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.
Escape to Africa with JourneyKenya.com Offering Travelers a Saving of 15% Off Their Safari and Beach Holiday
JourneyKenya.com has created the Escape to Africa holiday page for travelers to move-it-move it with Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman in the breathtaking savannah of Kenya. They will also enjoy a 15% discount when they book the Escape 2 Africa tour or the Moto Moto tour. - April 18, 2009 - Journey Kenya
Orange County Dealership Introduces Its Executive Demo CPO Program: Irvine BMW is Offering More Than 40 Former Executive-Demo BMW Vehicles to Choose from
Irvine BMW announces the introduction of its Executive Demo Certified Pre-Owned Program. Currently, the dealership has more than 40 high-quality, low-mileage 2008 and 2009 BMW models in stock. “These are lightly-driven, well-maintained former executive cars that are in great... - April 18, 2009 - Irvine BMW
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Says Keep Your Cool When Dealing with Customer Service Agents
The correct attitude can make the difference between success and frustration when you have a problem - April 18, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Vietnam Travel Guide Announces Vietnam's Finest Hotels 2009
Vietnam Travel.org, a comprehensive travel guide to the emerging South East Asian travel destination, today announced the result of its extensive survey of 16,000 Vietnam hotel reviews, and after careful analysis are pleased to present awards to Vietnam's Finest Hotels . - April 17, 2009 - Vietnam Travel
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Viruses, Spyware, Cyber Bullying, Predators, Sexting! What's the Next Digital Disease and Why This Institute's Program Holds the Cure
Not too long ago, the terms “predators” and “cyber bullying” were fixtures in national headlines, and prior to that, it was “spyware,” and prior to that, it was “Spam.” It does not make sense for our “experts,” doctors, media, kids, parents, educators, law enforcement and government to discuss problems facing our digital generation (especially our youth) after these issues become epidemics, because at that point, it is already too late. - April 17, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Power Challenge Launches New Version of Power Soccer
Improved Gameplay, Introduction of Mouse Controls Expand Online Soccer Game Realism - April 17, 2009 - Power Challenge
Gabe Reed Promoted KISS Concert in Santiago, Chile on April 3, 2009 is a Smashing Sold Out Success
Gabe Reed and Jorge Villalobos successfully promote the sold out April 3, 2009 concert in Santiago, Chile to open the KISS South American stadium tour and close the Chilean Pepsi fest. Gabe Reed commented that "the show was a wildly successful night in KISStory. Not only was it a sold out... - April 17, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Stride Rite of Toledo Launches New Website
Stride Rite of Toledo is proud to announce the launch of its new e-commerce website, now featuring toddler shoes from Stride Rite, Robeez and Saucony Kids shoes. - April 17, 2009 - Stride Rite of Toledo
SavvyAuntie.com Nominated for “Best Family/Parenting Site” in the 13th Annual Webby Awards
Fans Can Vote Online to Help SavvyAuntie.com Win Internet's Top Honor. - April 17, 2009 - SavvyAuntie.com
thecentre:mk Shopping Centre Wins Top Safety Award
Regional Shopping Destination, thecentre:mk in Milton Keynes, has scooped a prestigious international award from one of the world’s leading health and safety training, advisory and audit bodies. Following rigorous assessment by an independent adjudication panel the British Safety Council has bestowed its esteemed International Safety Award on thecentre:mk. - April 17, 2009 - thecentre:mk
Grand Opening of Hide & Seek Boutique Brings Community Together for a Cause
Hide & Seek Foundation, the leading national non-profit organization devoted to Lysosomal Disease research and education, is opening the doors to a second-hand furniture store in beautiful Belmont Shore. With 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit research through Hide & Seek... - April 17, 2009 - Hide & Seek Foundation for Lysosomal Disease
Solve Debts Provided Advice for Eliminating and Reducing Credit Card Debt
Solve Debts, a debt settlement company headquartered in San Francisco, California, is offering advice for credit card consumers weathering the current credit crisis and offering tips on how to protect themselves during these tough economic times. They include: - Request an interest rate reduction. - April 16, 2009 - Solve Debts
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Life Time Fitness and emagineGreen Team Up to Go Green for Earth Day
Workout for free, learn how to go green, and help charity. - April 16, 2009 - emagineGreen
CHDT to Supply Back to School Book Light Program to Warehouse Club
For more than a decade the South Florida-based company, Capstone Industries, a subsidiary of CHDT Corp. (OTCBB: CHDO) has specialized in the design, production, and distribution of consumer products as a supplier to major retail operations throughout the USA. - April 16, 2009 - CHDT Corp
Andy Warhol Former Assistant Steve Kaufman Pop Art Show in Las Vegas July 4th
Steve Kaufman has painted paintings of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, President Obama, Elvis, Beatles, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, U2, Janet Jackson, Al Pacino, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, Cuban Cigars, Andy Warhol, Picasso, Dali, Van Gogh,... - April 15, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Home Tutor Matching Service WyzAnt Provides Part-Time Work Opportunities During Tough Economic Times
