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.
Digital Signage Expo to Present Live Installation Tour
Digital Signage Expo 2009 Presents Popular 3-hour escorted Live Case Study Tour, Brand Spokespeople on-hand to answer questions, Exiting state-of-the-art stops, Seats Limited, sign up now. - February 05, 2009 - Digital Signage Expo
Web Goes e-Mortal with Farawayfish Launch
Website gives users a third life. - February 04, 2009 - farawayfish.com
Safeway Launches First-of-Its-Kind Website for Brides Offering Specialty Cakes, Flowers & Wines. Cost Calculator Keeps Party on Budget.
The Seattle Division of Safeway Inc., (NYSE:SWY) today announced expanded growth of its wedding services at a time when brides are looking for ways to stretch their dollars while still having the wedding of their dreams. Safeway stores in the Seattle Division region covering Washington, Montana,... - February 04, 2009 - WedNet LLC
Plain Sailing - Halong Bay, Vietnam
With 10 years’ experience hosting international travellers on the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, Indochina Sails has set a new standard for luxury cruising. - February 04, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
OurChurch.Com Launches New Custom CMS Website Packages with No Up Front Fee
OurChurch.Com, a leading provider of web design, hosting, marketing, and advertising services to Christian organizations and individuals, has launched its new Custom CMS Website packages. The Custom CMS Website packages were developed to provide a way for organizations to get a highly functional... - February 04, 2009 - OurChurch.Com
New Pregnancy Blog Confesses, "His Boys Can Swim" and Nearly Puts Pregnant Women Into Labor from Laughter
The couple is using their unique pregnancy blog, HisBoysCanSwim.com to share their views on the realities of pregnancy with other parents and parents-to-be in often humorous ways. - February 04, 2009 - HisBoysCanSwim.com
China International Consumer Goods Fair – Major Opportunities for Exporters and Distributors Worldwide
The leading Chinese trade fair for quality and branded products, the China International Consumer Goods Fair (CICGF) is taking place for eighth time from 8th until 12th June 2009. Every year the exhibition attracts thousands of buyers from around the world. - February 04, 2009 - China International Consumer Goods Fair
NASCAR Icon H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler Joins Track Chic’s Advisory Board
H. A. “Humpy” Wheeler: Former President and General Manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, and National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame President Joins Track Chic. - February 03, 2009 - Track Chic, Inc.
17 Chicago Bartenders Virtually Undress to Raise Money for Charity - "Inspired by President Obama's Call to Service," Says One of the Bartenders
Chicagoans create a unique, one-of-a-kind online competition to raise money for charity: www.chicagotakesoff.org/bar-lesque.html. - February 03, 2009 - Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)
TattooFun Offers Custom Printed Temporary Heart Tattoos for Valentine’s Day
TattooFun.com offers custom printed temporary tattoos of the classic Heart & Cupid's Arrow Tattoo design, complete with someone's name written across it. This unique and sometimes shocking way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is the both romantic and fun. - February 03, 2009 - TattooFun.com
easyinterviewing.com Announces Launch of New Website for Job Seekers with Free Interview Related Articles, Resources and Links
Brand new free website, www.easyinterviewing.com launched to help job seekers perfect their interview skills. Free articles and tips available at www.easyinterviewing.com. - February 03, 2009 - EasyInterviewing.com
Arkiva Releases Version 3.0 of Web Portal with Media Conversion Services, Disaster Recovery Software, PC Backup, and Social Networking Tools
After spending the past year building upon and refining its digital asset archiving software, Arkiva, Inc. has released Version 3.0 of the www.arkiva.com web portal to include enhanced social networking tools, a more robust media conversion service, and easier to use archiving utilities. “We... - February 02, 2009 - Arkiva
New Gift Site for Professionals
Professional Products of America, Inc. Has Developed a New Personal and Gift Line of Products Bearing Copyrighted Professional Logos for Over 100 Different Professions. Consumer Products Personalized for the Individual User to Recognize Professional Achievement. - February 01, 2009 - Professional Products of America, Inc.
