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.
Cash Register Systems Selects Vendor Safe Technologies to Deliver PCI-DSS Solutions to Its Merchant Customers
Vendor Safe to provide simplified, low-cost PCI DSS compliance via SaaS - September 14, 2010 - Vendorsafe.com
Huey Long's Contemporary and Law Partner's Lost Political Papers Discovered. Now Published in New Book.
Harvey G. Fields died in 1961 and for over forty-five years his political papers were hidden away waiting to be discovered. Two years ago the papers came to light and gave new insight into the Huey Long years and the political scenes of the deep south and nation from the early 1920s through the mid 40s. These papers have now been archived at LSU but not before a book was written about Fields and the political history of the nation. "I Called Him Grand Dad" is now published and available. - September 13, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
Highest Number of Births in Aussie History Gives Baby Gift Store, Babybuds a Growth Spurt
Population growth in Australia has come out of a long slump, with the highest number of births in history recorded for 2009. The population is expected to keep growing at similar annual levels over the next decade, and online baby gift retailer babybuds is experiencing the start of a prolonged... - September 13, 2010 - Babybuds
Pushing the Envelope – with Envelopes – in a Digital World
Action Envelope, the Leading Online Envelope Company, Becomes Envelopes.com and Grows Its Offerings and Services. - September 13, 2010 - Envelopes.com
New Hammock Takes Comfort to a Whole New Level
An innovative hammock utilizes technology to offer cozy warmth to cool Fall afternoons. - September 12, 2010 - Prairie Sales, LLC
Explore Britain’s “Bra Boss” and the World’s Fastest Growing Companies Presented by Exec Digital
In its September issue, Exec Digital profiles five of the fastest growing companies on earth. - September 10, 2010 - WDM Group
This Week Jersey Shore's Tiny Troublemaker "Snooki" is in Court, But Was Recently Seen with Her Wrists Fashioned in Italian IOION Style and Color Instead of Handcuffs
LYB Productions announced that Nicole Polizzi, better known as "Snooki" (thanks to her role on MTV's Jersey Shore) was recently seen wearing IOION at a Hollywood event. The reality-tv starlet has been making waves with her recent arrest for disturbing the quiet enjoyment of the beach and... - September 10, 2010 - LYB Productions
Kent Station Adds More Shopping and Dining Options with Three New Merchants
Kent Station adds three new merchants this month: Toys 'R Us Express, Banyan Tree Thai Restaurant and General Nutrition Center (GNC). - September 10, 2010 - Kent Station
Chatham Township Receives Grant for an A500 Rocket Composter from Sustainable Jersey Funded by Walmart
Chatham School District will set the standard in Environmental Sustainability Chatham School district is the proud recipient of a $25,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey. These funds will be used to acquire a Rocket Composter. The program “On-Site School Food Composting” will reduce food... - September 09, 2010 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
The Top Five Global Catering Venues and Green Supply Chains Are Discussed in the September Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its September issue. The magazine discusses food and drink business news, Green Supply... - September 09, 2010 - WDM Group
Menfolk Take Note as Sauvage Identifies In-Demand Lingerie for Ladies This Season
Buying lingerie is traditionally an activity that takes even confident men back to their awkward, uncertain teenage years. With the Australian spring/summer fashion season just beginning, boutique women's lingerie retailer Sauvage has released their guide to buying women's intimate apparel aimed at... - September 09, 2010 - Sauvage
Clarity Advantage Reveals How to Capture Full Small Business Relationships for Greater Retail Profitability at the Retail & Small Business Banking Conference Sept. 22-24
A “mixed-household” strategy that integrates a bank’s retail and small business strategies to develop the full business + owner + employee relationships can significantly impact overall retail profits, says Nick Miller, president of Clarity Advantage. Miller will speak on Capturing the Full Small Business Relationship at the Retail & Small Business Banking Conference on September 23, 2010 in Albany, N.Y. The conference is presented by the New York Bankers Association. - September 09, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Oliveros Cigars Signs Contract with Teka Puro of Istanbul Tobacco (Turkey)
