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.
PcPools Announces DIY in Ground Pool Line
PcPools to Sell in ground Infinity Pool Kits. Kits will include everything necessary for installation and swimming fun. Buying directly from PcPools saves consumers thousands of dollars compared to what contractors charge for their pool kits, with the same quality and lifetime manufacturer backed warranty. - April 26, 2008 - PcPools
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Enters Agreement with WeddingWire.com
MSLO expanded its weddings franchise recently by signing an agreement with, and taking a 40% stake in, top online wedding planning company WeddingWire.com. - April 25, 2008 - WeddingWire
Me No Speak Adds Two New Titles to Its Language Companion Series for Travelers Headed to Japan and Thailand
The Me No Speak roster of travel titles expands to include China, Japan, and Thailand. A twist on traditional phrase books, Me No Speak helps people communicate in the simplest way: pointing at what they want to say. - April 25, 2008 - Me No Speak
InvitingHome.com Introduces Free Kitchen Design Guide
Home owners in search of inspiring new kitchen design ideas will enjoy this free Kitchen Design Guide which has loads of information on kitchen styles and architectural details. - April 25, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
iUniverse to Exhibit at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Attendees of the 13th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 26-27) will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the self-publishing industry from iUniverse the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company. With more than 130,000 people... - April 25, 2008 - iUniverse
Global Recognition of Owners Perspective Magazine Rockets as Sell My Timeshare NOW Confirm Support of New Consumer Publication
Just four weeks after the first announcement by Perspective International Ltd that they will be publishing a consumer version of their successful B2B publication Perspective Magazine, and the support is already flooding in from across the globe. - April 25, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Secrets to Success in a Soft Economy
With a continuing bleak economic outlook and weakening consumer sentiment, businesses are looking for an edge anywhere they can get one. Businesses that are finding it difficult to compete on product, price, placement, or promotion in this environment can now turn to customer experience to gain an edge with ClearBrick’s latest customer experience solution. - April 25, 2008 - ClearBrick LLC
Dark Reel Cast Greets Fango Fans
“Dark Reel” is a film within in film and on top of that, the pre-production is a story in itself. Take one privileged young man (Director, Josh Eisenstadt) from a well heeled suburb with dreams of directing. Add an ex-gang banger (Producer, David Forline) equipped with nothing more than bravado and chutzpah. Mix well and several months later – out pops a movie – and a really good one at that. - April 24, 2008 - Dark Reel Productions
New Falcon Floral Designer to Give Portion of Profits to Care and Share
Owner, Amber Mustain has decided that a portion of the profits at Beautiful Expressions will be given to Care and Share. Not only will a portion of the profits from the Grand Opening on April 26th be donated, but on a monthly basis after that--permanently. - April 24, 2008 - Beautiful Expressions
Doctors' New Book, Hunger Free Forever, Gives Keys to Real Weight Loss Success
Dr. Michael Lyon and Dr. Michael Murray address the key steps needed for lifelong, healthy weight control in their new book, Hunger Free Forever. - April 24, 2008 - Hunger Free Forever
InsideBankcards.com Announces a Free 6 Week Teleseminar Series on Credit Cards, Collections and Credit Reports
The senior leadership team of InsideBankcards.com will be providing 6 hours of teleseminars, dealing specifically with Consumer Credit and Risk. Over 20 years of experience working within the credit industry these seminars will provide an insiders look at credit cards, debt and credit reports. This series is specifically aimed at the average credit card user. - April 23, 2008 - Insidebankcards.com
The Great Society Shines Spotlight on Fiskars Village with New Web Video Strategy
The Great Society, a Portland, Ore.-based brand-building company, has unveiled the first three installments in the Fiskars Cinema Series. The documentary short films were devised to bring fresh relevance to a nearly 360-year-old company and feature the people, scenery and stories that make up one of the world’s most spectacular – and least known – artist communities: Fiskars Village, Finland. The “webisodes” can be currently viewed at www.FiskarsCinemaSeries.com. - April 23, 2008 - The Great Society
BBC Film Network and depo consulting Launch Second Life Cinema
New virtual cinema to showcase independent British filmmakers to a global audience. - April 23, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
DollsBags.com Now Has "The Melie Bianco Spring 2008 Handbag Collection" In Stock
DollsBags.com just added the Melie Bianco Spring 2008 collection of handbags to their website. These fabulous handbags feature new and trendy designs and are carried by many celebrities. Melie Bianco was made famous at MTVs Laguna Beach party. Ageless fashion forward styling. Melie Bianco... - April 23, 2008 - DollsBags, LLC
Cutting Costs on Couture: Miss Me Makes a High-End But Affordable Statement with Their Internationally Inspired Line, MM Couture
Launched in Spring 2001, and now distributed in eighteen countries, the Miss Me fashion line brings form and function together for the confident woman living the L.A. lifestyle. In keeping with this spirit of diversity and versatility, their newest line, MM Couture by Miss Me, branches out from the California lifestyle of its parent brand, promising a jet-setting look perfect for the international globetrotter, but still in keeping with Miss Me’s eclectic roots. - April 23, 2008 - Miss Me
