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.

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

New Online Auction and Marketplace Service for Egypt eBacha.com is Launched

eBacha.com has launched as a service providing the people of Cairo and Alexandria with a great way to sell used and new products to each other, either in the form of auctions or straight up sales. Listing items for sale is completely free as opposed to other similar services in Egypt which charge you for a listing. - August 16, 2010 - eBacha.com

DealYard.com Introduces Daily Deal Special Product Offers

Dealyard.com continues to entice customers with new functionality on their website by adding a Daily Deal Offer that will significantly lower their already "internet lowest” price on one product daily. - August 15, 2010 - Deal Yard

Folkestone Artist Books 2000th Parcel

Artist sends special parcel as Courier Comparison Website reaches unique milestone. - August 14, 2010 - myParcelDelivery.com

Pivotal Payments Partners with StoresOnline to Offer Entrepreneurs a Simplified Payment Solution

Pivotal Payments, a leading merchant services provider, partners with StoresOnline, a company that offers e-commerce solutions, enabling merchants to benefit from simplified online payment processing. - August 13, 2010 - Pivotal Payments

KY Based Company Fan Outfitters Set to Open Their Second Collegiate Retail Location in Hamburg Pavilion

Following a successful launch of their Tates Creek Store in September 2009, Fan Outfitters will expand to Hamburg Pavilion this Friday, August 13th. The enthusiastic support of UK College fans upon the opening of their first store convinced the Dawahare Family that it was time to expand their brand... - August 13, 2010 - Fan Outfitters

Virginia Hayward Ltd Launches Christmas Hampers and Gifts Range for 2010

Entering into its twenty sixth year of trading, Virginia Hayward has once again produced a fantastic range of Christmas hampers combining traditional values and fresh modern produce. These values are all reflected in the hero products within the range: The Merry Christmas Basket arrives in a... - August 13, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd

Consumer Financing and an Extended Service Agreement Are Now Available for the Auto Moto

The Auto Moto Corporation Announces Consumer Financing and Extended Service Agreement. - August 12, 2010 - TheAutoMoto.com Corporation

Target to Open at Shea Properties The Collection at RiverPark

The Retail Center Moves Opening Date to 2011 to Accommodate Newest Anchor. - August 12, 2010 - Shea Properties

Blue Wave Pool Products Announces PcPools Authorized Dealer of Arctic Armor Pool Covers

PcPools to Sell Arctic Armor winter and safety pool covers. - August 12, 2010 - PcPools

TransGuardian Averts a $29,000 Loss on a Parcel from Central America

TransGuardian’s tracking system is unique and proprietary. It detects exceptions proactively in a way that no other system does. This enables TransGuardian staff to identify emerging threats to high-value goods in transit and address them assertively and early. “I was tracking... - August 11, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.

Retail Price Dataset (July 2010) by Datamonitor Now Available at ReportsandReports

Datamonitor's EU 27 Retail Energy Price Dataset provides an insight into currently prevailing retail gas and power prices in the 27 EU markets. It shows prices for large and small consumers in both the B2B and B2C sectors. Prices are published on a monthly basis. - August 11, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Barnyard Products.com Adds Composting Bins to Their Product Line

Barnyard Products.com, a web site that features America made lawn and garden supplies, now has added Composting Bins available to its ever-growing customer base. - August 11, 2010 - Barnyard Products.com

Back-to-School Season Spending Up 10.5%, Consumers Looking to Save According to SuperCoolSteals.com

SuperCoolSteals.com today announced a vastly improved Back-to-School coupon program to help consumers save on purchases for the new school season. The announcement followed a report presented by American Express in August 2010 showing that the average U.S. family will spend $606.40 on Back-to-School related merchandise this season. - August 10, 2010 - SuperCoolSteals

Mango Madness Skin Care Products Now 100% Paraben Free

The Mango Madness Skin Care Product line of anti aging wrinkle creams, moisturizers and exfoliators is now free of any parabens. - August 09, 2010 - Mango Madness Skin Care

US Navy Migrates to Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers; USS Maine Most Recent to Embrace MGS Brands' "Hy5" in Battle Against Hand-Borne Germs

In connection with a US Navy edict prohibiting alcohol-based hand sanitizer products on board US submarines, procurement staff across various Navy divisions have since been migrating their purchases to alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, which are recognized for being equally-effective, yet non-irritating to the skin and non-flammable. - August 09, 2010 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.