Teka Puro of Istanbul Tobacco has signed a multi-year agreement with Rafael Nodal of Oliveros Cigars to provide consulting services and serve as the exclusive International representative for all Teka products. - September 08, 2010 - Habana Cuba Oliveros Cigars Distributors
ShopYounique.com Presents Distinctive Fashion Accessories for Women
Younique is a new online boutique specializing in womens fashion accessories at affordable prices - September 08, 2010 - Younique
New Shelving System Cuts Labour Costs & Drives Sales
A point of sale pilot project in the Republic of Ireland has proved to be a recession beater, driving sales and cutting labour costs. Since the Supervalu store in Midleton, Nr Cork, installed the BevTrac® system designed and built by global retail activation company RTC (Europe), sales have risen and labour savings to the tune of a day and a half a week have been made in the soft drinks section alone. - September 08, 2010 - RTC (Europe)
Art For Progress Presents "Fashion Interaction," Shopping Party and Showroom Event
AFP will present “Fashion Interaction," in NYC on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 featuring 19 "under-the-radar” clothing and accessory designers. The event will consist of a one-day showroom/public retail shopping party, lasting from 11am-9pm. This date coincides with NY Market Week and trade shows, when editors and buyers are making their rounds in NYC, providing designers with both wholesale and retail opportunities. - September 07, 2010 - Art For Progress
The Restoration of Mother Nature Never Looked So Good... Introducing WeWOOD: Proof That Going Green Really is the New Black
This Fall marks the North American debut of an Italian watch that both Trendsetters and conservative style-types alike can appreciate... Meet WeWOOD: A unique timepiece, both in design and its feather-light weight, WeWOOD sets itself apart with its nod towards renewable resources as well as its pledge to plant a tree for every watch sold. One Watch. One Tree. One Step at a Time. - September 07, 2010 - LYB Productions
The Merchant Prince to Begin Offering New Discounted Android Cell Phone
The Merchant Prince, an online retailer, announced today that it would begin offering a low-cost cell phone that runs on the popular Google "Android" platform. The Excalibur, The Merchant Prince's answer to Android phones from Samsung, Motorola, and HTC, includes most of the same... - September 05, 2010 - The Merchant Prince
Koolcollege Launches Membership Site for College Students
College students, their families and friends can now buy at distributor pricing or better. - September 04, 2010 - Koolcollege, LLC
Pressure Washer Offers Most Power in Daimer®'s All-Electric Line
The Vapor-Flo® 8930 is the company's first system to combine high pressure, low flow and 205°F in a fume-free design. - September 04, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Canidae Pet Foods Announces Equidae Line of Extruded Horse Feed
Fully guaranteed by the makers of Canidae Pet Foods, a trusted brand since 1996, the new Equidae line of steam extruded horse feed is designed to provide a superior level of nutrition and digestibility for all classes and age groups of horses. - September 03, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Cell2get is Kicking Off the Back to School Season with Many New Unlocked Cell Phones and a Back to School Sale with Over 40% Off
Cell2get is the top destination for Unlocked cell phones all year round and now is a great time to shop with over 40% off the entire inventory. The newly released iPhone 4 is now available from cell2get with a high definition video/5 megapixel camera as well as another front facing camera for video chat. - September 02, 2010 - cell2get
Freedom Bakery & Confections Introduces Computer Printed Dog Biscuits for National Dog Week and Proceeds to Benefit ASPCA
Freedom Bakery & Confections introduces new gourmet dog biscuit treats, Celebarktion. These gourmet treats are made with all human ingredients and decorated with an internally developed machine that prints with FDA approved food color. 25% off all online dog biscuit sales made during National Dog Week (September 22-28) will be donated to the ASPCA. - September 02, 2010 - Freedom Bakery & Confections
Rare Audemars Piguet "Royal Oak Indianapolis F1 Grand Prix" Watch Offered at Antiquorum September Auction
A rare Audemars Piguet “Royal Oak Indianapolis F1 Grand Prix” watch will be offered at Antiquorum's September 15th auction in New York City. - September 02, 2010 - Antiquorum
ToysN’Tayls Presents a New Product Line, "Wizarday - When Our Stuff Went Away!"
