Luxury Newswire
1 - Trick or Tweet for Travel Treats in Mexico & the Caribbean
WESTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Halloween hype is heating up as Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (MARCAM) announce their new interactive Trick or Tweet campaign: ParadiseByMarriottTrickorTweet.com Consumers are encouraged to log on to Twitter and follow...
2 - Mervis Diamond Importers, DC101, and South African Airways Team Up To Offer African Safari Trip of a Lifetime
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - On November 12 and 13, 2009, DC101’s Elliot in the Morning show will broadcast live from a South African safari. And the best part: Elliot is inviting his listeners to fly down to South Africa with him. The international broadcasts are part of a...
3 - 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...
4 - 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...
5 - VF Names Susan Kellogg President of Contemporary Brands Coalition
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) announced that it has named apparel industry veteran Susan Kellogg as President of its Contemporary Brands coalition, effective immediately. Kellogg brings more than 25 years of apparel and retail experience to VF. She...
6 - Spectrum Group International, Inc. Files Form 12b-25
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Spectrum Group International, Inc. (SPGZ.PK) today announced that it has filed a Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an automatic 15-day extension of time to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K...
7 - Financial Calendar Pernod Ricard 2009/10
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Regulatory News: Press release - Paris, 28 September 2009 Please find below Pernod Ricard’s (Paris:RI) key financial calendar dates*: 2009/10 1st Quarter Sales Thursday 22 October 2009 2008/09 Combined General Meeting Monday 2 November 2009...
8 - Company Profile for BeautyChoice.com
-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - BeautyChoice.com, a leading online retailer of branded premium beauty products for personal care, provides a proprietary platform and tools for beauty enthusiasts to become their own publishers and earn commissioned sales, using video tutorials that consumers...
9 - Christopher & Banks Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK), a specialty women’s apparel chain, today announced results for the second quarter ended August 29, 2009. Second Quarter Highlights Reports second quarter fiscal 2010 same store sales decline of 22...
10 - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Condominiums to Sell at Real Estate Auction
PONTE VEDRA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Summer House in old Ponte Vedra condominiums, a short distance from Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Fla., has chosen J.P. King Auction Co. to sell 23 condo units at real estate auction with 12 selling absolute with no minimums or reserves...
11 - LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease. Cadillac CTS Debuts; Consumer Lease Options Diminish
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing and financing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com. Information was collected...
12 - Research and Markets: Indian Gems and Jewellery Market - Future Prospects to 2011
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Research and Markets Gitanjali Gems Ltd Tanishq Golkunda Diamonds & Jewellery Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4a2ebb/indian_gems_and_je
13 - 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...
14 - Big Dick's Muscle Cars and Miami Dolphins’ JASON TAYLOR Team Up for a 1967 Shelby Mustang “Car Restoration”
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Big Dick’s Muscle Cars.com is pleased to announce the delivery of Jason Taylor’s completed restoration of a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500E. Jason was instrumental in the design and details that have gone into making this one of a kind dream...
15 - 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...
16 - Opening Day of Luxury Lifestyle Center a Success for Retailers
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Designed by Callison, The Bravern, one of the only luxury-branded shopping centers to open in the U.S. this year, opened its doors with fanfare on September 12, welcoming more than twice the number of anticipated visitors. Despite a down-economy...
17 - The Premiere Washington DC Antiques Art & Jewelry Show Announces Free Lecture Series
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The Premiere Washington DC Antiques, Art & Jewelry Show today announced the lecture series schedule that is free to attendees with the cost of admission. The series will offer attendees a chance to learn about a wide range of topics, including...
18 - AuthenTec to Demonstrate New Smart Sensor Features and Products at CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment
MELBOURNE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world’s leading provider of smart sensor based solutions, announced that it will demonstrate its newest mobile products and software, and will highlight new commercially released phones that incorporate its...
19 - Murad Direct Marketing Campaigns Win Three Electronic Retailing Association Awards
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Skincare leader Murad, Inc. was called to the stage as a winner three times last week at the 2009 Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) Annual Awards Gala in Las Vegas. Awards presented to Murad by the ERA, the nation’s leading trade...
20 - Real Women Reveal the Hottest Looks from the Mercedes-Benz New York Spring 2010 Fashion Week
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - DailyMakeover.com, the Web’s leading online beauty resource, today revealed what women within its online beauty community have claimed are the season’s hottest new looks debuted at the Mercedes Benz New York Spring 2010 Fashion Week. The...
21 - First-of-Its-Kind Ranking Measures Luxury Brands’ Digital IQ
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Apple, BMW, Audi, Sony, Porsche, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Tag Heuer are “Geniuses” when it comes to using digital applications to strengthen their brands, according to the new Digital IQ Ranking. The Ranking was created by Scott Galloway...
22 - Charles & Colvard to Exhibit Moissanite at Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair
MORRISVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTHR), the sole manufacturer of moissanite jewels, The Most Brilliant Jewel in the World™, announced today that it will be exhibiting its moissanite jewels at the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair...
23 - Project Runway Star and Celebrity Designer Nick Verreos to Judge Fashion Competition at Style Week Orange County®
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Project Runway star Nick Verreos will judge the Needle & Thread Competition featuring top Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Debut Designer graduates this weekend at the second annual Style Week Orange County. “I am...
24 - Savannah Cat Shoppe Boasts World-Record Holder
CORONA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - She’s cuddled with the stars at the MTV Video Music Awards and hob-knobbed with many of the Southland’s rich and famous at the Playboy Mansion. On Monday, Scarlett’s Magic became a celebrity in her own right: holder of the Guinness World...
25 - James Avery to Open New Location in Fredericksburg
KERRVILLE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, announces the October opening of their 53rd store in Fredericksburg, Texas. The new store will be located at 207 East Main Street, in the historic Schandua Building. The store will feature an...
26 - The 17th Annual Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Will Showcase Latest Trends, Spectacular Collections
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - The Annual Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will showcase the latest trends and spectacular antiques, art and jewelry collections as it opens to the public for the 17th time November 13-15, 2009, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The...
