Digital50.com Retail News RSS Feed http://digital50.com/categories/127 Recent news from Digital50.com. en-us gcpick@american-digital.net American Digital Networks, All Rights Reserved 2009 2400 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:59:37 0500 Varien and Optaros Announce Enterprise Partnership, Offering eCommerce Solutions for Retailers http://digital50.com/news/186669 http://digital50.com/news/186669 <p>LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Varien, the Magento company, announced today an Enterprise partnership with Optaros, providers of innovative ecommerce solutions through the <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:04:00 0500 More Women Consider Direct Selling In a Tough Economy, Should You? http://digital50.com/news/186674 http://digital50.com/news/186674 <p>WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Direct selling seems to be an answer for women when financial times are tough. More than 15.2 million people, mainly women, are involved in direct selling in the United States. During the 1990 recession, the number of direct sellers... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:37:00 0500 Central Garden & Pet to Present at the 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference http://digital50.com/news/186677 http://digital50.com/news/186677 <p>WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Central Garden &amp; Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT)(NASDAQ: CENTA) announced today that management will meet with investors at the 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale Arizona. A copy of our handout can be found on our... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:21:00 0500 Mktg, Inc. Announces Panel Consistency Certification Program http://digital50.com/news/186681 http://digital50.com/news/186681 <p>EAST ISLIP, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Mktg, Inc.</b> – Panel Analyst Division, provides needed certification of panel consistency. For two years, analysts at Mktg, Inc., New York, have refined a system of testing panels for consistency. In essence, they have become the... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:09:00 0500 lia sophia Advocates the Benefits of Direct Selling During the Holiday Season http://digital50.com/news/186682 http://digital50.com/news/186682 <p>WOOD DALE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Whether it's a sports activity or a school trip, there's something about having the kids in school that seems to put greater demands on the wallet. Then, factor in the demands of the upcoming holiday shopping season, and your financial... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:01:00 0500 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Says Avoid "Fly-by-Nighters" http://digital50.com/news/186684 http://digital50.com/news/186684 <p>WACO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - In recognition of National Kitchen and Bath Month this October, DreamMaker Bath &amp; Kitchen is releasing tips and advice on what they should know before they hire someone to do the job. </p> <p> Doug Dwyer, president and CSO of DreamMaker... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:56:00 0500 Minor Dents and Scratches Can Cost You at Trade In or Lease Return http://digital50.com/news/186685 http://digital50.com/news/186685 <p>KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - "How much is that going to cost to fix?" That's often the first thing you wonder when your car's had a minor scrape or a fender bender. </p> <p> Automobile insurance provides coverage, but many drivers have a high deductible and... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:53:00 0500 Vitacost.com, Inc. Announces the Closing of Its Initial Public Offering http://digital50.com/news/186690 http://digital50.com/news/186690 <p>BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Vitacost.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITC), a leading online retailer and direct marketer of health and wellness products, today announced it has closed its previously announced initial public offering of 11,000,000 shares of common stock... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:35:00 0500 Famous Dave's Names Wallace B. Doolin to its Board of Directors http://digital50.com/news/186526 http://digital50.com/news/186526 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) today announced that it had appointed Wallace (Wally) B. Doolin, former president and chief executive officer of Carlson Restaurants Worldwide (CRW) and TGI Friday’s (“Friday’s”) and former... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:35:00 0500 United Applauds National Rollout of Fruits and Vegetables in WIC Program http://digital50.com/news/186529 http://digital50.com/news/186529 <p>WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unitedfresh.org&amp;esheet=6061372&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=United+Fresh+Produce+Association&amp;index=1">United Fresh Produce Association</a... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:00 0500 Pasta Dishes out Nutrition, Versatility and Value http://digital50.com/news/186539 http://digital50.com/news/186539 <p>MIAMI &amp; TAMPA, Fla. &amp; ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Want to create a family meal that’s healthy, versatile and a great value? From linguine to lasagna, rotini to rigatoni, pasta is the perfect palate-pleaser. And there’s no better time than during the month of... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:16:00 0500 NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results http://digital50.com/news/186553 http://digital50.com/news/186553 <p>BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE): </p> <p> <span class="bwunderlinestyle"><i><b>Select First Quarter Results:</b></i></span> </p> <ul> <li class="bwlistitemmarginbottom"> Revenue $4.8 billion; down 12 percent versus prior year or down 7 percent... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:15:00 0500 ADDING MULTIMEDIA Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Arrives at All U.S. Starbucks Locations and Revolutionizes the Instant Coffee Experience http://digital50.com/news/186542 http://digital50.com/news/186542 <p>SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Tomorrow, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) launches its breakthrough Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew at all U.S. locations, expanding upon the company’s coffee expertise and leadership. Starbucks VIA™ is 100 percent natural roasted... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:13:00 0500 Saks Incorporated Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock http://digital50.com/news/186550 http://digital50.com/news/186550 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (“Saks” or the “Company”) today announced that it is offering to sell, subject to market and other conditions, $100 million in shares of its common stock pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement in an... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:10:00 0500 Nautilus, Inc. Announces Decision to Divest Commercial Business Assets and Focus on Consumer Market through Direct and Retail Businesses http://digital50.com/news/186648 http://digital50.com/news/186648 <p>VANCOUVER, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fitness company Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) today announced that the Company will in the future focus its resources on its branded consumer businesses. Accordingly, the Company is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500 ModusLink Global Solutions Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results http://digital50.com/news/186566 http://digital50.com/news/186566 <p>WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - ModusLink Global Solutions<sup>™</sup>, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) today reported financial results for its 2009 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. </p> <p> <b>Fourth Quarter Financial Summary</b> </p> <ul> <li... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:03:00 0500 PhotoReflect Reinvents Online Selling for the Professional Photographer http://digital50.com/news/186552 http://digital50.com/news/186552 <p>AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Building upon its industry-leading business model, PhotoReflect announces new tools, functionality and services resulting in the easiest and most feature-rich way for photographers to publish and sell photography to their customers online. With... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:59:00 0500 Fred's to Present at the William Blair & Company Third Annual Emerging Growth Stock Conference http://digital50.com/news/186562 http://digital50.com/news/186562 <p>MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) today announced that the Company will participate in the William Blair &amp; Company Third Annual Emerging Growth Stock Conference, which takes place in New York City on October 6. The investor presentation by Fred's... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:51:00 0500 TechSelect to Celebrate a Decade of Partnerships and Contributions to the Channel http://digital50.com/news/186662 http://digital50.com/news/186662 <p>CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - TechSelect — Tech Data’s community of IT resellers supporting the technology solutions needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs) nationwide — will mark its 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary Nov. 12–15 during the Fall TechSelect Partner... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:00:00 0500 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Names Gina Capaz of Bacardi U.S.A. as Board Member of the Year http://digital50.com/news/186610 http://digital50.com/news/186610 <p>MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami (BBBS), the premier mentoring organization of South Florida, today named Eugenia “Gina” Capaz, senior vice president Business Analytics &amp; Consumer Insight at Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., as its “Board Member... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:41:00 0500 Claim Jumper Restaurants Introduces Fall Features http://digital50.com/news/186621 http://digital50.com/news/186621 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Claim Jumper Restaurants, a casual dining restaurant chain with a family-friendly atmosphere and a modern twist on classic American cuisine, introduced fall menu items at reduced prices available for a limited time. </p> <p> Claim Jumper... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:26:00 0500 Trick or Tweet for Travel Treats in Mexico & the Caribbean http://digital50.com/news/186634 http://digital50.com/news/186634 <p>WESTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <span>The Halloween hype is heating up as Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean &amp; Mexico Resorts (MARCAM) announce their new interactive <i>Trick or Tweet</i> campaign: </span><a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:11:00 0500 Research and Markets: State of the Industry:  Cosmetics, Beauty Supply, and Perfume Stores in the U.S. http://digital50.com/news/186489 http://digital50.com/news/186489 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:30:00 0500 Marsh Launches Global Risk Management Information System for Commercial Real Estate Firms http://digital50.com/news/186362 http://digital50.com/news/186362 <p>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... