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.
WorldTV.com Launches EPG Feature and Reaches 100,000 Channel Milestone
Service furthers promise to become the Internet's TV Network empowering consumers to create and consume their own TV for free. - December 20, 2008 - WorldTV
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Mio Pomodoro
Chef Clark Gilbert of Mio Pomodoro at the Jenkintown Train Station will be offering the traditional Southern Italian Christmas Eve dinner “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” during Christmas Week December 21-27 including Christmas Eve. The restaurant is closed Christmas Day. - December 19, 2008 - Mio Pomodoro
Nextar Becomes #3 GPS Brand According to NPD
Nextar has become the #3 GPS/mobile navigation brand in the US during this critical holiday season according to The NPD Group's retail tracking service. Nextar showed a remarkable 473% increase in the number of units sold for the month of November over October in the mobile navigation category. - December 19, 2008 - Nextar
iOffer.com Reports Record Holiday Sales
Highest Totals in Dollar and Unit Sales, New Item Listings, Traffic, New Member Registration for the 2008 Holiday Season. - December 19, 2008 - iOffer, Inc.
Worlds First Online Community for Pool Owners
POOLCENTER.com began as a local pool service company in 1988 as Cox Pool & Spa Services serving the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area (including Northern Virginia and Maryland). POOLCENTER.com went on-line in January 1996, essentially establishing one of the very first websites for pool... - December 19, 2008 - POOLCENTER.com
iPhone Web App Thumbdive Goes Beta to Bring People Together in Privacy
Social media mobile marketing company AirGini (http://www.airgini.com) has today announced the private beta launch of Thumbdive (http://www.thumbdive.com), a new iPhone and desktop PC web app for friends to interact and share content from the web’s most popular social sites. Aimed at urban... - December 18, 2008 - AirGini Asia Pacific Limited
Hernando County, FL Enhances Public Meeting Process
The Hernando County Commission and the Clerk of Circuit Court have improved public meeting processes and transparency in government by launching the IQM2 MinuteTraq and MediaTraq software suite. The MinuteTraq application automates the agenda and minutes management aspect of County Commission... - December 18, 2008 - IQM2, Inc
Say Toodle-o "W" and Howdy do Obama at Your Very Own Bye Bye Bush and Hello Obama Inaugural Celebration
We're All Going Through The Change. Even if you didn't vote for Barack Obama, chances are you are looking forward to a change. With Inauguration Day almost upon us, Party411.com thinks you should celebrate by throwing your own Toodle-oo "W"/Howdy-Do Obama inauguration event, and offers... - December 18, 2008 - Party411.com
Seattle Area Photographer Bruce Yates' Award Winning Lemon Shark Photo Goes on Display at Smithsonian, Raises Money for Charity
Bellevue, Washington's Bruce Yates' "Cheshire Cat Grin" Shark Photo Wins Prestigious Award, is Featured in Nature's Best Photography Exhibition in Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - December 18, 2008 - UnderwaterReflections.com
RingtoneElephant.com Announces Their Free Christmas Ringtones and Holiday Ringtones Collection
RingtoneElephant.com announces their free Christmas and holiday ringtone collection. The user can download to their computer or their mobile phone. The ringtones are 100% free, and the site does not require a membership or fee. - December 18, 2008 - RingtoneElephant.com
Napa Farmhouse 1885(TM) Now Offers Popular Vegetarian, Organic Treats for "Pups" Nationwide for the Holidays
Napa Farmhouse 1885™ Now Offers, Popular Handcrafted Woofie Treats™ for the Holidays. - December 18, 2008 - napa farmhouse 1885
Mizrahi Diamonds First Annual Charity Holiday Sale
Mizrahi Diamonds announced today they will donate $100 to a worthy charity for every engagement ring or loose diamond sold this holiday season. - December 18, 2008 - Mizrahi Diamonds Inc
No More Service Charges on Concert, Sports and Theatre Tickets
David Boitano Co-Founder of TICKETFINDER.com™ announced today “We have removed our service charge and you now save on every concert, sports and theatre ticket sold on our website. We listen to our clients and the biggest request was to “Remove the Service Charges” so here... - December 17, 2008 - TICKETFINDER.com™
There Was Dr. Martin's Dream, Obama's Change, and Now Ressurrection: How Her Ministry of Healing Has Turned into H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork in Largo MD
H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork's mission is to serve our clients, (to pour out; expend, expose ones energy for the benefit of others); use the authority, faith (½ of the ingredient to healing and opposite of fear), dominion, and my work (to obey, serve; create) to facilitate mental, physical, and spiritual healing through touch. Located in Largo, MD with flexible hours, and concentrated bodywork, they specialize in massage. - December 17, 2008 - H.E.A.L. Massage and Bodywork
Donations to Non-Profits Up Over 5% Despite Weak Economy