ToolRage.com Expands Product Offering for Automotive Repair Tools and Paint and Body Supplies
ToolRage.com, a leading online seller of automotive repair tools and equipment, expands product offering to include automotive tools from additional manufacturers as well as paint and body supplies. - February 01, 2009 - ToolRage.com
U.S. Recession Predicted to Spark a Surge in New Small Business: Out of Work Professionals Join the Entrepreneurial Movement
With the unemployment rate up 2.3% and nearly half a million business professionals out of a job in 2008, it is predicted that many will join the entrepreneurial movement and start a small business. While now is a good time to make bold business moves, ironically it’s the scariest time. Fear transformation expert, Kim Castle says there's hope through a fear eliminating process that gets at the root of fear. To learn more about BrandU’s fear transformation process, visit www.brandu.com. - February 01, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
Builders Association of Northern Nevada (BANN) Forms Strategic Alliance with Home & Garden Center DIRECT (hgcDIRECT) “BANN Together for Change”
Consistent news of the down economy hasn't slowed BANN from expanding their reach and influence over the local market. Seeking additional avenues to stimulate the building industry, an alliance was struck with hgcDIRECT, a local entrepreneurial company, forging a relationship centered on overcoming... - January 31, 2009 - Home & Garden Center DIRECT
Chloe Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
With Chloe’s extensive celebrity following, Chloe sunglasses have been showing up all over Hollywood. Many stores already have a huge backordered waiting list for many of the sunglass models. The entire new Chloe sunglasses line is now available at EyeGoodies.com. - January 31, 2009 - EyeGoodies.com
Easyproducts Announces Growing Popularity Amongst Online Shoppers
The long standing website www.easyproducts.co.uk, catering for the online shopping community, proudly announces a significant rise in visitors and online sales for the first month in 2009. Already on the net since 3 years, www.easyproducts.co.uk has always focused on the needs of online shoppers and it is designed to make online shopping as easy and enjoyable as possible. - January 31, 2009 - LTS Media Ltd.
One House Left Standing: a Book of Poetry
Author Ryan Fredric Steinbeck announces the release of One House Left Standing, his fourth book of poetry. It is now available for purchase online and in all bookstores. One House Left Standing is a vulnerable collection of poems about love, loss, fear, disintegration of family, and the state of... - January 30, 2009 - Ryan Fredric Steinbeck
Personalize the Finer Things in Life, Leading Label Manufacturer Introduces Patent-Pending Cigar Band Labels
Companies and customers alike have had to rely on the services of large print manufacturers for access to customizable cigar band labels. OnlineLabels.com newest patent-pending cigar band labels empower customers to print their own designs right from a home or office computer. - January 30, 2009 - Online Labels, Inc.
Direct Mail Leader Fosters Sense of Community with Launch of New Web Site
MailSouth, a multimedia solutions provider, launches a new community website called MyCitySafari.com on January 28th. An engaging, user-powered site specializing in local flavor, MyCitySafari.com features include a business directory, area event listings, contests and local organizations... - January 30, 2009 - MailSouth, Inc.
"Click to Give" Breast Cancer Site Raises More Than $1 Million for Free Mammograms
In January 2009, the National Breast Cancer Foundation recognized The Breast Cancer Site as a major benefactor in the fight against breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Site’s contributions to NBCF’s free mammogram program for women in need reached more than $1 million accumulative over... - January 30, 2009 - GreaterGood
Crawfordville Center
PlazaCorp Offers up to 4,700 Square Foot for Lease in the Crawfordville Center. - January 30, 2009 - PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc.
