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.
Persol 714 Sunglasses - Steve McQueen's Classic Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
Persol 714 sunglasses and exclusive Persol 714 with blue lenses is now available at eyegoodies.com. They are limited so better act quick. Persol 714 sunglasses are perhaps most recognized and given iconic status from Steve McQueen, who was seen wearing the classic shades both off screen and on screen in movies such as the "Thomas Crown Affair" and the "The Getaway." In fact a pair of 714's from McQueen's personal collection was recently auctioned for a stunning $70,200 in 2006. - November 27, 2007 - EyeGoodies.com
Gecko’s Corner Announces Grand Opening Event
Darleen Johns, owner of Gecko’s Corner, a Raleigh home accessory, design, furniture, and gift store, has announced that she will host a grand opening event on Tuesday, December 4th at the store located in the Stonehenge Shopping Center at 7416 Creedmoor Road. The all-day event will include... - November 27, 2007 - Gecko's Corner
Roma Fattizzo Joins North Raleigh Florist
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that Roma Fattizzo has joined the firm as designer. In her position, Fattizzo will handle all floral design work and every day arrangements, in... - November 27, 2007 - North Raleigh Florist
Just Gifts, LLC Introduces New Eco-Friendly “Keen on Green” Program Through Its Online Stores at JustPersonalGifts.com, JustMarriedGifts.com, and JustCorporateGifts.com
Just Gifts, a gift industry leader specializing in unique and personal gifts and gift baskets, releases details of its eco-friendly program, engaging consumers to recycle and help the environment through carbon emissions offsets while shopping for holiday gifts. - November 26, 2007 - Just Gifts, LLC
Comstar Interactive Selected as a PHONE+ Top 50 Channel Program
Comstar Interactive was selected among hundreds of companies that submitted their channel program details in hopes of being recognized as a Top 50 Channel Program. - November 26, 2007 - Comstar Interactive
Trudi S. Loren, VP of Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide for Estee Lauder Companies, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Trudi S. Loren, Vice President of Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide for Estee Lauder Companies, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Trudi received her Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry from Boston College and makes her home in New Jersey. As Vice... - November 26, 2007 - Princeton Premier
The Hottest Trend in Card Giving This Year - Custom Holiday Postage
Custom holiday postage is growing in popularity as consumers look for ways to make their holiday mailings unique. - November 25, 2007 - Perfect Postage
Advertise with Buzz Properties and Win a Laptop
North East based Buzz Properties, the online property website, is giving everyone who advertises their property on BuzzProperties.co.uk before 1st January 2008 the chance to win a laptop - November 25, 2007 - Buzz Properties
Convenience Stores Market
RNCOS unveiled a report on "Convenience Stores Market - Worldwide (2005-2008)" that provides research and objective analysis on global Convenience store (C-Stores) Industry. - November 25, 2007 - RNCOS
Coupons for Everyone Launches Online Free Shipping Resource
In response to a rise in popularity of free shipping offers for both consumers and online retailers, Coupons For Everyone (www.couponsforeveryone.com) has created a free shipping resource to help online shoppers save money. - November 24, 2007 - Coupons For Everyone
Straight2it Launches Its Mobile Website Builder – Mobiweb
Mobiweb – Standards compliant mobile website builder, in 7 different languages English, French, Nederlandese, Italian, German, Chinese, Spanish and will soon be available in more languages like Hindi, Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, and Russian. With all new features like Customizable forms,... - November 24, 2007 - Straight2it Limited
Internet Video Magazine Launches Guide to How to Find the Best Camcorder for Your Family
Solving the 2007 Holiday Camcorder Shopping Crisis - Buying a Camcorder for the 2007 Holiday Shopping Season is the most confusing ever - November 24, 2007 - Internet Video Magazine
fring Goes Web. fringME! Web Widget Brings Location-Based Presence and Chat Between fringsters and Internet
fringTM has just announced a major step in its evolution with the launch of fringME!TM - a new, free-to use widget which allows fring users (“fringsters”) to stay connected with each other and all their internet communities. The fringME! widget enables fringsters to take their... - November 23, 2007 - Fringland Ltd.
