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.
Subway® Restaurants Finds Football Fans Want Healthier Options While Watching the Big Game
Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 Americans’ snacking habits - January 24, 2008 - Subway
Third Wave Digital Announces Launch of New Website for Georgia Southern University’s College of Health & Human Sciences
Third Wave Digital, a web design and development firm headquartered in Macon, Georgia with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida, announced the launch of a completely redesigned web presence to aid the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia Southern University in their recruitment efforts. The new website can be found at www.georgiasouthernhealthscience.com. - January 24, 2008 - Third Wave Digital
Shenoa & Company Conquers an Industry Downturn by Quadrupling Their 2007 Sales Over 2006
The online diamond wholesaler Shenoa & Company plans to build on their record setting 4th Quarter sales. - January 24, 2008 - Shenoa Diamonds
TheDailyBride.com: the First Online Wedding Show Featuring Chicago Vendors & International Resources
Ultimate Wedding Website Uses Video to Showcase Vendors and to Guide Brides Through the Wedding Planning Process. - January 24, 2008 - TheDailyBride.com
PrivacyMatters.com Provides Consumers New Ways to Fight Back
With new services like Background checks, Criminal Checks, and Reverse Phone Look Up consumers can rest easily. - January 24, 2008 - PrivacyMatters.com
SimplyLCDTVs Launches Price Comparison Tool
Online LCD TV buyer’s guide launches new LCD TV online price comparison tool for UK shoppers. All big brands are covered among the 1000+ LCD TVs that are featured. - January 24, 2008 - Cougared.com
Las Vegas Businesswoman Attends Leader Retreat in Dallas, Texas
More than 300 consultants with The Body Shop at Home meet for Leadership training. - January 23, 2008 - The Body Shop at Home, Shannon Ruesch
Radical Computing Leads the Way in Digital Signage, Launches a New Line of Digital Signage Products
Radical Computing Corporation Announces Release of a New Line of Retail Path Networks (RPN) Digital Signage Media Players Based on Adaptive Signage™ Platform. - January 23, 2008 - Radical Computing Corp
Free Spa Party Jan. 30th NYC
Spa Chinois is giving away free spa services from 12 to 7 on January 30th. (44 West 55th St, 5th Fl., NY, NY) - January 22, 2008 - SpaSally.com
Clever Aromatherapy Candle Line Lights Up Vail Cascade Resort and Spa
Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, a Rocky Mountain landmark, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ pure-burn soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. “The scents are mood-setting” says Julie Goraj, Marketing Communications Manager of Vail’s only ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four-Diamond Ski Resort and Spa, “and the humor is very clever.” The complete product line can be viewed at: www.aromatherapyinterventions.com - January 22, 2008 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Launched by RBM.TV in 2008, Ownership of an Internet TV Channel is Now Possible to Everyone for Not Much More Than the Price of a Cell Phone
Launched by RBM.TV in 2008, ownership of an Internet TV Channel is now possible to everyone for not much more than the price of a cell phone. The technology is revolutionary because it allows a user to self-manage video and other content on their own site and costs a fraction of existing video technology. The low cost of the technology paired with the end user’s ability to manage the site without technical staff makes this the next generation of the Internet TV world. - January 21, 2008 - CyberTV LLC
Announcing the Launch of Auto-Loans.GuideFin.com - the Internet's Resource for Auto Loans
The Internet has just seen the launch of a new website that stores information on auto loans. Auto-Loans.GuideFin.com is a new entry into cyberspace and will likely be beneficial to car owners worldwide. Their key objective is to provide relevant and accurate information with regard to auto loans. - January 19, 2008 - GuideFin.com
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, Talks About the Rise of Luxury Retailing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, talks about the rise of luxury retailing on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss and the strategic moves that transformed a stodgy clothing retailer into the premier high fashion store in New York. Neimark recounts the challenges that occurred in the retail... - January 19, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
NEA’s Sponsorship of the Gateway to 21st Century Skills Brings Relevant Resources to Educators
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills website features over 49,000 learning resources for educators and is a project of The GEM Exchange, a partnership of the University of Washington, Syracuse University and the non profit, JES & Co. Administration of the portal is provided by JES & Co. (www.JESandCo.org), located in Tucson, Arizona. - January 18, 2008 - JES & Co.
The International Sporting Goods Market is Getting Stick-e
Yoga Stick-e Socks…for that barefoot feeling! is the newest patented product for the Yoga market and recently received international acclaim from the sporting goods industry when it was selected as a finalist at the ispo BrandNew competition. Yoga is finally being recognized in the fitness... - January 18, 2008 - Stick-e Products LLC
123Greetings Offers Free MySpace Interactive Countdown Widget for Valentine’s Day
A countdown widget for MySpace users to decorate their profiles and celebrate Valentine's Day in style. - January 18, 2008 - 123Greetings.com, Inc.