Although economic times are difficult, popular online home tutor matching service, WyzAnt, is offering part-time private tutoring employment opportunities for thousands of professionally certified tutors across the United States. - April 15, 2009 - WyzAnt
1-800-DENTIST® Launches Website Upgrades
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, launched a newly redesigned website in response to the growing number of visitors to 1800dentist.com. The new design also aims to strengthen 1-800-DENTIST’s position as the leading dental resource for U.S. consumers. - April 15, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Wood Fiber Costs Fell in the US South and the US Northwest in the 1Q/09 as Pulpmills Were Taking Extensive Downtime, Reports WRI
Wood fiber costs have diminished in all regions of the US this year as the decline in fiber demand by the pulp industry has been greater than the reduction of residual chips supply from the sawmilling sector. The past six months, pulpwood costs have fallen about 10% in the US South and 20% in the US Northwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 15, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sarasota Landscape Lighting Company Owners to Help Sponsor Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event
On April 18,2009, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota will help sponsor of the upcoming Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 16th Annual Tropical Nights Event - the major fundraising event for Meals on Wheel Plus of Manatee. - April 15, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Air Conditioning Austin Rebates
Air Conditioning in Austin has several rebates that are offered to home owners. - April 15, 2009 - Texas Air Conditioning Specialist
DollsBags.com Now Carries Liz Claiborne Designer Handbags
Liz Claiborne fashion accessories are well known for their superior craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, outstanding durability, and exquisite designs. DollsBags, LLC is an Authorized Retailer for Liz Claiborne handbags. - April 15, 2009 - DollsBags, LLC
Bobby’s Best Launches 2009 Best Grill Reviews
Just in time for grilling season, Bobby’s Best announces its new and improved Best Gas & Charcoal Grill Reviews section for 2009. Back for a fourth year with a new look, the grills section at Bobby’s Best is packed with informative reviews and tips on more than 20 gas, charcoal and... - April 14, 2009 - Bobby's Best
Donna Johnston Earns the Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Donna Johnston owner of Charlotte Premier Realty Partners and affiliated with RE/MAX Executive Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process. - April 14, 2009 - Charlotte Premier Realty, Inc
Diamond Blade Dealer Provides Better Online Customer Experience
New DiamondBladeDealer.com website redesign offers same low prices with enhanced features. - April 14, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
Flexfit Leads Eco-Friendly, Green Headwear Movement in 2009
Flexfit, one of the world’s largest headwear manufacturers, is leading the way in the headwear industry with their organic eco-friendly line of hats. - April 13, 2009 - Flexfit
Kettlebell Elite Fitness Studio Grand Opening 18 April 2009
Though economic woes make small businesses vulnerable, a Navy wife is taking a chance and doing her part to try and help the local Virginia Beach economy. Kettlebells are already the latest craze on the west coast due to the Russian fitness tools' incredible results. Now, the first ever Kettlebell Studio, Kettlebell Elite, provides workouts that will shred the fat, increase endurance, increase strength, and increase flexibility. Workouts are led by Karen Smith, a Russian Certified Instructor. - April 13, 2009 - kettlebell elite
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Operational in Fabulous Las Vegas
A new high-tech start-up company by the name of EV-Charge America which is headquartered in Las Vegas is now deploying smart electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure in Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Colorado for casinos, commerical business, schools, public entities and government facilities. - April 12, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Luxury Travel Company to Launch Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 Days
Award winning Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers. Luxury Travel has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 days.” Start in the charming capital of Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic... - April 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Smart Mobile Service Assists in Reporting Lost Credit Cards
With the public introduction of a new top level domain (TLD) in the past week going under the name .tel the internet and the mobile web have evolved into a new era. By allowing sending and retrieval of data much faster, and more direct way by storing website information directly into the DNS, in... - April 12, 2009 - Cancel Dot Tel
The We-Vibe Comes to Lover's Lane
Made from a medical-grade silicone, the We-Vibe is hypoallergenic, vegan friendly, soft, flexible, and incredibly comfortable. - April 12, 2009 - Lover's Lane & Co.
Mio Senso Jewelleries Now Available at Hong Kong Design Gallery
Mio Senso jewelleries are selected to showcase in the Hong Kong Design Gallery, where it is dedicated to promote creativity, innovation and product excellence of Hong Kong products. - April 12, 2009 - HDJewellery Design Co. Ltd.
