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.
Saks Fifth Avenue and Saturday Night Live Partner to Celebrate SNL’s 40th Season and Key To The Cure
Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria teams up with Tigerlily Foundation for the 2014 Key To The Cure Charity Shopping Weekend. - September 18, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation
Massive Prehistoric Skull on Display at Rare Fossils and Minerals Show in Toronto Area
A monstrous 4.5-foot Mosasaur skull highlights the many prehistoric treasures at Fossil Realm’s September show on Sept. 27-28 just north of Toronto. The show boasts a staggering array of one-of-a-kind pieces from around the world. The highly anticipated Mosasaur skull just arrived from a laboratory in Utah where it was assembled into a 3D skull. It dates back 70 million years and is valued at $120,000. - September 17, 2014 - Fossil Realm
Horror Streetwear Brand "Sleep Terror Clothing" Release Fall 2014 Collection
Nightmare-made clothing brand Sleep Terror unleash their new collection of horror t-shirts for Fall 2014. - September 17, 2014 - Sleep Terror Clothing
SwingAway Sports Products, Inc - Signs Fastpitch Softball Icon Jennie Finch to a Multi-Year Contract
SwingAway Sports Products, Inc., has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with fast pitch softball superstar, Jennie Finch. The All- American and Olympic Gold medalist, described by Time Magazine as the “Most Famous Softball Player in History,” joins SwingAway to launch the new Softball Division. - September 17, 2014 - SwingAway Sports Products, Inc
New: Aging Lines at Nose & Mouth ("nasolabial Folds") Can be Dramatically Improved
Now, both women and men can utilize a skin cream that can help lessen these deep “folds” and lines from the side of the nose to corners of the mouth. The skin care breakthrough was developed by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., a 40-year-old firm noted for its many skin-care “firsts.” It’s a skin cream called “Reviva Labs Nasolabial Fold + Multi-Peptide Cream.” - September 17, 2014 - Reviva Labs
Reimagined Playing Cards Soar to $57,000 in Kickstarter
Seasons Playing Cards launched their playing cards on Kickstarter last week and blew past their $35,000 funding goal in just 22 hours. The project is now at $57,000 and climbing. See why Kickstarter loves Seasons Playing Cards. - September 17, 2014 - Seasons Playing Cards
Innovation Direct™ Providing Marketing and Licensing Expertise on Behalf of Alvarez Novelty Glasses Invention
A simple yet fun twist on a widely used product, the Alvarez Novelty Glasses, has been developed by Reggie John Alvarez of Slidell, Louisiana. The invention's unique design renders it an eye catching yet functional piece of eyewear. The Alvarez Novelty Glasses’s proprietary features allow it... - September 17, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
The Trade Intelligence "Independent Trade Forum" Back by Demand
Trade Intelligence is proud to announce the 2014 edition of the Independent Trade Forum (ITF) Supplier Briefing, taking place on 12 November 2014 at the Astrotech Conference Centre, in Parktown, Johannesburg. The forum will be presented by leading South African independent retail and wholesale... - September 17, 2014 - Trade Intelligence
Heavy Vape E Liquid Joins Forces with E Cigarette Manufacturer
Heavy Vape E Liquid and quality electronic cigarette manufacturer Ecigator of China have joined together to warehouse electronic cigarette related products in U.S.A. to meet growing market demands. Announcing launch of www.heavyvape.com. - September 16, 2014 - EcigatorUSA
Procosplay.com Releases Captain America Cosplay Costumes in Time for Halloween Costumes for All Popular Characters on Sale
The online costume site, Procosplay.com, has released a line of Captain America cosplay costumes just in time for Halloween. The line features the costumes of popular characters from the newest installment of the Captain Americamovie series, The Winter Soldier released in 2014. - September 15, 2014 - ProCosplay
Gear Coop Welcomes Todd Klasky as VP of Merchandising
Klasky Brings 15-Plus Years of Experience to Expanding Outdoor Adventure Gear Retailer. - September 15, 2014 - Gear Coop
Innovation Direct™ Representing Luminous Invention Over Next 2 Years
An innovative and effective new product that provides an innovative and functional twist on a conventional flashlight, the Luminous, has been developed by E’Artis Mincey of Glendale, Arizona. The invention's unique design eliminates the need for its users to have to constantly power their... - September 15, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
eCupp Launches Full-Service E-Commerce Site for Consumers and Wholesalers
Tarrytown-based electronic commerce company Ecupp is launching its all-inclusive retail and wholesale site today. - September 14, 2014 - eCupp Stores
Celestial Epiphany-X, LLC Creates the Personal Project Book. Networking, Motivation, Planning, Funding, Resources & Success: Personal Project Book.