Bathroom Vanities Retailer Goes Live

Online store gives customers access to exquisitely designed, high quality bathroom vanities at substantial discount prices. - August 09, 2010 - Better Baths

Ksubi Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com

The much anticipated new Ksubi sunglasses and Ksubi Eyewear Collections have arrived and are now available at Eyegoodies.com but be warned supplies are limited. The Aussie invasion continues, as Ksubi sunglasses, perhaps Australias most iconic fashion brands makes its mark in the states. Founded... - August 08, 2010 - EyeGoodies.com

Porsche Design Sunglasses Available at Eyegoodies.com

Porsche Design is responsible for some of the most iconic sunglasses ever made, seen on a who’s who list from the rich and famous to the infamous during the 1970’s and 80’s. To pay tribute to the most groundbreaking models in their history Porsche Design sunglasses has released their “Heritage Collection” and it’s now available at Eyegoodies.com. - August 08, 2010 - EyeGoodies.com

First of Its Kind Culinary Club Opens in Putnam and Westchester

For the growing number of people who watch cooking shows and enjoy learning new dishes from exciting local chefs, there is a first of its kind culinary club in Putnam and Westchester Counties in New York. The club partners with chefs to offer hands on cooking classes and cooking demonstrations in local restaurants offering private event invitations to its members. - August 07, 2010 - Culinary Collaboration

TransGuardian Pays $18,000 Claim and Averts $82,000 Loss for Premier Precious Metals Broker

Earlier this year, Miles Franklin experienced the loss of two precious metals shipments sent under TransGuardian.com’s Declared Value Coverage. In May 2010, Wells Fargo Insurance Services delivered a check for $18,000 which TransGuardian.com presented to Miles Franklin for full coverage of... - August 06, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.

TransGuardian Averts $60,000 Transit Loss for Houston-Area Diamond Dealer

In July 2010, a prominent Houston Diamond Dealer registered with TransGuardian.com. His first shipment was for $60,000 sent via one of the two major small parcel carriers to Mumbai, India. Unfortunately, the carrier mis-sorted the parcel, sending it to Panama. Fortunately, TransGuardian’s... - August 06, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.

TransGuardian Averts $23,000 Transit Loss for Prominent Los Angeles Diamond Dealer

On August 4, 2010, a $23,000 return parcel sent to Gerson & Horowitz (http://www.gersonandhorowitz.com/), a prominent Los Angeles Diamond Dealer since 1955, was mistakenly delivered to another jeweler’s address. The other jeweler didn’t say a word. TransGuardian’s Maria Rolon... - August 06, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.

Donate a Suit and Change a Woman's Life

Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay announces their partnership with the Tampa chapter of Dress for Success where they will serve as a drop off location for women executives to donate new or nearly new suits for donation. - August 06, 2010 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay

Crystal Candle Shop Offering Reiki Distant Healing Sessions

Features home altar supplies, ritual supplies, educational and resource center, personal answers to personal spiritual questions. - August 06, 2010 - Crystal Candle Shop

Annual Forecasting Retail and the Economy 2014 by Verdict Now Available at ReportsandReports

This report provides an authoritative analysis and five year forecast of key economic indicators, assessing their influence on demand and impact on the consumer economy. The report looks at GDP, interest rates, unemployment, disposable income, inflation, the housing market, consumer confidence and savings ratio, providing a comprehensive assessment of the economy and its impact on retail. - August 06, 2010 - ReportsandReports

FairwayPro Now Offering Ground Floor Investment Opportunity Toward Expanding Its Product Offerings

FairwayPro addresses all the common deficiencies associated with conventional golf mats, which are disliked by 80% of golfers who have to practice on them. - August 05, 2010 - FairwayPro

Cubanero Enterprises Introduces Premium Cigar Brand REINADO at the 78th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show

Innovative brand employs unique fermentation to produce an upscale, distinguished blend. - August 05, 2010 - REINADO Cigars

EV-Charge America Unveils Southeast America’s First Level II – J1772 Enabled EV Charging Station System with an Integrated 20kW Solar Carport Array

The first globally networked, solar powered, electric vehicle charging station equipped with both Level II – 240 volt and Level I – 120 volt charging capacity to accommodate Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and other new electric vehicles using the universal SAE J1772 connectors began full operation today under a 20kW solar carport in Pulaski, Tennessee. - August 05, 2010 - EV-Charge America

Pivotal Payments Partners with Pinnacle Cart to Provide Payment Gateway to Internet Merchants

Pivotal Payments, a leading payment processor, and Pinnacle Cart, a full-featured shopping cart and website builder application, announce partnership to provide Pinnacle Cart customers with the option of using Pivotal Payments Credit Card Processing. - August 05, 2010 - Pivotal Payments

SuperCoolSteals.com Presents Consumer Study Showing Males Clipping More Coupons and Sharing with Friends

A study presented today by SuperCoolSteals.com shows that men are increasingly using coupons when shopping and enjoy sharing coupons they discover online with their friends. - August 05, 2010 - SuperCoolSteals

Moneynyc is Proud to Offer Low Rate Credit Card Processing, Debit Card Processing, and Merchant Services

MoneyNYC.com is proud to announce the launch of it's latest financial services website, www.merchantservicesnyc.com. - August 04, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC

Smart Transaction Systems Launches GiftCardGreatness.com

GiftCardGreatness.com empowers small businesses to sell their gift cards online - August 04, 2010 - Smart Transaction Systems

Finding a Solution: Shopping Cart Abandonment

For e-commerce companies, shopping cart abandonment is an ever-present setback. Customers visit the site, engage with the brand, research the products, and finally start the purchasing process – only to discard their order, often without explanation. Pegasus Lighting’s recent efforts to improve its checkout process proved to be quite invaluable. - August 03, 2010 - Pegasus Lighting