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1 - Marsh Launches Global Risk Management Information System for Commercial Real Estate Firms

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - As commercial real estate firms work to navigate the numerous challenges associated with the global economic downturn, Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has developed a cost-effective Web-based risk management information...

2 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to Assume Operations of Its Fine Jewelry Departments

YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced the Company will begin to operate in late October fine jewelry departments in 86 of its nameplate stores, having signed a multi-year agreement with certain suppliers. Prior to this, Finlay Fine...

3 - Help Fight Breast Cancer with New Belkin “for the Cure” Cases for iPod touch

COMPTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Maintaining the fight against breast cancer, Belkin introduces new designs of its pink-ribbon cases for the iPod touch. For each DualFit and Grip case for iPod touch sold, Belkin will donate $2.50 to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure (with a...

4 - Most Retail CFOs Say Too Much Inventory Still Biggest Risk to Holiday Sales Results According To BDO Seidman LLP

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - According to a recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting organizations, 60 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) at leading U.S. retailers say that too much inventory will pose a greater risk to holiday...

5 - Alaska Option Joins Acculynk Internet PIN Debit Pilot

ANCHORAGE, Alaska-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Alaska Option, a full-service EFT network offering ATM and POS transaction switching and settlement services to financial institutions and financial service providers nationwide, has joined Acculynk’s pilot of PaySecureTM, the first...

6 - Crate and Barrel Announces Overseas Expansion Agreement

NORTHBROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel announced today that it has entered into a franchise agreement with noted franchise specialist Al Tayer Group LLC to open stores in the Middle East in 2010. Initial plans call for Crate and Barrel stores...

7 - As Economy Impacts Halloween, Americans Get Creative

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - One of the spookiest parts of Halloween this year may be the amount people plan to spend on their celebrations. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2009 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, consumers...

8 - Bali® Uplifts Women

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Bali, the No. 1 department store intimate apparel brand, has introduced its new Natural Uplift bra that features advanced lift for the bust without adding size. The patent-pending lift innovation delivers just the right amount of lift and side...

9 - Benjamin Launches New E-Book Business Imprint

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - William A. Benjamin, founder of science publisher W. A. Benjamin, Inc. (Pearson), and BRC’s FIRST CALL investment database (Thomson Reuters), announced today the formation of TBG Publishing, LLC (TBG). The new e-book imprint will specialize...

10 - Lowe’s Announces Executive Promotions

MOORESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today the retirement of long-time merchandising executive John L. Kasberger, effective Jan. 31, 2010, and two promotions in its store operations and marketing areas. “John played a key role in our...

11 - Christopher & Banks Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, to be payable October 22, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8...

12 - Mintel's Global Market Navigator Reveals Strength of Fashion Markets

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - As the Fashion Weeks in New York and London come to a close, Mintel's Global Market Navigator (GMN) shows how resilient the fashion industry has been to the global economic downturn. In the US, the clothing market* has continued growing despite economic...

13 - Lowe’s Donating $250,000 to American Red Cross for Flood Relief Efforts; Activating Customer Donation Program and ‘Racing for Relief’

MOORESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - In response to the flooding in the Atlanta area, Lowe’s is making a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. In addition, all Lowe’s stores in Georgia are serving as official cash donation sites to benefit the...

14 - Genius Launches Deluxe Hi-Fi Wooden Speakers for the Serious Audiofile!

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line of speaker systems, the SP-HF500A. The new, two-way high-fidelity (Hi-Fi) wood-enclosed speakers are jam-packed with...

15 - Denim Enterprises (Operator of G-Star Concept Stores in Australia and New Zealand) Selects Island Pacific Planning for Company-Wide Rollout

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Island Pacific Systems, Inc. (Island Pacific), and AdvanceRetail, both 100% owned subsidiaries of 3Q Holdings Limited (ASX:TQH), announced today that Denim Enterprises Pty. Ltd, the Australian licensee for G-Star, has recently selected Island...

16 - Resource Interactive Issues Call to Brands at Shop.org Annual Summit: Look to Innovation for Recession Relief

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Renowned for its in-depth consumer research, digital agency Resource Interactive presented “Recession Rewired: Leaner Times Hit Home for Moms and Younger Millennials” to an audience of more than 2000 digital and multichannel retail executives at the...

17 - Crocs, Inc. to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference

NIWOT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) announced today that the Company will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference in New York on October 1, 2009 at 2:40 pm Eastern Time. The live broadcast will be available by clicking the ‘Investor...

18 - Free Reports Added to BizRate’s Customer Feedback Program

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - BizRate® Research announces the expansion of its free buyer feedback program to include two new reports: the BizAdvisor and the Comments Classifier. These new reports provide online retailers with enhanced insights about buyer behavior and needs. The...

19 - geoVue’s Jim Stone Named to 2009 ICSC Research Conference Panel

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Jim Stone, President and Founder of geoVue, Inc., a leading provider of location intelligence solutions, has been named as a panelist at the ICSC Annual North America Research Conference next month. Stone, widely considered an expert in the...

20 - Baby Genius® Brand Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Launch of 24 New Toys at Walmart Stores Nationwide and International Book Line Distributed by Simon & Schuster

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Pacific Entertainment Corporation (Pink Sheets:PENT), the company formed by Larry Balaban, Howard Balaban, Mike Meader and Klaus Moeller, who created the groundbreaking Baby Genius® brand in 1999 and built Baby Genius into a world-renowned brand of...

21 - Hanesbrands Inc. to Announce Mount Everest Expedition; Partnership with International Mountaineer

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Hanesbrands Inc.: WHAT: Hanesbrands Inc. and its Champion® Athleticwear brand will announce the official launch of Expedition Champion and their partnership with international mountaineer Jamie Clarke – a partnership in innovation...

22 - Perry Ellis International Announces New Licensing Agreements for Jantzen® and ProPlayer® Brands

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY), through its licensing affiliate PEI Licensing, Inc., announced today that it has signed two new licensing agreements for its Jantzen® and ProPlayer® brands with MAG Brands LLC/Millennium Apparel Group (“MAG...

23 - Park City Group, Inc. Schedules Full Year 2009 Financial Results Conference Call for September 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. EDT

PARK CITY, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Park City Group (OTCBB: PCYG), a developer of patented retail supply chain solutions and services, today announced that Randy K. Fields, Chairman and CEO, will host a conference call on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. EDT to discuss...

24 - KXEN Delivers Down Under For Australian Marketing Specialist Digital Alchemy

SAN FRANCISCO & SYDNEY-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Fast-growing Australian database marketing company Digital Alchemy has switched to next generation data mining technology from KXEN, allowing it to spend more time on its customers and less on back office data processing. The Australian...