PINC Solutions Awarded Red Herring Top 100 Global Company
Leading innovator in real-time-visibility enabled supply chain management solutions won prestigious award honoring top private tech companies from around the world. - January 29, 2009 - PINC
Matcha Source Launches Novelty Green Tea Beverage for American Market
Matcha Source, an online retailer that specializes in making matcha tea produced in Japan accessible to American consumers, has launched a new product line of specialty premium matcha teas. Matcha powdered green tea is a sugar-free source of powerful antioxidants, including the renown EGCg. One... - January 29, 2009 - Matcha Source
All My Sons Moving and Storage Partners with Build-A-Bear Workshop to Bring Furry Hugs to Local Children’s Hospital
All My Sons Moving and Storage excitedly opens the doors of its trucks, but this time it’s not to fill them with furniture. All My Sons has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to support their Stuffed with Hugs program which donates stuffed animals to the local charities. All My Sons was eager to collaborate with a company so dedicated to creating happiness in the community. - January 29, 2009 - All My Sons
Ohana Companies Enhances Senior Management Team, Naming Veteran Business Growth Strategist Alex Giacco as President
Veteran business strategist Alex Giacco has recently joined the revolutionary promotional marketing firm Ohana Companies, as the company’s President. - January 29, 2009 - Jim DeLorenzo Public Relations
iAuctionShop Launches Hand Made Gambian Jewellery in Aid of Shine Africa
iAuctionShop Ltd announces a new piece of Gambian jewellery. A mosquito net will be donated via the Shine Africa charity for each one sold. iAuctionShop Ltd has had a piece of hand crafted wood and 925 silver jewellery made in The Gambia. This is the first of a series to be produced by the skilled... - January 29, 2009 - iAuctionShop Ltd
Laboratory Begins Offering Third Party Testing for Lead Content
Federal regulations on lead content in children’s product are set to take effect on February 10th, 2009. Eastern Applied Research now offers third party lead testing services so that all manufacturers, importers and retailers can know the status of their product lines. - January 29, 2009 - Eastern Applied Research, Inc.
Channel Intelligence Retailer Product Line Achieves 61 Percent Growth in 2008
Demand for Custom Shopping Engine Management and Data Feed Optimization Services Continues to Grow. - January 29, 2009 - Channel Intelligence, Inc.
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Celebrity-Endorsed Acai Berry Dietary Supplements and Sellers
Nationwide complaints allege false advertising and unauthorized repeat billing after “free” trial. - January 29, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Peanut Shell Launches Line of Designer Baby Swaddle Blankets
New Peanut Shell Swaddle Blanket Gives Parents a Good Night’s Sleep. - January 28, 2009 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
ULLTRA Release Revolutionary - New - Age Defence 3 in 1 Shaving Cream to Help Fight the Signs of Ageing Whilst Shaving
Taking over 3 years to develop, Ulltra, the experts in shaving Lubricants and natural skincare preparations have introduced the ultimate in shaving technology: A multi-functional 3 in 1 shaving cream that not only gives the closest, most comfortable shave ever, but with prolonged use, will also help combat the signs of aging. Ulltra - Age Defence 3 in 1 Shaving Cream is the ultimate in ‘multi-tasking’ grooming products for men. Aimed at image aware guys. - January 28, 2009 - ULLTRA Ltd
Porta-Putter Cuts Your Putter in Half, But for a Good Cause
New Southern California golf company presents an innovative way to travel with your favorite putter. - January 28, 2009 - Porta-Putter
All My Sons Moving and Storage Announces the Release of the New All My Sons Moving Online Quoting and Booking System
All My Sons Moving and Storage, a leader in the full service moving and storage industry, announced the release of their customer-friendly online quoting and booking system. - January 28, 2009 - All My Sons
THUNDER FACTORY Outlines Major Marketing Trends and Challenges for 2009
Marketing Budgets Will Shrink and Shift Toward Digital Spectrum and Greater Measurability, but Creativity Continues to Matter - January 28, 2009 - H L Moe
MerchantOS Ensures the Safety of Clients' Data by Offering Web-Based POS
For decades, the only option available to retailers was an in-house POS (point of sale) system. In today's society where identity theft is more prevalent than ever, these in-house systems may not be providing as much security as was initially thought... - January 28, 2009 - MerchantOS
DAVACO Retail Services Demonstrates "Strength in Numbers." Leading Provider Offers Value to Clients Since 1990.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced that the company continues to remain a solid business offering value to the “who’s who of retailers”, despite today’s uneasy economical times. DAVACO, which was established in 1990,... - January 28, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
openSUSE 10.3 Now Offered on Cirrus Tech Linux VPS Hosting Plans
Clients of Canadian web hosting company, Cirrus Tech, can now choose openSUSE 10.3 on new Linux VPS Hosting Plans. - January 28, 2009 - Cirrus Tech Ltd.