27 - Inc. Magazine Unveils Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Inc. magazine has ranked NorthStar Moving Corporation No. 2,500 on its third annual Inc. 5000, NorthStar Moving’s third consecutive ranking on this exclusive list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most...
28 - InJet Takes off – Launching the Charter Industry’s Most Innovative Jet Card Program
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Private jet customers looking for a jet card with flexibility, top-notch service and great value that is CFO approved now have a new option. After a year of planning, InJet takes flight today. The new retail jet card service promises to be...
29 - Adlucent Launches Real-Time SEM Analytics for Online Retailers
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Just in time for the competitive online holiday shopping season, Adlucent announced the release of a new version of the industry’s first search engine marketing (SEM) platform designed to help online retailers grow revenue and profits by automatically...
30 - 2009 Asia Diamond Focus - Shining a Light on the Future
SHANGHAI-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Suffering from global economic recession, the international diamond market encounters a strong impact, it is indisputable that the diamond industry has been dragged into recession by the weak demand. In great contrast, the emerging Asian market grows...
31 - Solairus Aviation Continues Growth Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Solairus Aviation (www.solairusaviation.com) has announced that it is solidifying its national presence with the establishment of an east coast office and the hiring of industry veteran Gil Wolin to manage the aviation firm’s business...
32 - I Legacy Announces Pricing for Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Mustang
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - I Legacy, the team responsible for introducing the stunning Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang, in concert with Galpin Ford, announced today that pricing on the iconic, limited edition cars will start at $89,950. Built by Gaffoglio...
33 - Speck Expands and Refines Popular Line of Fashionable Notebook Bags, Backpacks and Sleeves
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Fashion Week – Speck, a leading designer and manufacturer of cases and bags for popular consumer electronics, today unveiled its newest family of notebook bags, packs and sleeves. This fresh generation of notebook carrying solutions features all-new...
34 - Vinotemp’s Customizable, Innovative and Functional Options in Wine Storage Make Creating a Custom Wine Cabinet Effortless
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Since its humble beginning, Vinotemp has been dedicated to making wine cabinets customizable, innovative and functional. Francis Ravel, creator of Vinotemp, began his venture as the owner of a wine shop where he came upon the idea of placing a cooling...
35 - Room & Board to Open New Store Oct. 5 in Culver City, Calif.
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Room & Board, a 29-year-old company offering handcrafted, American-made home furnishings, will open a new store in Culver City on Oct. 5, 2009. Located in the historic Helms Bakery complex, the store will be Room & Board’s tenth in the...
36 - Uptown Magazine & Buick Lacrosse Partner for Art of Taste
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Uptown Magazine, the only luxury lifestyle magazine for the affluent African American consumer, today announced "The Art of Taste," a marketing partnership with Buick introducing the new 2010 Lacrosse luxury sedan to affluent African American tastemakers...
37 - Tech Data Sales Force Adds Digital Signage Expertise
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Strengthening its ability to support digital signage integrators, as well as IT resellers just starting their own digital signage solutions practice, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) today announced more than 60 members of its Sales Division...
38 - General Growth Properties and TLC’s “What Not to Wear” Join Forces to Educate and Empower Shoppers for the Fall Season
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - This fall, shopping center developer General Growth Properties, Inc. (GGP) is not only focusing on adding greater value to consumers’ shopping experiences, but also adding greater value to their purchases. To accomplish this, GGP partnered with TLC...
39 - 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...
40 - 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...
41 - Functionalab Launches Online Store
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Functionalab, a new line of beauty and health supplements sold exclusively at Henri Bendel in New York City, is excited to announce the expansion of the brand and distribution with the launch of its online store. The company’s website...
42 - Nude Vodka™ Adds Industry Veteran Tony Haynes to the Team
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Nude Spirits, LLC, the purveyors of Nude Vodka™, an American-born ultra-premium masterpiece, adds another industry powerhouse to their team, Loy “Tony” Haynes. “We are pleased to announce that Tony Haynes has joined our company and by...
43 - New Weight Loss Training Packages Incorporate 360-Degree Approach for Sustainable Change at California Health & Longevity Institute
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - More than 60 percent of the United States population is considered overweight or obese, contributing to chronic health issues including heart disease and diabetes. California Health & Longevity Institute experts in the fields of...
44 - WeddingFutures.com Debuts New Financial Wedding Registry and Gifting Site That Fits Every Couple, Every Time, for All Time
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - WeddingFutures.com (www.weddingfutures.com), a new online wedding registry site that brings immediate value to happy couples and their financial portfolio, announced today that it has commenced online operations in the United States. A practical...
45 - Free Rent, Apple Product Giveaways and Midnight Madness at Palm Valley
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - For a limited time, Palm Valley is offering a month of free rent or a 20" iMac for any prospective resident who signs a 13-month lease from today until Thursday, September 24, 2009. Adding to the excitement, on Thursday, September 24, Palm Valley...
46 - Proxibid's Re-Branded Web Site Promises Enhanced Usability for Online Bidders
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Proxibid, the world’s largest provider of live auction webcasting services, today announced that the Company will launch a newly-designed Web site on September 22. The new site reflects a well-defined brand image as well as Proxibid’s commitment...
47 - Pfaltzgraff Selects eWayDirect’s Direct|Connect 4.0 Platform
SOUTHPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Pfaltzgraff has selected eWayDirect’s Direct|Connect 4.0 platform to handle all of the dinnerware company’s emessaging needs. “This has been the easiest technology transition I’ve ever seen,” says Pfaltzgraff president of retail...
48 - Artisanal Premium Cheese Announces 14 Percent Increase in Fiscal 2009 Revenues
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - American Home Food Products (OTCBB:AHFP), currently doing business as Artisanal Premium Cheese, today announced results for the year ended May 31, 2009. For the year ended May 31, 2009, revenues increased 14% to $5.7 million from $4.99 million for the...
