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.
daVinci Offers Assortment Planning Solutions for Retailers and Wholesalers of All Sizes
daVinci®, the specialists in assortment planning, today announced it will showcase a number of assortment planning solutions at the WWD MAGIC show in Las Vegas February 17 to 19, 2009. - February 15, 2009 - daVinci
daVinci Offers Merchandise Planning Suite for the Small Retailer
daVinci®, the specialists in assortment planning, today announced it will offer its unique Merchandise Planning Suite designed specifically for small retailers. The product offering is available at Booth #SU73904 at the WWD MAGIC show in Las Vegas February 17 to 19, 2009. - February 15, 2009 - daVinci
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma Invites You to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, take a break from your average pizza/pasta/salad restaurant and escape into a world of fresh spices and fine Indian cuisine. This Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, renowned for its great food and trendy aura, is offering a romantic and affordable dinner for two that... - February 14, 2009 - electric karma
Buy, Bid, Sell, and or Exchange Your Luxury Item - Introducing BillionaireXchange.com. Online Luxury Auction.
The World’s First Online Auction and Trade Site for Luxury Items. Website Includes Auctions for Arts & Antiques, Aircraft, Yachts, Celebrity Listings, Luxury Vehicles, Real Estate, Luxury Handbags, and much more. - February 14, 2009 - BillionaireXchange
Cactus Commerce Cosponsors Aberdeen Group’s Report on Best-in-Class Multi-Channel Retailing
Benchmark report outlines current success rates of multi-channel retailers and the opportunities in implementing digital and mobile channels. - February 14, 2009 - Cactus Commerce
Chattanooga Heated Floors Partners with Speedheat US for Distribution, Sales, and Installation Services
Speedheat US of Atlanta, Georgia announces partnership with Chattanooga Heated Floors to install, resell, and distribute their energy efficient electric radiant floor heating systems in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area. - February 14, 2009 - Chattanooga Heated Floors
IWI Hosting Announces Its Windows Reseller Hosting Programs
The new web hosting provides brilliant and productive solutions for website designers, website developers and for those, who are interested in entering online business with their own website services. - February 14, 2009 - iwihosting
Online Chaperone Prevents Unwanted Adult Content on the Internet
Online Chaperone provides the G-Rated internet. Based on sophisticated analytic software, Online Chaperone analyzes web images before they ever reach the PC and prevents unwanted adult and pornographic content. This unique product is now available for immediate download and use. - February 13, 2009 - Online Chaperone
Confessions of a Smart Shopaholic
Price!pinx (www.PricePinx.com), an online social shopping service, launched the Smart Shopper initiative to collect shopping and money savings tips from shoppers. All tips collected will be featured on Price!pinx and also published on a popular social-blogging site. - February 13, 2009 - Price!pinx
SEO Consult Announce 23 New Search Engine Optimisation Clients for January 2009
SEO Consult, a leading UK Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agency, has added 23 new companies to its portfolio of SEO clients. SEO Consult has been hired by these companies to achieve first page rankings in the organic search results of major search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and Live... - February 13, 2009 - SEO.co.uk
ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com Unveils New Website and Photo Card Designs
Help celebrate the ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com relaunch and get 25 additional cards for free with every order. - February 13, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com
GreaterGood Network’s Web Traffic Increases, Five Million Visitors “Click Here to Give” Each Month
The GreaterGood Network “Click to Give” websites experienced a significant increase in web traffic during the last half of 2008, enabling larger donations than ever before to charities devoted to improving the health and well-being of people, animals, and the planet. According to... - February 13, 2009 - GreaterGood
Indigo Consulting Launches Usability Lab
User Experience Labs go beyond best practices to create designs and layouts that are driven by data from real users. - February 13, 2009 - Indigo Consulting & System Technology
