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.
DAVACO Featured in A.R.E's Retail Environments Magazine
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, was recently featured in A.R.E.’s Retail Environments Magazine in an article entitled, “Greening Transportation: Shipping is the new frontier in reducing the retail industry’s carbon footprint.” The article,... - July 31, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
JustGoFishin.com to be One-Stop Internet Resource for Fishing the Texas Coastal Bend
An experienced internet entrepreneur in Corpus Christi has launched JustGoFishin.com, an online search engine and directory serving the region’s sport fishing community. For the thousands of locals and visitors who fish the Texas Coastal Bend each year, JustGoFishin.com promises a one-stop... - July 30, 2008 - JustGoFishin.com
Art-and-Home.Net Expands Tapestry Wall Hanging Collection
The Art and Home Tapestry collection has grown. What started as a few dozen tapestries, has now reached nearly 1,400 tapestries, the largest collection Art and Home has ever carried. - July 30, 2008 - Art & Home
Exit Timeshares Offers Hope for Distressed Timeshare Owners and Pledges Revenues to the United Way
Exit Timeshares pledges to help distressed timeshare owners faced with tough economic times. Many individuals facing foreclosure and hardships turn to Exit Timeshares to rescue them from their timeshare contract burden. Now timeshare owners have a place to turn to for relief while helping give to a good cause. - July 30, 2008 - Exittimeshares
Happi House Restaurants Return to Franchising
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company’s Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising. Happi House, which opened its first location in 1976 in San Jose’s historic Japantown, is an Asian fast-casual concept that... - July 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Inspired.com Releases iphone Video Game – "Karmic Cookie"
In a world short on inspiration and long on hot air, Inspired.com released a video game designed to inspire, enlighten and to make life's best words of wisdom accessible from your iPhone or iPod touch any time... all wrapped in a video game. - July 30, 2008 - Inspired Arts & Media, LLC
DirectBuy Opens New Members-Only Design Showroom in Moncton
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
Howdy, Partner...Klinger Manages, Becomes Partner in DirectBuy of Buffalo
After working as a General Manager for DirectBuy of Buffalo, Mark Klinger becomes partner. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy of Buffalo Names Klinger General Manager
Former CPA, Mark Klinger becomes general manager of DirectBuy Buffalo. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
Alberta Boot Camps Biggest Loser Challenge #2 -30 Teams Will Compete for $5000 in Cash and Prizes
July 28th, 2008 — Calgary, Alberta. Alberta Boot Camps Biggest Loser Challenge #2 -30 teams will compete for $5000 in Cash and prizes. Calgary Man Takes Matters into his Own Hands - Boot Camp Style. http://www.Albertabootcamp.com. - July 29, 2008 - Calgary Alberta Boot Camp
Pooghe Makes Sweating Stylish
Luxury anti-odor collection to debut in September. - July 29, 2008 - Pooghe Laundry
Buy Wedding Favors Online Gives Back
Online wedding favors, party favors, decorations and accessories superstore gives a percentage of each and every sale to charity. - July 29, 2008 - My-Wedding-Jewelry.com
Does Recording Calls in a Call Center Violate PCI Security Requirements?
Everyone has heard the phrase “Your call may be recorded for quality purposes” but what impact does call recording have on PCI compliance? According to Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, recording calls that include credit card numbers and other sensitive information is... - July 28, 2008 - Quality Track International Inc.
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center, Has Merged Their Services to Form The Consumer Debit Mitigation Service, to Assist with Mitigation for All Consumer Services
Consumer Debit Mitigation Services in conjunction with the Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center can now offer a complete consumer mitigation services. This is not a credit counseling agency, nor a lending facility. With the increase in credit card rates, the decrease in automobile values and the crisis in the Real Estate Market. DBM can assist consumers in all phases of debt mitigation - July 28, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Allamericanbling.com Has Updated Their Popular iPhone Bling Page
The Apple iPhone has become the icon of the American gadget driven lifestyle. This updated website helps consumers individualize their iPhone life with faceplates and other accessories. - July 28, 2008 - AllAmericanBling.com
MLX Purchases 196 Touchstar Licenses to Enhance It's Lead Generation Capabilities
Marketlinkx Direct Inc. announced today the purchase of an additional 196 Touchstar Licenses to further its near –shore contact center capabilities and expand its presence in the Caribbean. Touch Star’s licenses feature a fully unified communications platform for inbound, outbound, and... - July 26, 2008 - Marketlinkx Direct, Inc.