49 - Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) Offers Comprehensive Property and Casualty Insurance in Connecticut, Receives Licenses in Four Additional Markets
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Ross Buchmueller, president and chief executive officer with PURE Risk Management LLC, today announced the expansion of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), a member-owned reciprocal insurer, to offer comprehensive, customized...
50 - W Hotels Worldwide Announces Appointment of Michaelangelo L’Acqua as Global Music Director
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - W Hotels Worldwide, the industry innovator, today announces the appointment of renowned international music expert Michaelangelo L’Acqua as W Hotels’ first ever Global Music Director. In this role, L’Acqua will serve as a strategic advisor for...
51 - True Religion Opens New Branded Retail Store at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Washington
VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRLG) today announced the opening of a new branded retail store at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Washington. Located at 575 Bellevue Square, the 1,900 square-foot branded retail store will offer shoppers the...
52 - TomTom Unveils New TomTom XXL Range, with New Five Inch Widescreen
CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - TomTom, the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces the latest models in its award-winning portable navigation product offering – the TomTom XXL 530S and TomTom XXL 540S. Drivers can now enjoy...
53 - 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...
54 - 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...
55 - Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc.: New Installation & Outsourcing Contracts with 2 Upscale Hotels
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc. (OTCBB:HOUM.OB) (“HOMI”, or the “Company”), has announced that it has signed agreements for the installation of Computerized Minibar systems and Outsource Operation with two Upscale hotels, one in...
56 - DailyMakeover.com Brings Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Online with Trends & Runway Looks Women Can Try-on
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - DailyMakeover.com, the Web’s leading online beauty resource, will bring its online community the latest fashion trends and beauty news featured at the Mercedes-Benz New York Spring 2010 Fashion Week. The online beauty community will host a Fashion Week...
57 - Fabergé Relaunches after More Than 90 Years
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Fabergé, the world’s most iconic jeweller, is relaunching with the unveiling of its first High Jewellery collection since 1917. Pieces in the new collection start at a retail price of USD 30,000, with an average price of USD 200,000. Distribution is...
58 - A New Innovation in Shapewear
MONTREAL-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Body Wrap, an intimate apparel shapewear company of SEA Group, has launched SHEER IRIDESSCENT a new innovative shapewear collection that combines body shaping techniques with sheer control fabrics in solids and print. "The Sheer Iridesscent collection...
59 - Hersha Hospitality Trust Announces Dividends
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT), owner of select service and upscale hotels in major metropolitan markets, today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per Series A Preferred Share for the third quarter ending...
60 - 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...
61 - Win a 1 Carat Hearts On Fire Diamond Engagement Ring on WhereToGetEngaged.com
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Where To Get Engaged (www.WhereToGetEngaged.com) is excited to announce the World’s Most Perfectly Cut Diamond® Giveaway. Don’t miss your chance to win a beautiful 1 carat Hearts on Fire Diamond Ring valued at over $12,500. Join...
62 - Vivitek Adds New 1080p Projector to Home Theater Line-Up
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Vivitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of environmentally innovative visual display and presentation products, today introduces its latest 1080p home theater projector to its line-up with the H5080. A professional-grade projector with the consumer...
63 - Bakers Footwear Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKRS), a leading specialty retailer of moderately priced fashion footwear for young women, with 240 stores, today announced results for the thirteen and twenty six-weeks ended August 1, 2009. For the second...
64 - Claremont Rug Company Offers “Epic Purchase” of Art-Level Oriental Carpets in Major Gallery Event
OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Jan David Winitz, founder and president of Claremont Rug Company, today announced that 150 art-level 19th century Oriental rugs from a privately-acquired collection would be available for purchase, starting on Saturday, September 12, at the...
65 - Savant to Unveil Deluxe Manhattan Design Center
OSTERVILLE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Savant Systems LLC, having led the convergence of an open architecture platform to integrate automation and control, A/V switching, and general purpose computers, has announced that the company will be opening a two-apartment 7500 square foot...
66 - 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...
67 - Brean Murray, Carret & Co. Consumer 1x1 Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Brean Murray, Carret & Co. will hold its annual Consumer 1x1 Conference on Monday, October 5, 2009. The unique conference format will grant institutional investors access to executives from public companies in the consumer space, including specialty...
68 - Mike Wilson Joins Timex Group as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
MIDDLEBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Timex Group B.V. announced the appointment of Mike Wilson as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain. Mr. Wilson will join the company effective September 15th and will report directly to Timex Group President and Chief Executive Officer...
69 - 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...
70 - OmniReliant Holdings, Inc. Acquires Abazias, Inc.
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - OmniReliant Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ORHI) (the “Company” or “OmniReliant”) has announced today its acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Abazias, Inc., a Delaware company (“Abazias”). Paul W. Morrison, CEO of...
71 - Red Door Spas Opens Its First Pacific Northwest Location at the Exclusive Bravern in Bellevue, WA
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, the destination for unsurpassed spa expertise, is pleased to announce the debut of its first signature spa in the Pacific Northwest at The Bravern, a new development located in Bellevue, WA featuring a distinctive outdoor...
72 - Envive, Inc. to Exhibit at CEDIA EXPO 2009, September 10th-13th, 2009 at Booth 2862
CARROLLTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Envive will be demonstrating the TheaterStation line of Digital Media Management Solutions during the CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia, from September 10th through the 13th in booth 2862. Product Overview TheaterStation Store up to 600 hours...
73 - Samsung Announces YouTube Service Availability for Select Blu-ray Players
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the availability of YouTube™ on select Samsung Blu-ray players. Owners of the BD-P1600, BD-P3600 or BD-P4600 Blu-ray...
74 - Ruby Lane Reduces Maintenance Fees to Help Sellers
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The leading online antiques and collectibles mall, Rubylane.com, announced today that it will lower its Maintenance Fees. Adding a new tier to its fee structure, shop owners on the site will benefit from a 1 cent monthly Maintenance Fee. "Even in a...
75 - 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...