Fans of the Louisville Cardinals® Will Love This New Design from Identity Checks
Identity Checks grows its University Collection with the release of the new “University of Louisville” product suite. Louisville fans and alumni will love this new design as it includes personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, checkbook cover, debit wallet, CD case, and stickers to show the true Cardinals spirit. - February 13, 2009 - Identity Checks
Boston Area Personal Chefs Walk for Hunger with Project Bread
On Sunday, May 3, team “Boston Area Personal Chefs” will be walking the 20 miles of Project Bread's 2009 Walk for Hunger to raise awareness of the USPCA and to raise money for a very worthy cause. - February 13, 2009 - Home Plate Advantage
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. Provides Terrestrial Repeaters to Allow Solaris Mobile to Demonstrate DVB-SH Live Mobile TV During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a world leader in the development of COFDM technology and applications, is teaming-up with major players from the DVB-SH marketplace such as Abertis Telecom, Eutelsat Communications, SES Astra, Solaris Mobile, Quantum, Calearo and Thomson Grass Valley for the... - February 12, 2009 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
New Construction Surface Protection Cost Analysis: Carpet, Floor Surface Protection Products That Net Greatest Cost Savings
For construction site managers looking to cut cost in this most leanest of construction environments, Pro Tect – America's Surface Protection Center™ – has released a new surface protection cost analysis. Find out which carpet protection and floor protection yield the greatest cost savings when considering surface protection on your next construction project. - February 12, 2009 - Pro Tect Associates, Inc.
Elite Swimskin Swimsuit Now Available at D&J Sports
Nero Comp Swimskin by blueseventy Now Available for Sale Online. - February 12, 2009 - D&J Sports
SlideME Announces Paid Android Application Support via SAM
SlideME, an industry pioneer in Android application content delivery, has announced support for mobile payments through its SlideME Marketplace. With the release of SAM 2.3, the SlideME Application Manager, developers from any country can sell their Android applications directly to users worldwide... - February 11, 2009 - SlideME LLC
Bugatti a Winner in California Competition
Bugatti Royale & Chris Craft Cobra-Inspired Ads Take The Bronze. Jim Palam & Partners’ credo of "Hot Ideas Delivered Fast" hit high gear this week, when the Santa Barbara advertising agency’s ad campaign for client Pacifica Real Estate Group received the Bronze Award... - February 11, 2009 - Jim Palam & Partners
www.PMSBuddy.com PMS Reminder Website Signs Up 150,000 Users
www.PMSBuddy.com, the free online PMS reminder service, has proven itself in providing a much-needed service to men in relationships across the globe. Recently, the site announced its userbase has expanded rapidly to surpass 150,000 registered users, which continues to grow and add new features to website. - February 11, 2009 - PMSBuddy.com
Some Sectors Thrive, Even in Trying Times
Sectors such as peer-to-peer networks and businesses that market to boomers and seniors, can thrive even in todays depressing economy. - February 11, 2009 - The Senior List, LLC
The Senior List Wants Your Opinion
Wanted: Consumer Opinions... The Senior List, a new consumer driven website focused on senior services wants to hear from you. The unique user interface allows users to rate and review businesses nationwide. - February 11, 2009 - The Senior List, LLC
daVinci Offers Assortment Planning Edition for Wholesalers
daVinci®, the specialists in assortment planning, today announced it will offer its best in class Assortment Planning Solution designed specifically for wholesalers. The product will be available for a “test drive” at the daVinci booth (North Hall, #SU 73905) at the WWD MAGIC show in Las Vegas February 17 to 19, 2009. - February 11, 2009 - daVinci
Poetry Website Poetrydances.com Now Showcases Selected Work from Over 140 Writers – and Creates a Wave of Interest Within the Online Poetry Community
The number of writers with selected works listed on poetry website Poetrydances.com has grown to 140 as the Site enjoys its highest levels of interest yet within the online poetry community. - February 10, 2009 - Poetrydances.com
"Let's Fall in Love" with The Lounge Sound