Nordic Walking Poles: The Effective & Affordable Exercise Gift
Nordic Walking elevates walking to a new level of fitness by burning more calories (up to 46%) and strengthening the upper body. Simply defined, Nordic Walking is cross-country skiing without the skis. Step up your walking routine today with a set of Nordic Walking Poles. - November 22, 2007 - Exel Sports
SidelineApparel.com Offers Savings Up to 50% Off Retail Prices
Authentic Sports Apparel and Pro Sports Jerseys featuring all major teams and players on sale at SidelineApparel.com - November 22, 2007 - SidelineApparel.com
Portable Storage Video Offers Three "Ls" to Success
Making the most of portable storage containers demands three considerations: location, location and location. The NPSA offers location tips in its new training DVD. - November 22, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Indusa's Products Listed at Oracle & IBM
Oracle and IBM approve and list two of Indusa’s products/solutions on their global products catalog. Indusa is an SEI - CMM Level 4, ISO - 9001:2000; ISO - 27001 certified custom software development company. - November 22, 2007 - INDUSA Technical Corp.
TEQUILA.net to Host the 2008 AGAVE Spirits Challenge Tasting Competition
The 2008 Agave Spirits Challenge will take place February 2nd through the 9th 2008 in Cancun, Mexico, hosted by TEQUILA.net - November 21, 2007 - Tequila.net
Just in Time for the Holidays: a Safe Toy That is Made in the USA, is 100% Recyclable and Comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Say Hello to Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can
Finally an American toy company that offers a toy for life guarantee, contributes most of its earnings to children's charities and is an environmentally friendly 100% recyclable toy (green toy) - November 20, 2007 - Toobee International Inc.
OnlineLabels.com Launches Specialty Templates and Label Shapes
Just in time for the holiday season, the leader in blank labels for laser and inkjet printers, offers holiday label templates and specialty label shapes. - November 20, 2007 - Online Labels, Inc.
Secular Season’s Greetings: Atheists Celebrate the Holiday Season with Help from New Web Site
Now, thanks to e-tailer Order of St. Nick (www.orderofstnick.com), atheists finally have their own holiday cards. Order of St. Nick is the holiday alternative for Winter Solstice cards, atheist holiday cards, and gothic Christmas cards. Order of St. Nick serves a diverse customer base, including atheists, agnostics, wiccans, pagans, goths, and many others who celebrate the holidays in an alternative fashion. - November 20, 2007 - Order of St. Nick
On Thursday November 15th at 12:01am SpotMyTee.com, a One of Kind, Designer Art Apparel Community, Launched with Some of the Most Unique Designs for This Holiday Season
It was obvious early Friday morning when SpotMyTee.com sales spiked 400% over company predictions. Having talented tattoo artists, high quality tees, and a sexy shopping experience seems to be the winning formula company officials reported. Howard Panes, VP of Marketing was quoted as saying, “Our grassroots approach to focus on the younger non conventional internet media outlets had paid off handsomely.” - November 20, 2007 - SpotMyTee.com
"A Day in the Life" TV Ads Show Up-and-Coming Athletes Choosing Ball Park Franks for Power Snack
Super-skateboarder Patrick Hernandez and Olympics-bound high-jumper Timothy Sebastian are featured. - November 20, 2007 - Sedna Films
Green Gap Confirmed Between Consumers and Companies in Regard to Communications and Language
First EcoPinion Survey Confirms Green Gap Exists Between Consumers and Companies in Regard to Communications and Language; DEFG LLC Launches EcoAlign; Survey Report Available at No Charge - November 20, 2007 - EcoAlign
Sources for Human Hair Wigs Are Challenged Due to Changing Economic Conditions in the Far East
The declining US dollar, and outsourcing of US jobs has created a boom in Far East economies. Traditionally the world's source for human hair, Asian women can now afford to keep their own hair and embrace American beauty standards. This may leave those who use human hair wigs for medical or cosmetic reasons in a bind in 2008. - November 20, 2007 - WigSalon.com
North Raleigh Florist Launches Flowers After Hours
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that the firm has launched Flowers After Hours. The new service provides customers the ability to order flowers by phone 24 hours a day. Customers... - November 20, 2007 - North Raleigh Florist