76 - Secure America Acquisition Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement for Business Combination with Ultimate Escapes Holdings, LLC
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Secure America Acquisition Corporation (NYSE Amex: HLD, HLD.U, HLD.WT) (“Secure America”) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to enter into a business combination with privately-held Ultimate Escapes Holdings, LLC...
77 - Neiman Marcus, Inc. Reports August Revenues
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Neiman Marcus, Inc. announced the following preliminary company-wide revenues for August 2009. 4 weeks ended August 29, August 30, 2009 2008 % Change Total Revenues $241 million $285 million (15.3%) Comparable Revenues $237 million $284...
78 - Blue Nile Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Blue Nile, Inc. (NASDAQ:NILE), the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, announced today its participation in the following investor conferences, which will be available via live webcast: Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference, September...
79 - Combined General Meeting of Pernod Ricard’s Shareholders
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Regulatory News: Press release - Paris, 2 September The Board of Directors of Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI), meeting today in Paris under the chairmanship of Patrick RICARD made the following decisions: The Combined General Meeting of Pernod Ricard’s...
80 - 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...
81 - Research and Markets: This Essential 2009 Worldwide Jewelry Stores Industry Report is Now Available
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Research and Markets new watches and clocks. Also included are establishments retailing these new products in combination with lapidary work and/or repair services. Related Industries Womens Clothing Stores Department Stores Warehouse Clubs &...
82 - World’s Largest Penthouse by Caspi International to Set New Standard for Luxury in Costa Rica
PUNTARENAS, Costa Rica-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - The real estate development firm Caspi International Inc. has begun pre-sales for a new 14-story oceanfront condominium tower in Costa Rica that sets a new standard for high-end real estate in Latin America. The $120 million Genesis...
83 - Zale Reschedules Fourth Quarter Conference Call
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC), today announced that it has rescheduled the release date for its fiscal 2009 financial results to Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. During the finalization of the Company’s year-end closing, certain non-cash...
84 - Hotel Blake Offers Exclusive Deal to AAA Members
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Plan a road trip in your trusty vehicle, with the windows open and the wind rushing through your hair, and experience the exhilarating feeling of freedom as you travel down the highway. Schedule a stop in the exciting city of Chicago, tour its...
85 - Research and Markets: The Experiential Luxury Report 2009 - The Annual State of the Luxury Market for Travel and Other Experiences in the US
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets who spend the most on luxury and are most highly invested in luxury living; Butterflies, the most highly evolved luxury consumers who have emerged from their luxury cocoons with a passion to reconnect with the outside world. Powered by...
86 - Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Auto Incentives Fall for Fifth Straight Month
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,475 per vehicle sold in August 2009, down $231, or 8.5 percent, from July 2009, and down...
87 - Streambank Announces Bid Deadline and Auction Date for Whitehall Jewelers Intellectual Property Assets
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Streambank, LLC today announced that a bid deadline and auction date have been finalized for the sale of intellectual property assets of Whitehall Jewelers Holdings, Inc. Bids may be entered until 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, September 10. The auction will...
88 - New Blue Nile Site Hits Web
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - After 10 years in business, Blue Nile, Inc. (NASDAQ:NILE), the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced the launch of an all new Blue Nile website (www.bluenile.com). With new innovative features, enhanced product...
89 - 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...
90 - 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...
91 - NPD Reports on First Half U.S. Beauty Retail Industry
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, reports first half (January thru June) 2009 retail sales of U.S. prestige beauty* industry equaled $3.7 billion, an overall dollar decline of -7 percent versus first half 2008. June 2009...
92 - Summer Living Extended at Esprit Marina del Rey
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Voted in “2010 Luxe List Top 10” as one of the best apartment homes in Los Angeles, Esprit Marina del Rey, located minutes from Venice Beach and Santa Monica, offers apartment residents first class amenities well beyond summer’s end...
93 - Barry Schuler, Managing Director of DFJ Growth Fund (former Chairman/CEO of AOL) Joins MyShape Inc. Board of Directors
GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - MyShape® (www.myshape.com), the only Personal Shop™ for women on the web, announced today that Barry Schuler, Managing Director of DFJ Growth Fund, has joined the Board of Directors of MyShape Inc. MyShape as part of its expansion strategy...
94 - Becker Automotive and Crestron Team up to Produce the Most Productive Mobile Office Ever Offered
ROCKLEIGH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Crestron Electronics and Becker Automotive Design announce the latest innovation in personal productivity: a truly mobile office. Crestron is the world’s leading manufacturer of sophisticated audio/video and lighting control systems; Becker...
95 - The Recording Academy® Previews Grammy Label™ Fashion Line with Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - The Recording Academy® — the preeminent music organization renowned for the GRAMMY® Awards — announced today that it will continue to extend its musical message year-round with the spring/summer 2010 debut of Grammy Label...
96 - MyShape.com to Make Size…History
GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - MyShape, Inc.® (www.myshape.com), the Personal Shop™ for women on the web, announces a breakthrough in online shopping with Sizeless Dressing™. Women’s sizes vary so dramatically that a woman might wear a size 8 in one designer but a 12...
97 - Human Touch® Coordinates with Humana to Bring Massage Products to the National Senior Olympic Games
LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Human Touch®, a leading provider of quality lifestyle and massage products, coordinated with Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies and the presenting sponsor of the...
98 - Louis Vuitton Awarded $32.4 Million in Damages in Lawsuit Against Web Host of Sites That Sell Counterfeit Merchandise
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Louis Vuitton Malletier, S.A. (“Louis Vuitton”) part of LVMH, the world’s leading luxury group, today announced that it has won the lawsuit it filed in 2007 against the California based Internet hosting business of Akanoc Solutions, Inc., Managed...
99 - Breakstone Homes to Rebrand as Accolade
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Breakstone Homes (BHI), one of South Florida’s leading builders and designers of custom luxury homes, has announced its plan to rebrand the company using its new name, Accolade. “The only thing that is changing is our name,” said Ed Kopetman, CFO of...
100 - 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...
101 - Zale to Announce Fourth Quarter Results on Wednesday, September 2, 2009
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC), a leading specialty retailer of fine jewelry in North America, today announced that it plans to report financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended July 31, 2009, on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, before the market...