Regression, Love and Passivity-New DVD Set from Bestselling Author, John Lee
Passivity is one of the most overlooked, secretive and misdiagnosed issues in psychology today. This video teaches viewers how to come out of emotional regression and passivity and be passionate about their lives so they can discover how to love in an active, mature and emotionally satisfying way. - April 11, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Adrenaline Speeds Up the 3G and Edge Mobile Networks for Windows Mobile 6
Adrenaline speeds up your web for your mobile device while offering encryption and compression. - April 11, 2009 - Network Intercept
Metro Centre Puts a Little Spring in the Local Economy with Five New Shops, Special Promotions and the Peoria Farmers Market
Iconic shopping centre bucks economy, thrives in Spring 2009 - April 11, 2009 - Metro Centre
Power-Up Energy Reveals New Buzz Bite® Chocolate and Mint Chocolate Energy Chew 2ct. Convenience Packs at NAMA Spring Expo, April 16-17, 2009
Power-Up Energy is launching new packaging for Buzz Bites for the snack vending industry to allow snack vendors to sell an energy product at the most popular vending price point of $1.00. Buzz Bites Chocolate and Mint Chocolate Energy Chews are the number 1 energy chew on the market and have the same energy equivalent of a 5 hour energy shot, 25% more caffeine than the popular Red Energy Drink. - April 10, 2009 - Power-Up Energy
Jobtrio.com Partners with Internet Marketing Inc. to Provide Greater Exposure to Contractors
The construction contractor directory website Jobtrio.com has retained the search engine optimization firm Internet Marketing Inc. to help increase the exposure offered to California contractors. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process through which the quality and volume of organic, or... - April 10, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
Oral Storytelling Moves Into the 21st Century on The Art of Storytelling Show, Now Entering Its Third Year of Podcasting
The Art of Storytelling Show successfully fuels the rebirth of the storytelling community in a new technological format. The podcast has created a format where anyone can learn the ancient art of storytelling. - April 10, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Costumeuniverse.com: New Owners & New Look
www.costumeuniverse.com is excited to announce its new look and new owner, Prad Unlimited LLC. Acquired in late 2007, costumeuniverse.com is committed to become one of the online costume leaders with a great selection of costumes catering to theater companies, holidays and events. - April 10, 2009 - Prad Unlimited dba costumeuniverse.com
How to Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com) Hydrogen Hybrid Conversion Systems Decrease Smog, Save Fuel and Increase Horsepower
How 2 Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com), a Northridge, California based company is steadily approaching converting vehicles to hydrogen in a new and different way. What they are doing is revolutionary, a giant step in the right direction, the most professional hydrogen hybrid solution available and an answer which is affordable and available now. - April 10, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
Anne Garber Denounces Big Communications Companies for Freebies-with-a-Catch
Consumers warned to use caution when accepting these "free" deals, or be prepared to deal with negative consequences. - April 10, 2009 - evalu8.org Media Inc.
DAVACO’S Merchandising Team Executes a Brand's Strategy at Store Level. Company Provides Visual Merchandising Expertise for Soft-Line Manufacturers.
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, recently announced that the company’s brand development division continues to offer full-service and supplemental merchandise coordinator programs for national soft-line brands. - April 10, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
SixPack App for iPhone Pumps Up Fitness Buffs
SixPack App, a new fitness application for iPhone, includes an illustrated collection of more than 100 exercises that have been categorized by muscle type. Each entry includes a "SixPack" of detailed information. The application also contains a handy collection of eight pre-configured workout routines. - April 09, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
Business Expo Meets Social Network
Weebiz.com Opens for Pre-Registrations. The Most Influential Company on Weebiz.com Will Win 1.000.000€. Weemagine, a Portuguese Web 2.0 startup, is launching Weebiz.com (its first product). Weebiz is just like a business expo but with the utilities of a social network, where companies from... - April 09, 2009 - Weemagine, Lda
Online Baby Store Thrives Despite Economy
Online baby store shows that you can have success even in these challenging times. Experiencing a record year and numerous awards, My Miracle Baby has record year of business growth. - April 09, 2009 - My Miracle Baby
TierOne Networks Completes Sale/Leaseback Transaction with Subcarrier Communications for Forney, Texas Property
TierOne Networks, a Dallas-based Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) and Subcarrier Communications, Inc., one of the nation’s largest owners/managers of telecommunications sites and services, today completed a Sale/Leaseback transaction pursuant to their existing joint venture agreement. - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
TierOne Networks Acquires Cool Access of Mesquite, TX
TierOne Networks a leading provider of carrier-grade wireless and broadband products and services announced today that the company has completed the acquisition of Cool Access, LLC of Mesquite, Texas. The $2,000,000 purchase is the second in a rapid series of transactions scheduled to close in 2008. - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
Nationwide FCC License Granted to TierOne Networks for 3.6 GHz Spectrum
TierOne Networks today announced it had been granted a nationwide FCC license to operate in the 3.6 GHz spectrum. TierOne is one of a handful of companies holding a 3.6 GHz license thereby creating “first mover” advantage. “This represents an enormous opportunity for TierOne to... - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
TierOne Networks Signs 6th Acquisition Agreement Adding 1,700+ New Subscribers
"Our roll-up strategy is gaining momentum as we reach critical mass in the DFW market. The few remaining WISPs will now have to compete with TierOne Networks as the market share leader and all the advantages which come with scale, said Kevin Weaver, President and CEO. As the fixed wireless space begins to rapidly consolidate, TierOne Networks is leading this first wave of industry consolidation and in 2009 TierOne will become a regional player.” - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.