Homeowners Go Green in Style with American Blinds, Wallpaper and More
Today’s homeowner is environmentally wise and demands eco chic design. American Blinds, Wallpaper and More, the leader in home décor for over fifty years, offers the latest in stylish, energy-efficient products. Giving their customers a variety of window and wall treatments with their... - April 23, 2008 - American Blinds, Wallpaper & More
"Texas Hold ‘Em" Tournament at Venus II
Raises $2K for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - April 23, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
HopStop.com Raised Capital and Passes 1.5 Million Visits Milestone
HopStop.com announced today announced that it has passed the 1.5 million visits, 8 million pageviews and 25 million ad impressions per month milestone. In addition, HopStop announced that it has completed an equity financing led by a private investment group that includes Yaron Galai, Co-Founder of... - April 23, 2008 - HopStop.com
Dentist Fixes Broken Hearts by Teaching the Community to SMILE
Dr. Peter Badalamenti donates teeth whitening to help Women in Need for W.I.N. foundation. - April 22, 2008 - Badalamenti Center for Advanced Dentistry
Media Mayhem Corporation Names Industry Renowned Jamie Ashe as VP of Business Development
Media Mayhem Corporation has named Jamie Ashe as VP of Business Development. Ms. Ashe is one of the most respected and well-known women in advertising today. She has had an extensive and highly recognized career in advertising. Ms. Ashe has been awarded the ‘Top Sales Person of the... - April 22, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation
Third Wave Digital Takes Best of Show at AAF Central Georgia District Awards Competition
The creative team at Third Wave Digital has won the American Advertising Federation's highest honor at the annual Addy Awards Excellence in Advertising competition for the Central Georgia region. Since incorporating in 1997, Third Wave Digital’s clients have won the Best of Show award eight... - April 22, 2008 - Third Wave Digital
Mountain Real Estate Community Queens Gap Announces 100 Owner Milestone
Queens Gap, a North Carolina real estate development located just a short drive from Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, recently achieved a milestone of adding the 100th owner to the membership roster of the gated, private community. Since its inception in 2006, Queens Gap has been focused on... - April 22, 2008 - Queens Gap
NARI Offers Public Service Announcement for May Home Improvement Month
New National Association of the Remodeling Industry PSA Informs Homeowners to Avoid Home Improvement Fraud. - April 22, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
CedarWoodDogHouses.com, a Renown Hand-Crafted Cedar Wood Dog Houses Supplier, Reveals the Importance of Outdoor Dog Houses
Established supplier of cedar wood dog houses, CedarWoodDogHouses.com stepped up to reveal the importance of outdoor dog houses and the basics to make the best out of dog houses. - April 21, 2008 - CedarwoodDoghouses
Ochanga Celebrates 1st Year of Providing Trendy Boys Fashions
Ochanga celebrates 1st year of providing trendy boys fashions at the 2nd Annual LA Baby Celebration Expo in Los Angeles, CA. - April 20, 2008 - Ochanga International Clothing for Boys, LLC
Dental Practice Marketing Part of Practicing Dentistry Today
Dentists know they need dental practice marketing to bring in new patients, but many are still reluctant to be perceived as unprofessional by touting their own services. Nonetheless, fully 95% of dentists in a recent Wealthy Dentist survey acknowledge that marketing is a part of their job. - April 20, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dentists Both Love and Hate Silver-Mercury Dental Fillings
More dentists are moving away from silver fillings because of health and aesthetic concerns, finds a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. A number no longer offer amalgam, preferring composite restorations instead. - April 20, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
China Skin Care Market to Grow at 12.5%, Says RNCOS Report
Rising purchasing power and growing product awareness is leading to expansion of skin care products market and emergence of foreign players in China, says new report from RNCOS. - April 20, 2008 - RNCOS
Park Hill Systems Debuts 1ClickRecommend Beta
New web service enables viewers to easily, securely and privately share web content with others. - April 20, 2008 - Park Hill Systems
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Launches Child Car Seat Safety PSAs - www.mdauto.org Lists Dealerships with Certified Safety Technicians
With summer travel season nearing, the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is calling on parents to have their child’s car seats checked by a certified technician. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that while 96 percent of parents believe they know how to install a... - April 19, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Grabber Acquires MPI Outdoors
Grabber Performance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of MPI Outdoors (www.mpioutdoors.com). MPI Outdoors manufactures and distributes a wide range of unique personal safety, comfort and protection products for use by avid or casual outdoor enthusiasts. Most notably, MPI Outdoors is the... - April 19, 2008 - Grabber Warmers
PcPools Announces New Aluminum Above Ground Pools
PcPools to Sell 100% Aluminum Bermuda Above Ground Pools. Aluminum above ground pools provide pool owners with superior strength and quality in comparison to traditional steel wall pools. - April 19, 2008 - PcPools
Cirrus Tech Announces Virtualization for Its Dedicated Server Plans
Canadian Web Host, Cirrus Tech, aims to inform its clients of the benefits of Dedicated Servers with Virtualization Technology. - April 19, 2008 - Cirrus Tech Ltd.