102 - 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...
103 - Research and Markets: Silverware and Hollowware Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and Its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations U.S., LLC's new report "Silverware and Hollowware Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering. The newly published Silverware and...
104 - Tiffany Reports Second Quarter Results; Earnings of $0.46 Per Share Exceed Expectations
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2009. Sales and net earnings were below last year but exceeded expectations, and management increased its outlook for the full year accordingly. Michael...
105 - Research and Markets: Luxury Watches Snapshot Report 2009: Trend Report on the Luxury Watch Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets who are the most loyal customers for the leading luxury brands. What marketing messages affluent consumers find most attractive in the watch sector. For more information visit...
106 - Research and Markets: Going Into The Critical 2010 Selling Season, Luxury Fashion Accessories Marketers Need New Insights To Help Them Find Traction In The Changing Luxury Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Research and Markets who are the most loyal customers for the leading luxury fashion brands. What marketing messages affluent consumers find most attractive in the fashion sector. For more information visit...
107 - The dmg antique shows Partners with the Palm Beach Appraisers Association for All Five Shows
NAPLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - dmg antique shows announces that it has partnered with the Palm Beach Appraisers Association (PBAA) for five upcoming shows including the Washington DC Antiques Art & Jewelry Show, the Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, the Original Miami...
108 - New Case Study: How A Targeted Mailing List Helped One Home Auction Company Make 100K More Than Expected
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - In Pitt County, NC, housing prices have been down 25 percent over the last couple quarters. But in March 2009, one home auction company was able to sell a waterfront home in nearby Beaufort County, NC for more than $100,000 more than the owner expected...
109 - 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...
110 - Luxury Market on the Rebound: The Carlyle Residences Leads the Way, with Location, Space and Finishes – and a Unique Financing Package
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The affluent consumer market is on the rise. The Luxury Consumption Index (LCI) shows that consumer confidence is increasing, as the average dollars spent on luxury goods is up ytd and from first quarter to second quarter of this year. Buyers, brokers...
111 - Research and Markets: Luxury Clothing & Apparel Snapshot Report 2009: Trend Report on the Luxury Clothing and Apparel Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Research and Markets who are the most loyal customers for the leading luxury fashion brands. What marketing messages affluent consumers find most attractive in the fashion sector. For more information visit...
112 - Research and Markets: Luxury Beauty Snapshot Report 2009: Trend Report on the Luxury Beauty, Cosmetics and Fragrances Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Research and Markets who are the most loyal customers for the leading luxury brands. What marketing messages affluent consumers find most attractive in the beauty sector. Key Topics Covered: Introduction Unity Marketing's annual state of the luxury market...
113 - 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...
114 - 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...
115 - The Tides & Waters Edge at Marina Harbor Provides Contemporary Waterfront Living
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Nestled adjacent to the Marina del Rey’s Main Channel, The Tides & Waters Edge at Marina Harbor brings elegant, modern apartment living to the waterfront. The contemporary architectural lines, exceptional views of the yachts anchored...
116 - Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc.: New Installation Contracts with 2 Upscale / Luxury Hotels in NY
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc. (OTCBB:HOUM.OB) (“HOMI”, or the “Company”), has announced that it has signed agreements for the installation of its HOMI ®330 Computerized Minibar systems with two upscale / luxury hotels in New...
117 - Research and Markets: Luxury Jewelry Snapshot Report 2009: Trend Report on the Luxury Jewelry Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Research and Markets who are the most loyal customers for the leading luxury brands. What marketing messages affluent consumers find most attractive in the jewelry sector. For more information visit...
118 - Murad Receives Multiple Magazine Beauty Awards
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Murad, Inc. recently received beauty awards from both Self and Star magazines, respectively, for excellence in the development of skincare products. Selected from among thousands of beauty products, Murad’s Age Reform Intensive Wrinkle Reducer...
119 - Daniel’s Jewelers Selects Refinement Services LLC’s Gold-Buying Software Platform with Exclusive Video Processing
LYNBROOK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Refinement Services LLC, developer of a web-based gold-buying transaction-management platform, and originator of the patent-pending video gold-receiving process, today announced the launch of the Daniel’s Jewelers gold-buying program. “We’re...
120 - BMW Financial Services to Partner with Chordiant Software to Improve Collections Management and Optimize the Customer Experience
CUPERTINO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Chordiant Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:CHRD), the leading provider of Customer Experience (Cx™) software and services, today announced that BMW Financial Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG, will partner with Chordiant’s Cx Decision...
121 - Williams & Williams to Auction the Historic Glendorn Resort
TULSA, Okla.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - The acclaimed Glendorn Resort, located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, will sell at auction at www.williamsauction.com/glendorn (both on site and live via the internet) on Sunday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. EDT/1:00 p.m. CDT/11:00 a.m. PDT. Williams &...
122 - Niche Media’s Hamptons Magazine Hosted Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge Closing Day, Bridgehampton
BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Niche Media’s Hamptons Magazine teamed up with Bing™, the new decision engine from Microsoft, to toast the end of summer in style at the final match of the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge of 2009 on Saturday, August 22nd at Blue Star Jets...
123 - Mervis Diamond Importers Invites Customers to Dig Their Own Diamonds
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - To celebrate the launch of the new mervisdiamond.com website, Mervis Diamond Importers will host a modern day “Diamond Dig” on Friday, August 28, 2009. The diamond importer is inviting its brides—and the general public—to dig for themselves and...
124 - 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...
125 - Bring Back the Passion with BookIt.com®’s Romance Sale
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 22, 2009 - Online travel provider BookIt.com® has your ticket to romance at a price you’ll love during its 99-Hour Romance Sale on top destinations including Las Vegas, New Orleans, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Book your rendezvous by midnight...
126 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Jewelry & Silverware Manufacturing Industry Report Features 2009 Current and 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Research and Markets , precious metal Rings, finger: precious metal Rosaries or other small religious articles, precious metal Shirt studs, precious and semiprecious metal or stone Watchbands, precious metal Key Topics Covered: This report looks at this...