Standard Media Group's The Lounge Sound at MartiniInTheMorning.com and 1480 AM KPHX in Phoenix are polling their listeners to vote on their favorite love songs. The countdown of the 50 most popular love songs will be played on Valentines Day Saturday February 14th. - February 10, 2009 - Standard Media Group
1-800-GO-VAPOR.com Announces Another Promotion to Help Families Stretch Their Dollars
Purchase a Ladybug vapor steam cleaner between February 8, 2009 and March 19, 2009 and receive a free accessory kit. - February 10, 2009 - 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, LLC
NuU Medspa Participate in Prettycity.com Love You Campaign to Raise Awareness for the Heart Truth, National Awareness Campaign for Heart Disease
What: NuU Medspa provide exclusive $59 beauty treatments to the public through the month of February with profits donated to The Heart Truth to help raise awareness for heart disease through Prettycity.com’s Love You campaign. February is National Heart Month so spread the love and get... - February 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
KeyRelevance Search Professionals Share Expertise at National Search Conference
Dallas-based KeyRelevance Search Marketing Team to Speak at SMX West Search Engine Marketing Conference in Santa Clara, CA. - February 09, 2009 - KeyRelevance Search Engine Marketing
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the Weekly Discount Program
Rome Sweet Home gives the opportunity to book a discounted holiday in Rome with the Weekly Discount Program. - February 09, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Major Job Boards to Die Within a Decade
A major paradigm shift in online job-searching moves closer to the mainstream as Web 2.0 social networking sites and second generation job boards gain traction with employers and job-seekers. - February 09, 2009 - Quintessential Careers
Local First Coupon Books Encourage Shopping Local in Tough Economy.
Local First, Grand Rapid's rapidly-growing local business organization, creates coupon books to encourage shoppers to keep their spending money local. The books offer nearly 450 coupons from over 200 participating businesses. - February 09, 2009 - Local First
New Web Company Announces T-Shirt Shop to Get a Good Laugh
FunT-Shirts.com was unveiled today as a unique and fun apparel shop specially designed for connecting family and friends through their funny bones. - February 09, 2009 - Fun T-shirts, Inc.
New Features on Relaunched GemFind.net Provide Unprecedented Opportunities for Jewelry Professionals Seeking to Dramatically Increase Sales
GemFind (http://www.gemfind.net) relaunched their popular B2B website for jewelry professionals worldwide – including diamond dealers, gem dealers, jewelry manufacturers, designers, watch dealers, and jewelry retailers. The new feature-rich website boasts improved interactivity and usability as well as new features such as improved search engine optimization of members’ websites and direct emailing within the website. In addition, jewelry wholesalers and wholesale diamond dealers. - February 09, 2009 - GemFind
Professional Roaming Solution, with Intelligent Least Cost Routing
Professional Roaming Solution for executive travellers and international cooperates as well as people going for vacations. Using Interligent Least cost routing through their smart phone solutions. - February 08, 2009 - CallGSM Global Limited
Calida Gaming.com Adds William Hill Casino and Poker to Its Blue Chip Portfolio of Partners
CalidaGaming.com add William Hill Casino and Poker to their portfolio of certified operators. Calida Gaming.com test, certify and promote only the very best operators. - February 07, 2009 - Calida gaming
MerchantOS Cautions Against POS Mistakes That Could Cost Retailers Big Bucks
As if all the other things that a retailer needs to remember when setting up a shop weren't enough, POS system headaches can crop up at a moment's notice if not careful. Fortunately, MerchantOS - a leading POS solutions provider - offers retailers education on the most common (and costly) POS pitfalls. - February 07, 2009 - MerchantOS
YouTube Lists 'Body Oar' Prototype Video #1 in Over 40 Health/Fitness Categories
Lower Body Oars, (LOBOS) a bionic cardio fitness exercise device that power runs only body core muscles, by bypassing the legs, can massively strengthen almost any human body and heart, even those too Old, Obese, or Disabled to walk stand or swim, and YouTube noticed. - February 06, 2009 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
New "Self-Service Oxygen Bars" Offer an Alternative to Pricey Gourmet Coffee Drinks