25 - The North Face Launches PlanetExplore to Connect More People, Especially Youth, to the Outdoors

SAN LEANDRO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The North Face®, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced the Bay Area launch of PlanetExplore, a new online community that connects people to...

26 - Gamers Nationwide Return to Their Roots with Release of Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams® Collection

SANTA ANA, Calif. & MALTA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Crave Entertainment, the full-service publishing and distribution division of FillpointSVG, one of the videogame industries’ leading providers of online distribution, fulfillment, and e-commerce services for national...

27 - Demandware Introduces New Mobile Commerce Application in Winter ’10 Release

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Demandware, Inc., the leading on-demand ecommerce solutions provider, today announced a new mobile commerce application as part of the Demandware SiteGenesis™ storefront that enables retailers to quickly and easily build smartphone shopping...

28 - Honestech’s FOTOBOX™ Enables Novices And Professionals To Create Multimedia Photo and Video Slide Shows Directly From Their Memory Card

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Honestech, Inc. is announcing FOTOBOX™ a USB device solution which supports the creation of multimedia slideshows from photos, videos, music, and narration. FOTOBOX features a USB 2.0 interface, with an integrated memory card reader, and...

29 - Time to Play Holiday Showcase to Spotlight More Than 35 Toy & Family Entertainment Leaders

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Recognized as the "official" industry kick-off to the holiday family entertainment editorial season, TimetoPlayMag.com will host the Time to Play Holiday Showcase on Thursday, October 1st at the Altman Building in New York City. The Time to Play...

30 - Ifbyphone Lands Innovation “Triple Crown” from Top Publishers

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - While Major League Baseball bestows its Triple Crown honor to a player that leads his league in three batting categories, Ifbyphone Inc. today announced it has been recognized with a trio of coveted telephony awards. Recognizing and reinforcing its...

31 - Pro Football Hall of Fame, Van Heusen and JCPenney Call on Football Fans to Debate and Vote for Their Choice for the Class of 2010

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Tapping into the passion and knowledge of pro football fans, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation [NYSE:PVH] and J. C. Penney Company, Inc. [NYSE: JCP] have teamed up to provide the first-ever dedicated forum for fans to...

32 - JCPenney Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable Nov. 2, 2009, to Company stockholders of record at the close of...

33 - eBay loses to LVMH on brand counterfeiting

PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - LVMH takes note of and is satisfied with today’s ruling by the Paris Tribunal de Grande Instance which finds eBay responsible for brand counterfeiting. This decision gives credence to the requests made by Parfums Christian Dior, Kenzo, Givenchy and...

34 - Company Profile for Vinotemp International

-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Vinotemp International has been building premium wine cabinets and custom cellars for nearly 25 years. As a full service manufacturer, Vinotemp is well-equipped to handle special customizations for any wine cabinet expeditiously - no other manufacturer has...

35 - Revlon Extends Exchange Offer Until September 24, 2009

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) has extended the expiration date of its previously-announced exchange offer, in which each issued and outstanding share of Revlon Class A common stock may be exchanged on a voluntary basis for one share of a newly-issued...

36 - Macy’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in Style

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - This fall in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy’s (NYSE:M) will be filled with the vibrancy and influence of Latino culture as we celebrate “Encanto Latino.” Macy’s in partnership with IMUSA® will bring renowned chef, George Duran...

37 - Macy’s and Clinton Kelly MAKE OVER AMERICA – Fall Season!

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - With seven cities under his fashionable belt, Clinton Kelly is ready to “MAKE OVER AMERICA” this fall. Macy’s (NYSE:M) will continue to reinvent women across the country with the help of style authority Clinton Kelly (TLC’s What Not To Wear...

38 - Hanesbrands Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Yarn Operations to Maximize Benefits of Strategic Supply Chain

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI) today announced that it will cease making its own yarn because self-production doesn’t provide a strategic advantage and will source all of its yarn needs from large-scale yarn suppliers. As part of this...

39 - Stage Stores to Reward Customers Who Save for the Holidays

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI), announced the launch of their Christmas Cash Club, starting in mid-October. The promotion rewards customers with $10 for each $100 saved, through November 21. The Christmas Cash Club gives shoppers flexibility in...

40 - Seize the Day and Pave the Way: Enjoy Fall Outside While Preparing Home for Winter’s Arrival

MOORESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Summertime is winding down, but the approach of fall doesn’t mean outdoor fun has to end. Gear up to keep your lawn well groomed and the edible garden your family enjoyed all summer in tip-top shape for continuous fall entertainment...

41 - Research and Markets: Toys and Games - World

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Research and Markets , company shares, brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the toys and games industry; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; Understand the competitive environment...

42 - SafetyPay Announces Partnership with CardinalCommerce

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - SafetyPay, an innovative, secure, global alternative payment system, and CardinalCommerce, the worldwide leader in enabling payment brands for both eCommerce and mobile commerce, today announced the addition of SafetyPay to the Cardinal...

43 - Infectiguard Hand Sanitizer Picked Up By Fred’s

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Fred’s, the “hometown discount” chain with 600 stores in 15 Southeastern states, will offer a new line of skin-friendly hand sanitizers, just in time for what medical experts are predicting to be a record cold and flu season. Infectiguard Hand...

44 - KITE (Keynote Internet Testing Environment) 3.0 Soars Higher Than Ever

SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Keynote® Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN), the global leader in on-demand mobile and Internet test & measurement solutions for continuously improving the online experience, today announced Version 3.0 of KITE (Keynote Internet Testing Environment...

45 - Bernard Cammarata Confirmed He Will Be Launching a New Website and Opening New Retail Stores

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - With 13 years of knowledge, experience and service, MonitorOutlet.com has been in the forefront of introducing the newest high-end Plasma & LCD TV's, LCD Monitors and projectors. Monitor Outlet services Government, Business, Pro-AV...

46 - Polo Ralph Lauren Declares Quarterly Dividend

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 9, 2009 to shareholders of...

47 - JCPenney Recognized as a Leader in Innovative Business Technology

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - In recognition of its strategic, innovative technology, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) was ranked No. 6 on the 2009 InformationWeek 500 and was named the Category Winner for Supply Chain and the Industry Winner for Retail. These honors were...

48 - Research and Markets: The 2009 Research Study Unplanned Buying At Traditional Retail in India Is Based On a Study of Over 2500 Shoppers across 200 Traditional Retail Outlets in India

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Research and Markets. But how do companies navigate this tricky landscape which probably has more variables than the best marketer can imagine? How does one deconstruct the mind of the shopper? Unplanned Buying at Traditional Retail in India is a...

49 - Sears Holdings Partners with eBillme to Offer Secure Cash Payments for Online Checkout

RYE BROOK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:SHLD), the fourth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States, is now offering customers a new way to pay for online purchases without using a credit card...