127 - PP795 First Signature Capture PIN Pad to Achieve PCI 2.1 Approval
FREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - UIC’s PP795 received formal PCI approval on August 19, 2009. The PP795 is the first signature capture device to achieve approval under the newly strengthened PCI 2.1 requirements. PCI now requires MSR security to protect card data in the...
128 - Drinks Strike Gold(en) With a New Partnership
WILTON, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. (OTCBB: DKAM) (the “Company”), a leading owner, developer and marketer of premium beverages associated with renowned icons, including Kid Rock, Donald Trump, Dr. Dre, & Willie Nelson, today announced that it has...
129 - Tiffany Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - The Board of Directors of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share on its Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on October 12, 2009 to stockholders of record on September 21, 2009. Company Description...
130 - Research and Markets: Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition]
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition]" to their offering. The Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing Industry...
131 - Red Carpet Fashion Designer Dina Bar-el Launches Online Boutique without the Hollywood Price Tags
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Dina Bar-el, a visionary fashion designer on the worldwide stage for more than 30 years, today announced the worldwide launch of her online boutique, opening the exclusive doors of her glamorous and luxurious fashions to consumers without the Hollywood...
132 - General Manager Appointed for Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
SHANGHAI-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Waldorf Astoria, the global prestigious luxury and lifestyle hotel brand in the Hilton Family of Hotels portfolio, has appointed Dirk De Cuyper as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. The hotel will be located in the heritage building on...
133 - Cables Media Group Announces the Availability of Its Customizable Mobile Marketing Platform for the iPhone®
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Cables Media Group (CMG), a Fort Lauderdale-based mobile marketing company today announces the availability of its patent-pending iPhone® application, which enables retailers to advertise their brand to the more than 45 million iPhone and iPod...
134 - Rachel Rachel Roy Launches Exclusively at Macy’s
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Rachel Roy’s new diffusion line, Rachel Rachel Roy, has rolled into more than 80 Macy’s stores exclusively just in time for the fall fashion season. The collection – a fresh and edgy take on Ms. Roy’s signature design aesthetic – offers...
135 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Luggage & Leather Goods Stores Industry Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f6c750/2009_worldwide_lug.
136 - Canon U.S.A. Announces a Powerful New Addition to Its Award-Winning Line of VIXIA High-Definition Camcorders
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced a new flagship model to its 2009 VIXIA high-definition camcorder line, the VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. For those video enthusiasts looking to capture the moment in...
137 - Canon U.S.A. Announces Additions to Its Award-Winning Line of PowerShot Digital Cameras
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced six new PowerShot cameras offering diverse photographic options for users who have just begun their photographic journey or have been mastering their skills for many years. The new...
138 - Sephora Uses Kontiki’s Video Delivery Solution for Effective Communication to Global Workforce
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Kontiki, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise video delivery solutions, today announced that its solution is being used by Europe’s leading retail beauty chain, Sephora, a division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) and the world’s...
139 - Timbers Resorts Joins Forces with Kiawah Development Partners to Launch New Private Residence Club at Doonbeg
CARBONDALE, Colo.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Timbers Resorts, the leading developer of intimate luxury resort properties, announced today its partnership with Kiawah Development Partners (KDP), master developer of Kiawah Island and other premier golf course communities, to launch and...
140 - Coach Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Coach, Inc. (NYSE: COH), a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 28, 2009 to...
141 - Golfsmith Extends Exclusive Alliance with Hank Haney
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF) announced today that it has signed a three year extension through 2012 on its current exclusive partnership with world renowned Golf Instructor Hank Haney for the development and distribution of...
142 - Randa Luggage Announces First Set of Significant Steps for Reorganized Company
TOTOWA, N.J. & RENO, Nev.-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Randa Luggage announced today the opening of a new fulfillment distribution center in Reno, Nevada, as part of its reinvestment and expansion in the luggage business. With the improving economy, the company is well positioned to meet...
143 - Research and Markets: "Luxury Beauty Snapshot Report 2009" Includes Details, Facts and Figures Taken From Luxury Report 2009: The Ultimate Guide to the Luxury Consumer Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0cc5a8/luxury_beauty_snap
144 - Charles & Colvard Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
MORRISVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTHR), the sole manufacturer of moissanite jewels, The Most Brilliant Jewel in the WorldTM, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net sales for the quarter were $1.3...
145 - DGSE Companies, Inc. Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2009 Results
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - DGSE Companies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DGSE), which wholesales, retails and auctions fine watches, jewelry, diamonds and precious metal and rare coin products via traditional and Internet channels, today announced operating results for the quarter ended June, 2009...
146 - James Avery Opens New Store in Birmingham
KERRVILLE, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, announces today the opening of their 52nd store in Birmingham, Alabama. The new store is located in the newest phase of The Summit at 220 Summit Blvd., Suite 170 in Birmingham, across from White House...
147 - LJ International Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter and First Half of 2009
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - LJ International Inc. (LJI) (NASDAQ: JADE), a leading jewelry manufacturer and retailer, today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Overall Revenues Fall, Retail Rises Revenues for the second quarter ended...
148 - People’s Liberation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - People's Liberation, Inc. (OTCBB:PPLB), the designer, marketer and seller of high-end casual apparel under the brand names William Rast, People's Liberation and in the United States, J. Lindeberg, today announced financial results for the second...
149 - It’s Fall Auction Season at Martin Lawrence Galleries
GREENWICH, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Martin Lawrence Galleries invites you to join them for the fall 2009 Fine Art Auctions. Now through September take advantage of the opportunity to choose from over 1000 available works by modern masters and contemporary artists such as Warhol...
150 - Nude Vodka™ Adds Hall of Fame Quarterback, John Elway to the Team
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Nude Spirits, LLC the brains behind Nude Vodka™; an American-born ultra-premium masterpiece, inked an agreement with the legendary John Elway to sit on their Advisory Board. Two of the most important traits for a quarterback are leadership skills...