The Pest Control Store and Peachtree Pest Control Co. Support Local Chambers of Commerce
The Pest Control Store and Peachtree Pest Control teamed up again to support their local Chambers of Commerce. Personnel from The Pest Control Store and Peachtree Pest Control located in Warner Robins, Georgia got together and built a float and decorated some of their vehicles to participate in... - January 18, 2008 - The Pest Control Store
GolfersMD.com™ to Officially Launch Today at PGA Merchandise Show
GolfersMD.com Offers First Fully Comprehensive Health, Fitness and Medicine Website to Golfers - January 17, 2008 - GolfersMD.com
North Raleigh Florist Announces Ribbon Cutting
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the store’s opening was held on Dec. 17. The event was attended by Raleigh City Council member... - January 17, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist
Developing an Even Better Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield: Development Consultant Named
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, providing the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment, has recently announced that Thomas A. Gabianelli of Diversified Nonprofit Services (DNS) has been appointed as the club’s Development Consultant. - January 17, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Safecutters.com Adds Two New Utility Cutters to Product Line
New package openers safely and efficiently cut through shrink wrap, string, ribbon and twine. - January 17, 2008 - Safecutters, Inc.
NPSA Reaches 400-Member Mark
The National Portable Storage Association is celebrating its membership. - January 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Coupons and Deals at Your Fingertips with Tjoos’s Google Button
Coupons codes are used to get instant discounts, free shipping or free gifts during the checkout process of many online stores. Tjoos now brings you an easy and fast way to find coupon codes when you need them with the Tjoos Google Button. - January 17, 2008 - Tjoos
Sports PLC Buck the Trend with Record Sales Growth - Up 51.5% in 2007
Sports PLC, owners of online sports equipment retailers www.thesportshq.com in the UK and www.golfoutletsusa.com in the US have announced strong sales growth for 2007 on both sides of the Atlantic, bucking the current trend of so many retailers. The UK operation was up 51.5% for 2007 including an... - January 16, 2008 - Golfballs.co.uk
Win a 2008 smart Car with the Launch of the 451 smart fortwo
With smart USA preparing to launch the innovative 2008 smart fortwo, a website has been created for smart owners and enthusiasts to coincide with the U.S. launch of smart. The 451s site offers a chance for site members to win a smart. - January 16, 2008 - 451s.com
Save Big on Enclosed Trailers at Trailer Superstore
All Pro West Trailer Superstore is moving excess inventory and offering select new and leftover enclosed trailers at unbeatable prices. - January 16, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
MirrorMateMitts – Car Mirror Covers Make Mysterious Television Debut
New Multipurpose "Bag" Featured on Philadelphia's '10!' Variety Show. - January 16, 2008 - Winter-Car-Care.com
The Alternative Creates the World's First No-Touch Interactive Shop Window for Orange
The Alternative, a London based Creative Agency, has developed a unique way to engage passers-by on busy London streets. - January 16, 2008 - The Alternative, a part of The Happy People Corporation
Alexander Aviation Announces New Web Site
Alexander Aviation Associates announces the completion of their new web site, www.alexanderaviation.com. Developed specifically with fast and simple navigation as a primary goal, the site focuses on U.S. aviation insurance, including recent industry changes that affect private pilots and aviation professionals - January 15, 2008 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Lawline.com Offers New CLE Credit Hours That Never Expire
Lawline.com is now offering packages of CLE credits for attorneys looking to earn their credits online. Lawline.com, an innovative provider of Continuing Legal Education online, is changing the way their users can purchase courses. Attorneys can now purchase a package of credit hours that never... - January 15, 2008 - FurtherEd
Airline Websites Tested for Usability
A new report from webusability.es looks at the usability of several airline websites, including leading budget airlines and two national carriers. Under the spotlight are: - Online Flight Bookings - Customer Service - Website Information The report can be downloaded from... - January 15, 2008 - webusability.es
Valentine’s Day Gifts - b’drizzled Gourmet Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn Launches New E-Commerce Web Site for Valentine’s Day
b’drizzled, a woman-owned company focused on making and distributing the best tasting chocolate-drizzled popcorn on the market, has launched a new e-commerce web site http://bdrizzled.com just in time for Valentines’ Day. - January 14, 2008 - b'drizzled Gourmet Popcorn
Packing Electronics in Portable Storage Safe and Sound
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for safely storing electronics equipment. - January 12, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
DiscountWatchStore.com Announces the Addition of Riedenschild Watches
DiscountWatchStore.com, the premier online discount watch superstore, announces the addition of Riedenschild watches. - January 12, 2008 - Discount Watch Store
Leash Secure, LLC is Proud to Introduce Incredihang - Hang Pictures Perfectly Straight Every Time and Never Have to Re-Straighten Them Again
Incredihang is a picture hanging system that allows the hanging of pictures perfectly straight every time and never have to re-straighten them again. - January 11, 2008 - Leash Secure, LLC.