The economic downturn is not necessarily resulting in fewer donations to small and medium size non-profits. - December 17, 2008 - SofterWare
UK Hypnotherapist Plans to Hypnotise 10,000 People Worldwide This January
UK Hypnotherapist Adam Eason aims to hold a worldwide on-line campaign to help anyone who wants to quit smoking or lose weight during January 2009. The event will be backed up with blogs and feedback to encourage and support the participants to succeed. - December 17, 2008 - Adam Eason Hypnotherapy
Scin Boutique Launch Unique Range of Aromatherapy Candles
Scin Boutique has developed these unique candles – which owe their scent to the reminiscences and memories of Scin's founders, Anna and Nicky- as the perfect companions for a house creating its own wonderful memories this Christmas. - December 17, 2008 - Scin Boutique
Beverly Hills Collection Launches New Website
Site offers luxurious and exclusive gifts for those who want the finest things in life. - December 17, 2008 - Beverly Hills Collection
Goodies for Mom Awards Top Green Holiday Gifts
2008 Goodies for Mom Green Holiday Gift Guide Now Available. - December 17, 2008 - Cushie Pushie Company
Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
Revolutionary Electronic Cigarette is Product of the Year for 2008
High-tech electronic cigarettes from Smoking Everywhere company are popular and convenient for both health and environmental reasons – plus they also save smokers money. - December 16, 2008 - Smoking Everywhere, LLC
Pacific Resort Aitutaki on Top of the World in 2008
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has just been named the ‘World's Leading Boutique Island Resort’ at the 15th Annual World Travel Awards final held recently in the Turks & Caicos islands. Aitutaki’s Pacific Resort, described by the awards organisers as “a secluded ultra-luxury... - December 15, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
New Electronic Cigarette Franchises Prosper Despite the Economic Downturn
Smoking Everywhere, LLC is expanding its business by reducing air pollution, eliminating toxic secondhand smoke, and making smokers who crave nicotine happy – all at the same time. - December 15, 2008 - Smoking Everywhere, LLC
vineyard vines® Signs Licensing Deal with the National Football League
Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and Co-Founders of vineyard vines®, announced today that their company has entered into a licensing arrangement with the National Football League to design and distribute a collection of men’s and women’s custom apparel and accessories. The initial... - December 15, 2008 - vineyard vines
Retailers from Coast to Coast Show Support for The Vision of Children Foundation
The Vision of Children Foundation (VOC), a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, today announced that retailers and shoppers on both coasts have shown overwhelming support for VOC. In Central New Jersey, Saker ShopRites, world-class supermarkets, raised over $220,000; and Del Mar Highlands Town Center, a small local strip mall in Del Mar, California, is selling holiday cards designed by local students and donating the proceeds to the VOC. - December 15, 2008 - Vision of Children Foundation
Toronto Dental Care Clinic Website Now Online
Toronto Dental Care Clinic website has been developed to provide Toronto residents access to the clinic's information. - December 14, 2008 - Webzmaker.com
Whistle and Winks Creator Spearheads Brand New Online $tyle Center for www.kidstodayonline.com Blog to Help Stores in Upgrading Customer Experience
Whistle and Winks’ Bridget Kelly, the creator and Vice President today announced that she has launched a blog on the Kid’s Today Website, the leading news magazine of the Infant and Juvenile Industries, to provide stores a source of inspiration to create their own unique style. Whistle... - December 14, 2008 - Whistle and Wink
PRONutrition Launch Online Bodybuilding Superstore
PRONutrition, a leading online retailer of bodybuilding products in the UK, today announced the launch of its new website. The online bodybuilding superstore can be viewed at www.MyBodyBuildingSuperstore.com. Boasting a vibrant, modern image, the website contains over 3,000 different types of... - December 13, 2008 - PRONutrition
Uncle Robby’s BBQ Woods Announces Introduction of New Website http://www.bbqsmokingwood.com
Uncle Robby's BBQ Woods offers visitors and customers information on how to cook with and use BBQ Smoking woods. It offers for sale over a dozen varieties of BBQ smoking woods, each with their own distinct taste. It provides recipes on what woods to use with what meats. It also provides great BBQ accessories for BBQ smokers and grills. - December 13, 2008 - Uncle Robby's BBQ Woods
Grooming Lounge Launches 2009 Men's Grooming Catalog
The Grooming Lounge, www.groominglounge.com, the premier website for fine men's grooming products and advice, launched its 2009 Men's Grooming Catalog with an all new lifestyle section. - December 13, 2008 - Grooming Lounge
Affordable, Full-Featured Hosted Exchange Plans Available from Cirrus Tech Web Hosting Canada
Cirrus Tech Canada Web hosting, a global provider of hosted Internet services has officially launched their Exchange Hosting Services. - December 13, 2008 - Cirrus Tech Ltd.