An online network to support and teach people how to develop the project of their choosing with all the resources they need. - September 14, 2014 - Celestial Epiphany-X, LLC
Premium Green Shop Launches New Online Shopping Site and Start Up Operations in the United States
Premium Green Shop, the global online shop of eBooks, movies, games, mobile apps, online courses and info products, is pleased to announce its launch of a new online shopping site and start up operations into the retail market along the United States. - September 14, 2014 - Premium Green Shop
Core3 Solutions Announces Investment in New Start-Up, Random Socks
Core3 Solutions has partnered with another Metro Detroit company, Custom Sock Shop, to create Random Socks. With a brand new website and an added sock subscription option, Random Socks is ready to take off. - September 13, 2014 - Random Socks
Success from Their First Annual "Charitable Donation Program" Has Prompted Supreme Plantation Shutters to do It Again
Last year, it was The Red Cross. This year, Supreme Shutters intends the "Wounded Warriors Project" to be the recipient of their month long "match % of Sales, Donation" program. - September 12, 2014 - Supreme Shutters
InterDyn BMI Wins Two Microsoft “Partner of the Year Awards”
InterDyn BMI has won the Microsoft FY14 U.S. ERP SMB Customer Adds Partner of the Year and the FY14 Microsoft Dynamics GP U.S. New License Partner of the Year Awards. The Company was honored among top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in selling sales of customer-focused solutions... - September 12, 2014 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company
Sundance Beach Moves Worldwide
Local Santa Barbara surfwear and swimwear retailer Sundance Beach is moving 100% online. Under the same ownership since 1988, the company has a long history of providing the Santa Barbara Community with surf and beach lifestyle necessities and is excited to expand worldwide. In order to focus on... - September 12, 2014 - Sundance Beach
E1PearlEarrings Launching with Opening Sale and Black Pearls
E1PearlEarrings is launching its new eMall by highlighting black pearls. - September 11, 2014 - E1PearlEarrings
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Jaime Trujillo as Sales Manager
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Jaime Trujillo to their sales team. In his new role as sales manager, Jaime will be instrumental in developing new business and expanding existing accounts. Jaime brings a great deal of experience having worked in the facility... - September 10, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
"Throw Like a Girl" Turns a Sexist Slam Into a Business Grand Slam
Throw Like a Girl! launched 3 weeks ago with the goal to turn change an attitude about girl athletic abilities into a positive one. Throwlikeagirl.com offers trendy, sporty, quality apparel & accessories and promotes team sports. - September 10, 2014 - Throw Like a Girl
Fire & Bone Project Releases New Wearable Miniature Skull Replicas from Real Animals, Including Dinosaur and Dire Wolf
Fire & Bone beautiful, miniaturized animal skulls have become popular with all kinds of nature and science lovers. The team's new set of skulls launching today is guaranteed to amaze fans with the inclusion of their first skull from a real dinosaur! Game of Thrones fans will also love the chance to own a skull derived from a real Dire Wolf (now extinct)! The cast metal skulls are made to wear or display like museum pieces. - September 10, 2014 - Fire & Bone
Products for Women Who Want to Feel Inspired
Shanetria Peterson releases her own cosmetics, fragrance, clothing and stationary line. - September 10, 2014 - Shanetria Christian Creations LLC
Vinculum Solutions Wins Red Herring Asia Top 100 2014 Award
Vinculum (www.vinculumgroup.com) announced its inclusion in the Red Herring’s Top 100 Asia Awards 2014 winners list. The Red Herring Award is a prestigious honor conferred upon the most promising private technology ventures in the Asian business region. This is yet another achievement by... - September 10, 2014 - Vinculum Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
McFadden’s Addison Celebrates Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day; The Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation Returns for an Epic Battle of Pint-Sized Proportions
McFadden’s in Addison takes St. Patrick’s Day so seriously that they’ve created another “holiday” to prepare for it: Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! Celebrated on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014, this event will feature multiple performances and live entertainment. The... - September 08, 2014 - McFadden's Addison
DAVACO Attending PRSM 2014 Mid-Year Conference Focus is on "Retail Facilities Data Management"
DAVACO announced today that the company will attend the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association's (PRSM) Mid-Year Conference on September 9 – 11 at the Columbus Convention Center, in Columbus, OH. - September 07, 2014 - DAVACO, Inc.
