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.
Fame Game Reveals Top Content and Search Trends of 2008
Mayor Bloomberg, Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs Among the Highest Ranked on the New York Scene in 2008. Fashion and Local Scandals Dominate as Largest Drivers of Web Traffic and Online Trends on FameGame.com. - December 30, 2008 - Fame Theory LLC
Harold Cameron, a Consumer Advocate with HaroldSays, Announces a Partnership with Consumer Affairs Website IRipoff.com to Provide Free Consumer Advocacy Services
Harold Cameron, Consumer Advocate with HaroldSays, has partnered with IRipoff.com, a consumer affairs website that has been created to help consumers resolve their complaints or issues with companies and government agencies and prevent others from making the same mistakes. - December 30, 2008 - HaroldSays, Inc.
First Annual 2008 Ziggits Awards
Awards for the Best Kids and Moms Products, Books and Websites Announced. - December 30, 2008 - Ziggity Zoom LLC
Moms Losing Weight, Becoming Fit, Healthy and Happy… For Charity?
Need some incentive to lose weight in 2009? How about losing weight and becoming fit... for charity. - December 29, 2008 - Lifestyle Fitness, Inc.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers Offers Tips for Selling a Diamond Engagement Ring
SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com has published a list of useful tips for consumers who are considering selling their diamond engagement ring or bridal jewelry. - December 28, 2008 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Tooth Whitening Moving from the Dentist's to the Grocery Store
Consumers love tooth whitening, but more and more are choosing home bleaching over in-office laser bleaching. Two out of three dentists have noted a decline, finds a survey by The Wealthy Dentist. - December 27, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Plesk 9 Available on All Cirrus Tech Dedicated Server Plans
Canadian web hosting provider, Cirrus Tech, is now offering the latest version of the industry leading web hosting control panel, Plesk 9. - December 25, 2008 - Cirrus Tech Ltd.
New Site Offers Homeowners a Clearinghouse of Green Remodeling Information
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), announces the launch of a new website dedicated to green remodeling, www.greenremodeling.org. Greenremodeling.org is designed to be a clearinghouse of information on green remodeling for both homeowners and trades people. Since the... - December 25, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Lenders Gear Up to Offer Mortgage Loan Modifications with a Catch… No Mortgage Loan Document Audit Legal Recourse
Borrowers will be facing a veritable landslide of Loan Modification offers from lenders with waiver of rights clauses, according to some Florida real estate attorneys. With mortgage loan document audits fast becoming the favorite tool of Loan modification companies and attorney throughout the nation, the lenders are attempting to pare their losses. Mortgage loan document audit firms like Florida based MitiGroup, LLC have seen their business grow in the past month from loan mod companies. - December 24, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
Global Internet Slashes Domain Transfer-In Prices to $5.99
Global Internet (http://gi.net) today announced a slash in their domain transfer prices to just $5.99 for com/net/org/info/biz top-level domain names. The Registrar encourages any large portfolio holders to transfer their domains in before the end of the year to take advantage of this special pricing. - December 24, 2008 - Global Internet
Connecticut BBB Issues Cold Weather Checklist
How to save money during winter months. - December 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
L.A.'s Glamorous Celebrate Christmas at Electric Karma
electric karma is a unique Indian restaurant, unlike any other in Los Angeles. The specialty about it is the room without the roof (Skyroom), where you can forget about everyday life for a couple of hours and just lounge on pillows like the Maharajas and enjoy the exquisite cuisine of this Los Angeles Indian restaurant. - December 23, 2008 - electric karma
WideVision LLC Announces Release of ‘AccessGPS’ a Free GPS Tracking System for Nextel Phones
AccessGPS - the perfect solution for asset tracking without incurring any additional costs beyond data plan from Nextel. - December 23, 2008 - WideVision
LifePsychic.com Helps You Kick Start the New Year with Free Psychic Readings
Leading psychic reading portal LifePsychic.com is offering 5 minutes of psychic readings absolutely free for all of its new users on this New Year. - December 23, 2008 - LifePsychic.com
Starlet Cleaning Launches New Domestic Cleaning and Office Cleaning Service in London
Starlet Cleaning is a new domestic cleaning and office cleaning business offering a range of cleaning services to customers in London. Based in the heart of Westminster, Starlet Cleaning is uniquely positioned to provide cleaning services to domestic and commercial customers all over London. - December 22, 2008 - Starlet Cleaning
Colorado Land Rover Dealer Saves 90 Acres and Counting
In April, 2008, Landrover Flatirons launched it’s Colorado Tree Project, an aggressive pledge to plant 100 trees for every Landrover purchased or leased at it’s retail sales and service facility in the Denver and Boulder suburbs of Colorado. - December 22, 2008 - Landrover Flatirons
