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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Blue Ridge Reaches Latin America
Omar Velázquez brings buying breakthrough to Latin American markets - August 23, 2010 - Blue Ridge Inventory Group, LLC
SecureOnCampus.com Presents the Other Dorm Essentials Shopping List. After You’ve Matched the Pillows with the Comforter and the Rug, Move on to What Really Matters.
SecureOnCampus.com, the only online store that offers comprehensive dorm and study abroad safety solutions, presents the ideal dorm safety shopping list for women. Most traditional dorm shopping lists will never address what really matters when it comes to having a safe and secure four years on... - August 21, 2010 - SecureOnCampus.com
There is a New E Merchant in Town: SpiritKaraoke.com Offers a New Approach to Buyer Confidence
They Value Customer Relationships More Than Any Other Aspect of the Business. - August 21, 2010 - Brilliant Spirit Enterprises
The Spa Bra, LLC Recovers the Industry
The Spa Bra, LLC based in Arizona offers custom spa cover and outdoor spa and patio accessories. Who knows better how to protect your spa investment than those who reside in the blazing Arizona sun. The Spa Bra's Product Line include Spas, The Spa Bra, Replacement Vinyl Hard Spa Covers, the Bar-B-Bra Grill Cover, Outdoor LCD/TV Covers, Spa Cover Lifters, Spa Steps, Spa Towel Bars, Spa Caddy's, Replacement Outdoor Cushions and many more spa accessories. - August 21, 2010 - The Spa Bra, LLC
Bathroom Vanities: More Savings and Options from Top Online Retailer
Top online retailer has added several new product lines to fill the needs of its growing customer base. Its new line of traditional bathroom vanities will have two popular counter top options, Travertine and Black Galaxy Marble. These limestone tops have subtle patterns on the surface of the tiles and can create many interesting characters to any bathroom. - August 20, 2010 - Better Baths
Electronics Just Arrived at Online Retailer One Click Direct
Netbooks, DVD players, televisions, TomToms and more are now available at One Click Direct. - August 20, 2010 - One Click Direct
Specialty e-Tailer MusicGearFast.com is Focused on a Return to Customer Service
In today’s world of anonymous ecommerce sites and overseas call centers, a lot of retailers have forgotten what real customer service is. If you are old enough to remember the days of the “Mom & Pop” shop, then you know what real customer service can be. While almost all... - August 20, 2010 - MusicGearFast.com
SpeedySigns.com, Inc. - You Don’t Have to be a Professional Designer to Achieve Professional Results
SpeedySigns.com is pleased to announce a new feature added to their website that will allow customers to personalize any of their custom products with professional results. - August 20, 2010 - Speedy Signs.com, Inc.
Diverging Trends in International Retail
This report segments the global retail market into convenience stores, department stores, discount stores, supermarkets, franchising, multi-channel, online, catalog, mobile, and pharmacy. - August 20, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Cofer/Adams Helps Homeowners Take Advantage of the 30% Energy Tax Credit
The Energy Tax Credit will be reduced from 30% to 10% at the end of 2010, now is the time for homeowners to take advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment act of 2009 stimulus program. Homeowners can save money and get a tax credit by making their homes more energy efficient, increase... - August 19, 2010 - Cofer/Adams Building Center, Inc.
Supercoolsteals.Com Deploys Next Generation Mobile Coupon Strategy
SuperCoolSteals.com, one of the nation’s leading coupon sites is partnering with retail and consumers to create a better mobile coupon solution. The use of mobile coupons is set to triple by 2014 according to a recent study, valued at $6 billion globally. - August 19, 2010 - SuperCoolSteals
BikesBeijing.com Community and E-Store Launched
Today BikesBeijing.com launched the first community fully dedicated to bicycles in Beijing. The community facilitates trade of second hand two wheelers, a bicycle question forum, and the latest information about Beijing’s bicycle rules and regulations. The website also features an online shop... - August 19, 2010 - BikesBeijing
Trucking Anthem Song and CD Title, "When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll" Joins Trucking Radio Internet Host Allen Smith for a "Live" CD Release Party
Internet radio show host, Allen Smith, of Truth About Trucking "Live" joins forces with song writers David Ayers and Barry Allen of Allen & Ayers Productions, to promote and celebrate the release of "When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll," one of the most powerful and influential trucking CD's to be released in decades. Ayers and Allen have been seen on Fox News, CNN, The NY Times, Cox news, as well as numerous other media, and will be on the air "Live" on August 18th to share the release of their CD. - August 16, 2010 - Truth About Trucking LLC