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.
Simple, Inexpensive Alternatives to the New Weight Loss Pill Alli
Alli, the first over-the-counter weight loss pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is now available for purchase. To achieve the potential weight loss promised by the manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, the pill must be taken along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise. Possible side effects of this supplement are not pleasant and might be avoided with other choices. Alternative and healthy weight loss guidance is provided at the Women and Weight Website. - June 28, 2007 - WomenAndWeight.com
Free and Unlimited izimi Undercuts Established Photo and Video Hosting Websites
izimi saves users more than $1bn. Yes, that’s $1 Billion. - June 28, 2007 - eSeekers Ltd
Laundry and Dry Cleaner to offer Free Lunch to West Village Doormen
Slate NYC is an eco-luxury wardrobe renewal company. Already a sensation according to The Wall Street Journal, Daily Candy, New York Magazine, and the New York Sun, the company offers high-end laundry and dry cleaning services to customers all over Manhattan. This Friday, June 29, Slate NYC will offer the doormen of West Village apartment buildings a free lunch – Mexican style. - June 28, 2007 - Slate NYC Inc.
NPSA Thought Leaders Share Strategies for the Future
Portable storage industry players who missed the Monterey conference can still tap into the knowledge shared at the NPSA 2007 Resale Expo through video productions. - June 28, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Care-for-stone.com Offers Advice on Preserving the Beauty of Natural Stone Counter Tops and Floors
Care-For-Stone.com is proud to announce that it has successfully launched worldwide onto the Internet. One visitor to the web site, aptly described the site, as, “The leading web site in offering tips and advice on how to preserve natural stones. My house has natural stone furnishings all... - June 28, 2007 - Anguilla Sands and Salts
New Site Launch: Mom-To-Be Depot, the One-Stop-Shoppe for Expectant Moms
All in one resource for expectant moms - expert advice, must-have products, health & beauty guides and more - June 27, 2007 - Mom-To-Be Depot
Shoppers on www.picturemywine.com Are Able to Create One-of-a-Kind-Personalized Picture and Message Wine Bottles for Friends, Family, and Business Associates
The best presents are also the most personal, capturing exactly what makes a relationship special. The secret: a personalized wine bottle label with your photo of friends, family, or even pets. The process is easy. And the result is truly remarkable turning an otherwise fine bottle of wine into a... - June 27, 2007 - picturemywine.com
Winning Communities Partners with ChaCha to Launch “Give, Grow and Win"
Winning Communities and search engine ChaCha launch a new program that will help communities and organizations raise money to fund community and economic development planning and initiatives. - June 27, 2007 - AimFire Marketing
DirectBuy Celebrates 35th Anniversary of First Franchise
DirectBuy Continues Tremendous Growth by Opening New Showrooms and Design Centers Across North America. - June 26, 2007 - DirectBuy
Granite Shield Granite is Smoother, Shinier, Maintenance Free and Still Able to Breathe
If it doesn't say Granite Shield, it's not permanently shielded with a no restriction lifetime warranty like Granite Shield. - June 26, 2007 - Granite Shield
Kitchenzing.com Launches Peugeot Salt and Pepper Mill Sale - The Great American Peugeot Mill Sale Offers 25% Off Suggested Retail Prices
Online retailer Kitchenzing.com (http://www.kitchenzing.com) announced today that it has launched a spicy new summer promotion. Running from June 25 through July 31, 2007, all Peugeot salt and pepper mills will be offered at a 25% discount from the suggested retail price. “The summer heat is... - June 26, 2007 - Kitchenzing.com
FutonPlanet.com, Online Retailer of Futon Furniture, Reports Respectable Earnings This Quarter Despite Recent Decline in the Futon Industry
One of the world's largest online retailers of futon furniture, Futon Planet, reported earnings this quarter, despite a recent decline in their sector of the furniture industry. The company's vice president attributes their success to the fact they understand that "average doesn't cut it." - June 25, 2007 - LeBlanc Global
Leading Lemon Laws Firm Looks to Help More Car Owners in Need
Leading lemon laws firm Kimmel and Silverman is partnering with Dinkum Interactive to make sure their LemonLaw.com website is available to as many people who need it as possible. - June 25, 2007 - Dinkum Interactive
iGsTer Digital, Cool T-Shirts, Hip Gifts - A Snappy New Source of Fun
A new source of cool, hip t-shirts and gift merchandise called iGsTer digital has entered the marketplace at CafePress.com. Featuring Sci-Fi and Fantasy art, nature, wildlife and travel photography and a series of hip sayings, this collection of custom apparel and gift items will appeal to artistically savvy individuals, teens and politically concerned people of all ages. iGsTer digital is a fun and different venue from IFM Productions LLC, a web design and post house with diverse offerings. - June 24, 2007 - IFM Productions LLC