1.5 Million College Students Expected to Drop Out in 2008 Due to Financial Pressure
40% more students drop out of college due to money issues including student loan debt and credit card debt than academic failure. - July 26, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group
Fameo Wins UK Bridal Collection of the Year Award
Jewellery designer and online retailer Fameo won the Bridal Jewellery of the Year award at the UK Jewellery Awards 2008 for it's bridal jewellery collections. - July 26, 2008 - Fameo Ltd
O’Neill Clothing Grows with Retail Pro POS Software
SDCR Business Systems announced today that it has signed a contract for two additional outlet stores for its client O’Neill Surf Shop, whose flagship store opens this month in Anaheim’s GardenWalk. O’Neill originally approached SDCR for a POS solution to manage the rollout of... - July 26, 2008 - San Diego Cash Register
The Artist Brush, Launch Cosmetic Brushes to Aid Relief of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
The Artist Brush an on line cosmetic brush wholesaler/makeup artistry company, plan to launch 5 newly designed cosmetic brushes fall of this year. - July 25, 2008 - The Artist Brush
Revolutionary Electronic Cigarette Offers a Real Smoking Pleasure & Nicotine Delivery Without the Tobacco, Tar, Smoke, or Odor
Now smokers can enjoy cigarettes at a cheaper price with less health risks – and without offending or endangering others with secondhand smoke. - July 25, 2008 - Smoking Everywhere, LLC
NameSeek - The Australian Domain Name Aftermarket
Domain name trading has bestowed sizable profits to hundreds of business savvy individuals across the world in recent years. NameSeek now gives Australian’s the opportunity to trade their own domain names after recent policy changes. - July 25, 2008 - nameseek
Magazines.com Receives Hitwise U.S. Top 10 Award for January-March 2008
Magazines.com's website ranked No.7 in the Shopping and Classifieds-Books category based on the market share of U.S. visits it has received for January-March 2008. - July 25, 2008 - Magazines.com
Pinatas.com Multiplies in Size with Thousands of New Halloween and Party Costumes
Halloween is coming soon, and as one of the most exciting holidays, many people are already looking for the perfect costume. Pinatas.com has recently multiplied in size, now offering a huge selection of Halloween costumes and accessories. - July 25, 2008 - Pinatas.com
The Rainforest Site Partners with Sumatran Orangutan Society to Plant Trees and Save Orangutans
The Rainforest Site announced today a new partnership with the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) to save vital orangutan habitat. - July 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
Compliance LLC Launches Two New Web Sites
The first web site is designed to discuss the risks and opportunities of spread betting and CFDs. The second to give credit to the best hotels and airlines of the world that help them give to their clients and delegates a truly unique learning experience. - July 24, 2008 - Compliance LLC
Celebrating a Musical That Transformed a Generation. Alive Mind & Cactus Three Present the Documentary "Hair: Let the Sun Shine In"
Alive Mind and Cactus Three are proud to present a screening of Pola Rapaport and Wolfgang Held’s acclaimed documentary film HAIR: Let the Sun Shine In. This special preview, in collaboration with New York City’s National Arts Club, is in honor of the forthcoming DVD release of the film on the Alive Mind label and the special summer performances of the legendary musical in Central Park. The National Arts Club screening is free of charge, by invitation, on Monday, July 28th. - July 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
Ct BBB Says Consumers Getting Scammed by Cheap, Counterfeit Luxury Goods Online
Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises consumers on how to protect against high-end web-based rip-offs. - July 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Lime Lolli'S... Add a Little Twist to Your Life
Lime Lolli's debuts in Atlanta as a hip new line of clothing and accessories produced by Hype Strype. Lime Lolli's offers numerous products that are embroidered with Hype Strype's most popular designs. The new products include t-shirts for women, t-shirts and rompers for children, caps, towels, pillowcases, tote bags, spa wraps, robes, and slippers. Customers raved about the creative designs, the high quality of the products, and the creative packaging. - July 24, 2008 - Hype Strype
FamilyLink.com, Inc. Launches Beta of WebTree.com
FamilyLink.com announced the beta launch of WebTree.com, an innovative and fun family tree building community that has added 8.4 million ancestor names in the past three weeks. “WebTree.com adds a much needed family tree component to our ‘innovative tools to connect families’... - July 24, 2008 - World Vital Records, Inc.
First Light Net Launches Fishing.Org in Time for Upcoming AdTech Show in Chicago
First Light Net, a provider of targeted internet advertising for the fishing, hunting, sports & outdoor industries, has launched Fishing.Org, adding to its network of over 350 outdoors related websites. - July 23, 2008 - First Light Net
Galavanting – Online Women's Travel Magazine Launches
Galavanting, a new online women’s travel magazine, officially launched July 15th to thousands of readers in its first week. Editors-in-chief Kim Mance and Katy Quissell recruited a diverse and impressive group of women writers to tell their stories of adventures from around the globe for the... - July 23, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
DirectBuy Selects Fine Living Network (FLN) as Sole Media Partner For Its First Multi-platform Advertising Campaign
Fine Living Network (FLN) joins DirectBuy, a national members-only showroom and home design center, in a long-term arrangement that represents DirectBuy’s first ever multi-platform advertising campaign. - July 23, 2008 - DirectBuy
"Go Green Now!" The Green Technology Alliance is proud to present: A unique one day conference event. Date: August 13, 2008 in Austin, TX.