Ronald Evans, Owner of Pets Best Products Announces New HiddenLitter.com Website
For over fifteen years, Pets Best Products has been manufacturing the cat-owners decorating dream: the Hidden Litter box, an invisible litter box disguised as a beautiful, designer planter fitting for any location in all home styles. They now have a new website dedicated to their Custom Textured Hidden Litter Boxes. - September 07, 2014 - Pets Best Products
What a Gamble! Startup Passjoy.com Announces Enhancements for Apple Mobile Payment System, Before It's Even Released
Apple’s rumored mobile payments product hasn’t been released yet, but mobile wallet startup Passjoy has been prepping enhancements years in advance, basing their design on guesswork and prototyping. Today Passjoy announced a server technology designed to supercharge the Apple system for big brands and retailers. - September 06, 2014 - Passjoy
Global4PL Announces Major Global Supply Chain Agreement with Meru Networks
Global4PL Supply Chain Services, an industry leading supply chain consulting and transportation management company, announced that Meru Networks® (NASDAQ:MERU), a leader in intelligent Wi-Fi networking, has selected Global4PL to provide supply chain, importer/exporter of record, RMA depot and... - September 05, 2014 - Global4PL
Dove® Selects TFI Envision, Inc. for Walgreens Endcap Display
The Dove® team at Unilever selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the recent Dove Mixed Product Masterbrand Endcap Display for Walgreens. The display features a variety of Dove products including body washes, beauty bars, hair care products and deodorants. Each shelf is dedicated to a... - September 05, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Global4PL is Certified Under Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism - C-TPAT - Program
Global4PL Supply Chain Services, a leading supply chain solutions and customs brokerage provider, obtained the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification from U.S. Customs & Border Protection for its customs brokerage division. C-TPAT is a joint government-business... - September 04, 2014 - Global4PL
Techna Center, LLC Builds an Automation Tool to Make Photos Confidential
Techna Center, LLC develops Windows-compatible software called Logo Inserter Lite for Photos Version 1 to quickly and easily apply a logo or watermark to multiple photos at a time. There are several reasons why logos/watermarks are added to photos. First of all, logos in photos convey ownership of... - September 04, 2014 - Techna Center, LLC
GTC Law Group LLP Announces Addition of New Counsel
GTC Law Group, one of the nation’s premier IP and M&A boutique law firms, announced today that Marcel Valenta has joined the firm as counsel in its corporate transactions group. Valenta comes to GTC after years of practice at Am Law 100 law firms in Chicago, Silicon Valley and Phoenix and... - September 04, 2014 - GTC Law Group PC & Affiliates
Indian Cold Chain Market Set to Expand and Become Organized During 2014-19, Says TechSci Research
Rising share of organized retail, growing food processing industry, and increasing agricultural produce to drive cold chain market during 2014 – 19. - September 04, 2014 - TechSci Research
Celestron Announces New International Business Development Department to Spearhead International Growth
In response to an ever-changing international marketplace, Celestron is pleased to announce exciting changes within the International Sales Department. Effective September 1, the department has been reconfigured and renamed the International Business Development Department. This important division... - September 03, 2014 - Celestron
The Boulder Group Publishes Net Lease Dollar Store Research Report
New construction dollar stores make up 45% of the entire single tenant dollar store sector. - September 03, 2014 - The Boulder Group
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Expands Humanitarian Efforts by Adopting Sustainable Funding Platform, Swipe4TheKids
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) has recently adopted the Swipe4TheKids Merchant Platform to enhance the broad range funding efforts encompassed by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund. - September 02, 2014 - Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC
WedAlert Joins the New York Wedding Market with Exclusive Invite to Bridal Reflections’ Galia Lahav Trunk Show
WedAlert recently teamed up with one of Manhattan’s exclusive bridal salon to showcase Galia Lahav’s latest collection of high-end bridal fashion. - September 02, 2014 - WedAlert
Woman Entrepreneur for Modesty4Me.com Provides a Solution for Modest Women with and Online Store for High Neckline Camis That Cover the Chest and do Not Show Cleavage
The story tell about a Texas woman, Cindy Fowler, who discovered a niche market in modest clothing. Ms. Fowler used her retirement funds to start a business, Modesty4me.com. She bought a website and hired a production manager in Dallas, who makes her high neck line camis. Her first production run was of 1,000 high neckline camisoles in 2011. She has now had over 2500 orders from all over the world. Ms Fowler also is a costume designer, a face painter and volunteers with CASA. - September 01, 2014 - Modesty4Me
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Announces New Titles
All titles at Damnation Books and Eternal Press are available at Amazon, CoffeeTime, OmniLit, iTunes and on the publisher’s websites. http://damnationbooks.com and http://eternalpress.biz. Paperback copies are also available at these major outlets and through LSI. - September 01, 2014 - Caliburn Press LLC
Outdoormountainspirit.com Debuts Their Labor Day Blowout Sale
Outdoormountainspirit.com is having their biggest sale of the year. Customers are receiving additional discounts sitewide, all weekend long. - August 31, 2014 - Outdoor Mountain Spirit, LLC
Ignite Visibility Announces SEO Advice on Google Penguin 3 Update
The Google Penguin 3.0 update is expected to run very soon. SEO Specialists are predicting large fluctuations in search results. Learn how to protect your website. - August 30, 2014 - Ignite Visibility
Innovation Direct™ Serving as Point of Contact for Industry on Behalf of Clarke Specialty Keys Invention
A simple yet innovative new twist on an essential product, the Clarke Specialty Keys, has been developed by Joan M. Clarke of Spring Hill, Florida. The invention's unique design greatly benefits those who must handle a particularly large amount of keys. The Clarke Specialty Keys boasts proprietary... - August 30, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Eppendorf Safe Lock Centrifuge Tube Promotion Now Available at Major Pipette Distributor Pipette.com
Eppendorf Safe Lock Centrifuge Tubes provide the perfect seal and evaporation protection, ensuring sample protection and yielding the best results. - August 30, 2014 - Pipette.com
SalesCart Releases Its New E-commerce Software - SalesCart Cloud
New Product Release: New software ecommerce type just released, SalesCart Cloud, allows the ability to securely sell a full catalog of products over the Internet without a website using Facebook. - August 28, 2014 - ComCity LLC
DAVACO Builds Strategic Partnerships with Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality Brands
DAVACO restaurant and hospitality brands, announced today that the company continues to offer a total solutions approach to program management and execution that is designed to foster longstanding client partnerships. DAVACO, which specializes in high-volume rollouts, remodels and resets, says the company provides a single point-of-contact and a dedicated client team to provide ongoing support for a variety of initiatives—concurrently, and over the life of a brand. - August 28, 2014 - DAVACO, Inc.
Fashion Startup Supports Global Sustainable Employment
Chicago Native Collaborates with Artisans in Tanzania - August 28, 2014 - Affashionado
Sellout Crowd Gets a Taste of Ruby Vapor at Gettysburg Brew Fest
Gray skies and rainy conditions did not discourage a soldout crowd from enjoying the variety of flavors offered by 35 brewers and Ruby Vapor, at the inaugural Gettysburg Brew Fest on Saturday, Aug. 23, hosted at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Ruby Vapor offered tastings of... - August 28, 2014 - Ruby Vapor
New Online Store Promotes Safer Food Storage
The recently opened Container Emporium offers glass, metal, and ceramic food storage containers through their online site. These products provide a safe and healthy alternative to plastic. - August 28, 2014 - Compaan & Co, Inc