5 Holiday Party Mishaps & Solutions
Weiman Products offers solutions for cleaning up holiday party messes. - December 13, 2008 - Weiman Products
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Features Their Mobility Scooters at MouseFest 2008 Mega Mouse Meet at Walt Disney World’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center
Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental company, is participating in MouseFest 2008. As a featured exhibitor at MouseFest 2008, Scooter Vacations will have on display two of their most popular models, the fold up Distinction and their highly sought after Dream model. - December 12, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
ExpressPlay - New Easy Open Toy Service Announced by Paradise Robotics
Paradise Robotics has launched a new service to improve holiday gift opening and make parents' holiday experience easier and better. ExpressPlay is a new service Paradise Robotics offers on all of its robotic toys. For a nominal additional cost, the robot toy's box is opened, the annoying tape,... - December 12, 2008 - Paradise Robotics
Meet the New California Rifle and Pistol Association
Founded way back in 1875, the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) is an organization of sportsmen dedicated to the preservation of our American heritage. In this age of constant political attacks on the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms for legitimate purposes, the... - December 11, 2008 - California Rifle and Pistol Association
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Flavor of India, Serves Food from Every Region in India
Flavor of India's chef, Darshan Singh has experience in the Indian Kitchen for more than 20 years. He is a award winning chef who has created his own recipes in vegetarian and non vegetarian curries. - December 11, 2008 - Flavor of India
NuU Medspa Donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® While Spreading Holiday Cheer in the Western Suburbs
NuU Medspa will help raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) at a local bar, America’s Bar & Grill, Thursday, December 11, 2008. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood related cancers by conducting research, education and patient services. The mission of... - December 11, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
BoxsterBoard.Com & PanameraPit.Com Join the CaymanClub.Net Porsche Model Website Family
CaymanClub.Net the number one model specific Porsche website in the world is expanding to cover the Porsche Boxster at BoxsterBoard.Com and the Porsche Panamera at PanameraPit.Com. - December 11, 2008 - CaymanClub.Net
Every College Student Can Afford Dorm Mom's Services – "You Name Your Own Price"
With hard economic times and soaring prices, Dorm Mom continues to provide affordable services to college students across the United States. Students can now "Name Their Price" for any of Dorm Mom's services. - December 11, 2008 - Dorm Mom LLC
New Report Promises to Help Shoppers Find the Best Holiday Deals
The economic downturn has forced shoppers to curtail budgets and rethink expenses for the holiday season. According to Accenture’s Holiday Shopping Survey, 14% of consumers will not buy gifts for friends and colleagues. Furthermore, the majority of consumers (76%) expect to spend less this... - December 11, 2008 - Neuron Global
Porta-Putter Introduces Their Unique Golf Gift Just in Time for the Holiday Season
Southern California business specializes in transforming personal golf putters into portable putters. - December 10, 2008 - Porta-Putter
2009 Small Business Survey Shows Surprising Optimism
Small and medium-sized businesses in the Northern New Jersey area appear to be optimistic about the year ahead, according to the second annual year-end business survey conducted by Samson Media, LLC. - December 10, 2008 - Samson Media
Ovation Credit Services Goes Green in an Effort to Inspire Change
Ovation Credit Services, a leading credit repair company, announces its efforts to go green and encourage change among other businesses. It is the first credit report repair company to go public with its commitment to the environment. "By proactively and voluntarily undertaking green... - December 10, 2008 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
Poetry Collection by Attorney, Iraq Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene
Attorney, Iraq War Veteran, and Former State Senate Candidate Andrew Borene Publishes First Poetry Book, "Blood, Sweat & Fury." Andrew Borene’s first collection of poetry, published by iUniverse, Inc. will be officially released on January 1st, 2009. - December 10, 2008 - Andrew M. Borene
Favor Haven to Target Unexploited Niche in the Wedding Industry
Favor Haven, the specialist online retailer of unique wedding favours and gifts for wedding guests, today announced its strategy to target an untapped niche of the wedding products market. Favor Haven have added hundreds of unique and hard-to-find items to their product range of wedding favours,... - December 10, 2008 - Favor Haven
PakMail Virginia Beach Sets Deadline for Christmas Packages to Reach Troops
PakMail Virginia announces deadline of December 15th to ship Christmas packages to Armed Services members overseas. - December 10, 2008 - PakMail Virginia Beach
The Blessings Book
The Blessings Book, is a small hand sized journal, packed with heartwarming and inspirational quotations and photographs, as well as plenty of space to record your own blessings. - December 10, 2008 - The Blessings Book
Cybert Tire Corporation Announces Its Large Purchase of Winter Snow Tires from a Liquidation Sale in New York City to Assist Customers During Tough Economic Times
Cybert Tire Corporation has purchased a large quantity of winter snow tires from another vendor forced to liquidate. This is a tremendous buying opportunity for customers in the New York City area. These snow tires include major brands such as Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General... - December 09, 2008 - Cybert Tire & Car Care
Why Not Get It for Free?; Holiday Shopping Much More Affordable at ItFigurez.com
Owning a dazzling piece of flawless diamond jewelry, sophisticated appeal and classic artistry shows a wise investment in your future. ItFigurez Fine Jewelry has captured the hearts of many with their timeless collection of luminant diamond jewelry. And now they're giving away free diamonds. - December 09, 2008 - it Figurez
OPT Announces a Special Sales Event to Honor the International Year of Astronomy’s Selection of the Celestron SkyScout as the Official Product of IYA2009
The International Year of Astronomy (IYA) organization has selected the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium as the Official Product of the IYA2009. To celebrate this, OPT is offering a special sales event on the Celestron SkyScout. From now until December 31st 2008, OPT is offering the SkyScout for the special price of $179. - December 09, 2008 - OPT Telescopes