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.
1-800-DENTIST® Holds Toothbrushing Tricks Contest
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, will hold a “Toothbrushing Tricks” contest through the month of May. Parents across the U.S. are invited to share the strategies they use to make toothbrushing fun for their kids. Submissions should be... - May 20, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Tripbase Launches New Travel Widgets
More destination information and inspiration from the award-winning travel site offering three new travel widgets, available for free. - May 20, 2009 - Tripbase.com
NuU Medspa Receives a "Face-Lift" and Moves to Wilmette, IL
NuU Medspa picks up and moves a few blocks from their Skokie, IL location to Wilmette, IL to enhance customer experience with a beautiful exterior and more exciting treatment options. NuU Medspa has named Chicago home for over 2 years. Warm exterior, daily refreshments and smiles is what you can... - May 20, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Boomer Insight Web Portal to Take Pulse of Baby Boomer Generation
Austin, Texas Startup Launches Web-Based Opinion Portal to Engage Baby Boomers. - May 20, 2009 - Boomer Insight Inc.
America's Green Credentials Given a Huge Boost
The Vyouz entrepreneurs are back with a whole range of free websites to encourage the reuse of unwanted items. The ever-increasing network of green websites has been likened to the “Facebook of reusing and recycling” because of the enormous social networking opportunity it... - May 20, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Printalot.org – A New Supplies and Software Source for Those People Who "Print a lot"
Incartek has launched a fourth website, printalot.org designed to meet the supplies needs of customers with larger volume graphic printing loads. Main products include a vast range of archival and digital papers from Innova, Olmec, EcoRag and Tetenal as well as album and scrapbook products, ink,... - May 20, 2009 - OPUS Albums (div of Ink Cartridge Technologies Ltd)
Eco Friendly Hemp Apparel Number One Item for Dad’s and Granddad’s
Yes It’s Organic, an online store, reports increasing sales in hemp apparel as Father’s holiday approaches. Consumers are looking for eco friendly and healthy gifts for Dads and other family members. - May 20, 2009 - Yes It's Organic
New Site Launch Welcomes Affiliate Partnership for Creative Photo Jewelry Company
www.photojewelryandcharms.com is based out of Bothell, WA and is primarily focused on photo jewelry sales and a tutorials blog. Michele Baratta's official jewelry site is located at http://www.shopmichele.com. - May 20, 2009 - Photo Jewelry and Charms
Award-Winning "Perfect Sport" DVD Release
Multi-award-winning independent feature film "Perfect Sport" out now on DVD. - May 19, 2009 - Perfect Sport LLC
Truth to Power Releases "PCI: Requirements to Actions" -- No-Hype, No-Bias Guidance for Better Compliance and Card-Data Security
Free research resource offers practical, experience-based advice for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of PCI compliance and information security programs. - May 19, 2009 - Truth to Power, LLC
Where's Your Proof? Effective Documentation is Simple and Inexpensive.
Once the situation passes, so does your proof. Be prepared for anything with a simple kit that was designed to document any situation when it happens. - May 19, 2009 - proof-by-paralegal.com
Sunny Hill Energy is Open for Business
Sunny Hill Energy, a solar finance company, is now open and able to serve property owners, solar integrators and construction firms interested in installing solar power systems. - May 18, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Etsy Twitter Team Uses Twitter to Introduce Consumers to the Virtual Sidewalk Sale
Who: The Etsy Twitter Team. What: Huge Virtual Sidewalk Sale. When: May 17 - 23, 2009. Where: http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com. Why: To introduce shoppers to the wonderful and talented artisans and artists of the Etsy Twitter Team and the world of Handmade on Etsy.com. - May 18, 2009 - Etsy Twitter Team
New Book on Immortality Provides Alternative Preventative Health Practices to Increase Life Expectancy and Decrease Health Care Costs
Martin K. Ettington’s newly revised book, Immortality: A History and How to Guide (Revised 2009), Or How to live to 150 Years and beyond, includes chapters on the Spiritual, Energy, and Physical bodies we all have, and how to synchronize them to increase everyone’s long term health. Given the current national debate on health care plans and the need to improve preventative health planning to save money, it’s time for alternative views of human health and longevity to be seriously debated. - May 17, 2009 - M.K. Ettington Books
Savoo Welcomes Plans to Reduce Online Credit Card Fraud
Voucher website Savoo has today welcomed Government proposals for a White Paper aimed at protecting the public against online fraud, and increasing consumer knowledge when shopping online. - May 17, 2009 - Savoo
BML Marketing Company, Inc Provides Unmatched Exposure for the Resale of Clients' Timeshare Properties
Offices & Presentations... The offices are located in high volume tourist areas, giving clients Exposure to thousands of vacationers every week. Through incentives along with the affiliate company Timeshare Solutions Realty, Inc. actively Present & Showcase clients timeshare to people who... - May 16, 2009 - BML Marketing Company, Inc
Sandpearl Spa, Designed by Beasley & Henley Ranked in Top 10 by Expedia
Contact: stephaniehenley@beasleyandhenley.com; 407-629-7756 Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to be involved in the design of the famous Sandpearl Spa at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The Sandpearl Resort and Spa, by JMC Communities, has been ranked 8th on... - May 16, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Dr.’s New Book Prophesies Impending Federal Health Insurance Requirement
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) includes a section that outlines what future changes in health care and insurance might be. One of those changes is exactly what the House of Representatives is now considering, i.e., mandating that every citizen be require to purchase health care insurance. - May 16, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
The Retro "Pet Rock" is Born
The Retro Pet Rock, with a unique serial number and birth certificate, aka Obama Pet Rock "Bo" is scheduled for full release June 1, 2009. - May 16, 2009 - Retro Pet Rock, Inc.
