltz specializes in extra small belt sizes able to fit even the tiniest of waists. - December 15, 2011 - DBE Kids Inc.
LoopRope™ and Walmart Have the Holidays Tied Down
LoopRope™ inventor scrambling to fill multiple retail orders both nationally and internationally for his no-knot fastener. - December 15, 2011 - LoopRope
Introducing the Patent-Pending Cat Convertible Cabinet, Spoil Your Cat | Not Your Style
The Cat Convertible Cabinet converts from a functional and stylish cabinet into a kitty lounge with cat scratching wall and cat bed. - December 14, 2011 - The Cat Convertible Cabinet
THINKSOUND™ Releases New In-Ear Monitor Headphone
THINKSOUND™ announces the release of the ms01 8mm in-ear monitor with a specially engineered frequency response. - December 14, 2011 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound
No Passport Needed: Mutual Screw & Supply Opens Website Up to International Commerce
Now contractors, builders and manufacturers around the world can agree that "It's better when it's Mutual," as Mutual Screw & Supply has added international shipping capabilities to its website (www.mutualscrew.com). With 24-hour access to Mutual's complete, in-depth line-up of... - December 14, 2011 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
"Santa Calling" Delivers Daily Magical Phone Calls from Santa Claus Every Day, Starting the Week Before Christmas
One of the season's most imaginative, new Christmas gifts for children, "Santa Calling" is a series of scheduled phone calls from Santa Claus, in which Santa, the elves and Mrs. Claus tell unique and wonderful stories from the North Pole on a daily basis. - December 14, 2011 - Remember Point
Boating Equipment Specialists JT's Top Shop Add New Marine Upholstery Products to Their Catalogue
Midland, Ontario based boating equipment suppliers JT's Top Shop have recently announced that they have added a wide array of new marine upholstery solutions to their catalogue. The addition of these solutions is designed to give boaters from around the world more choice for their individual vessel... - December 14, 2011 - JT's Top Shop
Celtic Empire Releases New Celtic Jewelry in Time for the Holidays
New Celtic Art pieces by Canadian artist and craftsman Rudi Diesvelt. - December 14, 2011 - Celtic Empire
Storage Deluxe Joins Effort to Collect 100,000 Coats for New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive
Donate a New or Gently Used Winter Coat Now Through December 31st to Keep a Neighbor Warm This Season - December 13, 2011 - Storage Deluxe
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Lifestyles Stories for 2012
Fashion and Healthcare most popular topics for coming year - December 13, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
To Stay Warm, Get Hot for Chocolate
IMUSA's chef team who represent some of the best Latin chefs in America suggest that hot chocolate is a great help to deal with the coming cold, "When you feel that chill in the air, it's time for Mexican hot chocolate, a new twist on a traditional winter favorite." - December 13, 2011 - IMUSA USA Housewares
Golf Cart Solar to Introduce New "Zero Cost" Thin Film Solar Golf Cart Kit at 2012 PGA Show in Orlando
Golf Cart Solar, a Sarasota, Florida based solar technology company announced today a new “Zero Cost” golf cart solar panel program that provides solar panels for golf carts at no cost to the end user customer. - December 13, 2011 - Golf Cart Solar
Vitet Consulting Group Ltd. is Now Prime Retail Solutions (PRS)
Vitet Consulting Group Ltd. will do business as Prime Retail Solutions (PRS). Over four successful years they have established themselves as trusted advisors in providing world class technology and solutions to small and mid-size retail businesses. PRS offers hardware, software, consulting, support and maintenance to a variety of retail businesses in apparel, shoes and accessories, wine and liquor, gift stores, and electronics stores among many other vertical retailers. - December 12, 2011 - Prime Retail Solutions
New Biography of New Jersey Political Boss Reaches #1 on Amazon
A new biography of famed Jersey City mayor and political boss Frank Hague has reached the #1 spot on Amazon.com in the category Hot New Releases in United States Biographies. Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. - December 09, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
Moondance Remembers Family - and Makes It Easier for Them to Make Memories This Winter
Local dance and dining restaurant in Suwanee, GA remembers family this winter and makes it easier for busy shoppers to slow down and enjoy the things that really matter this holiday season. Things like family, good food, and good entertainment. - December 09, 2011 - Moondance Lounge
Need a Last-Minute Gift Idea? Give the Gift of Better Sleep via SleepPhones
SleepPhones offer a drug-free sleep solution to fight insomnia, help travelers sleep in planes, hotels, etc. - December 09, 2011 - AcousticSheep LLC
overstockArt.com Named One of Internet Retailer’s “Hot 100”
Home Decor Retailer Ranked Among Leading Retail Web Sites for 2012. - December 09, 2011 - overstockArt.com
Visa Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode Now Integrated with AbleCommerce by Web 2 Market
Today Web 2 Market announces the availability of 3-D Secure / Payer Authentication for AbleCommerce. Using the Visa Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode programs, merchants can reduce transaction fees, lower chargebacks and prevent fraud by up to 70%. At checkout, customers enrolled in the... - December 09, 2011 - Web 2 Market, Inc.