Online Merchant Counts Down to Deep Discounts
A new Internet store is letting its customers take advantage of Father Time. At www.twift.com, the Twift Countdown embodies the company’s mission to empower American shoppers to unite and get wholesale bulk rates. Twift consumers can opt for their purchase to be “Twift Direct,”... - December 22, 2008 - Twift.com
"Energy and Storm Resistant Home Builder Thrives in North Port Florida"
American Homes, LLC at www.amrhomes.com, offers semi-custom homes from $159,000 to over $2,000,000 that are energy saving and storm resistant for savings and peace of mind. A privately owned and operated builder with over 60 years of combines experience. - December 21, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
New Site for Online Ticket Sales to Sold Out Events
TopOnlineTickets.com has just release a new website for finding premium and hard to find tickets to major sports, live concert and theatre events. TopOnlineTickets.com specializes in providing tickets to sold out events for those looking for premium, hard to find tickets to top events at the... - December 21, 2008 - Top Online Tickets
Netiton.com Announces Customer of the Day Program
Beginning January 2009 Computer and network services company, Netiton.Com has announced a customer of the day program. The customer of the day will receive a 50% discount on the first hour of service provided on a scheduled service call and a link back to that customer's company's website. The... - December 21, 2008 - Net It On
NewBoy Launches 'Baby’s In2 Fun'
Brand new range of edutainment toys for babies & toddlers unveiled today, 15,000 DVDs to be given away at Mother, Baby & Child Show in Dubai. - December 20, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2008 Photograph of the Year Contest with $11,500 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2008 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine, high-profile sponsors with over $11,500 in prizes to be won including a grand prize valued at almost $4,000. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Any photograph taken in 2008 is eligible to be entered. - December 20, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
Where Focus Meets Innovation - HealthWorldWeb Reveals New Features
Health World Web is announcing addition of videos to the Health Communities from icyou.com, new medical providers’ ads campaign and new gadgets for doctors, clinical trials and support group searches. - December 20, 2008 - Health World Web
In a Tough Economic Landscape, DinnerBeat.com Saves Money and Time for Struggling Americans
Recently released from beta testing, DinnerBeat.com is a website that helps individuals save time and money when planning their meals. Budgeting limited resources for food has always been the toughest challenge that people face, now even more important in these troubling economic times. According... - December 20, 2008 - DinnerBeat.com
An Xtra Good Thing: Sun & Earth Launches Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid
Good for Consumers, Selling Partners, the Industry, and the Environment. - December 20, 2008 - Sun & Earth
AquaStar's Products Preventing Suction Entrapment Injuries, Fatalities
AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. currently features 17 separate combinations of anti-entrapment suction outlet covers. The San Diego-based pool products company manufactures VGB Series drain covers that not only bring public swimming pools and spas into compliance, they create a safer pool and spa experience for everyone. - December 20, 2008 - AquaStar Pool Products, Inc.
WorldTV.com Launches EPG Feature and Reaches 100,000 Channel Milestone
Service furthers promise to become the Internet's TV Network empowering consumers to create and consume their own TV for free. - December 20, 2008 - WorldTV
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Mio Pomodoro
Chef Clark Gilbert of Mio Pomodoro at the Jenkintown Train Station will be offering the traditional Southern Italian Christmas Eve dinner “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” during Christmas Week December 21-27 including Christmas Eve. The restaurant is closed Christmas Day. - December 19, 2008 - Mio Pomodoro
Worlds First Online Community for Pool Owners
POOLCENTER.com began as a local pool service company in 1988 as Cox Pool & Spa Services serving the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area (including Northern Virginia and Maryland). POOLCENTER.com went on-line in January 1996, essentially establishing one of the very first websites for pool... - December 19, 2008 - POOLCENTER.com
Nextar Becomes #3 GPS Brand According to NPD
Nextar has become the #3 GPS/mobile navigation brand in the US during this critical holiday season according to The NPD Group's retail tracking service. Nextar showed a remarkable 473% increase in the number of units sold for the month of November over October in the mobile navigation category. - December 19, 2008 - Nextar
iOffer.com Reports Record Holiday Sales
Highest Totals in Dollar and Unit Sales, New Item Listings, Traffic, New Member Registration for the 2008 Holiday Season. - December 19, 2008 - iOffer, Inc.
