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.
Heating Up the Holidays, Label Manufacturer Offers "Hot" New Product
One of the largest suppliers of blank labels for laser and inkjet printers in the world, OnlineLabels.com, has announced an iron-on heat transfer paper. The paper is outside of the Company's core product line and is easily applied with a household iron and most inkjet printers- great for companies looking for new outlets to promote their brand and label their products. - November 22, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
Teachtech Inc. Launches Bumper Sticker Spotting Dot Com Web Site
A new web site devoted to "spotting" and sharing bumper stickers of interest. Because the sign spotters were getting all the attention. - November 22, 2008 - TeachTech Inc.
Launch of New Organizing Podcast, Tips Toolbox
A new podcast has launched called Tips Toolbox www.tipstoolbox.com that will focus on how to be more organized in your work life. Each weekly show will focus on a particular topic and highlight quick and easy tips to be more organized, efficient and productive. - November 22, 2008 - Officiency
Launching ClickShopGuide - a Leading Online Catalog for Digital Computing and Internet Products
MHCCORP.COM has launched a new online shopping mall and product review site called ClickShopGuide covering thousands of digital products and e-books. - November 22, 2008 - MHCCORP.COM
Blue Bee Stores Assist Victims of the Santa Barbara Tea Fires
Blue Bee stores announced today that they will run a special promotion and donate a portion of the sales to the United Way of Santa Barbara Tea Fire Relief Fund. - November 22, 2008 - Blue Bee
Consumers in Crisis: Free Online Banking Information Center
Free online banking information center includes top banks for consumer loans. - November 22, 2008 - KeepandShare.com
Minnesota Retailer Re-Opens in New Orleans
A Simpler Time, a unique nostalgic art, gift and home décor company based in Minnesota that was forced out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, recently re-opened in the Crescent City. - November 22, 2008 - A Simpler Time
ePestSolutions Teams Up with Nets for Africa to Supply Mosquito Nets to Families at Risk
EPestSolutions, provider of professional quality pest control products for homeowners and the general public, has created a new charitable division that will allow customers to play a key role in the company’s mission to provide mosquito nets to African families considered to be at risk of exposure to malaria. - November 22, 2008 - epestsolutions
Lil Sweet Prince Donates Half of December Sales Revenues to Local Charity
Lil Sweet Prince, creators of one of a kind designer photo birth announcements, holiday cards, invitations and other personalized family keepsakes, will donate 50 percent of its sales for the month of December to Marjaree Mason Center, a domestic violence shelter located in Fresno, California. - November 22, 2008 - Lil Sweet Prince
Explosion Sportswear Selected for 2008 Phoenix Award for Screen Printing Category
Explosion Sportswear, which specializes in custom screen printing and embroidery of Greek T-Shirts, glassware, and other promotional items has been selected for the 2008 Phoenix Award in the Screen Printing category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). - November 22, 2008 - Explosion Sportswear
Autograph Magazine Inauguration Issue Celebrates Obama's Signature
Autograph Magazine celebrates Obama's Inauguration with an in-depth pictorial cover story on Obama's signature. You'll find out what it's like to meet Obama, if this is a good time to buy, what to be wary of, and how you still may be able to get Obama's autograph for free. - November 21, 2008 - Autograph Magazine
ProsperoWeb Announces a New Service for Seamless Upgrade of Websites to Web 2.0 Architecture
ProsperoWeb, a Custom Web Design and Development company, today announced a new service to upgrade any business Website to Web 2.0 architecture, at affordable rates. Enable your website to be a part of new generation of websites, that are more user-friendly, elegant, faster and more interactive using the latest technologies that are ready to make optimum use of future browser upgrades. - November 21, 2008 - ProsperoWeb Ltd.