Think Eyetracking: Eye Tracking Results of Google Chrome TV Advert Are ‘Best Ever Tested’ for Brand Engagement
Think Eyetracking today released the findings of an independently conducted Market Research analysis, on the new Google Chrome advert. Using advanced Eye Tracking technology to track viewer’s eye movements while watching the advert, the testing revealed Google’s Chrome advert delivers... - May 16, 2009 - Think Eyetracking
DAVACO and FGI of Dallas Announce Winners of Excellence in Merchandising Competition
DAVACO, Inc. and Fashion Group International® of Dallas recently announced the winners of the third annual Excellence in Merchandising Competition at FGI’s Career Day 2009 Style Symposium in Dallas, Texas on April 17, 2009. Lindsey Jones, a student at Texas Woman’s University, was... - May 16, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
My Overstock Boutique Holds Denim Drive to Benefit Breast Cancer Research
My Overstock Boutique is consignment service for new clothing from specialty boutiques. The giant warehouse is offering its resale service to include gently used designer jeans with $5.00 of each pair sold going to benefit breast cancer research - May 16, 2009 - My Overstock Boutique
Virginia Hayward Launches New Range of Sweet Hampers
In response to demand from its wholesalers, Virginia Hayward has launched a brand new range of sweet hampers which it will be distributing via its own website and through its wholesale partners. The brightly coloured selection includes a 'Blast from the Past' sweet hamper, filled with retro sweets... - May 16, 2009 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Entrepreneurs Expand Marketing in Down Economy through Creative Networking
Stick-e ® Brands, the makers of Yoga Stick-e® Socks for that Barefoot Feeling! and other non-slip Yoga accessories is leveraging the strengths of other entrepreneurs and the media to reach far beyond their marketing budget. - May 15, 2009 - Stick-e Products LLC
Vyouz Likened to the "Face Book of Reusing and Recycling"
With huge changes taking place on the World Wide Web, more people are talking and communicating with each other through Social Networks. The Vyouz Network is the first organization to combine these social features with environmental tools, thus providing it's members with the opportunity to benefit from a thriving, free virtual ecosystem. - May 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Materials Calculator Benefits Construction and Landscape Project Planning
ATAK Trucking offers new materials calculator online to assist in planning for construction and landscaping projects. - May 15, 2009 - Atak Trucking
Solo Travel Focus of New Blog
New blog offering solo travel tips, advice and stories from bloggers from around the world. - May 15, 2009 - Solo Traveler Blog
Sugarpuss London Relaunched and More Beautiful Than Ever
Sugarpuss London has consolidated it's image and is back with a new social network savvy, feature packed store that enables customers to search for items easily, read articles and features, and gossip with the team via Twitter. - May 15, 2009 - Sugarpuss London Limited
Is This the 'Smartest' Blog Online?