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:19:00 0500 CafePress Lets You Live Forever Through T-Shirt Art, Introducing Fan-Designed “Fame” Merchandise http://digital50.com/news/186366 http://digital50.com/news/186366 <p>SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - You don’t have to be a performing artist to be a part of the new “Fame” generation; now artists can participate in the premiere of the highly anticipated film by designing their own T-shirts. </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:00 0500 Financo Awarded M&A Advisor’s 2009 “Debt Financing Deal of the Year” http://digital50.com/news/186372 http://digital50.com/news/186372 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Financo, Inc., an investment banking firm that specializes in advisory services to retailers and merchandising companies, today announced that it was awarded the M&amp;A Advisor’s “Debt Financing Deal of the Year” for securing a second lien... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:52:00 0500 Research and Markets: The Men's Footwear (Except Athletic) Manufacturing Industry's Revenue for the Year 2008 was approximately $659.3 Million USD http://digital50.com/news/186412 http://digital50.com/news/186412 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b>(<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:40:00 0500 Mervis Diamond Importers, DC101, and South African Airways Team Up To Offer African Safari Trip of a Lifetime http://digital50.com/news/186382 http://digital50.com/news/186382 <p>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. </p> <p> The international... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:31:00 0500 Calling All Holiday Hosts: Celebrate the Season with the Ultimate Hershey’s Kisses Brand Chocolates Cookie Exchange Party http://digital50.com/news/186384 http://digital50.com/news/186384 <p>HERSHEY, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - This December, <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:29:00 0500 UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Fourth Quarter Results on October 28, 2009 http://digital50.com/news/186394 http://digital50.com/news/186394 <p>WILMINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will report its Fiscal 2009 fourth quarter results on October 28, 2009 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 28, 2009 to discuss its... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:18:00 0500 New Elmo from Sesame Street, Designer’s Calendar Cartridges Debut for Cricut http://digital50.com/news/186399 http://digital50.com/news/186399 <p>SPANISH FORK, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Elmo from Sesame Street is back and designers will have the ability to create activities and party decor with two new <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:14:00 0500 Skinny Water Now Available at D’Agostinos in New York City http://digital50.com/news/186405 http://digital50.com/news/186405 <p>BALA CYNWYD, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinnywater.com&amp;esheet=6061023&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Skinny+Nutritional+Corp&amp;index=1">Skinny Nutritional Corp</a>. (<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:06:00 0500 Research and Markets: In Terms of Expected Growth Rates, India is among the Top Three Beer Markets in Asia http://digital50.com/news/186469 http://digital50.com/news/186469 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets </b>(<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500 Fashion Powerhouses Bluefly.com and AOL’s StyleList.com Join Forces in Search of America's Most Stylish Blogger http://digital50.com/news/186415 http://digital50.com/news/186415 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Calling all Fashionista bloggers! Think you are America's Most Stylish Blogger? Prove it! </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:47:00 0500 VeriChip Corporation Announces $10 Million Financing Commitment http://digital50.com/news/186419 http://digital50.com/news/186419 <p>DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - VeriChip Corporation ("VeriChip" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CHIP) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for a $10,000,000 investment commitment with Optimus Technology Capital Partners, LLC, or Optimus. The Company... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:46:00 0500 Miami Booty Music Classic, “Boot The Booty,” is Revived with an Electro House Remix by Miami Production Team Briley and DJ Elyse on Vision Records http://digital50.com/news/186430 http://digital50.com/news/186430 <p>MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - What do you get when you mix classic Miami Booty Bass Music with a big dose of Electro House? </p> <p> Vision Records today announced the release of its updated “Boot The Booty Remix,” the newest release from production duo Briley and DJ... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:36:00 0500 Atlantic General Hospital and Rite Aid Bring In-Store Health Care Clinics to Ocean Pines and Pocomoke City, Maryland, and Millsboro, Delaware http://digital50.com/news/186434 http://digital50.com/news/186434 <p>CAMP HILL, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) and Atlantic General Hospital and Health System today announced an agreement to open Atlantic ImmediCare clinics inside three Rite Aid stores in Ocean Pines and Pocomoke City, Maryland, and Millsboro, Delaware... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:32:00 0500 Free Webinar “Optimizing Your Supply Chain Using Leaner Business Practices—Ensuring Greater Supplier Quality” http://digital50.com/news/186442 http://digital50.com/news/186442 <p>SUNNYVALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metricstream.com%2F&amp;esheet=6060965&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=MetricStream&amp;index=1">MetricStream</a>, the market leader in Global... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:20:00 0500 Heineken USA Announces New President and CEO http://digital50.com/news/186448 http://digital50.com/news/186448 <p>WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Heineken USA today announced that Dolf van den Brink, currently Commercial Director and Deputy General Manager of Bralima, Heineken’s operating company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will become the new President and CEO of... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:16:00 0500 Mattel Reveals New “Dora Links” Doll http://digital50.com/news/186505 http://digital50.com/news/186505 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - After months of anticipation, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) revealed the new Dora Links doll today for girls ages 5 – 8, as the complete line of Dora’s Explorer Girls dolls and accessories hits store shelves. The new age-appropriate, 13-inch doll... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:15:00 0500 HSBC Trade Confidence Index Reveals Positive Outlook on Global Economy among Small and Mid-Market Businesses Worldwide http://digital50.com/news/186456 http://digital50.com/news/186456 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The latest HSBC Trade Confidence Index uncovered growing confidence in the state of global trade, indicating that exporters and importers might be seeing the start of an economic recovery. The HSBC Index joins the growing list of indicators pointing... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:06:00 0500 Research and Markets: Personal Finance Management Tools: Consumer Behavior Fuels Battle for Supremacy Between Banks and PFM Sites http://digital50.com/news/186473 http://digital50.com/news/186473 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500 Research and Markets: The U.S. Ice Manufacturing Industry Exported $18.3 Million USD Worth of Merchandise to 59 Countries http://digital50.com/news/185978 http://digital50.com/news/185978 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets </b>(<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:40:00 0500 Ingles Markets, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend http://digital50.com/news/185997 http://digital50.com/news/185997 <p>ASHEVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.165 (sixteen and one-half cents) per share on all its Class A Common Stock and $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share on all... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:30:00 0500 The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to Assume Operations of Its Fine Jewelry Departments http://digital50.com/news/186041 http://digital50.com/news/186041 <p>YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) </b>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... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:15:00 0500 7-Eleven® Stores Face Total Domo-Nation http://digital50.com/news/186019 http://digital50.com/news/186019 <p>DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Domo</b>, the fuzzy brown creature with a trademark enigmatic open-mouth expression, takes <b>7-Eleven®</b> stores by storm this fall. From collectible <b>Slurpee® </b>cups filled with <b>Fuji Frost by Fanta, </b>and flocked Slurpee character... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:15:00 0500 Rich Shuey Joins Sun Orchard as Director of National Accounts for Bar Beverages http://digital50.com/news/186326 http://digital50.com/news/186326 <p>TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunorchard.com%2F&amp;esheet=6059258&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Sun+Orchard%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1">Sun Orchard, Inc.</a>, manufacturer of award-winning... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500 MusicSkins Scores Exclusive Merchandising Deal with Hot Topic http://digital50.com/news/186289 http://digital50.com/news/186289 <p>BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - MusicSkins LLC, a leader in music-related high quality vinyl skin products for iPods, MP3 players, cell phones, PDAs, laptops, Netbooks, gaming accessories and external hard drives today announced that MusicSkins skins featuring cover art from... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500 Kraft Foods Selects Sonoco’s High-Performance Composite Can for Maxwell House Coffee http://digital50.com/news/186049 http://digital50.com/news/186049 <p>HARTSVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Kraft Foods is making the switch from metal cans to Sonoco’s high-performance, lower cost and more environmentally responsible paperboard composite container for its Maxwell House Coffee brand. Maxwell House is the second-largest coffee... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:21:00 0500 NXT Nutritionals to Distribute SUSTA™ Natural Sweetener 50 Packet Boxes in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic States through Bozzuto's http://digital50.com/news/186140 http://digital50.com/news/186140 <p>HOLYOKE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nxtnutritionals.com%2F&amp;esheet=6060517&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=NXT+Nutritionals+Holdings%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1">NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc.</a... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:01:00 0500 Help Fight Breast Cancer with New Belkin “for the Cure” Cases for iPod touch http://digital50.com/news/186248 http://digital50.com/news/186248 <p>COMPTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Maintaining the fight against breast cancer, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.belkin.com%2F&amp;esheet=6060231&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Belkin&amp;index=1">Belkin</a> introduces new... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Single Touch Systems to Demonstrate Mobile Commerce Offerings at ‘Mobile Retail Experience,’ the Preeminent Mobile Retail Authority at This Year’s CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment http://digital50.com/news/186171 http://digital50.com/news/186171 <p>-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Single Touch Systems, Inc.: </p> <table cellspacing="0" class="bwtablebottommargin" id="t6060476_1"> <tr> <td class="bwcellpaddingleft0 bwverticalaligntop bwtextalignleft" id="t6060476_1_0_9800"> <p class="bwcellparagraphmargin"> <b>WHO:</b> </p> </td> <td... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Most Retail CFOs Say Too Much Inventory Still Biggest Risk to Holiday Sales Results According To BDO Seidman LLP http://digital50.com/news/186172 http://digital50.com/news/186172 <p>CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - According to a recent study by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bdo.com&amp;esheet=6060491&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=BDO+Seidman%2C+LLP&amp;index=1">BDO Seidman, LLP</a>, one of the... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Breakthrough Mediaspace Solutions Report Based on Third-Party Research Points to Favorable Newspaper Readership Trends http://digital50.com/news/186162 http://digital50.com/news/186162 <p>NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Mediaspace Solutions, a multi-market newspaper and online advertising services provider, today announced the release of its quarterly Industry Review News and Insights Report. Based on a compilation of third-party statistics in the news media... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Clear-Lite® Provides a Corporate Profile to Shareholders http://digital50.com/news/186153 http://digital50.com/news/186153 <p>BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clearlite.com&amp;esheet=6060361&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Clear-Lite+Holdings%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1">Clear-Lite Holdings, Inc.</a... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 11th Annual Holiday HOT DOZEN Toy List Released Today http://digital50.com/news/186159 http://digital50.com/news/186159 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - FunFare Magazine, the leading consumer publication geared toward the best in toys, games and fun products for kids and families, today unveiled their Annual HOT DOZEN list for this coming Holiday season. </p> <p> "As a parent, it's important... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:45:00 0500 Merchant Warehouse and PointOS Announce Exclusive Partnership for Seamless Credit Card Experience http://digital50.com/news/186243 http://digital50.com/news/186243 <p>BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.merchantwarehouse.com&amp;esheet=6060139&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Merchant+Warehouse&amp;index=1">Merchant Warehouse</a>, a premier provider of <a... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500 WoodPellets.com Is the First to Publicly Report Wood Pellet Quality Test Results Against Emerging Pellet Fuel Institute Standards http://digital50.com/news/186228 http://digital50.com/news/186228 <p>GOFFSTOWN, N.H.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - WoodPellets.com, formerly PelletSales.com, the nation's leading independent distributor and direct-to-consumer retailer of wood pellet heating fuels, announced today that it is the first wood pellet distributor to broadly offer <a... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500 HipCricket Introduces Patent-Pending Mobile Coupon Solution For Retailers and Quick Service Restaurants http://digital50.com/news/186229 http://digital50.com/news/186229 <p>KIRKLAND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Mobile marketing leader HipCricket today introduced a new measureable solution which places mobile coupons within reach of the more than 240 million Americans who have text messaging on their mobile phones. Based on patent-pending technology... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500 Tea Council Awards 2009 “Calm-A-Sutra of Tea™” $15,000 Scholarship to Film and Engineering Students http://digital50.com/news/186208 http://digital50.com/news/186208 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teausa.com%2Fcalmasutra%2Findex.cfm&amp;esheet=6060313&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Tea+Council+of+the+USA%2C+Inc&amp;index=1">Tea Council of the USA... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:15:00 0500 Alaska Option Joins Acculynk Internet PIN Debit Pilot http://digital50.com/news/186091 http://digital50.com/news/186091 <p>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 PaySecure<sup>TM</sup>, the... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:11:00 0500 Washington Management Group Releases GSA Schedule Rankings for Office Furniture, FABS, Hardware, Scientific Equipment, and Buildings http://digital50.com/news/186339 http://digital50.com/news/186339 <p>WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washmg.com%2F&amp;esheet=6058483&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Washington+Management+Group&amp;index=1">Washington Management Group</a>, the leading... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:05:00 0500 American Academy of Art Students Capture Unprecedented Top Three Prizes at ICMAD’s Young Designers’ Competition in NYC http://digital50.com/news/186180 http://digital50.com/news/186180 <p>CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The<b> </b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aaart.edu%2F&amp;esheet=6060467&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=American+Academy+of+Art&amp;index=1">American Academy of Art</a><b> </b>(<a... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:03:00 0500 M-Edge Launches Patent Leather ‘Icon Jacket for Amazon Kindle’, Aimed at the Fashion-Forward Female http://digital50.com/news/186141 http://digital50.com/news/186141 <p>ODENTON, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - According to recent Forrester research, eReader use is growing, and the growth is centered on women. M-Edge Accessories, the leading provider of eReader accessories, is responding to this shift in the market with today’s launch of a new,<b... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:02:00 0500 Strategic Name Development Creates Rising Sun™ Sushi Product Name for Schwan’s Food Service, Inc. http://digital50.com/news/186305 http://digital50.com/news/186305 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Zero trans fats, zero cholesterol, low sodium and a colossal ‘cool factor’ among kids makes sushi a highly desirable healthy menu alternative for school cafeteria lunches. </p> <p> But few schools have the resources to provide... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:01:00 0500 RightNow is Recognized as a Leader in 2009 Magic Quadrant for E-Service Suites; Congratulates Five Clients Recognized for Customer Excellence by Gartner and 1to1 Media http://digital50.com/news/186270 http://digital50.com/news/186270 <p>BOZEMAN, Mont.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rightnow.com&amp;esheet=6060161&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=RightNow%C2%AE&amp;index=1"><span class="bwunderlinestyle">RightNow®</span></a> (NASDAQ... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:01:00 0500 TatSkinz Design Contest: Win $1,000 Scholarship or Apple Computer http://digital50.com/news/186269 http://digital50.com/news/186269 <p>DRAPER, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - NLU Products, maker of TatSkinz protective body art for electronic devices, will hold its first-ever iPod cover design contest throughout October, providing artists and technology aficionados the opportunity to turn their personal artwork into the... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Walgreens Launches National Initiative for 90-Day Prescriptions at Community Pharmacies http://digital50.com/news/186263 http://digital50.com/news/186263 <p>DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG) today launched a broad initiative for 90-day prescriptions that promotes delivery of maintenance and chronic care medication through its national network of more than 7,000 community pharmacies and employer... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Crate and Barrel Announces Overseas Expansion Agreement http://digital50.com/news/186226 http://digital50.com/news/186226 <p>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... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 KFC to Close Restaurants Coast to Coast http://digital50.com/news/186179 http://digital50.com/news/186179 <p>LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - KFC is closing restaurants across the country for a good cause as the company feeds those most in need, for free. Today’s closing of a KFC restaurant in the brand’s hometown of Louisville, Ky., is the first of several temporary closures... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 moneyStrands™ Endorses Frugal and Smart Shopping; Partners With Savings.com to Offer Personalized Coupon Recommendations http://digital50.com/news/186170 http://digital50.com/news/186170 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - moneyStrands™, an innovative, easy-to-use <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Billeo Launches First Service to Present Shopping Discounts and Rewards within Search Results of Google, Yahoo! and Bing http://digital50.com/news/186126 http://digital50.com/news/186126 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Finovate 2009 Conference </b>—<b> </b>Billeo, Inc., the provider of the leading personal finance application that helps consumers pay bills and shop online, today announced the launch of the Offer Assistant, a patent-pending, free service that... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Kickfire Announces New Customers as Its Next-Generation Data Warehouse Appliance Builds Momentum http://digital50.com/news/186123 http://digital50.com/news/186123 <p>SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Just a few months after launching its next-generation data warehousing appliance, Kickfire™, Inc. today announced that it has won new customers, including Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc, a division of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), and LiveRail... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Transaction Wireless Signs AMC Entertainment for wGift Mobile Solutions http://digital50.com/news/186115 http://digital50.com/news/186115 <p>SAN DIEGO &amp; KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.transactionwireless.com%2F&amp;esheet=6060551&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Transaction+Wireless&amp;index=1">Transaction Wireless</a... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Pet Kennels/Boarding in the U.S. - 4th Edition http://digital50.com/news/185878 http://digital50.com/news/185878 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:59:00 0500 Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Cat and Small Animal Litter in the U.S. - 3rd Edition http://digital50.com/news/185882 http://digital50.com/news/185882 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:53:00 0500 HP Enables Small and Midsize Businesses to Gain Competitive Edge and Lower Costs http://digital50.com/news/185914 http://digital50.com/news/185914 <p>PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - HP (NYSE:HPQ) today introduced solutions to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) improve data security, maximize productivity and minimize business risk while significantly reducing costs and energy use. </p> <p> The new offerings... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:45:00 0500 Natuzzi S.p.A Announces Second Quarter and First Six Months 2009 Financial Results http://digital50.com/news/185925 http://digital50.com/news/185925 <p>MILAN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Board of directors of Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) (“Natuzzi” or “the Company”), a world leading manufacturer of leather-upholstered furniture, today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2009. </p... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:45:00 0500 2Checkout.com, Inc. Names Tom Dailey President http://digital50.com/news/185942 http://digital50.com/news/185942 <p>COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - 2Checkout.com, Inc., a leading provider of e-commerce and payments processing solutions for merchants, announced today the appointment of Tom E. Dailey as president of the company. Dailey is a 25+ year credit card and payments industry veteran... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:33:00 0500 Walgreen Co. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings of 44 Cents Per Diluted Share; Results Include 3 Cents Per Diluted Share of Restructuring Costs http://digital50.com/news/185893 http://digital50.com/news/185893 <p>DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG): </p> <ul> <li class="bwlistitemmarginbottom"> <i>Fourth quarter sales increase 7.6 percent to record $15.7 billion; fiscal 2009 sales reach record $63.3 billion</i> </li> <li class="bwlistitemmarginbottom... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500 DEWAR’S® Celebrates Football Season with New Cocktails to Add Spirit to Game Day Parties http://digital50.com/news/185959 http://digital50.com/news/185959 <p>MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - A new season of football means tailgates, parties and a new collection of DEWAR’S<sup><b>®</b></sup> Blended Scotch Whisky cocktails to add spirit to the festivities. </p> <p> “The DEWAR’S family of Scotch Whiskies has been an important... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500 Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference 2009 http://digital50.com/news/185937 http://digital50.com/news/185937 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that senior management will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference 2009. </p> <p> The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:35 AM Eastern... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500 Smead.com Receives “Outstanding Website” Award http://digital50.com/news/185934 http://digital50.com/news/185934 <p>HASTINGS, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Smead<sup>®</sup>, a leading provider of filing and organizational products, announced today that the smead.com website has received an Outstanding Website WebAward in the Manufacturing Category from the Web Marketing Association. This is... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500 For Career Choices Marrying Creativity & Commerce Acclaimed NYC Jewelry Design School Expands Curriculum for Aspiring Jewelry Artists and Designers http://digital50.com/news/185932 http://digital50.com/news/185932 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <span>For those considering a career change or looking to pursue a passion that combines creativity and commerce, a shining option grows in Brooklyn.</span> <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500 Time to Play Holiday Showcase Highlights ‘Must Have’ Toys & Family Entertainment Products for Holiday 2009 http://digital50.com/news/185923 http://digital50.com/news/185923 <p>-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Media Advisory: </p> <table cellspacing="0" class="bwtablebottommargin" id="t6060274_1"> <tr> <td class="bwcellpaddingleft0 bwverticalaligntop bwtextalignleft" id="t6060274_1_0_14000"> WHAT: </td> <td>   </td> <td class="bwcellpaddingleft0 bwverticalaligntop... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500 Hands-On Mobile Deals Out World Poker Tour® To App Store http://digital50.com/news/185965 http://digital50.com/news/185965 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world’s leading developer of connected games and applications, is going “all-in” with the release of World Poker Tour® (WPT) Texas Hold ‘Em for iPhone and iPod touch. This game will have new features including... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500 Barbie® Launches a New Line of Black Dolls Called So In Style™ http://digital50.com/news/185912 http://digital50.com/news/185912 <p>EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Mattel® announced today the launch of So In Style™, a new line of black dolls by Barbie® featuring more authentic-looking facial features such as fuller lips, a wider nose, more distinctive cheek bones and curlier hair. So In Style... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500 Crucial Conversations Training® Released in Four New Languages http://digital50.com/news/185922 http://digital50.com/news/185922 <p>PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - VitalSmarts, an innovator in corporate training and organizational performance, released its award-winning Crucial Conversations Training 3.0 program in four languages: French, German, Latin American Spanish and Simplified Chinese. </p> <p... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500 ZAGG Acquires Worldwide Rights to Water-Proofing Technology http://digital50.com/news/185910 http://digital50.com/news/185910 <p>SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - ZAGG Inc. (OTCBB:ZAGG), a leading producer of mobile electronics accessories including the popular invisibleSHIELD™ and ZAGGaudio™ brands, announces an agreement with HzO Inc. for the exclusive marketing rights to the “Golden... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:00:00 0500 Mining for Gold Nugget Business Prospects Just Got Easier http://digital50.com/news/185872 http://digital50.com/news/185872 <p>-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - For American small businesses, a huge gap exists between consumer practice and retail response. While nearly 75% of U.S. consumers use the Internet when shopping for good and services, only 44% of small businesses take advantage of the Web. In the online... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:35:00 0500 Research and Markets: UK Office Supplies, Equipment and Services Industry Outlook to 2010: Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies and the Impact of Recession and Recovery http://digital50.com/news/185867 http://digital50.com/news/185867 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 0500 Queen Makes Music History with Launch of Absolute Greatest Album http://digital50.com/news/185866 http://digital50.com/news/185866 <p>FREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The legendary rock band, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.queenonline.com&amp;esheet=6059992&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Queen&amp;index=1">Queen</a>, announced today that they are... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 0500 Naspers Limited Announces Acquisition of Brazilian E-Commerce Operator BuscaPé http://digital50.com/news/185876 http://digital50.com/news/185876 <p>CAPE TOWN, South Africa-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - <b>Naspers Limited (JSE:NPN) (LSE:NPSN)</b> today announced that it has acquired 91% of the share capital of Brazilian e-commerce group BuscaPé.com Inc. for an amount of US$342m. The acquisition will be funded from available resources... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 0500 As Economy Impacts Halloween, Americans Get Creative http://digital50.com/news/185847 http://digital50.com/news/185847 <p>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... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:01:00 0500 Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Arrives at All U.S. Starbucks Locations and Revolutionizes the Instant Coffee Experience http://digital50.com/news/185842 http://digital50.com/news/185842 <p>SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Tomorrow, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) launches its breakthrough Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew at all U.S. locations, expanding upon the company’s coffee expertise and leadership. Starbucks VIA™ is 100 percent natural roasted... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:00:00 0500 TicketCity Reveals the Top 25 Hottest College Football Games for Week 7 http://digital50.com/news/185827 http://digital50.com/news/185827 <p>AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - A month into college football and surprise upsets shake up the top 25 hottest games for the season. Games that had been leading <a rel="nofollow... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:47:00 0500 Federal E-Waste Legislation Proposed to Improve Electronics Recycling Nationwide http://digital50.com/news/185779 http://digital50.com/news/185779 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Along with leaders from Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) and Minnesota’s electronics recycling industry, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) unveiled proposed federal legislation Sunday at the Richfield, Minn. Best Buy store that seeks to... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:01:00 0500 TESSCO Technologies and Verizon Wireless to Jointly Market Wireless Products and Solutions http://digital50.com/news/185798 http://digital50.com/news/185798 <p>HUNT VALLEY, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tessco.com&amp;esheet=6060321&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=TESSCO+Technologies+Incorporated&amp;index=1">TESSCO Technologies Incorporated</a... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:00:00 0500 Petro Named Best Truck Stop by Atlas Van Lines Driver Survey http://digital50.com/news/185807 http://digital50.com/news/185807 <p>WESTLAKE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - TravelCenters of America LLC announced today its Petro Stopping Centers brand was named “favorite truck stop” by Atlas Van Lines drivers in the company’s sixth annual “King of the Road” survey. A total of 340 drivers responded to the... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:12:00 0500 2K Sports Fuels Family Fun Night with Baseball Blast!® Now Available Exclusively for Wii™ http://digital50.com/news/185821 http://digital50.com/news/185821 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - 2K Sports announced today that <i><b>Baseball Blast!</b></i><sup><i><b> ®</b></i></sup>, the only officially licensed Major League Baseball® mini-game experience, is now available exclusively for the Wii<b>™</b> system from Nintendo... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:00:00 0500 Burger King Corp. Kicks Off Its Annual FÚTBOL KINGDOMSM National Tour and Debuts the BK FÚTBOLADORES™ http://digital50.com/news/185660 http://digital50.com/news/185660 <p>MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) kicked off its second annual FÚTBOL KINGDOM<sup>SM</sup> national tour, a series of innovative street-level fútbol events. The tour made its first stop in Denver, Colorado this past weekend and will travel to seven more... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:49:00 0500 Cabela’s Inc. Announces Scott Frnka as Merchandising Vice President; Merchandise, Retail Experience to Enhance World’s Foremost Outfitter Team http://digital50.com/news/185667 http://digital50.com/news/185667 <p>SIDNEY, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) today announced the hiring of Scott Frnka as Vice President of Merchandising – General Outdoors. Frnka, most recently vice president of Academy Sports and Outdoors’ Field and Stream Division, brings more... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:45:00 0500 Thomas W. Roberts Joins Cole Real Estate Investments as President, Real Estate Group http://digital50.com/news/185662 http://digital50.com/news/185662 <p>PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Cole Real Estate Investments (Cole) announced today that Thomas W. Roberts has joined the company as President of its Real Estate Group. In this role, Mr. Roberts will oversee Cole’s real estate activities, including acquisitions, underwriting, asset... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:42:00 0500 Bali® Uplifts Women http://digital50.com/news/185665 http://digital50.com/news/185665 <p>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... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:36:00 0500 Pall Corporation's Sustainable Filtration and Separation Solutions Lower Cost of Wine Production http://digital50.com/news/185743 http://digital50.com/news/185743 <p>PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) will showcase a portfolio of new filtration and separation solutions for the wine industry at the International Enological and Bottling Equipment Exhibition (SIMEI) in Milan, Italy, on November 24-28, 2009... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:31:00 0500 Annual Food Safety Symposium Focuses on H1N1 Preparedness, Best Practices Compliance http://digital50.com/news/185673 http://digital50.com/news/185673 <p>ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Ecolab Inc. continued its commitment to proactively help improve global food safety by co-sponsoring the fourth annual Nation's Restaurant News' Food Safety Symposium. </p> <p> Held earlier this September at Johnson &amp; Wales... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:22:00 0500 i Brands Corporation Enters into Joint Venture Negotiations for the Country of Canada http://digital50.com/news/185700 http://digital50.com/news/185700 <p>ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - i Brands Corporation (OTC: IBRC), <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibrandscorp.com&amp;esheet=6060129&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.ibrandscorp.com&amp;index=1">www.ibrandscorp.com</a... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:15:00 0500 Famous Dave's Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call http://digital50.com/news/185680 http://digital50.com/news/185680 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) will announce its Third Quarter 2009 earnings after market close October 28, 2009. The company is hosting a conference call, October 29, 2009 at 10:00a.m., Central Time, to discuss its third quarter... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:12:00 0500 Dover Victory Drives Racing for Relief Donation over $29,000 http://digital50.com/news/185691 http://digital50.com/news/185691 <p>MOORESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and American Le Mans Series drivers Adrian Fernandez and Luis Diaz Raced for Relief this weekend, and as a result of their efforts, Lowe’s donated $29,295, including $4,800 for... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:58:00 0500 Kensington Names Greg Avera Vice President, US Sales http://digital50.com/news/185712 http://digital50.com/news/185712 <p>REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering <i>smart made simple™</i> computing accessories, today announced the appointment of Greg Avera to the new role of Vice President of US Sales at Kensington. Avera... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:00 0500 Tickets on Sale Now for the 2009 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend http://digital50.com/news/185727 http://digital50.com/news/185727 <p>CHICO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Tickets are now on sale for the 2009 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend, October 10-11, 2009. Passports for this “grand weekend of wine tasting and farm fresh food sampling” are now available for purchase online at <a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:04:00 0500 Cardlytics Honored at TechAmerica “Spirit of Endeavor” Awards http://digital50.com/news/185736 http://digital50.com/news/185736 <p>ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cardlytics.com%2F&amp;esheet=6060076&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Cardlytics&amp;index=1">Cardlytics</a>, a provider of targeted, card-based, <a... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:44:00 0500 Natural Products Expo East Showcases Tomorrow’s Healthy Trends http://digital50.com/news/185749 http://digital50.com/news/185749 <p>BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - More than 21,000 industry members, including retailers, pioneers and entrepreneurs, as well as journalists, explored more than 1,500 booths to find the leading natural products of tomorrow at <b>Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:12:00 0500 VF Names Susan Kellogg President of Contemporary Brands Coalition http://digital50.com/news/185761 http://digital50.com/news/185761 <p>GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) </b>announced that it has named apparel industry veteran Susan Kellogg as President of its Contemporary Brands coalition, effective immediately. </p> <p> Kellogg brings more than 25 years of apparel and... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500 Paul L. Schultz to Retire as President and Chief Operating Officer at Jack in the Box Inc. http://digital50.com/news/185759 http://digital50.com/news/185759 <p>SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that longtime executive Paul L. Schultz will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 31, 2010. </p> <p> Schultz began his 36-year career with the company in 1973 as a... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500 Blankets Bring Soldiers Home Early http://digital50.com/news/185507 http://digital50.com/news/185507 <p>SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>MILITARY LOVE BLANKETS </b>may not actually bring home our soldiers physically, but they sure do in spirit. Now, spouses and families can cuddle, hug, and sleep with their overseas loved ones. These heroes can now be held and cherished... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:43:00 0500 Shoe Carnival to Participate in the Brean Murray, Carret & Co. 1X1 Consumer Conference http://digital50.com/news/185525 http://digital50.com/news/185525 <p>EVANSVILLE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL), a leading retailer of value-priced footwear and accessories, announced today that Kerry Jackson, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2009 Brean Murray, Carret &amp; Co. 1X1... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:30:00 0500 Consumer Survey Shows Concern with Safety of Traditional Cleaning Products http://digital50.com/news/185585 http://digital50.com/news/185585 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - SeaYu<sup>®</sup> Enterprises, makers of <a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:15:00 0500 Potato Chip Sales Pop with Recession, but Growth Expected to Slow in Economic Recovery http://digital50.com/news/185526 http://digital50.com/news/185526 <p>CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - It's confirmed: the recession really did make us chow down on potato chips and other salty snacks. A new report from market research firm Mintel shows that after years of mediocre sales increases, the potato chip market grew 22% during the economic... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:08:00 0500 Real Savvy Media Brings Their Award-Winning TV Series Online http://digital50.com/news/185538 http://digital50.com/news/185538 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Real Savvy Media announces the launch of their online Video Series, REAL SAVVY MOMS TV. </p> <p> This modern mom’s video series was inspired by the company’s hugely successful TV series, <i>Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy®</i... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:51:00 0500 Research and Markets: Flour Milling Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition] http://digital50.com/news/185542 http://digital50.com/news/185542 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:45:00 0500 Buying a Car is a Hassle for Women http://digital50.com/news/185549 http://digital50.com/news/185549 <p>RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Buying a car is a hassle for women, according to a recent poll conducted for CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of <a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:35:00 0500 Choice Logistics EVP to Chair Mission-Critical Service Parts Panel at Strategic Services Management Conference in Amsterdam http://digital50.com/news/185556 http://digital50.com/news/185556 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Choice Logistics, the global specialist in outsourced mission-critical service parts logistics services, will lend its expertise and insight to a panel at the 2009 Strategic Service Management Conference, Oct. 28-29, in Amsterdam. Paul Malamet... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:21:00 0500 Sport Supply Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend http://digital50.com/news/185560 http://digital50.com/news/185560 <p>DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Sport Supply Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBI) announced today that its Board of Directors approved and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share on the Company's common stock for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ends September 30, 2009. The... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:20:00 0500 Caribou Coffee® Celebrates the Memory of Roastmaster Amy Erickson with Amy’s Blend http://digital50.com/news/185572 http://digital50.com/news/185572 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Caribou Coffee, known for its world-class coffee, tea and beverages, will celebrate the memory of one of its most passionate roastmasters, Amy Erickson, who lost her courageous battle with breast cancer in 1995. Throughout October, Caribou Coffee... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:05:00 0500 Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Retail Bakeries in the U.S. http://digital50.com/news/185571 http://digital50.com/news/185571 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:05:00 0500 Jack Brings Back Bonus Jack® http://digital50.com/news/185646 http://digital50.com/news/185646 <p>SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Remember when miniskirts ruled fashion runways and transistor radios were the ultimate in sound portability? It was during that time, in 1970, when Jack in the Box® restaurants debuted a double-patty cheeseburger called the Bonus Jack® that... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500 Chase Paymentech and Verifi Offering ‘Power of Data’ Webinar http://digital50.com/news/185578 http://digital50.com/news/185578 <p>DALLAS &amp; LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Chase Paymentech, a leading merchant acquirer and payment processor, and Verifi, Inc., a leading provider of transaction risk management services for card-not-present (CNP) merchants, will conduct a free webinar Wednesday, September... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:55:00 0500 NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 2,200 Backpacks to Kansas City-Area Children in Need http://digital50.com/news/185580 http://digital50.com/news/185580 <p>KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Office Depot<sup>®</sup> (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:51:00 0500 Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Blinds and Shades in the U.S. (3rd Edition) Gives a Clear Vision for Your Business Plan http://digital50.com/news/185631 http://digital50.com/news/185631 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b>(<a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:50:00 0500 Duncan Mac Naughton Resigns as SUPERVALU’s Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing http://digital50.com/news/185627 http://digital50.com/news/185627 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) announced today that Duncan Mac Naughton, 47, has resigned as SUPERVALU executive vice president of merchandising and marketing, effective Monday, September 28. </p> <p> “Duncan has been an integral part of... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:30:00 0500 FACT Corporation Announces Launch of Updated Website http://digital50.com/news/185602 http://digital50.com/news/185602 <p>KATY, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - FACT Corporation (OTCBB:<a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fq%3Fs%3Dfctoa.ob%26d%3Dt&amp;esheet=6059822&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=FCTOA&amp;index=1">FCTOA</a>), a... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:18:00 0500 In a First, Metal Queen Lita Ford Breaks Song from New Album on Leading Fetish Site Stockroom.com http://digital50.com/news/185613 http://digital50.com/news/185613 <p>LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - In an innovative music marketing move, heavy metal queen <a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:07:00 0500 Market Street Upgrades Web Tools to Enhance Guests’ Experience Inside and Outside the Store http://digital50.com/news/185615 http://digital50.com/news/185615 <p>FRISCO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketstreetunited.com%2F&amp;esheet=6059814&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Market+Street&amp;index=1">Market Street</a> guests and fans now can enjoy newly... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:06:00 0500 Student Advantage Manages Online Marketing With Lyris http://digital50.com/news/185645 http://digital50.com/news/185645 <p>EMERYVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Flyris&amp;esheet=6059368&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Lyris%2C+Inc.%2C&amp;index=1">Lyris, Inc.,</a> the <a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500 Research and Markets: Competitive Analysis: Green and Health & Wellness Products, Consumer and Retail Sector 2009-2010 http://digital50.com/news/185639 http://digital50.com/news/185639 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500 United Supermarkets Upgrades Web Tools to Enhance Guests’ Experience Inside and Outside the Store http://digital50.com/news/185298 http://digital50.com/news/185298 <p>LUBBOCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos United guests and fans now can enjoy newly enhanced online capabilities at each store’s respective Web sites thanks to a new partnership with MyWebGrocer. </p> <p> United Supermarkets... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:47:00 0500 Research and Markets: State of the Industry: Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Pizza in the U.S. http://digital50.com/news/185300 http://digital50.com/news/185300 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:45:00 0500 NOPA Retracts July 21 Statement Regarding Alleged ‘Kickbacks’ to U.S. Communities http://digital50.com/news/185309 http://digital50.com/news/185309 <p>ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - The National Office Products Alliance (NOPA) is retracting a statement that it issued in a July 21 press release in which it referenced the allegation it made to the California Attorney General of ‘kickbacks’ NOPA claimed were made to... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:28:00 0500 Spectrum Group International, Inc. Files Form 12b-25 http://digital50.com/news/185310 http://digital50.com/news/185310 <p>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... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:27:00 0500 VF Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results http://digital50.com/news/185314 http://digital50.com/news/185314 <p>GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC)</b> announced today that it will report its third quarter results at the close of the market on Monday, October 26, 2009. The Company will hold a conference call and web cast the same day at 4:30 p.m. EST. The... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:24:00 0500 Real Estate Agents Getting Results & Triggering Internet Trend http://digital50.com/news/185437 http://digital50.com/news/185437 <p>SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Sell a house in 43 days – in this market? A statistic like that stuns many home sellers and real estate agents. It’s being done across the country, including in the hardest hit U.S. real estate markets, through the power of Internet... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:18:00 0500 The Pepsi Bottling Group to Webcast Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call http://digital50.com/news/185320 http://digital50.com/news/185320 <p>SOMERS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (NYSE: PBG) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter 2009 earnings conference call with financial analysts and investors on Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET. PBG will release its third quarter... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:13:00 0500 PepsiAmericas Promotion Expects to Raise $50,000 for Breast Cancer Research http://digital50.com/news/185328 http://digital50.com/news/185328 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - PepsiAmericas, Inc. (NYSE:PAS), the world's second-largest Pepsi bottler, announced today that it has joined the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation in the effort to aid in national breast cancer research by releasing specially marked Pepsi® Pink... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:06:00 0500 i Brands Corporation Signs Online Ordering Agreement http://digital50.com/news/185409 http://digital50.com/news/185409 <p>ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - i Brands Corporation (OTC: IBRC), <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibrandscorp.com&amp;esheet=6054997&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.ibrandscorp.com&amp;index=1">www.ibrandscorp.com</a... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500 Reliance Globalcom and Futron Incorporated Deliver High-Performance, Cost-Effective Networking Services to Public Agencies under GSA Federal Supply Schedule 70 Contract http://digital50.com/news/185444 http://digital50.com/news/185444 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.relianceglobalcom.com%2F&amp;esheet=6059307&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Reliance+Globalcom&amp;index=1">Reliance Globalcom</a>, the leading global... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500 Travelzoo Surpasses 18 Million Subscribers http://digital50.com/news/185357 http://digital50.com/news/185357 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced it has surpassed the 18 million subscriber mark for its global publications. </p> <p> “The popularity of our Top 20® newsletter has continued to grow as consumers... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:06:00 0500 Calavo Growers, Inc. Declares 50 Cent Per Share Annual Cash Dividend http://digital50.com/news/185456 http://digital50.com/news/185456 <p>SANTA PAULA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:CVGW), a global leader in avocado marketing and an expanding provider of other fresh perishable produce items, today announced that its board of directors declared a $0.50 per share annual cash dividend on... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Cumberland Gulf Group of Companies Selects FuelQuest’s Fuel Management Solution http://digital50.com/news/185401 http://digital50.com/news/185401 <p>HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fuelquest.com&amp;esheet=6059413&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=FuelQuest%2C+Inc&amp;index=1">FuelQuest, Inc</a>, the leading <a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. Agrees to Acquire Additional Nightclub in Dallas-Ft. Worth Market http://digital50.com/news/185396 http://digital50.com/news/185396 <p>HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - <b>Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc</b>. (NASDAQ: RICK), the leading publicly traded chain of upscale gentlemen’s clubs, said today it has agreed to acquire <b>Cabaret North</b>, an upscale gentlemen’s club in Ft. Worth, Texas. </p... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 TigerDirect.com Ranked in “Favorite 50” Online Retailers by Stores Magazine http://digital50.com/news/185459 http://digital50.com/news/185459 <p>MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - TigerDirect.com is featured in Stores<i> </i>magazine’s<i> </i>third annual “Favorite 50” feature, based on customer rankings of their overall favorite shopping experience, taking the number 30 spot out of all e-commerce sites in every category... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500 The Cheesecake Factory Culminates the Drive Out Hunger Tour with “You Dine, We’ll Donate” Event on September 30 http://digital50.com/news/185428 http://digital50.com/news/185428 <p>-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - The Cheesecake Factory: </p> <table cellspacing="0" class="bwtablebottommargin" id="t6059380_1"> <tr> <td class="bwcellpaddingleft0 bwverticalaligntop bwtextalignleft" id="t6059380_1_0_11200"> <p class="bwcellparagraphmargin"> <b>WHO</b> </p> </td> <td... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:11:00 0500 Benjamin Launches New E-Book Business Imprint http://digital50.com/news/185494 http://digital50.com/news/185494 <p>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... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Moms Straight Talk on Parenting: New Goldfish® Brand Survey Reveals the Pressures – and Joys – of Being a Mom Today http://digital50.com/news/185463 http://digital50.com/news/185463 <p>NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Keeping up with the demands of parenting in today’s fast-changing, economically-pressured world, while still taking time to relish the “great little moments” with their children, is a steep challenge for today’s moms, according to a... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Visa Estimates $90.2 Trillion in Global Commercial Spending for 2008, $20.3 Trillion in the U.S. http://digital50.com/news/185434 http://digital50.com/news/185434 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today released the annual global Commercial Consumption Expenditure (CCE) index, which estimates that global commercial spending grew to $90.2 trillion and U.S. spending rose to $20.3 trillion in 2008. The annual Visa CCE... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 PEPFAR, USAID and General Mills Partner to Improve Food Processing in Africa http://digital50.com/news/185403 http://digital50.com/news/185403 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - On Friday, September 25, 2009, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced a public-private partnership with General Mills, a leading U.S. food company, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. President’s... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500 Astute Solutions’ RealDialog™ Powers Gartner and 1to1 Award Winner for Customer Service Optimization http://digital50.com/news/185232 http://digital50.com/news/185232 <p>COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Leading the charge to help consumer-focused companies differentiate through service excellence, Astute Solutions (<a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500 Cal-Maine Foods Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results http://digital50.com/news/185286 http://digital50.com/news/185286 <p>JACKSON, Miss.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2010 ended August 28, 2009. </p> <p> For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, net sales were $187.7 million, compared with net sales of... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:00 0500 Acacia Subsidiary Enters into Settlement Agreement Regarding Credit Card Fraud Protection Technology with Aerogroup Retail Holdings, Inc. http://digital50.com/news/185281 http://digital50.com/news/185281 <p>NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 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... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500 dunnhumbyUSA’s New Leadership Signals Continued Commitment to Kroger’s Customer Focused Strategy and Expanded Global Focus on Consumer Packaged Goods Business http://digital50.com/news/185288 http://digital50.com/news/185288 <p>CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - dunnhumbyUSA, an international leader in building sales and brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, announces changes in senior management and projects continued exponential growth through continued commitment to their work on... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500 WheelsTV and Ooyala Announce the Market Test of POV Reviews on eBay Motors http://digital50.com/news/185254 http://digital50.com/news/185254 <p>ACTON, Mass. &amp; MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - WheelsTV, the leading producer and distributor of independent new car video test drives, and Ooyala, the leading provider of end-to-end video platform applications and services, today announced the market test of POV... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:07:00 0500 Financial Calendar Pernod Ricard 2009/10 http://digital50.com/news/185248 http://digital50.com/news/185248 <p>PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Regulatory News: </p> <p> <b>Press release - Paris, 28 September 2009</b> </p> <p> Please find below Pernod Ricard’s (Paris:RI) key financial calendar dates*: </p> <table cellspacing="0" class="bwtablebottommargin" id="t6059546_1"> <tr... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 0500 austriamicrosystems and New Scale Technologies Expand Their Cooperation in Sales of Standard ICs http://digital50.com/news/185213 http://digital50.com/news/185213 <p>UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - austriamicrosystems (SIX:AMS) a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs and partner New Scale Technologies, Inc., a provider of innovative miniature motion systems have strengthened their sales and... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:22:00 0500 Livebookings Secures New Funding with Wellington Partners http://digital50.com/news/185219 http://digital50.com/news/185219 <p>LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Livebookings, with customers, partners and employees in 19 countries is Europe’s largest online marketing and reservations service for the restaurant industry. Today the company announces the closure of a financing round of $16 million led by... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 0500 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB: SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M http://digital50.com/news/185222 http://digital50.com/news/185222 <p>STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Regulatory News: </p> <p> H&amp;M and Sonia Rykiel president and artistic director Nathalie Rykiel are proud to announce that Sonia Rykiel will be the next guest designer for winter 2009 and spring 2010. The French house founded by... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:09:00 0500 Swedish Design Student Wins Electrolux Design Lab 2009 with His Concept “Cocoon” http://digital50.com/news/185205 http://digital50.com/news/185205 <p>BLOOMINGTON, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Rickard Hederstierna from Lund Institute of Technology in Sweden is the winner of the <a rel="nofollow... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:00:00 0500 HomeGamers: Tailgater Turned Passion into Profession http://digital50.com/news/185196 http://digital50.com/news/185196 <p>WESTMINSTER, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 27, 2009 - Ravens fan Jeff Hinton has been going to games with the same four friends since the team came to Baltimore. The crew of five always arrives early for the tailgating festivities, and each member has a special role they play within the group... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:35:00 0500 Don Fisher, Co-Founder, Chairman Emeritus and Board Member of Gap Inc., Dies at 81 http://digital50.com/news/185193 http://digital50.com/news/185193 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 27, 2009 - Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that Donald G. Fisher, co-founder of Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS), died today after a long and heroic battle with cancer, in San Francisco, at the age of 81. </p> <p> A retail industry legend who has been... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:44:00 0500 Colorado Top Winning State at National Beer Competition http://digital50.com/news/185190 http://digital50.com/news/185190 <p>DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2009 - The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Competition continued its record setting ways, crushing last year's entries by 16%. GABF remains the largest and most prestigious commercial beer competition in the world with 3,308 entries. </p> <p... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:28:00 0500 ‘POSERS: Yogastyles of the Movers and Shakers’ a Celebrity Yoga Web-Series Now Available From Yogamatic.com! http://digital50.com/news/185179 http://digital50.com/news/185179 <p>LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2009 - “POSERS: Yogastyles of the Movers and Shakers” is an edgy new web-series, documenting a wide array of vibrant Los Angeles personalities! Actors, Musicians, Captains of Industry, and Instructors who offer their take on Yoga and what it means... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:03:00 0500 Le Vallauris Announces New Menu http://digital50.com/news/185141 http://digital50.com/news/185141 <p>PALM SPRINGS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Le Vallauris today announced new menus for the 2009-2010 season. Created in 1974 by well-known restaurateur Paul Bruggemans, Le Vallauris is the highest-overall-rated restaurant in the Zagat Survey and was awarded AAA’s 4 Diamond Award... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:16:00 0500 Redskins, Wizards, Capitals, Nationals Superstore Opens in Waldorf http://digital50.com/news/185142 http://digital50.com/news/185142 <p>WALDORF, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - A new store catering to the needs of Redskins, Wizards, Capitals and Nationals fans and their lifestyle opened yesterday in Waldorf, Md., announced retail chain <a rel="nofollow... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:02:00 0500 Lip Smacker® Introduces Marlene Wallach As Our New Lip Smacker Lounge Lifestyle and Beauty Expert http://digital50.com/news/185151 http://digital50.com/news/185151 <p>SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Lip Smacker<sup>®</sup> is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Marlene Wallach, President and Founder of Wilhelmina Kids &amp; Teens and JustAskMarlene.com. Beginning this month, Ms. Wallach will be the lifestyle and beauty... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:04:00 0500 Burger King Corp. Serves Up National Launch of $1 ¼ Pound Double Cheeseburger http://digital50.com/news/185165 http://digital50.com/news/185165 <p>MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) today announced the launch of a highly competitive value proposition with the nationwide promotion of its great-tasting ¼ pound Double Cheeseburger for only $1 beginning Oct. 19. </p> <p> The $1 ¼ pound Double... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:10:00 0500 William Rast Announces Retail Store Rollout Plans http://digital50.com/news/185061 http://digital50.com/news/185061 <p>LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - William Rast, the “New America” denim culture brand founded by Trace Ayala and Justin Timberlake, and operated through subsidiaries of People’s Liberation, Inc. (OTCBB:PPLB), today announced rollout plans for free-standing William Rast... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:39:00 0500 Chattem Sets Date for Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings Conference Call http://digital50.com/news/185072 http://digital50.com/news/185072 <p>CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTT) confirmed today that it will issue a news release regarding its third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 results on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 before market open. </p> <p> Zan Guerry, Chairman and... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:15:00 0500 Geekmobile Tops 200 MPH but is, Unfortunately, Not Street Legal http://digital50.com/news/185094 http://digital50.com/news/185094 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - It’s not the usual shape, but the colors and the logo are unmistakable; that’s a Geekmobile getting ready to circle the track at Dover International Speedway. Traveling at speeds that would easily get a Geek Squad Agent fired, Elliott Sadler... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:22:00 0500 ConAgra Foods Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders http://digital50.com/news/185098 http://digital50.com/news/185098 <p>OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of America’s leading packaged food companies, held its annual meeting of stockholders in Omaha, Neb., today. </p> <p> Chief Executive Officer Gary Rodkin reviewed key elements of the progress the... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:15:00 0500 Tesoro Provides Update on Wilmington Refinery http://digital50.com/news/185106 http://digital50.com/news/185106 <p>SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.b2i.us%2Firpass.asp%3FBzID%3D1537%26to%3Dea%26s%3D0&amp;esheet=6059134&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Tesoro+Corporation&amp;index=1">Tesoro Corporation</a... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:01:00 0500 Did General Motors Guarantee Program Move the Needle? Edmunds.com Analyzes Results of Latest Efforts http://digital50.com/news/185127 http://digital50.com/news/185127 <p>SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Since General Motors announced its money-back guarantee, <a rel="nofollow... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:17:00 0500 r3 Building Systems’ First Building Now Complete http://digital50.com/news/184993 http://digital50.com/news/184993 <p>CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - r3 Building Systems has completed its first building utilizing a new construction technology specifically designed to provide a green building solution that is less expensive and quicker to build versus traditional construction... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:20:00 0500 Southern California Edison Applauds California Public Utilities Commission’s Landmark Energy Efficiency Decision http://digital50.com/news/184997 http://digital50.com/news/184997 <p>ROSEMEAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Southern California Edison (SCE) will be able to significantly enhance its industry-leading energy efficiency programs with a new commitment from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Commission approved a three-year, $3.1... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:06:00 0500 Gap, Inc. Gives Warm Fuzzies with 2010 Olympics Youth Donation http://digital50.com/news/185032 http://digital50.com/news/185032 <p>EUGENE, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - The Foundation for Global Sports Development (GSD) is treating 50 at-risk kids from the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of San Francisco to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games free of charge. But what does an at-risk kid from California have to <i>wear</i> in... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:30:00 0500 Hibbett Sports Recognized by State of Alabama http://digital50.com/news/185012 http://digital50.com/news/185012 <p>BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIBB), a national sporting goods retailer, today announced that Alabama Governor Bob Riley has proclaimed Tuesday, September 29, 2009, Hibbett Sports Day for the state of Alabama. Governor Riley’s declaration... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:03:00 0500 DRYCLEAN USA, Inc. Announces Year End Results http://digital50.com/news/185049 http://digital50.com/news/185049 <p>MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - DRYCLEAN USA, Inc. (NYSE Amex:DCU) today reported results of operations for the Company’s year ended June 30, 2009. </p> <p> Revenues for fiscal 2009 increased to a record $23,155,417, an increase of 2.0% over last year’s revenues of... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:30:00 0500 SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Partners with DiBella Entertainment for October 2nd ShoBox Event http://digital50.com/news/185034 http://digital50.com/news/185034 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spongetechinc.com%2F&amp;esheet=6058943&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=SpongeTech%C2%AE+Delivery+Systems%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1">SpongeTech® Delivery Systems... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:15:00 0500 Fiskars® Mows Down Drawbacks of Traditional Reel Mowers http://digital50.com/news/185031 http://digital50.com/news/185031 <p>MADISON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Reel mowers are slicing an ever-wider swath in the lawn mower market as smart consumers learn about their many benefits. Most already know that reel mowers are better for their health, their budget, and the environment. Many are surprised to hear... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:00 0500 Research and Markets: NPD in Preventive Health - Growth Opportunities in Cosmeceuticals, Targeted and Performance Enhancing Food and Drinks http://digital50.com/news/185043 http://digital50.com/news/185043 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500 Company Profile for YummyEarth http://digital50.com/news/184974 http://digital50.com/news/184974 <p>-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - With U.S. headquarters in Ridgewood, NJ and Los Angeles, CA, YummyEarth is the #1 organic candy company in the United States and has international distribution in over 42 countries. YummyEarth was founded and is run by two dads who want to share great tasting... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:40:00 0500 Company Profile for BeautyChoice.com http://digital50.com/news/184958 http://digital50.com/news/184958 <p>-(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... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:40:00 0500 hhgregg Announces Grand Opening of Cary, NC Store http://digital50.com/news/184891 http://digital50.com/news/184891 <p>INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics leader hhgregg <b>(NYSE:HGG) </b>announced today that it will be opening a new store in Cary, NC on Sunday, September 27<sup>th</sup>. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony for the store located at 1401 Piney... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500 hhgregg Announces Grand Opening of New Cincinnati, OH Location http://digital50.com/news/184892 http://digital50.com/news/184892 <p>INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics leader hhgregg <b>(NYSE:HGG) </b>announced today that it will open a new location in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, September 27<sup>th</sup>. The new store, located at 4786 Fields Ertel Road in the... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500 Fitch Rates Kroger's New $500MM Sr. Unsecured Notes 'BBB'; Outlook Stable http://digital50.com/news/184890 http://digital50.com/news/184890 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'BBB' to The Kroger Co.'s (Kroger) new $500 million 3.9% senior unsecured notes due 2015. The Rating Outlook is Stable. </p> <p> Proceeds from the offering will be used to refinance existing debt, with... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:44:00 0500 Enhanced ePort Solution Offers Unique Industry Interoperability and Vending Machine ‘Health’ Alerts http://digital50.com/news/184931 http://digital50.com/news/184931 <p>CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - USA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAT), announced the availability of enhanced ePort® Cashless transaction offerings for vending that include interoperability capability, and real-time DEX machine alerts intended to give operators maximum flexibility... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500 Research and Markets: In 2008, the Value of Imported Men's and Boys' Neckwear Manufacturing Products within This Industry into the U.S. Has Been Relatively High, At Approximately 80% of U.S. Production http://digital50.com/news/184894 http://digital50.com/news/184894 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b>(<a rel="nofollow... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500 ConAgra Foods Announces 5% Dividend Increase http://digital50.com/news/184912 http://digital50.com/news/184912 <p>OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Reflecting the company’s strong earnings outlook and healthy annual cash flows, the board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) approved a dividend increase by raising the quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share from $0.19 per share... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Skyy Spirits Hits Hot Streak: SKYY Infusions® Named “Best New Product,” Three Brands Dubbed “Hot Prospects” http://digital50.com/news/184930 http://digital50.com/news/184930 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - The year 2008 was a monumental one for Skyy Spirits, LLC (<a rel="nofollow... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 Prime Star Group, Inc. Announces New Board Members http://digital50.com/news/184905 http://digital50.com/news/184905 <p>LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Prime Star Group, Inc. (PSGI) (OTCBB: PSGI), a conglomerate of wholly owned subsidiary corporations operating in the food and beverage, healthcare, and transportation industries, is pleased to announce appointments of members to its Board of... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:40:00 0500 Del Monte Foods Company Declares Dividend of $0.05 Per Share http://digital50.com/news/184950 http://digital50.com/news/184950 <p>SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.05 per share. The dividend is payable on November 5, 2009 to stockholders of record as of the close of business... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500 Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared! Test Your Survival Skills With The Worst-Case Scenario® iPhone/iPod touch Game http://digital50.com/news/184939 http://digital50.com/news/184939 <p>SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - The hit survival trivia book series, Worst-Case Scenario<sup>®</sup>, is launching on Apple’s App Store to test users’ survival knowledge and powers of observation. <a rel="nofollow... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:03:00 0500