151 - Adlucent Ranks 73rd on the 2009 Inc. 500 List
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Inc. magazine today ranked Adlucent No. 73 on its 28th annual Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded...
152 - Macy’s, Inc. Second Quarter Earnings, Cash Flow Exceed Expectations
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported earnings of 2 cents per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009, ended Aug. 1, 2009. These results include restructuring charges of $34 million ($77 million after tax; 18 cents per share) related to division...
153 - Ethan Allen Reports Results for Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009
DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ETH) today reported operating results for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2009. Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 Net delivered sales for the quarter ended June 30...
154 - dineLA Restaurant Week Returns for First-Ever Fall Serving This October
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Culinary, geographical and ethnic diversity will take center stage when dineLA Restaurant Week returns for the first-ever fall run October 4-9, 2009 and October 11-16, 2009. Following the immense success of last winter’s event, foodies of every sort...
155 - NuVenture Online: For People Not Afraid To Say "I Deserve It"
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - NuVenture Holdings is pleased to announce The Launch of a Flag Ship site In the US and Canada at Nuventureonline.com NuVenture Holdings, the leading high end luxury Products Company and owner of the top online luxury product website...
156 - Jessica Matrasko Jewelry Line Instant Celebrity Favorite
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Jessica Matrasko Jewelry, the fashion-forward, Los Angeles-based jewelry line created by designer Jessica Matrasko, announces the showcasing of her line this summer at the prestigious Silver Spoon Malibu Beach House venue. This event debuts the latest...
157 - Ultra-Luxury Tour Operator Remote Lands Joins Prestigious Virtuoso® Travel Network
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Remote Lands, an ultra-luxury private tour operator focused exclusively on Asia, is delighted to announce that it has joined the prominent Virtuoso® travel network. As a Preferred Supplier, Remote Lands (www.remotelands.com) will be offering its...
158 - Back to School Scavenger Hunt at Dolphin Mall
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Dolphin Mall will launch its first Back to School Scavenger Hunt: “Seek the Dolphin Mall Spree.” The Back to School promotion will run from Saturday, August 15th until Sunday, August 30th, 2009. The Dolphin Mall Scavenger Hunt will kickoff on Saturday...
159 - Research and Markets: The Affluents Online Report Analyzes the Motivation and Behavior of the Elusive Consumers Who Still Have Money to Spend In the U.S Today
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Research and Markets CONCLUSION For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/578787/affluents_online
160 - Susanna Kempe Appointed as WGSN’s New CEO
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - WGSN (www.wgsn.com), the world authority on current and future style trends, is delighted to announce the appointment of Susanna Kempe, CEO of Emap Networks, to the post of Chief Executive Officer. Susanna will remain in her current role as Emap's Chief...
161 - Rapaport International Diamond Conference - 2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - The annual Rapaport International Diamond Conference (IDC) will take place September 10th, 2009 at The Times Center, New York. The one day conference is traditionally held in New York City during the week of September 11th with all conference proceeds...
162 - Select Comfort Reports July Sales Performance
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Select Comfort Corporation (NASDAQ: SCSS), one of the nation’s leading bed retailers and creator of the SLEEP NUMBER® bed, today disclosed sales performance for fiscal July, ended August 1, 2009. July sales performance represents an improvement in...
163 - Morgans Hotel Group Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) (“MHG”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) for System-Wide Comparable Hotels decreased 36.8% in constant dollars in the second...
164 - The Third Annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Has Strong Sales and Steady Attendance
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - dmg world media today announced the third annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show enjoyed strong sales and steady crowds. The show was held at The Metropolitan Pavilion July 24-27, 2009. The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, which opened...
165 - DGSE Companies, Inc. Announces Change in NYSE:Amex Symbol to DGSE Effective August 17, 2009
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - DGSE Companies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DGC), which wholesales, retails and auctions fine watches, jewelry, diamonds and precious metal and rare coin products via traditional and Internet channels, today announced today that it has changed the ticker symbol of its...
166 - Clemmy’s Ice Cream Steps up Efforts to Encourage Healthier Eating
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - When Jon Gordon, the founder of Clemmy’s Ice Cream, the world’s first and only commercially-produced sugar free, all natural ice cream recently read about Whole Foods Market’s CEO John Mackey’s concept to reposition the chain as a...
167 - Coach's Chairman & CEO Commits to Lead Company for an Additional Two Years Beyond Contract
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Coach, Inc. (NYSE: COH), a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a four-year, performance-based share award for Lew Frankfort, Coach’s Chairman and CEO. This award was granted...
168 - Akamai Accelerates Bidz.com, Leading to Significant Impact on Page Response Times and Site Performance
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & CULVER CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leader in powering video, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, announced today that Bidz.com (NASDAQ:BIDZ), a leading online auctioneer of jewelry, is...
169 - Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew: A Breakthrough in Instant Coffee
SEATTLE & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced its latest innovation, a transformational instant coffee that replicates the body and flavor of Starbucks® coffee in an instant form. While some instant coffees use lower-quality coffee beans and add...
170 - There’s Safety in the Luxury: Custom Obama-Style LCW Presidential Limousine Includes VIP Amenities, Functional Defense
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - LCW Automotive Corp., worldwide manufacturer of limousines and luxury vehicles, announces its 2009 presidential-style Cadillac limousine is in the prototype stage. “There has been a great deal of speculation about the new presidential limousine...
171 - 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...
172 - 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...
173 - Dubai Welcomes New Celebrity Jeweler
DUBAI-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Building on the success of its New York flagship, legendary jeweler and watchmaker, Jacob & Co., is opening its second retail boutique in the prestigious DXB Mall in Dubai launched in partnership with BinHendi Enterprises, Jacob & Co.’s long-time...
174 - From U.S. Phenomenon to Global Powerhouse W Hotels Continues Worldwide Expansion with the Announcement of W Paris-Opera
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to open W Paris-Opéra in 2011, marking the debut of W Hotels Worldwide in France. Located in the chic and bustling Opéra area of Paris, amid lively cafés...