Web Author, Lavell Frost, launches new 'Smart' blog concept aimed at bringing the best of the web to it's readers. He claims it's the 'smartest' blog online. See for yourself... - May 15, 2009 - Lavell Frost
Everett Collection Ruling Reversed
On April 7, 2009 the Honorable Judge McMahon of the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York reconsidered its December 9, 2008 Order granting summary judgment in favor of Michael Grecco Photography Inc. in its copyright claim against the entertainment film archive, the... - May 14, 2009 - Everett Collection
iPunt and iPuck from BluMtnWerx Now Available on Apple's iPhone App Store
iPunt and iPuck, two exciting new iPhone games from the team at BluMtnWerx, are available for immediate download on Apple's iPhone App Store. - May 14, 2009 - BluMtnWerx
Engineer Uses Creative Talent to Build New Photography Business
With the economic downturn and subsequent loss of jobs, professionals are turning to their hobbies to support them. Passion for photography leads to new opportunity for John MacPherson of JomacPhotos - May 14, 2009 - Green Roof Blocks
Industry Experts Say a SextCast is a Far More Dangerous Issue to Our Digital Generation Than Sexting Alone
If you are a kid, parent, teacher, reporter, or government agency still wrapped up with the phenomenon of "sexting", then much like the rapid development of digital technology, your digital knowledge and concerns are already outdated. - May 14, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
My Sparrow Launches Website my-Sparrow.com
My Sparrow offers clients the opportunity to live responsibly with great style. They offer products that are made locally, with reclaimed wood, organic materials and many other combinations of responsible processes. Responsible- Transitional- Natural. - May 14, 2009 - My sparrow
Work-at-Home Mom Finds a Creative Way to Re-Gift at TheGiftSwap.com
Users swap new items for the purpose of giving them away as gifts for all events. Save hundreds of dollars a year. - May 14, 2009 - The Gift Swap
2009 Summer Catalog from Lydia’s Uniforms Hits Doorsteps This Week
The 2009 summer catalog from Lydia’s Professional Uniforms is now available online and will be arriving in mailboxes this week. The new catalog has an updated look and its pages are stocked with brand new styles of medical uniforms, as well as with popular items from past catalogs. One... - May 14, 2009 - Lydia's Professional Uniforms
28% of Group Sales Inquiries Are Lost, Ignored or Abandoned
An independent test conducted on 750 hotels found that even in this time of declining hotel revenues, 28% of new group sales inquiries are lost, ignored or abandoned. The test was conducted by Quality Track International in April 2009. Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, says... - May 13, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Marketers to Get Expert Analysis Optimizing Web Pages to Increase Sales at Landing Page Optimization Course
MarketingExperiments’ Landing Page Optimization Certification course to be held in Dallas, Texas, May 26, will teach marketers proven techniques for instant ROI - May 13, 2009 - MarketingExperiments
Live Transfer Technology with Voice Broadcasting and Live Operators for Successful Outsourced Marketing
Kelly Media Group announced a new promotion offering companies discounted live transfers with the high converting Press-One campaigns driven from their voice broadcasting solutions. This lead generation technology transfers the interested prospects to a live receptionist hosted by the KMG call center or the call can go directly to company’s sales reps, depending upon the preference of the company. - May 13, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Jewelry Company in the Heart of Manhattan’s Diamond District is Making the Competition Sweat
Demand for an Exceptional High-Quality Diamond Jewelry Shopping Experience Leads to the Launch of Unique New Website. - May 13, 2009 - 25Karats.com
Collaborate, Communicate, and Socialize – Now the Bitrix Way
Bitrix Inc., an enterprise 2.0 software company that develops portal solutions for businesses, announced the all new Bitrix Intranet Portal 8.0 – designed to revolutionize online collaboration. - May 13, 2009 - Bitrix
Beautorium Announces New Certified Organic Materia Herba Skincare by Korres Now Available
beautorium is delighted to announce that the new certified organic Materia Herba Skincare line from Korres Natural Products is now available online at beautorium.com. beautorium is proud to be the first retailer outside Sephora chosen to list the new certified organic sustainable skincare line from... - May 13, 2009 - Beautorium
CHS Offers Free Ontario Home Security Systems
Canada Home Security offers citizens protection from residential crime. - May 13, 2009 - Canada Home Security
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Urges Parents to Visit Summer Camps Before Selecting One
Brochures alone may not give an accurate picture of facilities. - May 13, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Should Immortality be Reserved for the Rich and Powerful?
New Political Action-Drama The Last Generation to Die by Marc L. Paulsen explores the potential abuses, benefits and risks of immortality. - May 12, 2009 - Stance Publications
LFB New Forex Service Offerings
TheLFB automates their signal service via Forex Global Management and releases its technical course to retail traders. - May 12, 2009 - The London Forex Broadsheet (TheLFB)
"Depressing Times" Greeting Cards from Order of St. Nick Draw Humorous Parallels Between Recession and Great Depression
The CBS Early Show featured Depressing Times cards as one of the most prominent examples of a growing “Depression chic” trend. - May 12, 2009 - Order of St. Nick
Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009
LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd
Private Domain Depot Announces Annual Online Identity Protection for $1.95
Web Hosting and Domain Provider Private Domain Depot (privatedomaindepot.com) proudly announces their annual Private Domain Registration for $1.95 each. The company pledges to inform the public of the dangers of and encourage a secure alternative in domain name registration. They strongly believe that no one should unknowingly compromise their safety or identity online. - May 12, 2009 - Private Domain Depot
Armacost Antiques Shows Cancels Aspen Art & Antiques Show
Antiques show promoter today announced cancellation of new show scheduled for July 1-6. - May 12, 2009 - Armacost Antiques Shows