New 4 in 1 Games Table Delivers Family Fun This Christmas from The Sports HQ
The Sports HQ has launched an exciting new addition to its extensive range of leisure products that promises to deliver endless fun for the entire family this Christmas. - November 20, 2007 - The Sports HQ
Simpson Galleries Announces the Sale of the Mary Ann Moorman Photograph Taken the Moment That John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated
Approximately 1/6th of second after President Kennedy's head was shattered at frame Z-313, Mary Ann Moorman captured a Polaroid photograph (her fifth that day) of the presidential limousine and President Kennedy that also includes the grassy knoll area. What was captured in the background of the photo has been a matter of contentious debate. On the grassy knoll some claim to have identified as many as four different figures, while others dismiss these indistinct images as trees or shadows. - November 19, 2007 - Simpson Galleries
Celebrity Holiday Gifting Gone Green
Farmerkids Organics has been invited by Distinctive Assets to participate in the "Babes in Toyland" Holiday Gift Boxes presented to celebrities in early December. Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, Gwen Stefani, and Salma Hayek are among the celebrity parents. - November 19, 2007 - Farmerkids Organics
SMU Cox School of Business Lists RMCN Credit Services, Inc. in Top 100
RMCN Credit Services, Inc. Ranked # 28 among Fasting Growing, Privately Held Companies in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. - November 19, 2007 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Finding "Made in USA" Products the Easy Way
A website provides data to the consumer regarding what products are made in the US and where they can be purchased. The website www.madebyyankees.net has been developed to assist consumers in finding domestically made goods, fast and easy. - November 18, 2007 - Made By Yankees
BBB Warns of Scammers Using Telephone to Obtain Personal Information
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Eastern North Carolina warns consumers to never provide private information to an unknown or unverified caller. While callers may claim they are representing a verifiable organization, consumers should act with caution. Recently, a man contacted consumers via... - November 18, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Uniform Advantage Gets Ready for the Holidays
Uniform Advantage, one of the largest e-tailer, retailer and manufacturers of Medical Scrubs & Nursing Uniforms, officially launched their new website on November 6th, 2007. With its wide variety, fast turnaround and low pricing, Uniform Advantage is very pleased to announce the rollout of this... - November 18, 2007 - Uniform Advantage
Maatiam and American Blinds, Wallpaper and More Turns Online Shoppers Into Philanthropists
This holiday season it will cost consumers nothing to donate to their favorite charity some of the $42 billion* they are expected to spend online. Each time shoppers buy from merchant's online store by registering through Maatiam, their favorite nonprofits will receive a donation. American Blinds,... - November 17, 2007 - American Blinds, Wallpaper & More
Terror Alert Service to Include Mobile Streaming Video
Nationwide terror alert service for mobile devices to add streaming video. Addition will expand methods of delivering crucial homeland security threat and response information to wireless users nationwide. - November 17, 2007 - AlertsUSA, Inc.
The X Factor Starts GettingPersonal, with a New Range of Official Gifts
GettingPersonal.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading online retailers of gifts, today announced a partnership with FremantleMedia to launch an exclusive range of gifts from the hit television show The X Factor. - November 17, 2007 - Getting Personal Ltd
Real Networks Launches Online Diamond Hunt
Real Networks has launched an online Diamond Hunt in which competitors can win diamonds worth €15,000 to promote its new mobile phone game. As players complete levels within the game, they gain opportunities to enter the online competition and walk away with thousands of dollars worth of gemstones. - November 17, 2007 - RealNetworks
Southern Imperial Expands North American Manufacturing Facility
Southern Imperial's Building Expansion, LEAN Restructuring and Warehouse Management Software Improves Performance - November 17, 2007 - Southern Imperial
ALLBoats4Sale.com Sets Sail to Become "The Official Boat Listing Website of All Boats for Sale in the U.S."