BigOven.com Expands Rapidly Growing Social Network About Food
New, Free "Groups" Feature Lets Anyone Create and/or Participate in Their Own Specialized Recipe Swap and Food Chat. - January 11, 2008 - Lakefront Software, Inc. (BigOven.com)
Creativity Unleashed - a "Build a Purse Kit" for Girls of All Ages by dekoposh
dekoposh is pleased to announce the introduction of its Posh Mini Purse™ “Build a Purse Kit”- the first and only of its type hands-on activity for girls of all ages. The Build a Purse Kit consists of a food grade metal tin approximately 6”x4”, high-end decorative felt,... - January 11, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
New Service Provides Web Lookup Over the Phone with Live Agents - 866-WEB-4111
A California startup company "Look Up Web For Me, Inc" introduced a new service "Look Up Web For Me" on Jan 7th, 2008. The company maintains that they are still in the experimental stage. The service helps people on the go needing information from a public website. A consumer... - January 11, 2008 - Look up web for me, Inc
The Directory of Florida Vacation Rentals by Owner at Villa-Websites.com Just Keeps on Growing
The Directory of Florida Vacation Rentals by Owner at http://Villa-Websites.com has continued its growth and now has over 200 Florida vacation villas for sale or rental by owner. Villa owners can list properties free of charge whether they are for sale or rental, and SEO friendly links are added back to the owner’s websites. The Villa-Websites.com Directory of Florida Villa Vacation Rentals by Owner is an invaluable resource for anyone looking for a vacation home rental in Florida. - January 11, 2008 - Villa-Websites.com
NPSA Offers Cold Weather Storage Tips
Heated storage units not only keep goods from cold weather damage, these temperature-controlled units also help guard against mold and mildew. - January 11, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
PcPools Moves to Expand Headquarters
PcPools, one of America's leading pool distribution suppliers has changed location due to an increased need for additional space. PcPools is now located in St. Paul, MN. - January 11, 2008 - PcPools
New Confidence Range of Luggage Sets Now Available from the Sports HQ
The Sports HQ has updated its exclusive range of luggage from Confidence Luggage for 2008 with savings of up to 85% off full recommended retail price – available exclusively from The Sports HQ – the number one supplier of sports, leisure and fitness equipment at low factory direct prices. - January 11, 2008 - The Sports HQ
Tiki Shark Hawaii Line of Jacquard Velour Cabana Towels Make Top Sellers List for 2008
Tiki Shark Hawaii Inc. has just announced its Cabana Towels line to be their top sellers in 2008. The product has already hit the shelves though its retail partners 30 days earlier than the company was expecting. According to Abbas Hassan, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for Tiki Shark Hawaii,... - January 11, 2008 - Tiki Shark Hawaii
ComputerTraining.com Releases First Company DVD
ComputerTraining.com’s IT and Design departments announced the redesign of the company public web site and the release of their first company DVD. The purpose of this DVD is to not only offer a high-end visual marketing tool - but also provide everyone from employee to prospective student... - January 10, 2008 - ComputerTraining.edu
ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS Collaborates with ViaSat on Consumer Satellite Broadband Project
ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a pioneer in delivering innovative satellite broadband solutions to customers around the globe, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with ViaSat, Inc. to collaborate in the development and launch of a 100 Gbps satellite. This project will provide consumer broadband... - January 10, 2008 - ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Attorney on a Quest for Higher Meaning Creates Intriguing Fantasy Novel Series "The Soulstealer War"
Announcing the release of The First Mother’s Fire, an epic fantasy novel of magic and metaphysics by new author W.L. Hoffman. It is the first title in “The Soulstealer War” series. Hoffman weaves his tale from the unusual eye of a practical survivalist who cannot resist contemplating the nature of existence and the possibility of true magic. - January 10, 2008 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
BlueStar Distributes Toshiba ST-A10 TouchPOS Terminal
Designed to withstand severe thermal and humid conditions, this terminal is also designed to promote face-to-face communications with an ultra-small footprint. - January 10, 2008 - BlueStar
BBB Advises Consumers to Read Fine Print on Fitness Center Contracts
Complaints received by BBB for fitness clubs have increased more than 90 percent in the last 5 years. While some complaints regarding billing are basic errors, the majority of billing complaints center on being billed after the member felt their contract had expired. Many consumers either assumed their contract would not be renewed, or filed the appropriate paperwork to cancel, but continued to have fees withdrawn from their bank accounts. - January 09, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Irish Bargain Hunters Launches Website for Online Shoppers
A new Irish website called www.irishbargainhunters.com has been launched and is aiming to help online shoppers. - January 09, 2008 - Irish Bargain Hunters
Barc Announces New Travel Size for Its Razor Bump Relief Product
Barc, the leader in the $1.8 billion African-American and Hispanic men’s grooming category*, today announced the official debut of its new travel size for its market leading razor bump relief product. Barc's Bump Down razor bump relief product is now available in a convenient 1.7 oz bottle... - January 09, 2008 - Barc