50 - Kohl’s Donates $225,000 to Hunger Task Force for Supper Meal Program for Students in Milwaukee

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) is partnering with Hunger Task Force to create Kohl’s Serving Up Supper for Kids. This one-year pilot program will feed 2,775 Milwaukee-area children each day. The $225,000 donation to Hunger Task...

51 - Online Retail Sales Demonstrate Strong Growth, Ebates.com Reports

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Ebates, the pioneer and leader in online cash back shopping, today released its August 2009 online retail report, which showed that online sales through Ebates.com grew 57 percent in August 2009 versus the same period last year. Retail categories...

52 - VeriFone Announces Global Security Solutions Business

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PAY) today announced today the formation of its Global Security Solutions Business Unit, focused on delivering innovative security solutions, including VeriShield Protect end-to-end encryption, to protect cardholder...

53 - Delta Apparel Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Realtree®

GREENVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DLA) today announced they have entered into a new licensing agreement with Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. to be the exclusive marketer and producer of Realtree Girl® and Realtree Outfitters® casual apparel...

54 - The Cherokee Brand Expands in Chile

VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE), a leading licensor and global brand management company, today released photos from the expansion of the Cherokee Brand in Chile with Falabella’s Tottus Stores. Lala Somma, Senior Brand Manager of Cherokee Inc...

55 - WE tv Rolls Out National Marketing Campaign to Ring in Season Two Premiere of Popular Wedding Makeover Series, “My Fair Wedding with David Tutera”

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - WE tv will usher in season two of its original wedding makeover series, “My Fair Wedding with David Tutera,” through a wide-reaching, multi-platform national marketing campaign designed for consumers to interact with the show and its engaging host...

56 - Research and Markets: Instant Overview of the US Clothing Industry in 2009 with this Unique Snapshot Report

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Research and Markets Socio-Economic Data for US Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a701dd/snapshots_us_cloth

57 - Kohl’s Department Stores Named EPA Green Power Partner of the Year

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) will be named Green Power Partner of the Year during the annual Green Power Leadership Awards held Monday, Sept. 14 in Atlanta, Ga. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S...

58 - Market for Item-Level RFID in Fashion Apparel and Footwear Will Nearly Triple by 2014 According to ABI Research

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - RFID’s ability to help apparel companies do more with less in the wake of economic downturn is driving an unprecedented surge in adoption throughout the sector. Global sales of item-level RFID systems to apparel companies will essentially triple in...

59 - Majority of Retail CFOs Say 2009 Economic Stimulus Act Unsuccessful in Stemming Recession According to BDO Seidman, LLP Study

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - According to a recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting organizations, 69 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) at leading U.S. retailers say that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has...

60 - EVO Merchant Services Markets Hypercom Optimum T4200

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced that EVO Merchant Services, the largest privately held credit card processor and one of the top 10 largest non-bank acquirers, has Class A certified and will market Hypercom’s Optimum T4210...

61 - Atlantic Introduces Anniversary Collection, Entertainment Furniture that Combines Design, Quality and Affordability

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Home entertainment is increasingly the center of activities for family and friends. While 53% of homes have an HDTV, unit sales are projected to grow 9% in 2010. As flat panel prices have dropped and with the recent switch to digital TV, many people...

62 - Epicor® Named the Leading POS Software Vendor to Softgoods Retailers in Independent Research Study

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions to the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, announced today that it has been named the leading vendor of Point-of-Sale (POS...

63 - Retailers and Suppliers Expect Consumer Spending to Trail Financial Markets Recovery

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Faced with one of the most challenging years on record, retailers and those who supply them believe that consumer spending will lag the turnaround of the U.S. financial markets. According to a new study released today by CIT Group Inc. (NYSE:CIT), a...

64 - Orbit Baby Debuts Innovative OrganicFR™ Car Seat Footmuffs and Upholsteries

NEWARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Orbit Baby Inc., makers of thoughtfully designed premium infant–to-toddler strollers and car seat systems, today announced the introduction of a new green fabric made with their innovative OrganicFR™ technology, which is used in a line of Green...

65 - Family of Brands - It’s All in the Pepys Family

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Normally, when a family heads off to Las Vegas it’s to have some fun. But this isn’t just any family. The Pepys family goes to the ABC (All Baby and Child Inc.) Kids Expo Sept. 13-16, the premier trade show for the juvenile products...

66 - JCPenney Launches she said™

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of she said, a contemporary career sportswear brand catering to the female professional. Bolstering JCPenney’s assortment of contemporary brands, the private brand – designed...

67 - O’Neill and Orange 21 Sign a Global Licensing Deal to Launch New Eyewear Line

CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - O’Neill and Orange 21 (NASDAQ:ORNG) are pleased to announce an agreement whereby Orange 21 will design and develop O'Neill Eyewear under a license agreement. The agreement sees Orange 21 working closely with O’Neill’s designers to design...

68 - Revlon Extends Exchange Offer until September 17, 2009

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) has extended the expiration date of its previously-announced exchange offer, in which each issued and outstanding share of Revlon Class A common stock may be exchanged on a voluntary basis for one share of a newly-issued...

69 - WGSN and FGI Partnership Debuts During Fashion Week with “Trends in the Creative Process: A WGSN and FGI Trend Discussion Presented by Parsons”

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - WGSN, the world’s leading style and trend analysis service, and Fashion Group International will partner to deliver unique insight and essential information to the fashion industry. The two organizations join together to host a not-to-be-missed panel...

70 - Cherokee to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ: CHKE), a leading licensor and global brand management company, announced today that Russell J. Riopelle, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the following two investor conferences: The CL King Best Ideas Conference...

71 - Stage Stores to Present at the CL King 7th Annual Best Ideas Conference

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) announced today that Andy Hall, President and CEO, and Ed Record, Executive Vice President and CFO, will present at the CL King 7th Annual Best Ideas Conference on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The conference...

72 - Oreck Corporation Beats Odds Adds New Outlet Store to Their 450 Thriving Retail Centers

COOKEVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - While many troubled retailers and manufacturers countrywide close or lay off workers, Oreck Corporation, maker of vacuum cleaners, air purifiers and other home products, continues to expand with new stores and jobs. Oreck Corporation opens the...

73 - The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike Productions will be host to The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo, indoors at The Sweetbay Entertainment Hall inside The Florida State Fairgrounds. The event will...

74 - The Shops at Old Orchard in West Bloomfield, Michigan to hold “Sidewalk Shopping Event” this Saturday

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) announced today that in celebration of the recent transformation of The Shops at Old Orchard, a center-wide “Sidewalk Shopping Event” will take place this Saturday, September 12, 2009...