175 - Design Within Reach, Inc. Amends Stockholder Rights Plan
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Design Within Reach, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWRI) today announced that it has amended its stockholder rights plan to provide stockholders and interested parties with greater flexibility to confer with one another and make joint proposals to acquire the Company...
176 - 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...
177 - Laurent Berthon is Named Executive Chef of the Siena Restaurant at the Meritage Resort & Spa
NAPA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Laurent Berthon has been named Executive Chef at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley. As Executive Chef, he oversees the entire kitchen operation including Siena Restaurant, catering, banquets, and menu development. “I’m thrilled to take on...
178 - Ethan Allen Furnishes HGTV Dream Home 2009
DANBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Ethan Allen is pleased to announce its role—for the third consecutive year—as primary furnisher of the HGTV Dream Home. The HGTV Dream Home 2009 showcases an attitude and aesthetic that Ethan Allen calls the New Modern Living. From design...
179 - 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...
180 - eBay Teams With Yigal Azrouël for Fall Fashion Week
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Fashion’s best goes from the runway to eBay! eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY) today announced a collaboration with talented young designer Yigal Azrouël for Mercedes-Benz Fall Fashion Week. eBay will be an online sponsor for Azrouël’s men’s and...
181 - H.R.Harmer and Archives International Auction Historic American Bank Note Company Archive of Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds and Security Printing Ephemera
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - H.R.Harmer and Archives International announce the auction of historic worldwide banknotes, stocks and bonds from the American Bank Note Company archives including hundreds of rare worldwide banknotes. Dr. Robert Schwartz, President of Archives...
182 - PetNovations Takes the Self-Washing Cat Box to the Next Level with the CatGenie 120
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Today, PetNovations announces the introduction of the CatGenie 120, the latest model of the world’s only self-flushing, self-washing cat box. The innovative CatGenie eliminates the need to ever touch cat litter again. It works like a cat box...
183 - Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Addition of Naples Grande Beach Resort to Waldorf Astoria Collection Brand
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Hilton Hotels Corporation today announces that the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, has joined the Waldorf Astoria, continuing the luxury brand’s expansion into key leisure markets worldwide. Situated among lush palms and...
184 - 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...
185 - The 47th Annual Original Miami Beach Antique Show Announces Strong Attendance
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - dmg world media today announced strong attendance at the 47th annual Original Miami Beach Antique Show held January 22 – 26, 2009, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. The Original Miami Beach Antique Show featured more than 1,000...
186 - Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.® Introduces Next Generation Automatic Pool Cleaner
VISTA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc., a world wide provider of pool and spa products, announced today the introduction of its new Baracuda automatic pool cleaner, the X7 Quattro, an energy efficient design that uses advanced technology for faster cleaning...
187 - Explore Scientific Reaches Distribution Agreement with BRESSER
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Explore Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement to become the exclusive distributor throughout the Americas of BRESSER products. Based in Germany, BRESSER is one of the world's largest designers and distributors of...
188 - 53rd Annual L.A. Boat Show Finds Boaters in a Buying Mood
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - The L.A. Boat Show opened on a high note considering the challenging economic times. On the whole, exhibitors reported more interest that far exceeded expectations. "We're happy and making sales at the show," commented Scott Driesbach, Advantage...
189 - Rapid Growth Makes Affluence.org Largest Elite Social Network
PALM HARBOR, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Affluence Corporation (Pink Sheets: AFFU) (www.Affluence.org) (the "Company"), the leading integrated multimedia hub of the world's wealthiest people is now the largest social network of its kind, according to recent site traffic numbers from...
190 - Willow Stream and Fairmont Spas Launch So Spa Campaign with Savings
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Willow Stream and Fairmont spas are encouraged by how many guests are using their spa locations as a local meeting place to kick back, relax and find their energy. The spa is a healthy place to travel to, whether meeting after work or for a...
191 - El Dorado Furniture to Open Coconut Creek Showroom
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - At a time when many home furnishings stores are cutting back, El Dorado Furniture is gearing up to open a brand new, mega-showroom in Coconut Creek. The 92,000-square-foot store will be the major anchor for a 17-acre, 153,000-square-foot...
192 - 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...
193 - Webcast Alert: Earnings Conference Call
KOWLOON, Hong Kong-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Man Sang Holdings Inc. (AMEX: MHJ) announces the following Webcast: What: Earnings Conference Call When: February 13, 2009 @ 9:30 AM Eastern Where: http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=140962 How: Live over the Internet &mdash...
194 - 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...
195 - Jewelry Brand Offers Diamond and Platinum Stimulus Package
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Revolution of Love, a value-driven new platinum and diamond collection from acclaimed jewelry designer, Udi Behr, launches today on www.loveandpride.com. This revolutionary collection of bridal – and fashion jewelry for women and men, sets a precedent...
196 - Peter J. Solomon Company Hires Senior Banker Richard S. Brail
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - PETER J. SOLOMON COMPANY (PJSC), a 20 year old independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that Richard S. Brail, 41, has joined the firm as Managing Director to head its media and communications advisory practice. Chairman Peter J...
197 - Human Touch® Introduces the WholeBody™ Massage Chair at Las Vegas World Market
LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Human Touch®, the U.S. market leader of innovative lifestyle and massage products, today introduced the WholeBody™ HT-5040 Massage Chair to the Furniture and Backcare industry. The WholeBody™ massage chair is the newest massage chair in...
198 - D’Spa by Dellaria Cuts the Recession Blues With Style
BURLINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Every Monday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Joyce Deliyiannis, Master Stylist at D’Spa by Dellaria in the Burlington Mall, opens her chair to clients who now are pinching pennies due to layoffs. She provides complimentary cuts and styles to those...
199 - Beverly Hills Cigar Club Launches Online Boutique
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Cigar aficionados who want the very best selection, the finest lines the market has to offer and personal treatment from their own cigar concierge might want to check out Beverly Hills Cigar Club (BHCC), at www.beverlyhillscigarclub.com...
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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