Move over coffee bars. There’s a better alternative than caffeine to that afternoon lag. Oxygen is a proven pick-me-up and mixed with aromatherapy it offers enhanced benefits. One company has introduced a new self serve oxygen bar called the Rejuvenation o2 Station™ and users report a... - February 06, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
David Gauld Architect Wins 2009 A.R.E. Store Fixture Award
David Gauld Architect's design for the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has won a 2009 Store Fixture Award from the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.). According to the A.R.E., "this recognition is only awarded for designs that exceed current standards of creativity and... - February 06, 2009 - David Gauld Architect
Aimee Bra-Less Nursing Nightgowns Moving Up and Staying US Made
Aimee Gowns brand nursing nightgowns has grown to a household name for breastfeeding moms. The company has moved up to the top seller position on Amazon in the entire sleepwear category. Sales continue to grow despite the economic downturn. The gowns feature a built in sleeping bra which saves... - February 06, 2009 - Aimee Gowns, LLC
Roots Recovered Proclaimed as Black History Month's Premiere Travel Book for African Heritage Travel
Roots Recovered" is a How-To Guide for Tracing African-American and West Indian Roots Back to Africa and Going There for Free or on a Shoestring Budget - February 06, 2009 - James White
Tips for Hosting a Green Gathering from Chinet Brand Premium Disposable Tableware
America’s premium disposable tableware brand, Chinet ®, practices sustainable processes in production and the brand encourages consumers to take that same level of commitment to protecting the planet when planning gatherings of any size. Quick Tips for a Green Gathering Include: - Send... - February 06, 2009 - Chinet
Sex Toy Home Party Company Brown Bag Party Launches a Mergers & Acquisitions Program
Brown Bag Party is currently seeking acquisitions through its new Mergers & Acquisitions Program (M&A Program). - February 06, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Keely Connection Announces Grand Opening of Website That Helps Individuals and Businesses Cut Service and Wholesale Expenses
New website could help economy by increasing competitiveness and access to certain markets as it serves to connect individuals and businesses with service providers and suppliers locally, nationally, and globally. - February 06, 2009 - Keely, Inc.
MUZU.TV Makes Music Video a Free for All
So, how can you watch and share as many music videos as you want without getting disconnected by your internet service provider or worse still, getting busted by the record labels and their illegal downloading investigators? Check out www.muzu.tv, a new music TV website where music fans can watch,... - February 06, 2009 - MUZU.TV
CollegeTrashTalk.com Picks Up Where College Gossip Site Leaves Off
The popular and highly controversial college gossip website, JuicyCampus.com, unexpectedly shut down yesterday leaving a void on the Internet for the millions of users that frequented the site monthly. CollegeTrashTalk.com provides a platform for online anonymous free speech on college and university campuses nationwide. Students using CollegeTrashTalk.com, will be able to post and view videos and pictures in addition to plain text entries. - February 06, 2009 - CollegeTrashTalk.com
Goodwill Offers Secure Document Shredding Every Monday
"Secure Shred," a division of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida offers its shredding for confidential or sensitive documents every Monday at Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's North Fort Myers processing plant. Goodwill created Secure Shred in 2007 in order to provide employment opportunities for persons with severe disabilities. - February 06, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Jim Anderson Flowers Announces Its Newly Redesigned Web Site
Jim Anderson Flowers is pleased to announce the availability of its newly redesigned Web site. The new site features improved graphics, product descriptions, ordering information and easy navigation. "The new Web site is wonderful," says Jim Anderson, owner of Jim Anderson Flowers. - February 06, 2009 - Jimandersonflowers.com
Pen Boutique Takes Luxury Office Gifts to New Heights with Two Stores and Popular Website PenBoutique.com
Offering such fineries as thousand dollar pens, hard-to-find items, along with more affordable gifts, Pen Boutique marks 100,000 customers worldwide. - February 05, 2009 - Pen Boutique