AmericanChairs.com Extends Classic Furnishings to Include Retro Turntables
AmericanChairs.com, a leading online retailer of 1950’s diner chairs, retro tables, retro booths, and bar stools, now offers retro turntables. - June 24, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
VisaHQ.com and Amadeus Announce Visa and Passport Services Partnership
VisaHQ.com and Amadeus signed a partnership deal that would allow thousands of Amadeus travel professionals to add visa and passport services to their portfolio. The new service becomes available today. Amadeus is adding an affiliate link to its travel agency booking platform, AgentNet, that will... - June 22, 2007 - VisaHQ.com
Digital-Hawg.com Site Builder with RSS Feeds Makes Creative Site Design Easy
Digital-Hawg.com, announces a new utility within its site builder application, WebSite Tonight®, which gives anyone the ability to automatically and instantaneously add fresh and attractive content to their site through RSS feeds. The newest version of WebSite Tonight allows site creators to... - June 22, 2007 - Digital-Hawg.com
The Shelving Store (www.theshelvingstore.com) Launches Chrome Wire Photo Contest
Home Storage Online Retailer Announces Call for Unique and Creative Uses of Chrome Wire Products - June 22, 2007 - The Shelving Store
NetSamooha Announces the Launch of NetSamooha.com, India's Latest Community Web Site
NetSamooha.com allows people in India to locate the best rated businesses and events in their community. Users can share their experience and learn from the experience of others, share view points and build a network of trusted friends. - June 22, 2007 - NetSamooha
Zapp It Bowling Products at International Bowl Expo 2007
Zapp It Bowling Products will be an exhibitor at the International Bowl Expo 2007. This product will be in Booth #1243 on July 27 – 29, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. With new products on the horizon, it is evident that Zapp It Bowling Products is here to stay. - June 21, 2007 - Zapp It Bowling Products
Containerized Storage Offers Security, Safety, Convenience
Portable storage isn't just large steel boxes. The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for securing your container with specialty product add-ons. - June 21, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Scrub Balls Returns to Saving the Environment and a Fortune for Users
Environmentally friendly product Scrub Balls returns to the UK after 5 years to save the environment and money for users. - June 20, 2007 - The GreyWater Gardener & Environmental Products Ltd
Red Hats and More’s Best Selling Game, Bunco, Gains Popularity Throughout the Country
It’s Bunco Time. With 27 million Women playing regularly nationwide, Bunco is more than just a game… it’s an opportunity for socializing. - June 20, 2007 - Red Hats and More
TissueDepot.com Cut the Ribbon June 18th, 2007
TissueDepot.com, a low cost provider of disposable tissues, towels, napkins and dispensers, opened online on June 18, 2007. - June 20, 2007 - TissueDepot.com
Leading HR Outsourcing Firm Takes Two Steps Forward in Helping California Employers
CPEhr, one of the largest Human Resources Outsourcing firms in California, announced today two company initiatives that will enhance its educational HR services for the growing base of California’s small and mid-market employers. The initiatives include the launch of a new interactive website, and the expansion of their live training seminars from clients, to the broader California marketplace. - June 19, 2007 - CPE HR, Inc.
Launching of Morse Home Improvement's New Website
Announcing Morse Home Improvement's new website at http://www.mhi1962.com. Morse Home Improvement's new webisite displays numerous before and after pictures of customers' homes, numerous testimonials about the quality of our work, and a section for individuals to get a free estimate on any home improvement job. - June 19, 2007 - Morse Home Improvement
Dragonfly Teak Reports Record Sales
Dragonfly Teak reported a substantial spike in outdoor teak patio furniture sales. - June 18, 2007 - LeBlanc Global
Omni Softgoods Goes Out of Business
Omni Softgoods, maker of fine futon covers, is closing its doors. - June 18, 2007 - LeBlanc Global
Futon Planet Offers Handy Living's Convert-A-Couch Line
FutonPlanet.com introduces a futon that looks like a real sofa. - June 18, 2007 - LeBlanc Global
Jukebox Sports Network Launches Sports Video Internet Site
The Jukebox Sports Network, a media and entertainment company based in San Diego, California has launched a free Internet Video site featuring many of the greatest moments and athletes in college football and basketball history. The website can be found at www.jukeboxsports.com - June 17, 2007 - Jukebox Sports Network, Inc.