Developed exclusively for marine industry companies and individual boaters, the ALLBoats4Sale.com registration enables a minimum investment of time to start getting leads through marine industry related websites and e-mail addresses. Companies that specialize in boat sales can certainly post their inventory, but when time is of the essence, at a minimum, potential boat buyers can visit their company website directly. - November 16, 2007 - 2simplifi Web Solutions, Inc.
Orlando Web Design Company Pioneers the Development of Sales-Driven Websites with Virtual Spokespersons
The Outer Limit Studios, an Orlando Web Design & Marketing company, pioneers the development of sales-driven websites with Virtual Spokespersons. This Orlando company just completed the construction of their new bluescreen studio enabling customers to shoot their virtual spokesperson videos on-site. - November 16, 2007 - The Outer Limit Studios
Acupuncture Weight Loss with AcuAids Proven Effective
Acupuncture Weight loss with AcuAids has been proven successful. In a recent study with ten participants, all 10 acupuncture participants (100%) reported a decrease in appetite, compared with only 1 in 10 in a control group (10%). Better yet, those who participated in the acupuncture group lost more than 3 times the amount of weight than those in the control group. - November 16, 2007 - AcuAids
Pets Are a Part of the Family... Don't Forget Them During the Holidays
Pets are an important part of our lives. During the busy holidays, families should remember to care for their pets. Professional pet sitters are a growing industry that can help provide peace of mind for pets and their owners during the holidays and into the new year. - November 16, 2007 - Sit! Professional Sitting and Care for your Paws and Pals
ffwd Launches Private Beta
Founder of revolutionary social music service (iLike) sets sights on socially personalized on-demand video from multiple sources - November 16, 2007 - ffwd
Golf-Chic Launches Website for Fashion-Forward Women Golfers
Golf-Chic Boutique’s tagline is “for girls who like to hit the greens.” And Beth Underhill is one of them. Beth began her love of golf by taking lessons after a few dates with her husband. She realized she had the knack for it, and soon began joining the golf leagues and entering... - November 15, 2007 - Golf-Chic Boutique, LLC
New Internet Site Helps Patients with Rising Prescription Drug Costs
A free, new Internet site called OPTIMIZERx (www.optimizerx.com) is now available to help the majority of patients reduce their rising costs for prescription medications. With escalating costs now being passed on to patients, many Americans are finding out the hard way that even with healthcare insurance, they are not immune to the rising cost of prescription medication. - November 15, 2007 - OptimizeRx
Underhill Landscaping Celebrates One Year on the Wooster Road Corridor, Sells Former Property to Cincinnati Park Board
Underhill Landscaping, a full-service design-build landscaping firm in Cincinnati for over eight years, is celebrating its one-year anniversary in its new location on Wooster Road, near the Linwood Gateway. The celebration will include an open house on December 5th for vendors and clients. The... - November 15, 2007 - Underhill Landscaping, Inc.
AmericansWorking.com Launches an American Made Products Directory Website for Shoppers Wishing to Find American Made Items
Americans like spending money on American Made Products when they can. www.americansworking.com makes that easy. - November 15, 2007 - AmericansWorking.com
What Are the Most Bling MP3 Players for Christmas 2007? - AllAmericanBling.com Has the Apple iPod Touch and the Microsoft Zune at the Top of 2 New Gift MP3 Player Lists
“At AllAmericanBling.com, we’ve got the Touch,” the spokesman for AllAmericanBling.com grinned as he made his word play. “The Apple iPod Touch not only tops our lists of Most Popular MP3 Players for Christmas 2007, we call the iPod Touch ‘The most bling device on the... - November 15, 2007 - AllAmericanBling.com
Black Women Around the World Are Invited to Join a New Social Network
The Afro European Sisters Network and Black Women in Europe websites team up to empower Black Women around the world with a new website and social network. - November 15, 2007 - Women in the African Diaspora
Cigar MastersRollers/Mojito Catering Service
The Spirit of Cuba has announced and introduced Cigar Masters Rollers, a cigar roller/mojito catering service, with the launch of a new web site under the previous name, www.thespiritofcuba.net. Cigar Masters Rollers Las Vegas is an internet-based service provider, applying a fresh, contemporary,... - November 15, 2007 - Cigar Master Rollers Las Vegas