DAVACO Names Heidi Wahrhaftig to National Account Executive Retail Services; Company Continues to Grow Hard-Line and Special Services Division
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today the addition of Heidi Wahrhaftig as the national account executive for its product merchandising and special retail services division. Wahrhaftig is responsible for new business development and the management of... - April 19, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Brings Together Art and Jewelry Aficionados from Around the Globe in Cyber Space
April 19 - 20 Monogram Virtua Entertainment is proud to Sponsor the First Annual Second Life Art Exhibit & Jewelry Show at their Virtual Convention Center and Big Top Tent. - April 18, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
MB Trading Achieves Top Ten Status for ETF Monthly Volume
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced Thursday that according to Nasdaq OMX Group, it ranked in the Top Ten of Market Participants for nine of the most actively traded Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the month of February 2008. This marks a record for the company... - April 18, 2008 - MB Trading
7Five7 Clothing Experiences Success with Its Social Marketing Campaign
7Five7 Clothing hits the web with a successful social marketing strategy. - April 18, 2008 - 7Five7 Clothing
Manhattan Living Realty Announces Arrival of Newest Division: Manhattan Living Baby
Manhattan Living Realty, a New York Real Estate company located on East 39th Street that has been providing real estate services with a personal touch for seven years, announces the arrival of their newest division, Manhattan Living Baby (MLB). Manhattan Living Baby caters to the busy baby & mom by providing stylish must haves and gifts, time saving personal shopping and interior decorating services. - April 18, 2008 - Manhattan Living Baby
WB Tickets, Inc. Launches New Website
WB Tickets, Inc. announces the launch of their new and improved website. - April 18, 2008 - WB TICKETS, INC.
Fast & Easy: Danburydomain.com Makes Having a Web Presence Simple
Technology Upgrades Make World Class Web Hosting Service Even Better. - April 18, 2008 - DanburyDomain.com
What Employers Need to Know When Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining College Grads -- the Generation Y Workforce
It is imperative that organizations hiring and retaining college grad Generation Y workers understand their attitudes and motivations toward work. Career expert discusses the 10 most important workplace issues to Gen Y. - April 17, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
Natureworks LLC Marks the Fourth Ingeo™ Earth Month with the Launch of the Ingeo™ Earth Month Creative Gallery Titled "Fantastic Natural Plastic" on Earth Day, April 22
A journey from today's reality of mass consumption and its environmental impact through a pop-up sustainable installation and designs by Chris Jordan and Bryan Robert Hamecs, eco-fashion preview by established designers, and a round-table panel on "How Responsible Innovation Comes to Everyday Life." - April 17, 2008 - Ingeo Earth Month
ICE Europe Shows Support for New Consumer Magazine by Perspective International Ltd
Just short of a month ago, the company that produces the most read independent B2B magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership industry globally announced that they will shortly be launching a second publication specifically for existing and prospective owners. - April 17, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Smart Marketing: Make Earth Day Every Day
Many companies use eco-friendly promotional items as part of their overall marketing strategy, but just because the product says it's “green” does not make it true. Like any purchase, consumers must use reliable sources that can explain the contents of the promotional products. - April 17, 2008 - IASpromotes.com
Customers Sign Up to Get Down at Zipidee
Instructional Dance Videos Now Available for Download on Zipidee. - April 17, 2008 - Zipidee
OurWeddingDay.com’s Brideline Saves Brides and Budgets
The only wedding planning website offering brides free live expert advice. - April 17, 2008 - LifeStageMedia, Inc.
(five-o-three) restaurant & bar Goes to the Races with Kentucky Derby Viewing Party, Other April/May Events
Today, (five-0-three) restaurant & bar, West Linn, Oregon's locally sourced, globally inspired fine-dining eatery, announced a Southern-style luncheon and Kentucky Derby viewing party on Saturday, May 3, two Winemaker's Dinners and a Mother's Day Jazz Brunch. - April 16, 2008 - (five-0-three) restaurant & bar
Snooth Announces International Expansion, Regional Search Capability
Users from over 40 countries now connected with local merchants and price information. - April 16, 2008 - Snooth
OurChurch.Com Launches Church Marketing Blog and New Top Church Search Rankings Local SEO Service
OurChurch.Com, the leading provider of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Marketing for Christian organizations, has announced the new Top Church Search Rankings service and ChurchMarketingOnline.com, a blog to educate and inspire churches to better connect with the people in their communities online. - April 16, 2008 - OurChurch.Com
SPAMfighter Now Available in Portuguese
Europe’s leading spam filter is now available for Portuguese speakers in their preferred language. - April 16, 2008 - SPAMfighter