Offshore Bank Launches New Annual Interest Fixed Rate Bond
Savings specialists Bradford & Bingley International have launched a new annual interest fixed rate bond with emergency access. - June 16, 2007 - Bradford & Bingley International
Tip-Mart, Inc. Announces the Launch of the RentersQ Referral Program for All the Tenants and Landlords in the World
In an effort to help apartment managers and property owners fill their vacant apartments and houses for rent faster without spending too much in sales and marketing, Tip-Mart, Inc. today unveils the long awaited RentersQ’s patent pending online rental referral platform, the RentersQ Referral... - June 15, 2007 - Tip-Mart Inc
Informed Publishing Introduces New Home Emergency Pocket Guide™ for Consumer Market
Nation’s leading creator of tools for field care providers publishes first-ever pocket guide specifically for household use. - June 15, 2007 - Informed Publishing
The New Homes Section Finds a New Home of Its Own, Online
NewHomesSection.com announced today that it will launch advertising for new home builders starting the beginning of July. The company will utilize its unique concept of placing newspaper like ads online and will offer free ad placement for the first few weeks. The goal of NewHomesSection.com is to decrease the cost of advertising for new home builders by creating an information outlet online for consumers that is similar to a newspaper’s new homes section. - June 14, 2007 - New Homes Section
DirectBuy of Toronto North Celebrates 10 Years of Member Service
DirectBuy’s Markham showroom to host a celebration and charity auction for FightSMA, a charity fighting Spinal Muscular Atrophy. - June 14, 2007 - DirectBuy
Advertising Given a New Form by a Unique Website for Curios People
Alex Marias, A Young Computer Programmer Created A Website Where Advertisers "Hide" Valuable Surprises Inside Boxes - June 14, 2007 - Amicutilities
DormAid Expands to 1800+ Schools with New Website and Services
DormAid, the nation's leading college service provider, is expanding greatly this year. - June 14, 2007 - DormAid
Gero Vita Takes Some Advice from the "Chairman of the Board" - "The Best Is Yet to Come"
After extensive negotiations with the FTC and the death of company founder Glen Braswell, the JOL/Gero Vita family of companies is poised for success with a return to fundamentals and a focus on quality. - June 14, 2007 - Gero Vita International
Do You Have a Remote Hound?
It seems that Fido is using the remote control almost as much as his owner. The next time you wonder, "Where's the remote?" don't be surprised if your dog has buried it or chewed it beyond recognition. Similar in size and shape to their favorite bone, a remote control has the added flavor... - June 13, 2007 - RemoteHound.com
New Top Kids Websites Named by The Ratings Guy
Quickly find trusted websites for kids, from learning to skills development, reading, games, fun facts and "how stuff works," combined with news and great stuff about animals and the outdoors. Summer computer time is an adventure with trusted sites selected by The RatingsGuy. - June 13, 2007 - The Ratings Guy
Shopping Cart Covers and Infant Car Seat Covers Arrive for Summer at www.SandboxCouture.com
New options Expand Sandbox Couture’s On-line Selection of Cuter Than A Ducks Butt Styles - June 13, 2007 - Sandbox Couture
Email Marketing Solution SendStudio NX Introduced Worldwide
Interspire, an email marketing and website content management (CMS) software company today announced the release of SendStudio NX. SendStudio NX allows anyone to create, send and track profitable email newsletter and autoresponder marketing campaigns, without the need for technical ability or... - June 12, 2007 - Interspire Pty. Ltd.
13 Year Old Girl Takes Trash and Creates Fashionable Handbag
In a world that creates more waste today than ever before, the need for recycling education is dire. Those that are left with the biggest burden to recycle in the future are the children of today. It is thus fitting, that a handbag designed from old juice boxes by someone not yet old enough to drive a car, would be at the top of many children and parents must have lists. - June 11, 2007 - HaleyBop
Vertbaudet Home Shoppers Discover Bamboo Clothes Are Perfect for Maternity Wear this Summer
The new environmentally-friendly fabric bamboo has antiperspirant qualities that make it perfect to use in clothes for pregnant women, especially with the long, hot summer that is forecast. The new maternity wear range on offer from www.vertbaudet.co.uk, the children’s clothing, homewear and maternity wear specialists, is proving to be a runaway success. - June 10, 2007 - Vertbaudet
ICE - A Web Site for the Summer Announced by Cratima Interactive and XcellenceIT
Cratima Interactive and XcellenceIT announce with happiness the launch of a new web site - http://www.issans.com/ice/ The web site has been created in collaboration with a US marketing company. Instant Consumer Evaluation (ICE) web site presents a research methodology that delivers clear results... - June 10, 2007 - Cratima
Innovative Technology for Advanced Internet White Pages
Software developer NTR Group Inc., owner of NTR Lab, Inc. and NTR US, Inc., is proud to announce the release of the beta version of the QuickHydra.com Advanced Internet White Pages. These Internet white pages present a dynamic database of businesses across the US, including type of business,... - June 09, 2007 - NTR Group Inc.
Halo 3 Headlines Issue 7 of Free Xbox 360 Magazine
Latest Issue of 360Zine features Halo 3 preview, GTA IV, Project Gotham Racing 4, Devil May Cry 4 and many more. - June 08, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Official Launch of Kate Boggiano.com
Women's clothing brand announces official launch of their website Kate Boggiano.com. Kate Boggiano designs, manufactures, and retails women's shirts, blouses, and tops through their website and also in boutiques across the country. Kate Boggiano manufactures their clothing in the USA. - June 08, 2007 - Kate Boggiano
First UK Website to Fuse Friends and Fashion Launches
London fashion scene prepares for web 2.0 shopping and social network. - June 08, 2007 - OSOYOU.com
Selecting a Memorable Gift for Children’s Birthday Parties - Tips for Fantastic Kids’ Presents
It seems like moms of school-aged children are always shopping for presents for birthday parties. Gift-giving experts Susan Baum and Alicia Segal, of Simply Done Gifts, offer tips for selecting the perfect gift for a child’s birthday. “Like most events in our lives, planning ahead is... - June 08, 2007 - Simply Done Gifts