75 - The Cherokee Brand Expands Its Home Textile Business in Mexico

VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ: CHKE), a leading licensor and global brand management company, today released photos from the recent expansion of home textiles in its Cherokee Brand in Mexico with Comercial Mexicana. Adolfo Blasco Ruiz, DMM, Comercial...

76 - Simparel Extends its Enterprise Solution to PLM

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Simparel Inc, known for its next generation open ERP solution, has extended its footprint to include design, concept, planning and pre-production (PLM). Using its unique data dictionary approach, customers can get a fully configured PLM that is...

77 - CREATETHE GROUP Powers Juicy Couture Social Shopping Community

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - CREATETHE GROUP, the digital commerce leader for elite global brands, today announced that Juicy Couture has implemented its CTS/SOCIAL platform, enhancing the brand experience on JuicyCouture.com. By utilizing CREATETHE GROUP’s social shopping...

78 - Mom’s Jewels Helping Schools

STERLING, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW), the leading provider of extended service plans, raised $20,000 during a Mother’s Day jewelry campaign with retail partner JCPenney to support the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, which provides children in...

79 - Dorel Juvenile Group USA’s Safety 1st® Infant Health and Grooming Collection Now Available at Target® Stores and Target.com

COLUMBUS, Ind. & FOXBORO, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Dorel Juvenile Group USA (DJG USA), a division of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) and the nation’s largest juvenile products manufacturer, today announced that its Safety 1st® Infant Health and Grooming products are...

80 - Neiman Marcus, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Neiman Marcus, Inc. today reported financial results for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 1, 2009. The fiscal year 2009 fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 amounts are reported on a thirteen and fifty-two week basis, respectively. The...

81 - Cherokee Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results

VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ: CHKE), a leading global licensor and brand management company, today reported total royalty revenues for the second quarter ended August 1, 2009 (the “Second Quarter”) of $8.1 million, as compared to $10.5 million in the...

82 - Doing Good Has Its Rewards at Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale Event

YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) is encouraging customers to participate in its million acts of Goodwill through the semi-annual Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale, which will be held Wednesday, September 16 through Tuesday, September 29. The popular retail...

83 - Acacia Subsidiary Enters Into Settlement Agreement Regarding Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology With Ikea

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) announced today that its Financial Systems Innovation LLC subsidiary has entered into a settlement agreement covering a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology with IKEA...

84 - Burlington Coat Factory Announces Fiscal 2009 Operating Results

BURLINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Burlington Coat Factory: Total sales increased 4.4% over last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 8.4% to $294.8 million from $272.0 million last year. SG&A as a percentage of sales improved 70 basis points versus last year. Average inventory...

85 - Burlington Coat Factory Reports First Quarter 2010 Sales

BURLINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation announced today that net sales from continuing operations for the first quarter ended August 29, 2009 were $704.6 million compared with $706.7 million for the comparative period ended August 30...

86 - Toys“R”Us, Inc. Announces Financial Performance for 2009 Second Quarter

WAYNE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Toys“R”Us, Inc. today reported results for its second quarter beginning May 3, 2009 and ending August 1, 2009. Consolidated Financial Results Net earnings increased to $27 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $13 million for...

87 - Saks Incorporated to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Stephen I. Sadove, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS), will make a presentation at the Goldman Sachs Sixteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference at 10:25 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at the...

88 - AKAONI(TM), New Aesthetic Business Accessories Brand, Debuts at Maison & Objet in Paris, France

PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Lamarck Inc., from Japan will introduce the new brand, AKAONI(TM), at the autumn session of Maison & Objet in Paris during 4th -8th of September 2009. They will be unveiling luxury business accessories which are designed to deliver surprising...

89 - Salient Systems Brings on National Sales Force

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Salient Systems Corporation, a leading provider of advanced, network friendly video management software solutions announces the expansion of their national sales presence with the appointment of Christopher Meiter, as Director of Sales – Midwest...

90 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGSM: GIII) today announced operating results for the period ended July 31, 2009. For the three months ended July 31, 2009, net sales increased by 19.8% to $135.9 million from $113.5 million in last year’s comparable...

91 - All Aboard as ‘The Hardy Boys®: Treasure on the Tracks’ Pulls out of the Station and onto Nintendo DS™

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - For over 80 years the adventures of the Hardy Boys have been captivating fans of all ages and today marks yet another milestone for the historic franchise as Her Interactive and SEGA® of America Inc. announced that the very first Hardy Boys game...

92 - Business Wire Retail Report on August 2009 Retail Sales Figures

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information...

93 - Saks Incorporated Announces August Comparable Store Sales

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Retailer Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (the “Company”) today announced that owned sales totaled $160.8 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009 compared to $196.4 million for the four weeks ended August 30, 2008, an 18.2% decrease...

94 - JCPenney Reports August Sales in Line with Management Guidance

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Aug. 29, 2009. Comparable store sales in August decreased 7.9 percent, in-line with the Company’s guidance for sales to decrease 6 to 9 percent...

95 - Nordstrom Reports August Sales

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 7.6 percent decrease in same-store sales for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009 compared with the four-week period ended August 30, 2008. Preliminary total retail sales were $541 million for August 2009...

96 - Target Corporation Reports August Sales Results

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009 were $4,856 million, an increase of 0.1 percent from $4,852 million for the four weeks ended August 30, 2008. On this same basis, August...

97 - Macy’s, Inc. Same-Store Sales Down 8.1% in August

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported total sales of $1.543 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009, a decrease of 8.5 percent compared with total sales of $1.686 billion in the four weeks ended Aug. 30, 2008. On a same-store basis, Macy’s...

98 - Dillard’s, Inc. Reports August Sales Results

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (“Dillard’s” or the “Company”) announced today that merchandise sales (“sales”) for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009, were $431,089,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended August 30, 2008...

99 - Disney Dreams Up a Mad Collection of Alice in Wonderland-Inspired Fashions Launching in 2010

GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Disney today unveiled a first glimpse of how it will influence fashion trends in 2010 with the announcement of a spectacular fashion-driven lifestyle program inspired by its upcoming feature Alice In Wonderland. As part of this phenomenal line...

100 - Stage Stores Reports August Sales

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today reported that its total sales for the four week August period ended August 29, 2009 decreased 7.4% to $111 million from $120 million in the prior year four week period ended August 30, 2008. Comparable store sales...

101 - Kyocera Celebrates 25 Years Producing Advanced Ceramic Cutlery

COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Kyocera is celebrating its 25 years of manufacturing advanced ceramic kitchen knives, with over 5.3 million knives sold to date. After a quarter century spent continuously enhancing the material and design of ceramic blades, Kyocera has...