The need to conserve resources and operate more efficiently is known. What is missing is how to do it. Knowledge is the key. Join them and gain valuable tools, strategies, processes and more on how to help your organization "Go Green Now!" - July 23, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Inkubook Photo Book Maker Launches Public Availability
Inkubook, the New Online Photo Book Builder, Allows Anyone to Collaborate and Create Drop-Dead Gorgeous Books in Minutes. - July 23, 2008 - iUniverse
In Debt: Americans Seek Debt Consulting to Negotiate Down Bills
WebCreditAdvisors.com helps overextended consumers reduce credit debt by cutting what they owe and negotiating better terms. - July 23, 2008 - Web Credit Advisors Inc
Forgan of St. Andrews Announces Signing International Legend Ian Woosnam
Forgan of St Andrews announced today the signing of international golfing legend Ian Woosnam, OBE, to represent them on tour. Ian has signed an initial contract of 3½ years from the 1st July and got off to a winning start first time out at the recent Russian Seniors in Moscow. - July 23, 2008 - The Sports HQ
Leading Label Manufacturer Serves Up a Green Alternative
One of the largest suppliers of blank labels for laser and inkjet printers in the world, OnlineLabels.com, has announced a recycled label material, available in over 140 of the Company’s standard label sizes. Made from 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW), the material is the perfect solution for companies small and large looking for an eco-friendly alternative to labeling their products. - July 23, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
Australian Domain Name Market Hots Up
Trading of com.au domain names has only been permitted since June. Already multiple 5 figure sales have shown the AU Domain aftermarket to be pumping. - July 23, 2008 - Netfleet Pty Ltd
DAVACO Expands Office Space - Retail Services Company is Poised for Future Growth
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company has expanded its corporate office space to include the 1st floor which is the lobby level, located at 6688 North Central Expressway in Dallas. The expansion provides additional capacity and gives the... - July 23, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO Names Jerry Zemanski as Director of Cost Management
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Jerry Zemanski has been named as the company’s director of cost management. In this role, Zemanski oversees all aspects of the cost management process, including vendor relations, sub-contractor evaluations... - July 23, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Six-Time Olympian to Wear Spira "Banned" Springed Shoes at Beijing Games
Joao N'Tyamba, the Olympic marathoner from Angola who will be his nation's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics, will run in Spira for his third Olympic Marathon - July 22, 2008 - New Chapter Media
The Paintings of Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Master Guillermo Sedano Come to New Jersey
The paintings of Spanish Master Painter Guillermo Sedano, winner of the XXII BMW Prize for painting, are coming to New Jersey. - July 22, 2008 - Cosmopolitan Fine Art
Is It Possible to Grow Taller After Puberty? A New Supplement from Theros labs, LLC Says “Yes.”
It’s no secret that many people are unhappy about their height. People are used to seeing taller individuals getting the attention and respect that we feel we deserve too. It seems unfair to that shorter or average sized individuals feel less confident and get less attention from the opposite... - July 22, 2008 - Theros Labs, LLC
CNET’s Brian Cooley Speaks with SellingGeek.com About the Best Cars for Salespeople
Brian Cooley, editor at large at CNET and host of the weekly podcast Car Tech, spoke with SellingGeek.com’s Timothy Sullivan about the best cars for sales professionals, how auto manufacturers are addressing the latest jump in fuel prices, and what salespeople can expect in vehicles in the next few years. - July 22, 2008 - Dilettante Productions
Renasis Again Named Winner of Utah's Top 25 Under 5
UVEF Recognizes Renasis as One of Utah’s Top 25 Companies Under 5 Years Old for a Third Consecutive Year. - July 22, 2008 - Renasis, LLC
DollsBags.com Now Carries Rioni "Signature Series" Italian Designer Handbags
Rioni products are well known for their superior craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, outstanding durability, and exquisite designs. All Rioni products are handmade by skilled craftsman and come with an international warranty. DollsBags, LLC is an Authorized Reseller for Rioni and, for a limited time only, you also get the Rioni evening bag free with every Rioni handbag purchase (a $45 value). - July 22, 2008 - DollsBags, LLC
Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, CA Selected as One of the Top Ten Best Clothing Optional Resorts in the World by TripAdvisor.com
Clothing optional vacationers have many choices of destinations to travel to soak up the sun around the world. The best nudist resorts used to be in the Caribbean and Europe. Times have changed. According to TripAdvisor.com, America now has two of the best nude sunbathing hotels. And The Terra Cotta Inn clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA is ranked as one of the 10 best. - July 22, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
YourHostingStore.com Adds Green Hosting Category
Green hosting category makes it easy for the environmentally conscious to find a green hosting provider. - July 22, 2008 - Your Hosting Store
ASOTVI Product Advisory-Saving Gas by Minding Your Tires
As Seen On TV.Info, Inc. announced today the results of its evaluation of a product that can help ensure motorists are achieving their optimum fuel efficiency in their vehicles, which is critical during an energy crisis. - July 22, 2008 - As Seen On TV Info, Inc.