HotelClub.co.uk and RatesToGo.uk Launches: Up to 13.5% Commission Per Sale
HotelClub.co.uk and RatesToGo.uk has partnered up with TradeDoubler to offer a special introductory commission rate for both publishers and customers. - November 21, 2008 - HotelClub
Oopsie Daisy Floral Receives 2008 Best of Mesa Award; U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
Oopsie Daisy Floral, a Mesa, AZ florist receives The Best of Mesa award. - November 21, 2008 - Oopsie Daisy Foral
Sitbetter.com Helps Create Healthier and Happier Workplace with Ergonomic Office Chairs
Sitbetter website brings new information on how to use office ergonomics to make the office safer and more productive. - November 21, 2008 - SitBetter
"Wireless Wipes™" is Launched to Stop the Spread of Germs on iPhones, Blackberry's and Other Portable Devices
Wireless Wipes (www.wirelesswipes.com), the first customized portable sanitizer pack for the iPhone, Blackberry and other mobile devices, launched today to battle a little-known dirty secret…germs on your touch screen phone. Studies have shown that mobile phones contain up to 100 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. - November 21, 2008 - Wireless Wipes
RateNantucket.com Announces Local Business Review Writers Contest
RateNantucket.com launches business and restaurant review contest. Winning review writers receive coveted "Grey Lady's Choice Award" as well as a $200 gift certificate to a Nantucket restaurant. - November 21, 2008 - Rate Nantucket
DAVACO Offers Outsourcing Solutions for Retail Clients. Brands Streamline Operating Costs and Resources with Retail Services Provider.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, recently announced that the company’s retail clients continue to outsource in-store programs as a way to gain valuable savings and efficiencies in the management and execution of high-volume store and... - November 21, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO Names Geneva Jackson as Director of Tax
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Geneva Jackson has been promoted to director of tax. In this role, Jackson is responsible for overseeing compliance of all Federal and state tax regulations, managing all tax reports and... - November 21, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO Names Brad Adams as Director of Accounting
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Brad Adams has been promoted to director of accounting. In this role, Adams is responsible for leading DAVACO’s project office and accounts payable departments, as well as overseeing... - November 21, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Easy Decision in a Tough Economy
CruiseCompete's revolutionary website allows budget-conscious consumers to find their ideal cruise itinerary at a time of their choosing, while ensuring they will get the best deal available anywhere. - November 20, 2008 - Compete Ventures Company
Ecycle IT, Inc. of Minneapolis Launches Free Nationwide Consumer Electronics Recycling Program, www.RecycleItAmerica.com
RecycleItAmerica.com is a nationwide free to the consumer recycling program that provides postage paid labels and monetary rewards for computers, cell phones and music players. Digital cameras, camcorders, GPS units and gaming systems to be added soon. - November 20, 2008 - Ecycle IT, Inc.
Smart Payment Solutions Partners with SofterWare and Delivers Strategic Payment Services
Announces the Integration of Electronic ACH Payment Processing – Creates Savings and Convenience - November 20, 2008 - SofterWare
How Deep Lies the Shadow Released as Free Audiobook Podcast
Author Marcus DeHart brings his supernatural thriller to life as a free audiobook podcast. Available on iTunes or at marcusdehart.com. - November 20, 2008 - Marcus DeHart
Tate Publishing Announces Two New Services for Authors
Tate Publishing announces two new services for their publishing division. Tate authors can now expect to also have website design with hosting and :30 second video trailers created for each newly released title. - November 20, 2008 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Improved Radio Advertising May be a Game-Changer for Advertisers
A new search engine for just radio ads brings the best features of print and web to radio advertising. This may be a game-changing proposition for advertisers. Radio has long been known for its low cost and target ability. Add to this instant availability of full ad details, links to promotion web... - November 20, 2008 - RadioAds.com
Christmas Hampers Carry a Wish
Christmas is always a special time of year, especially for Christmas Hamper businesses. One business owner has a very special wish for this Christmas. - November 20, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts
Online Gift Basket Retailer Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Product Giveaway
All Occasion Gift Baskets, Inc. is shaking up the holiday season early with a Classic Gourmet Gift Basket Giveaway for all orders placed through December 31, 2008. - November 20, 2008 - AOG Baskets
India’s Largest Online Bookstore Launched: Pustak.co.in
Bangalore-based startup offers the largest database of books to Indian buyers and aims to be the default destination for book buyers and bibliophiles across the country. - November 20, 2008 - Kumar Pustak Mall Private Limited
New Device from My Medical Memory Offers Portable, Private, Updateable Medical Records…in a Flash
Designed by doctors, My Medical Memory is a private, portable, updateable device that allows patients to carry their medical records everywhere they go. At a time when nearly 100,000 people die each year due to preventable medical errors, this information can help physicians provide better care and save lives. - November 19, 2008 - My Medical Memory
New Book Helps Parents Protect Their Children
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis’ New Book, ‘Little Kids, Big Accidents,’ Helps Parents Understand the Settlement & Legal Process Involving Injured Children - November 19, 2008 - Sprouts
Picholine Introduces a New Fall Menu; Chef-Proprietor Terrance Brennan Adds New Tasting Menus and a New Kitchen Brigade
Terrance Brennan, Chef-Proprietor of Picholine, a two-Michelin star restaurant, introduces his most inspired fall menu yet, including a new seven-course Game Tasting Menu and a first-ever sixteen-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. In 2007, Brennan sold Artisanal Premium Cheese, the wholesale and... - November 19, 2008 - Picholine
www.cybarservice.com Launches New Mobile Phone Ordering System
Cybarservice is new revolutionary m-commerce application which seems set to revolutionize the way restaurants, bars and cafes receive their orders. - November 19, 2008 - cybarservice
Vantec Launches Laptop Docking Station with Video Providing a Universal Docking Solution for Consumer Laptops
The Laptop Docking Station with Video allows laptop computer users one-cable-connectivity to several peripherals including Video Output. - November 19, 2008 - Vantec Thermal Technologies
12 Bicycle Enthusiasts Unite to Show How Bicycle Travel Can Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True
12 Bicycle Travel Leaders are Uniting on November 22 & 23 for the first ever, Bicycle Lifestyle Web Event. The event is titled, "Bicycle Travel As a Modern Lifestyle Choice" & will feature a jam-packed schedule of articles, interviews, videos & a live Q & A sessions having to do with bicycle travel, commuting by bicycle and lifestyle design in a new economy. The goal of the event is to introduce more people to bicycle travel. The information is totally free and open to anyone with Internet. - November 19, 2008 - Bicycle Touring Pro
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands It’s Service Offerings to Include Stock-Secured Loans
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC (Aspen) is pleased to announce that is has expanded it’s service offerings to include facilitating stock-secured loans. - November 19, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Tribe of Noise, Announces One Billion Fans Contest to Musicians and the Masses
Economic down turns always affect marketing budgets from major corporations to street corner musicians. Money troubles tend to bring out fear but not so for the people at Tribe of Noise. They have just announced their One Billion Fans Contest. One Billion Fans. Is that even possible, you may ask? - November 19, 2008 - Tribe of Noise
abridged solutions Creates Product to Help with Medicare Questions
Website that helps both individuals and corporations through the complicated process of defining and selecting Medicare health insurance plans. Easy definitions and directions to relieve stress and aggravation. - November 19, 2008 - abridged solutions, inc.
Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression
Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times line of holiday greeting cards draws humorous parallels between the Great Depression and the current worldwide financial crisis. The paper greeting cards feature vintage photos from the Great Depression, enhanced with humorous verse such as “Have a Great Depression and a Subprime New Year.” They are available online at www.depressingtimes.com. - November 18, 2008 - Order of St. Nick
Snooth Announces Release of Analytics for Retailers and Wineries
Retail and winery partners of Snooth given access to powerful decision making information on wines they produce and sell. - November 18, 2008 - Snooth
Happi House Restaurants Launch New Prototype Store
San Francisco Bay Area-based fast casual concept poised to resume franchising redesigns its restaurants; upgrades style. - November 18, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Vamoose® Odor Eliminators Attract Deer and Chase Away Skunk Odor Cigarette, Skunks and Gun Smoke Odors Vamoose
Vamoose Products today announced that their Vamoose Tobacco Odor Eliminators are now available in formulations with Deer Pheromones and Apple scent which will have the ability to remove tobacco, gun smoke and skunk odors, and can even attract wildlife. - November 18, 2008 - Hill Country Distribution
Seven Deadly Christmas Presents: The Ultimate Curious Christmas Gift from ShopCurious.com
The Seven Deadly Glasses collection, by designer Kacper Hamilton, is now available exclusively at ShopCurious.com. - November 18, 2008 - ShopCurious
Finely Finished Gifts - Open for Business
Finely Finished Gifts, a new e-commerce website, is now taking orders for holiday gift baskets. The company is excited to enter into the competitive world of gift baskets but confident that this will only be the beginning. - November 18, 2008 - Finely Finished Gifts
Lisa Evelyn Designs + Prints Announces Launch of New Website
New website promotes interactive secure online ordering and instant pricing. - November 18, 2008 - Lisa Evelyn Designs + Prints
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery Makes Gluten Free Brownie Bites and Wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008. Their desserts are Dairy Free too.
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008 in the Meadowlands, NJ. This Allergen Free bakery bakes desserts that are gluten free, casein free, lactose free, soy free, dairy free, corn free, and certified Kosher Parve. Their sweets are available at fine health food stores, and they are currently offering free shipping on their website www.shabtai-gourmet.com - November 17, 2008 - Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery
Hairstylist Entrepreneur Fights Back Against Soaring Fertility Costs
Veteran Hairstylist, Carrie Paul, was unable to afford fertility treatments. At work she was getting asked how to recreate her amazing hair styles at home. She made an instructional Round Brushing DVD; proceeds help women with fertility problems. - November 17, 2008 - Hair Intuitions, Inc
Local Deer Hunters Help Feed the Hungry
The field staff members of Huntonly.com - a website created and managed by hunters as a resource for the hunting community - have donated 15 deer to Maryland’s Farmers and Hunters Feeding The Hungry (FHFH) program. The deer were harvested throughout Southern Maryland during Maryland’s... - November 17, 2008 - HuntOnly.com
J.D. Maverick Studios Promotes a New Book Series as Personal Indepence Has Its Price
As of late in Pittsburgh, A new small company named J.D. Maverick Studios has been viral and Guerilla marketing their new up and coming multimedia company and the first original book series, “Dawn of Fate” project around campuses around the city. J.D. Maverick Studios is an up and... - November 17, 2008 - J.D. Maverick Studios
Discount Voucher Christmas on the Cards
With predictions of an online shopping rush on Monday 8 December, discount voucher site Everydaysale.co.uk has relaunched with a new look and feel, just in time to help hassled shoppers stretch those tight credit crunch budgets. With savvy shoppers everywhere looking for discounts, voucher codes... - November 16, 2008 - Everydaysale.co.uk