Toys’NTayls strengthens its innovative product concept line of educational books and toys by introducing its new product line called “Wizarday—When Our Stuff Went Away!” - September 02, 2010 - ToysN'tayls
Hispanics to Spend $125 Billion on Packaged Goods Products in 2010, According to Report Posted on MarketResearch.com
This study focuses on Hispanic spending on packaged goods including hispanic shopping behavior, Hispanic social media influences, and Hispanic mobile reach. - September 02, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Creative Classics Grows Furniture Business in Tough Economic Times by Thinking Small
Creative Classics Furniture celebrates 10 years in Old Town Alexandria with a month long Customer Appreciation Sale. - September 01, 2010 - Creative Classics Furniture
A New Package Deal Offered by HIP Communications
HIP Communications offers reliable High Speed DSL Internet and Digital Home Phone Service in one convenient package. The Home Hub provides significant savings on monthly bills. - August 31, 2010 - Hip Communications
Metro Centre Teams with Local Entrepreneurs to Get Peorians in the LOOP
LOOP® Cycling Studio is the latest example of the iconic shopping center building local businesses from scratch - August 31, 2010 - Metro Centre
SwipeAuctions Releases Names of Their Top Winners: All Have Saved Thousands of Dollars
SwipeAuctions released a list of their all-time greatest winners today in order to highlight how people can win repeatedly on their website according to SwipeAuctions. Here is the official list provided by SwipeAuctions: - August 31, 2010 - SwipeAuctions
Indamixx Portable Studio Debuts Indamixx Pro, a High Performance Line of Audio Computers and Music Laptops Built for the Professional Recording and Digital DJ Markets
Indamixx family of mobile DAW's grows up. New Laptops includes faster processors, storage, memory and a pre loaded custom audio OS Transmission. Feature rich appliance is an ideal Music Computer and Audio Laptop for recording, broadcasting and music making. Portable and affordable continue to be the marketing centerpieces of these next generation line of products. - August 30, 2010 - trinity audio group inc.
Heatherington Releases a New Book to Help Businesses Get Traction Online
New book, "SEO & Social Media Marketing Guide," explains what businesses need to know about SEO and social networking and how they can help build their brand online. Having a website is essential in today's world, but establishing a website is no longer enough. It must be optimized for search engines and leveraging a website using social networking platforms is crucial. The book is geared to brick and mortar businesses that don't have the staff or budgets to devote to large marketing campaigns. - August 30, 2010 - The Webunet Group
This Old Store is Now xByte Technologies
New Name, New Site. Same great people, location, and service - August 28, 2010 - xByte Technologies
First Ever Children's Wear-Moldable Arch Support Insoles
KidZerts has created the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. These innovative children's insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of each foot and will provide children with the support their growing feet need. KidZerts have a doctor-recommended design and will only benefit your child's feet. - August 28, 2010 - HealthyFeetStore.com
Reviva Labs EFA's Cream Wins 2010 Skin Care "Innovator" of the Year Award
Reviva Labs, manufacturers of all-natural skin care products used world wide, has been honored as a “Cosmetic Innovator of the Year” in the skin-care category. The recognition is from “ICMAD,” the highly-respected “Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors... - August 28, 2010 - Reviva Labs
Kewl Tubes Wins Another Business Award
For the third consecutive year, Kewl Tubes golf club covers wins an award from the U.S. Local Business Association. - August 28, 2010 - Kewl Tubes Golf Head Covers
RITE and LAN Services Form Strategic Alliance
Techno-commercial alliance to offer prepaid and loyalty card application for multi-channel enterprises using Microsoft Dynamics RMS - August 28, 2010 - Retail Information Technology Enterprises