102 - Intertek Unveils New Design for Product Safety and Quality Certification Marks

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries worldwide, today unveiled the new design for its family of product safety and quality certification marks. The new designs prominently position Intertek as the...

103 - New Motorola Multi-Media Phone Slides into Boost Mobile’s Expanding Handset Lineup

IRVINE, Calif. & LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Boost Mobile®, a division of Sprint (NYSE:S) that offers wireless phones and services with no contracts, credit checks or activation fees and Motorola (NYSE:MOT) announced today the launch of its first push-to-talk slider...

104 - Kiva Systems Named to the Inc. 500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Kiva Systems, a developer of breakthrough mobile robotic solutions for warehouse automation, announced that it is number six on the annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The ranking is based on...

105 - JCPenney's iPhone App Puts “Style. Quality. Price.” at Your Fingertips

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today launched a new app for Apple’s iPhone – JCPenney Weekly Deals – bringing the retailer’s signature style and affordable prices directly to customers’ fingertips, whenever and wherever they need...

106 - QuantiSense Selects Netezza to Power Insight-Driven Business Intelligence and Analytics for Retailers

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - QuantiSense today announced that it will collaborate with Netezza to deliver its business intelligence and analytics application developed exclusively for the retail industry. With the seamless integration between Netezza and QuantiSense solutions...

107 - RetailMeNot.com Announces Launch of UK Spinoff VoucherHub.com

MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for coupons, discounts and promotional codes for merchandise, groceries, travel and services, today announced the launch of VoucherHub.com, a new UK website for finding and sharing money-saving...

108 - RetailMeNot.com Unveils New Site Design

MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for coupons, discounts and promotional codes for merchandise, groceries, travel and services, today announced a new site design that will improve usability and search speed for consumers. In...

109 - Louis Moinet Announces Limited Edition Twintech Chronograph Watch Inspired by UNC Head Coach Butch Davis

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Louis Moinet North America , which safeguards the 200 year old legacy of renowned watchmaker Louis Moinet, today announced it is offering a limited edition of 20 Twintech Chronograph luxury timepieces inspired by the University of...

110 - Shoplifters and Dishonest Employees Are Apprehended in Record Numbers by US Retailers According to 21st Annual Theft Survey by Jack L. Hayes International

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Shoplifters and dishonest employees stole over $6.0 billion in 2008 from just 22 major retailers, according to the 21st Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International, the leading loss prevention and inventory shrinkage...

111 - New Balance and aerie by American Eagle Introduce Exclusive Fitness/Lifestyle Shoe

BOSTON & PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - New Balance and aerie by American Eagle, the intimates and dormwear® line from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced the introduction of the New Balance 600, a new fitness lifestyle shoe. The NB 600 is available...

112 - Digital Commerce Leader CREATETHE GROUP Teams with Rackspace Hosting

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - CREATETHE GROUP, the digital commerce leader for the world’s most elite brands, today announced that they have entered into a Premier partnership in the Solution Partner Network with Rackspace® Hosting (NYSE: RAX), the world’s leader and specialist...

113 - Marketing Consulting Venture, CMO Retail Solutions, Launched by Former May Co., Executive

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Bryan Kipp is launching a new marketing consulting and development business venture, CMO Retail Solutions, LLC, for retail clients by offering interim CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) solutions and services, with a focus on creating proven...

114 - Belk Fall Charity Sale on November 7 to Benefit Local Charities and Schools

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Belk’s Fall Charity Sale on November 7 will once again benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company’s 16-state market area. Belk’s previous Charity Sale, held May 2, 2009, raised more than $5 million for...

115 - Six New Forever 21 Stores Slated to Open in GGP Malls Across the Country

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - General Growth Properties, Inc. today announced it has signed deals with fashion retailer Forever 21 for six new stores at GGP malls serving the five metropolitan areas of Houston, San Antonio, Louisville, Las Vegas and Birmingham. Celebrated by many...

116 - Introducing: icon Collection by Lane Bryant

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Inspired by the runways of Paris, Milan and London, Lane Bryant introduces the icon Collection by Lane Bryant, designed for the woman who seeks a higher level of sophistication, offering her the epitome of luxurious style in exclusive designs...

117 - GPS Sport and Fitness Outlook Remains Bright with More than 3.5 Million Shipments in 2009, According to ABI Research

LONDON-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Shipments of dedicated sport and fitness hardware such as Suunto GPS watches, Garmin cycling computers, and GPS golf rangefinders are suffering from the recession. But smartphone fitness applications such as MotionX-GPS are booming, with 1.2 million downloads...

118 - Spongetech® Products Featured in 2009 Sears Wish Book Catalog Reaching Over 3.5 Million Homes

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. (“SpongeTech”) “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTCBB: SPNG), today announces that the Company’s product line will be featured in the upcoming 2009 Sears Wish Book catalog in Canada. The catalog will feature...

119 - WGSN Announces Trend Exclusives from the Las Vegas Trade Shows

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - WGSN, the world’s leading style and trend analysis service, will kick off its Vegas trend coverage by offering insider trend intelligence through their new WGSN Americas blog- www.wgsn.com/americas. WGSN trend experts will navigate the booths at MAGIC...

120 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Children's & Infants' Clothing Stores Report Features 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry for the 47 Largest World Countries

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets , and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, underwear, and sleepwear. Industry Definition NAICS 44813: Children's & Infants' Clothing Stores This industry comprises establishments primarily...

121 - Stage Stores Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of five cents per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on September 23, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on...

122 - Manuel Capó, Founder of El Dorado Furniture, Will Be Honored with a Street Name in the City of Miami

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Manuel Capó, who recently passed away, will be honored by the City of Miami on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM by naming a street after him on Miami's Calle 8. The street named "Manolo Capó Way” will be at the location of his first Store at...

123 - Energy Efficient Lighting Makes an Impact on Pegasus Associates Lighting Website

BEAVER FALLS, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - With energy-efficiency gaining in popularity among consumers and businesses, Pegasus Associates Lighting has created a new section on its website dedicated to its energy-efficient lighting products. This new section makes it easier for visitors...

124 - MEDIA ALERT: Hypercom and TASQ Expand Strategic Partnership

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced that TASQ Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of First Data, has strengthened its partnership with Hypercom by introducing the Optimum multilane terminal family to its product offering, and becoming an...

125 - geoVue Announces Launch of Enhanced Sales Forecasting Model

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - geoVue, Inc., a leading provider of location-based intelligence systems to the retail, restaurant and service industries, announces plans to launch the next generation of iPREDICT™, their ground-breaking sales forecasting solution, in the fall...