Mobile Web America, Inc. Strives to Simplify Mobile Website Creation for Small and Medium-Size Business Owners
Businesses are beginning to focus on what websites look like from a Mobile Device. End users need to read the text, and expect it to load quickly. An employee needs to be proud to show a client or partner their website from a smart phone. Most likely the font is small, users have to zoom in, out, left, right, up or down just to find an address or phone. That is of course, unless that business has a website optimized for the Mobile Web. - December 08, 2011 - Mobile Web America, Inc.
Mango Madness Skin Care Announces Expanded Line of Peptide Cream Products
Anti-aging skin care product retailer Mango Madness Skin Care, Inc. expands its line of skin care products featuring peptide creams for fewer wrinkles and smoother skin. - December 08, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Wreath Design Specialist the Wreath Depot Announce Sale on Christmas Wreaths
Kansas based specialists in the field of wreath design and manufacturing, The Wreath Depot have recently announced a new special offer in time for the holiday season. Now, those who purchase two Christmas wreaths through The Wreath Depot will be able to get the second of those wreaths for half... - December 08, 2011 - The Wreath Depot
Petals Worldwide Florist Network Announces New Christmas Items
The New Hand-Arranged Christmas Products Enhance Petals’ Award Winning Line-Up - December 08, 2011 - Petals Network Pty Ltd
Intuitive Business Intelligence Announces Reseller Partnership with Document Imaging Solutions Provider Allscan
International reseller community expanded with South African partner. - December 07, 2011 - Intuitive Business Intelligence Limited
Immortal Romance Arrives at Red Flush Online Casino
Months of anticipation end as Red Flush Online Casino welcomes the biggest video slot of the year. - December 07, 2011 - Red Flush Online Casino
Wex Rex Announces Major Disney Auction Featuring 1953 Disneyland Prospectus
The feature is a one-of-a-kind item that depicts Walt Disney's dream before it came true. This is the original document drafted by Walt Disney and artist Herb Ryman to give words and images to Walt's idea of a family fun attraction. It will be sold at Weiss Auctions of Oceanside, NY on Sat. Dec. 17, 2012. - December 06, 2011 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Medical Scrubs Mall Announces Winner of Contest to Win Cash for the Holidays
Medical Scrubs Mall announced the winner of its contest, in which medical professionals competed to win some extra cash for the holidays. Voting took place on the company’s website from October 27th to December 1st. The contestant with the most votes was the grand prize winner. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.medicalscrubsmall.com/contest. - December 06, 2011 - Medical Scrubs Mall
AMERIGELD.com Makes Shopping Online in the USA Easier for Customers Abroad
Newly launched website AMERIGELD.com connects worldwide shoppers with American deals and discounts, giving customers abroad a hassle-free international shopping experience. - December 06, 2011 - AMERIGELD, LLC.