TheClymb.com Announces the "Win Gear for a Year" Challenge
TheClymb.com, the first ever private retail community dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle, today announced a contest that gives their members the chance to win free outdoor gear and apparel for one year. - August 28, 2010 - The Clymb
Chiang Mai Thailand's Newest Photographic Web Site Launch
Enter the exotic and exquisite world of "Inside The Kaleidoscope;" Chiang Mai Thailand's newest photographic web site: www.howardweiner.com. - August 27, 2010 - Inside The Kaleidoscope
Production of Cast Iron Radiators Heats Up at Castrads
Castrads has grown year on year throughout the recession, contrary to the fate of many small businesses in the area. The company thinks that this is due in no small part to its committed team of Polish labourers. - August 27, 2010 - Castrads
Now Stylists Get a "Heads Up" in the Industry with SharpSalon.com
Clients are now able to book appointments online, view portfolios and new products from their favorite stylist, massage therapist with a simple “click” of the mouse. Sharpsalon.com offers an inexpensive customizable interactive website creator. Now users can be “online” and up and running within minutes. - August 27, 2010 - SharpSalon.com
LDS Retailer Acquires LDSBookstore.com Domain
The acquisition of a popular domain name gives Provo-based company potential to compete with large retailers. - August 27, 2010 - Latter Day Products, LLC
SampleSpot is Pleased to Announce Acquisition by Sample Central LLC
Sample Central acquires Sample Spot worldwide for integration into its global franchise system - August 27, 2010 - Sample Central
Trybefore-Youbuy.com is Pleased to Announce Their Strategic Alliance with Sample Central
Try Before You Buy (also know as TryB4UBuy) is proud to announce their strategic alliance with Sample Central, LLC. (www.sample-central.com). Sample Central is a unique retail experience – formally known as SampleLab the first and original tryvertising store. Sample Central is exactly the... - August 27, 2010 - Sample Central
Former Music Promoters Built Ticketscene on Necessity to Provide Event Organizers a Free Online Ticketing Solution
Ticketscene.com, a leading online event ticketing company, brings their grass roots approach to event promotion by giving small-to-medium sized festival organizers, venues, and concert promoters the ability to sell online tickets for free while offering the lowest convenience fees to ticket patrons. - August 26, 2010 - Ticketscene Inc.
Bubbalou's BBQ Provides Orlando Catering for Labor Day Cookouts
Celebrate the last holiday of the summer with a BBQ cookout catered by Bubbalou’s BBQ. - August 26, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Book.Defy Announces New Streamlined Site to Better Serve the Textbook Needs of College Students
Buying textbooks for college students is a pain. It costs a lot of time, energy and money, and the worst part, when buying textbooks from the campus store, the costs are exorbitantly high. The average student can save by buying books from the non-campus bookstores, but can realize larger savings buying online. Online searches are difficult and time consuming, however a new website, Book.Defy, a free service, simplifies this by showing visitors where to find the best textbook deals. - August 25, 2010 - BookDefy
Dazzle! and Eliza B's at The Arboretum: Two Stores, One Big Sale
Dazzle! Inc. and Eliza B's combine to give customers some "Retail Therapy." - August 25, 2010 - Dazzle! Inc.
EMI Supply Inc. Announces August / September 2010 Tactical Glove Promotion
EMI Supply Inc. announces August / September 2010 promotion on High Performance Tactical Gloves by Mechanix Wear and Ironclad Performance Wear. This promotion will focus on covert and tactical gloves with special pricing through the end of September 2010. EMI Supply Inc. will feature special... - August 24, 2010 - EMI Supply Inc.
Granite Shield Announces Low Cost Applicator Sample Starter Kit
Granite Shield is not just for granite fabricators. It's a great business opportunity as a full time business or for those seeking to earn extra income due to the economy - August 24, 2010 - Granite Shield