126 - BURNDY Selects Stibo Systems to Better Manage Complex Product Lines

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Stibo Systems, a leading master data management (MDM) software company, today announced that BURNDY®, a global manufacturer of electrical connectors, has selected the STEP MDM platform to improve visibility of and access to accurate and consistent...

127 - Crocs, Inc. Goes Retro with Debut of New Footwear Collection

NIWOT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Known for bringing innovative footwear to market, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) today announced its newest iconic style – the Crocband. The next generation of Crocs’ celebrated Beach and Cayman styles, the Crocband Collection combines the very best...

128 - Family Dollar Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FDO), announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.135 per share, payable Thursday, October 15, 2009, to shareholders of record at...

129 - dELiA*s, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - dELiA*s, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLIA), a direct marketing and retail company comprised of two lifestyle brands primarily targeting teenage girls and young women, today announced the results for its second quarter of fiscal 2009. All financial results in this press...

130 - Conn’s, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended July 31, 2009

BEAUMONT, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Conn’s, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:CONN), a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products today announced its operating results for the quarter ended July 31, 2009. Highlights for...

131 - DampRid Expert Provides 10 Tips to Protect Vacation Homes and Condos from off Season Water Damage

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - For those with a vacation home or condo, the end of summer means closing and winterizing this valuable property to keep it secure and in good shape for future use. Water in all of its forms presents a special challenge for owners of second homes. Darin...

132 - Dillard’s, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company”) announced today that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 4 cents per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable November 2, 2009 to shareholders of record as...

133 - Neiman Marcus, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results Conference Call; Wednesday, September 9th at 9:00 a.m. ET -8:00 a.m. CT

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Neiman Marcus, Inc. will announce its fiscal fourth quarter and year end financial results on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 with an investor conference call to be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). The audio webcast may be accessed on the...

134 - Fitch Affirms Black & Decker's IDRs at 'BBB'; Outlook Negative

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and other debt ratings of The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK) as follows: —Long-term IDR at 'BBB'; —Short-term IDR at 'F2'; —$1 billion Commercial Paper Program at...

135 - Anchor Blue Holding Corp. Announces Its Acquisition of Anchor Blue and Investment by an Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners

ONTARIO, Canada-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Anchor Blue Holding Corp. today announced it has acquired the Anchor Blue Division of Anchor Blue Retail Group, a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, and the placement of a control investment by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners...

136 - American Express Announces Exclusive Cardmember Benefits to Shop and Save in Style During Fashion’s Night Out

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - American Express announced today its proud support of Fashion's Night Out along with exclusive benefits for Cardmembers to make September 10 a truly stylish night on the town. Starting today, Cardmembers can visit www.americanexpress.com/entertainment to...

137 - Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Sporting Goods Stores Industry Report Features 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry Nationally and for All 50 U.S. States

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Research and Markets 2010 U.S. Metropolitan Areas - Estimated Number of Employees Definitions and Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/28e7a8/2009_u_s_sporting.

138 - Leading Off-Price Retailer SYMS Corp. is Addressing Unemployment “One Interview Suit at a Time” with the SYMS Suit Camp Sweepstakes

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - The number of Americans seeking employment has nearly doubled in the past 18 months. Almost 15 million people are now competing for available jobs. And slightly more than one-third of those who are unemployed are delaying their search due to lack of success...

139 - Kohl’s Names Kevin Mansell Chairman of the Board; Larry Montgomery to Retire after 21 Years

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) Board of Directors announced today that Kevin Mansell, 57, has been named chairman of the board, effective September 1, 2009. Mansell, a 27-year veteran of the organization, will also continue to serve as...

140 - Dillard’s, Inc. Announces Board of Director Changes

Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (“Dillard’s”) today announced the election of former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr. to its board of directors. Mr. Watts’ election follows the resignation of James A. Haslam, III who resigned effective immediately to focus on other responsibilities...

141 - IRI Report Provides In-Depth Private Label Insights and Potential Growth Areas for Manufacturers and Retailers

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Once seen as knock-offs of "name brands," private label products have become increasingly more accepted by consumers as quality has increased and retailers have expanded their offerings of private label goods. In fact, 78 percent of both lower- and...

142 - QualityStocks Features Data Call Technologies, Inc. in Exclusive Interview

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - QualityStocks today announces that its audio interview with Data Call Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: DCLT) and Chairman Jim Ammons is now available. The complete interview can be heard: www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php?chartvid_id=335. During...

143 - Research and Markets: Peru Retail Report Q3 2009

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Research and Markets . Consumer electronic sales, meanwhile, are forecast to increase by 60.5%, from US$1.54bn in 2008 to US$2.47bn by 2013. Retail sales for our universe of Latin American countries in 2008 amounted to an estimated US$1,654bn, based on the...

144 - Staples, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Performance

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its second quarter ended August 1, 2009. Total company sales increased nine percent to $5.5 billion compared to second quarter 2008 sales of $5.1 billion, which included $673 million of...

145 - Research and Markets: Where Britain Shops 2009: Department Stores

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Where Britain Shops 2009: Department Stores" report to their offering. The recession has given rise to more cautious consumers, changing the way they shop department stores and how they use them. Where...

146 - Cacique Intimates Debuts Revolutionary Back Smoothing Bra

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Cacique intimates, the premier intimate apparel leader for plus-size women, is introducing the revolutionary Back Smoothing Bra that offers a design that shapes and flatters a woman’s back, providing a sleek and smooth appearance from every angle...

147 - Warnaco Names David Cunningham President, Calvin Klein Jeans

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - The Warnaco Group, Inc. (NYSE: WRC) today announced the appointment of David Cunningham to President of its Calvin Klein Jeans division. Mr. Cunningham will oversee design, development, merchandising, marketing and sales for the Calvin Klein® Jeans brand...

148 - Ethan Allen Expands Its Reach

DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETH) continues to expand its reach this month with the opening of new Design Centers in Raleigh, N.C., and Dubai, U.A.E. In addition to these new locations, the company is pursuing new locations in several markets in the U.S. and...

149 - Research and Markets: How Britain Shops Sector Summary 2009

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "How Britain Shops Sector Summary 2009" report to their offering. Based on a representative survey of 6,000 adults, this report provides a detailed analysis of consumer trends, customer loyalty and...

150 - The Wet Seal, Inc. Announces Appointment of Nick Dialynas as Vice President of Real Estate

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, reported the appointment of Nick Dialynas to the Wet Seal executive team as the Vice President of Real Estate. Mr. Dialynas joins the organization in late...

151 - Daily Makeover Disrupts Beauty Industry Traditions with Next Generation Virtual Try-On Technology

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Aiming to change how women discover, try and even buy beauty products, Daily Makeover, a leader in virtual reality try-on technology, today introduced the next generation of its virtual makeover application, Makeover Studio, disrupting much of the...