Bourbon, Indiana Woman Markets New Fragrance to Continue Building Clean Water Wells with Fragrance Sales Revenue
Kimberly Brown Lemler of Bourbon, Indiana, has helped to build six clean water wells in five villages throughout India, to date. Lemler hopes to build more wells with profits from the sale of her flagship unisex fragrance, “Cali Blue.” - December 05, 2011 - AromaEarth
Indie Noir Thriller Film, "Dispatch," Readies Debut
Set in a seedy Hollywood limousine dispatch office on the night of a big movie premiere, Steven Sprung’s "Dispatch," from a script by Sprung and star Michael Bershad, depicts one night in the life of Nick, an overnight dispatcher with everything on the line. - December 05, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
New Bridge Laundromat & Dry Cleaners Opens Its Doors 24 Hours a Day Five Days a Week
New Bridge Laundromat & Dry Cleaners located in Bergenfield, NJ has opened their doors 24 hours, five days a week to better serve their customers. - December 05, 2011 - New Bridge Laundromat & Dry Cleaners
QUORiON Introduces All-in-One POS System with Integrated Printer
QUORiON announces launch of new All-in-One POS system with integrated printer. Users can deploy the QTouch 10 in retail, restaurant, and bakery POS applications. - December 05, 2011 - QUORiON Data Systems
Author Critical of How HBO Portrays Mayor
In his new biography The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague: "I Am the Law" (The History Press) author Leonard Vernon is highly critical of how former Jersey City mayor Frank Hague has been portrayed both in history and the media. Vernon is especially critical of the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire, the show that focuses on Prohibition era Atlantic City and how it portrays Hague. - December 04, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
The Mac Store is Giving Away 21 Free Mac Computers in 21 Days
The Mac Store Launches 21 Macs in 21 Days, giving Holiday shoppers 21 chances to win an Apple MacBook Air. - December 04, 2011 - The Mac Store
Scenic Trex Releases Southern California Beaches DVD
Scenic Trex is proud to present its newest DVD, Southern California Beaches, bringing new motivation to treadmill walking. indoor cycling and elliptical training. - December 03, 2011 - Scenic Trex
The Big Dipper Store is Established as Arctic Internet Systems, Inc. Expands
The Big Dipper Store, www.thebigdipperstore.com, provides affordable gifts and collectibles for holidays, birthdays, weddings, wedding anniversaries, graduations, housewarmings, kids and other special occasions. Over 3,000 unique and exclusive imported gifts, collectibles, jewelry and so much more are available through the online website all at bargain prices. Truly The Big Dipper Store provides a World of Products to choose from making your online shopping experience fun and exciting. - December 03, 2011 - The Big Dipper Store
GunBroker.com Posts 25.4 Percent Cyber Monday Sales Gain
GunBroker.com, the world’s largest internet auction site for firearms and related accessories, reported a 25.4 percent increase in 2011 Cyber Monday sales activity over 2010, signaling a strong final quarter for online sales of hunting and shooting sports equipment. “The Wall Street... - December 03, 2011 - GunBroker.com
Shotfarm Partners with SPS Commerce to Provide Web-Ready Product Content to the Retail Universe (SM) Community
Partnership Puts Shotfarm’s Product Images and Information at Forefront of Retail Merchandising Process. - December 03, 2011 - Shotfarm
Black Friday Breaks Single Day Sales Records Contributing to overstockArt.com’s Unprecedented November Sales
74 Percent Increase in Sales from the Thanksgiving Weekend 2010. - December 03, 2011 - overstockArt.com
Ovative/Group Announces the Hiring of Jennifer “JJ” Schaidler to Lead the Digital Media Retail Practice Group
Ovative/Group, a digital and mobile consulting firm for retailers and brands, announced the appointment of Jennifer “JJ” Schaidler to its executive team to lead its digital media practice. She will help O/G focus on its retail partnerships and emerging innovations in mobile and digital... - December 02, 2011 - Ovative/Group
Damnation Books Released Twelve New Dark Fiction Titles
Damnation Books releases around fifty new titles each year. The company is committed to bringing readers darned good dark fiction at a darned good price. Twelve new titles released on 1 December 2011. - December 02, 2011 - Caliburn Press LLC
To-Increase Offers 5 Must-Read Retail Industry Blogs for Warehouse Management Professionals
Real-time retail industry information tops reasons why this blog roll is required reading for any warehouse management professional. - December 02, 2011 - To-Increase
GunBroker.com Named Official Internet Auction Site of USA Shooting and USA Shooting Foundation
GunBroker.com, the world’s largest Internet auction site for firearms and accessories, has been named the Official Internet Auction Site of USA Shooting and the USA Shooting Foundation in a partnership that will feature a special edition of firearms that will be available exclusively on the popular auction site. Among the plans for the partnership is a special “Supporting Our Olympic Shooters in 2012” auction site on GunBroker.com where all the listed firearms will benefit USA Shooting. - December 02, 2011 - GunBroker.com