Wedding Planning Website Launches Allowing Brides to Review Vendors
Newly launched, AvantBride.com is a Seattle based company that helps brides share their knowledge and tips with other newly engaged brides. Currently AvantBride features a wedding vendor directory for Seattle area businesses that contains over 1,000 listings. Visitors to the site have the ability... - January 28, 2009 - AvantBride, Inc.
Designer T-Shirt Line, Ascension 8, Blesses Their T-Shirts to Bring Love, Health and Wealth to Customers
Designed by fashion designer Anna Pereira, and blessed by world renowned psychic and spiritual healer Christina Santoli, Ascension 8 T-shirts and fashion apparel bring good fortune to customers with shirts that are blessed for love, well being and prosperity. - January 27, 2009 - Ascension 8
RJT Compuquest Joins the Business Objects Solution Provider Partner Program
RJT Compuquest, a leading provider of managed business solutions and system integration services, announced today it has joined the Business Objects Solution Provider Partner Program for software and service providers, a robust partner program that is committed to building and nurturing win-win... - January 27, 2009 - RJT Compuquest, Inc.
JMKDomains Offers Web Site Builder for .MOBI, Helping .MOBI Owners Build Mobile Web Sites
JMKDomains offers the popular WebSite Tonight® product, providing key features for those yearning to get involved in the .MOBI revolution. Now anyone can design and create a .MOBI-compliant Web site easily and affordably. Pages designed for .MOBI are optimized for on-the-go devices, making... - January 27, 2009 - JMKDomains
New Jersey Foreclosures Up Only .95% Over Q4 2007, and Down 34% from Q3 2008; Essex, Bergen, Union and Monmouth Counties Had the Most New Foreclosures in Q4 2008
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q4 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures were up only .95% over Q4 2007, and were down 34% from Q3 2008; Essex, Bergen, Union and Monmouth counties had the most new foreclosures in Q4 2008. Sussex, Union, and Passaic counties had the highest rate of foreclosures per household in Q4 2008. - January 27, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Texas Self Storage Market Survey Results Published
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) announced the publication of the results of its fourth annual market survey. The report with exclusive data not available elsewhere contains analysis and commentary specific to Texas. This is an important report for anyone in the financial and capital markets who regularly make, rate, or analyze investments in the self-storage industry. It is a must for developers, lenders, owner/operators, brokers and appraisers interested in the Texas storage market. - January 27, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Beautorium Embraces Active Sustainable Science in Skincare
beautorium has added active sustainable science brands suki and Sophyto to its growing repertoire of the best in organic and natural beauty. Both offer the latest in organic skincare, and combine cutting edge science with pure, natural actives to deliver breakthrough results. - January 27, 2009 - Beautorium
Wobblimind Media Releases Dancing in Amdo DVD
The Most Complete Report Produced to Date Concerning the Tibet/China Crisis now on DVD exclusively available at Amazon. - January 27, 2009 - Wobblimind Media
More Consumers Look to Online Insurance Portals for Variety of Plan and Price Options, Privacy, According to Insurance Portal Healthinsurance.org
Many health consumers who no longer have access to employer-sponsored plans have traditionally looked to insurance agents for help in finding the right health plan with the best possible costs on the private market. But new resources on the Web are allowing some of these consumers to gain a competitive advantage by, in effect, becoming their own agents. - January 27, 2009 - Health Insurance Resource Center
InkHead Promotional Products Takes PPAI Gold for Technical and Ecommerce Website Innovation
InkHead Promotional Products has earned 2009 gold honors from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) for technical and ecommerce innovation in the annual Web Awards, just another indication of InkHead’s surge to the top of the promotional products industry. - January 27, 2009 - InkHead Promotional Products
Devane's Old Town Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening
Located in the heart of La Quinta, Devane's Old Town Restaurant hosted its official grand opening to a packed house of local leaders and invited guests. - January 26, 2009 - Devane’s