152 - ViVOtech Releases Industry-Proven NFC OTA Provisioning Software on Solaris 10 for Large-Scale Commercial Deployments

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - ViVOtech, a leading software provider of Near Field Communications (NFC) mobile phone payments, Over-The-Air (OTA) provisioning of promotions and payment cards, and smart poster applications, today announced the general availability of its...

153 - Thom Blischok Reveals Real Truth of Shopper Behavior During NACDS and IRI Webinar

-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - IRI: WHO: Thom Blischok – President, Consulting and Innovation, Information Resources, Inc. WHAT: Today’s consumers have changed their behaviors as a result of the downturned economy, adopting new shopping rituals that let them stretch their dollars. They...

154 - Research and Markets: This Essential 2009 U.S. Used Merchandise Stores Industry Report Containing 2010 Forecasts is Now Available

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Research and Markets 2010 U.S. Metropolitan Areas - Estimated Number of Employees Definitions and Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e6745d/2009_u_s_used_mer.

155 - New ThingMagic Application Programming Interface Supports Rapid Development of RFID Solutions, Quicker Path to ROI

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - ThingMagic, Inc. (www.thingmagic.com), a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today announced a completely redesigned Application Programming Interface (API), for configuring, controlling, and accessing the...

156 - Data Call Technologies Now Offers Comprehensive Weather Coverage to 215 Countries

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Data Call Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: DCLT) announced today that it has finalized agreements and development initiatives to provide global meteorological conditions, Doppler radar images, and weather forecasts. Continuing its corporate strategy, the company...

157 - dunnhumbyUSA Expands Partnership With Macy’s

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - dunnhumbyUSA, an international leader in building sales and brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, today announced an expanded contractual partnership with Macy’s, dunnhumbyUSA’s exclusive client in the department store category...

158 - Mobile Coupon Redemptions Now Easier than Ever with Cellit

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Cellit announced today an upgrade to their stand-alone coupon redemption Widgit® that makes it compatible with Windows-based touch screen point-of-sale systems. This latest upgrade seamlessly integrates with touch-screen systems, placing an additional...

159 - Phillips-Van Heusen Licenses Free Country for IZOD Outerwear

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH) announced today that it has licensed Free Country Ltd., a leading outerwear supplier based in New York, to design, produce and market men’s and women’s coats and jackets in the United States under PVH’s...

160 - Getting Perfectly WAISTED with the FEDABOA® Belt is on the “MUST DO LIST OF 2009”

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - On February 18, 2009, FEDABOA® will prove its value in the international world of fashion, and trends of 2009. The moment Halle Berry arises unexpected out of the ocean in 007 in a stunning orange bikini, and a white pearl divers belt, the only...

161 - Polo Ralph Lauren to Assume Direct Control of Distribution in Southeast Asia

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) today announced it has reached an agreement to assume direct control of its wholesale and retail distribution in Southeast Asia from its licensee, Dickson Concepts International Limited, beginning January 1...

162 - Australian Pharmaceutical Leader Cites ROI from Teradata Appliance Installation

SYDNEY-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, announced today that Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) has completed the first implementation phase of a Teradata system that...

163 - Gap Inc. Expands Global Presence Through New Franchise Agreement to Serve Customers in Israel

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Expanding its worldwide network of franchise partners, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced an agreement with Elbit Trade & Retail Ltd. to bring Gap and Banana Republic stores to Israel. Under the franchise agreement with Elbit, the first Gap...

164 - JAMLiBs Releases its Newest Product for Perler® Bead Designs

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - From Toy Fair: Department 438, a leading children’s arts and crafts manufacturer, today announced the availability of three new JAMLiBs creations (Jewels, Creative Pack, and Word Fun). The reusable JAMLiBs will decorate and accessorize your fused or...

165 - With Zizzle’s 2009 Toy Line Value Really Does Come in All Shapes and Sizes

BANNOCKBURN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - In a not so far away placed lived a princess named P.J. Sparkles. Celebrating her 20th birthday, P.J. Sparkles heart lights up with love for you and all of the Sparkle Friends. P.J. has lots of fun adventures with the Sparkle Friends; Dazzle...

166 - The Most Innovative Toys for 2009 Revealed at 106th American International Toy Fair®

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2009 - “High play value” toys that offer hour after hour of entertainment for the money, toys that will motivate couch-potato kids to “Get Up & Move It, Move It!”, larger-than-life entertainment and movie-licensed toys, and more and more toys that...

167 - JAKKS Pacific to Announce Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008

MALIBU, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) will announce 2008 fourth quarter and year-end results on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. The Company will also hold a teleconference and webcast to discuss these results and may also discuss future plans and...

168 - ADDING MULTIMEDIA Hasbro Announces Its First Board Game to Include Live Clues via Text

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - mEt agnt mtard in Moscow w microcs! (Translation: Meet Agent Mustard in Moscow with the microchips!) This fall, Hasbro’s classic game of murderous mayhem will take an international twist as the iconic characters from CLUE embark on a...

169 - Smiley Central Studio Gives Kids a New Way to Express Their Creativity Online and Offline with Smileys

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Toy innovator Techno Source, and Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc., a wholly owned company of Internet powerhouse IAC, have partnered to create a new creativity Web site and line of affordable Internet-connected toys under the new Smiley Central...

170 - Manitobah Mukluks Unveils Updated Footwear Honoring Tradition While Adding Durability and Comfort

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Manitobah Mukluks, known for its traditionally designed mukluks made of natural furs and leather, has added a new sole that will enable wearers to enjoy their mukluks in all kinds of weather. “We have a loyal, fashion-conscious following who appreciate...

171 - Spring Activities from Dancing to Swimming Make a Splash in the 2009 Bratz® Line

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Nothing screams springtime like active play and sunshine and the Bratz® girls are celebrating the season in style. From individual sports themes to team activities, the Bratz® girls are expressing their passion for various interests that girls all...

172 - Basic Fun Proves Budget Friendly Toys are Big on Fun at Toy Fair ‘09, February 15th – 18th, Booth #1633

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Basic Fun, Inc., the leading manufacturer of licensed impulse toys and keychains, understands that toys don’t have to be expensive to be fun. With the majority of its products retailing under $5.99, it’s easy to see why Basic Fun toys continue...

173 - Nike Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend

BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on April 1, 2009 to shareholders of record at the...

174 - Voccé Couture™ to Showcase Debut Collection at New York Couture Fashion Week

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Self-made Orlando-based designers Norma Allen and Thuy Nguyen had always dreamed of making it big in the fashion industry. In a recent, fairytale-like turn of events, amidst the daily dose of negative news and worsening economy, Norma and Thuy...