iPhone Web App Thumbdive Goes Beta to Bring People Together in Privacy
Social media mobile marketing company AirGini (http://www.airgini.com) has today announced the private beta launch of Thumbdive (http://www.thumbdive.com), a new iPhone and desktop PC web app for friends to interact and share content from the web’s most popular social sites. Aimed at urban... - December 18, 2008 - AirGini Asia Pacific Limited
Seattle Area Photographer Bruce Yates' Award Winning Lemon Shark Photo Goes on Display at Smithsonian, Raises Money for Charity
Bellevue, Washington's Bruce Yates' "Cheshire Cat Grin" Shark Photo Wins Prestigious Award, is Featured in Nature's Best Photography Exhibition in Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - December 18, 2008 - UnderwaterReflections.com
Say Toodle-o "W" and Howdy do Obama at Your Very Own Bye Bye Bush and Hello Obama Inaugural Celebration
We're All Going Through The Change. Even if you didn't vote for Barack Obama, chances are you are looking forward to a change. With Inauguration Day almost upon us, Party411.com thinks you should celebrate by throwing your own Toodle-oo "W"/Howdy-Do Obama inauguration event, and offers... - December 18, 2008 - Party411.com
Hernando County, FL Enhances Public Meeting Process
The Hernando County Commission and the Clerk of Circuit Court have improved public meeting processes and transparency in government by launching the IQM2 MinuteTraq and MediaTraq software suite. The MinuteTraq application automates the agenda and minutes management aspect of County Commission... - December 18, 2008 - IQM2, Inc
RingtoneElephant.com Announces Their Free Christmas Ringtones and Holiday Ringtones Collection
RingtoneElephant.com announces their free Christmas and holiday ringtone collection. The user can download to their computer or their mobile phone. The ringtones are 100% free, and the site does not require a membership or fee. - December 18, 2008 - RingtoneElephant.com
Napa Farmhouse 1885(TM) Now Offers Popular Vegetarian, Organic Treats for "Pups" Nationwide for the Holidays
Napa Farmhouse 1885™ Now Offers, Popular Handcrafted Woofie Treats™ for the Holidays. - December 18, 2008 - napa farmhouse 1885
Mizrahi Diamonds First Annual Charity Holiday Sale
Mizrahi Diamonds announced today they will donate $100 to a worthy charity for every engagement ring or loose diamond sold this holiday season. - December 18, 2008 - Mizrahi Diamonds Inc
No More Service Charges on Concert, Sports and Theatre Tickets
David Boitano Co-Founder of TICKETFINDER.com™ announced today “We have removed our service charge and you now save on every concert, sports and theatre ticket sold on our website. We listen to our clients and the biggest request was to “Remove the Service Charges” so here... - December 17, 2008 - TICKETFINDER.com™
There Was Dr. Martin's Dream, Obama's Change, and Now Ressurrection: How Her Ministry of Healing Has Turned into H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork in Largo MD
H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork's mission is to serve our clients, (to pour out; expend, expose ones energy for the benefit of others); use the authority, faith (½ of the ingredient to healing and opposite of fear), dominion, and my work (to obey, serve; create) to facilitate mental, physical, and spiritual healing through touch. Located in Largo, MD with flexible hours, and concentrated bodywork, they specialize in massage. - December 17, 2008 - H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork
Donations to Non-Profits Up Over 5% Despite Weak Economy
The economic downturn is not necessarily resulting in fewer donations to small and medium size non-profits. - December 17, 2008 - SofterWare
UK Hypnotherapist Plans to Hypnotise 10,000 People Worldwide This January
UK Hypnotherapist Adam Eason aims to hold a worldwide on-line campaign to help anyone who wants to quit smoking or lose weight during January 2009. The event will be backed up with blogs and feedback to encourage and support the participants to succeed. - December 17, 2008 - Adam Eason Hypnotherapy
Scin Boutique Launch Unique Range of Aromatherapy Candles
Scin Boutique has developed these unique candles – which owe their scent to the reminiscences and memories of Scin's founders, Anna and Nicky- as the perfect companions for a house creating its own wonderful memories this Christmas. - December 17, 2008 - Scin Boutique
Beverly Hills Collection Launches New Website
Site offers luxurious and exclusive gifts for those who want the finest things in life. - December 17, 2008 - Beverly Hills Collection
Goodies for Mom Awards Top Green Holiday Gifts
2008 Goodies for Mom Green Holiday Gift Guide Now Available. - December 17, 2008 - Cushie Pushie Company
Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
Revolutionary Electronic Cigarette is Product of the Year for 2008
High-tech electronic cigarettes from Smoking Everywhere company are popular and convenient for both health and environmental reasons – plus they also save smokers money. - December 16, 2008 - Smoking Everywhere, LLC
Pacific Resort Aitutaki on Top of the World in 2008
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has just been named the ‘World's Leading Boutique Island Resort’ at the 15th Annual World Travel Awards final held recently in the Turks & Caicos islands. Aitutaki’s Pacific Resort, described by the awards organisers as “a secluded ultra-luxury... - December 15, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
New Electronic Cigarette Franchises Prosper Despite the Economic Downturn
Smoking Everywhere, LLC is expanding its business by reducing air pollution, eliminating toxic secondhand smoke, and making smokers who crave nicotine happy – all at the same time. - December 15, 2008 - Smoking Everywhere, LLC
vineyard vines® Signs Licensing Deal with the National Football League
Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and Co-Founders of vineyard vines®, announced today that their company has entered into a licensing arrangement with the National Football League to design and distribute a collection of men’s and women’s custom apparel and accessories. The initial... - December 15, 2008 - vineyard vines