175 - Digital Blue Announces Exciting New Line of Bakugan Electronic Products for Boys

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Digital BlueTM, a leading innovator in electronics and software for the youth and teen market, and Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the licensing and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network, today announced, they will develop a new line of Bakugan...

176 - Mall Networks Named AlwaysOn OnMedia 100 Winner

LEXINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Mall Networks, the leading provider of merchant-funded loyalty shopping solutions, today announced that it has been selected to the 2009 OnMedia 100 List for its Loyalty Shopping Suite. The OnMedia 100 Award is given to private, emerging...

177 - NRF Asks Congress to Overturn Ban on “Same-As-Cash” Finance Offers, Says Consumers Need Interest-Free Loans

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The National Retail Federation today asked Congress to overturn recent Federal Reserve regulations that would effectively ban popular “same-as-cash” offers made by retailers on merchandise ranging from washing machines to wedding rings, saying the...

178 - Hasbro Announces Its First Board Game to Include Live Clues via Text

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - mEt agnt mtard in Moscow w microcs! (Translation: Meet Agent Mustard in Moscow with the microchips!) This fall, Hasbro’s classic game of murderous mayhem will take an international twist as the iconic characters from CLUE embark on a...

179 - The Co-operative To Use Kronos Workforce Management Solution

LONDON-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The Co-operative Group is to use a workforce management solution supplied by IT software and services company, Kronos Incorporated, in a major project to enhance operational efficiency in its 2,200 UK food stores. The Kronos system will record the working...

180 - JCPenney Conference Call and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Financial Results

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) will report its fourth quarter and year-end 2008 financial results before the market opens on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time that...

181 - Chip Beck to Play in Allianz Golf Championship as Diatect “Green” Pesticide Endorser

HEBER CITY, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Diatect International Corporation (OTCBB:DTCT), a provider of eco-friendly insect control products under the brand Results, today announced that Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) veteran and Ryder Cup star Chip Beck is playing in the...

182 - NRF Says Stimulus Bill Would Help But Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Boost Consumer Spending

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - The National Retail Federation told Congress that economic stimulus legislation being negotiated between the House and Senate today would provide assistance to consumer spending but still doesn’t do enough to provide the jumpstart that would bring...

183 - IKEA Charlotte to Offer Chairs, Gift Cards, Food, Log-Sawing with Mayor When 1ST Store in Carolinas Opens February 18

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that when its Charlotte store opens on February 18, it will recognize loyal, enthusiastic customers by giving away thousands of dollars in gift cards and merchandise...

184 - Macy’s Announces Successful Completion of Tender Offer

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) announced today its wholly owned subsidiary, Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) has accepted for purchase the principal amount of its outstanding notes set forth below, which were validly tendered pursuant to...

185 - True Religion to Present at the 21st Annual Roth Capital Growth Stock Conference

VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRLG) announced today that Pete Collins, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 21st Annual Roth Capital Growth Stock Conference, to be held February 16-18, 2009, at the Ritz-Carlton...

186 - JCPenney Showcases Beautiful and Affordable Designer Brands in New Spring Marketing Campaign

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced a new integrated spring marketing campaign to showcase the retailer’s compelling selection of affordable, exclusive designer brands from its portfolio of authentic designers, including nicole by...

187 - Research and Markets: 2009 Trendology: U.S. Major Appliance Manufacturing Is a Comprehensive Study with Forecasts Right Up To 2010

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Research and Markets Definitions and Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/885544/2009_trendology_u.

188 - COLLOQUY Study Reveals Reward Program Members 70% More Likely to be Word-of-Mouth Champions than Non-Members

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Consumers who are loyalty reward program members are far more likely to be Word-of-Mouth (WOM) champions for their favorite brands than non-members, and the more active their program participation, the more likely they are to exhibit WOM behavior...

189 - TheFind Announces Winners of TheFind100, the Top Specialty Stores of 2008

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - TheFind, Inc. (www.TheFind.com), the leading shopping search engine and web destination for discovering lifestyle goods, announced today the winners of the inaugural TheFind100, recognizing the best 100 online stores in sixteen shopping...

190 - Raquel Welch Stars in Foster Grant TV Commercial

SMITHFIELD, R.I.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - FGX International (NASDAQ: FGXI), a leading eyewear designer and marketer, announced today that it has released the latest television ad campaign for Foster Grant, featuring Hollywood legend Raquel Welch. The ads will begin airing on national...

191 - JCPenney to Open Two New Stores in Texas Hill Country

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc., one of the nation’s largest department store retailers, is offering Central Texas shoppers easy and exciting ways to experience style and quality at smart prices with the grand opening of two JCPenney stores — in New...

192 - JCPenney Welcomes Shoppers to New Store in Owasso

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc., one of the nation’s largest department store retailers, is offering shoppers an easy and exciting way to experience style and quality at smart prices with the grand opening of the JCPenney store in Owasso, Okla. located at...

193 - JCPenney Welcomes Shoppers to New Store in Brighton

194 - JCPenney Welcomes Shoppers to New Store in Richmond

195 - SeaYu Enterprises Announces Launch of Clean+Green

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - SeaYu® Enterprises announced today the launch of Clean+Green®, the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet. Unlike most other cleaning products that can be harmful, require multiple applications and/or only temporarily mask...

196 - Rite Aid Offers Valentine’s Day Gifts in All Price Ranges

CAMP HILL, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - It’s the thought that counts more than ever this year, and savvy shoppers will find Valentine’s Day gifts in all price ranges at more than 4900 neighborhood Rite Aid stores nationwide. Valentine’s Day gifts this year will be more about small...

197 - 414 West 14th Street Construction Complete

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - The 414 West 14th Street Owners, a partnership between The Carlyle Group and SITT Asset Management, today announced that redevelopment of 414 West 14th Street has been completed. PBS Real Estate has been named the exclusive leasing agent to market...

198 - Nearly 37% of RFID End-Users Surveyed Expect Positive ROI Within One Year, Says ABI Research

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - A general lack of clear ROI (return on investment) models and data on real-world results has slowed adoption of RFID technology, particularly in open-loop supply chain environments. ROI estimates are critical to RFID purchasing decisions, and in a survey...

199 - Epicor® is the POS Software Market Share Leader as Cited by Independent Retail Management Consulting Firm

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC) is the Point-of-Sale (POS) software market leader according to a recent independent research study. Leading retail management consulting firm LakeWest Group, LLC recently published its “10th Annual POS...

200 - Constant Contact Releases Survey Results on Small Business Economic Outlook and Attitudes

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Constant Contact®, Inc. (NasdaqGM: CTCT), a leading provider of email marketing and online surveys, today announced the results of its 2009 U.S. Small Business Valentine’s Day Outlook* survey. This is the fourth consecutive year that Constant...

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