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

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:19:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:15:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

COMPTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Maintaining the fight against breast cancer, Belkin introduces new...

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

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - According to a recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the...

Alaska Option Joins Acculynk Internet PIN Debit Pilot

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:11:00 0500

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^TM, the...

Crate and Barrel Announces Overseas Expansion Agreement

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

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...

As Economy Impacts Halloween, Americans Get Creative

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:01:00 0500

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...

Bali® Uplifts Women

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:36:00 0500

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...

Benjamin Launches New E-Book Business Imprint

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

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...

Lowe’s Announces Executive Promotions

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:28:00 0500

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

“John...

Christopher & Banks Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

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

Mintel's Global Market Navigator Reveals Strength of Fashion Markets

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:22:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - As the Fashion Weeks in New York and London come to a close, Mintel's Lowe’s is...

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

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:50:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE...

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

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:15:00 0500

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

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

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:09:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Renowned for its in-depth consumer research, digital agency BizRate^® Research announces the expansion of its...

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

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:00 0500

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...

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

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:01:00 0500

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

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

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Hanesbrands Inc.:

Demandware, Inc., the leading on-demand ecommerce solutions...

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

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:37:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Honestech, Inc. is announcing

SafetyPay Announces Partnership with CardinalCommerce

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:08:00 0500

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - SafetyPay, an innovative, secure, global alternative...

Infectiguard Hand Sanitizer Picked Up By Fred’s

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

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

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Keynote® Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN), the global leader in on-demand mobile and

Polo Ralph Lauren Declares Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500

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...

JCPenney Recognized as a Leader in Innovative Business Technology

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:56:00 0500

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

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

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:19:00 0500
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Research and Markets(Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) is...

Online Retail Sales Demonstrate Strong Growth, Ebates.com Reports

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:45:00 0500

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

VeriFone Announces Global Security Solutions Business

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

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

Delta Apparel Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Realtree®

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

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

The Cherokee Brand Expands in Chile

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

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

Lala Somma, Senior Brand Manager of...

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:06:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:15:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Research and Markets (Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS...

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:20:00 0500

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

Global sales of item-level RFID systems to apparel companies will...

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:01:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - According to a recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the...

EVO Merchant Services Markets Hypercom Optimum T4200

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:29:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

Retailers and Suppliers Expect Consumer Spending to Trail Financial Markets Recovery

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

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 Rock The Mike...

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

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

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

The Cherokee Brand Expands Its Home Textile Business in Mexico

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:00:00 0500

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

Adolfo Blasco Ruiz...

Simparel Extends its Enterprise Solution to PLM

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:20:00 0500

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...

CREATETHE GROUP Powers Juicy Couture Social Shopping Community

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - CREATETHE GROUP, the digital commerce leader for elite...

Mom’s Jewels Helping Schools

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:24:00 0500

STERLING, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - N.E.W. Customer Service...

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

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:11:00 0500

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

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:00:00 0500

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

Cherokee Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500

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

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

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

Burlington Coat Factory Announces Fiscal 2009 Operating Results

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:45:00 0500

BURLINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Burlington Coat Factory:

Total sales increased 4.4% over last year.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 8.4% to $294.8 million from $272.0 million...

Burlington Coat Factory Reports First Quarter 2010 Sales

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:45:00 0500

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

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

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:33:00 0500

WAYNE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Toys“R”Us, Inc. today reported results for its second quarter beginning May 3, 2009 and ending August 1, 2009.

Consolidated Financial Results

Net earnings increased...

Saks Incorporated to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:15:00 0500

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

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

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

Salient Systems Brings on National Sales Force

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:50:00 0500

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

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

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGSM: GIII) today announced operating results for the period ended July 31, 2009.

For the three months ended July 31, 2009, net sales increased by 19.8% to $135.9 million from $113.5 million in last...

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

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:21:00 0500

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - For over 80 years the adventures of the Hardy Boys have been captivating fans of all ages and today marks yet another milestone for the historic franchise as glimpse of how it will...

Stage Stores Reports August Sales

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

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

Kyocera Celebrates 25 Years Producing Advanced Ceramic Cutlery

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

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

Intertek Unveils New Design for Product Safety and Quality Certification Marks

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:17:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide...

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

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif. & LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Boost Mobile^®, a...

Kiva Systems Named to the Inc. 500

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Kiva Systems, a developer of breakthrough mobile robotic...

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

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

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

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

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

With the seamless integration between Netezza and...

RetailMeNot.com Announces Launch of UK Spinoff VoucherHub.com

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

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

RetailMeNot.com Unveils New Site Design

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for...

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

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Louis Moinet North America , which...

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

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

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

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

Digital Commerce Leader CREATETHE GROUP Teams with Rackspace Hosting

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - CREATETHE GROUP, the digital commerce leader for the...

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

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:58:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Bryan Kipp is launching a new...

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:52:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:52:00 0500

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

Introducing: icon Collection by Lane Bryant

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:02:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:01:00 0500

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...

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:15:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems...

WGSN Announces Trend Exclusives from the Las Vegas Trade Shows

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:34:00 0500

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-

Stage Stores Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:00:00 0500

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

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:09:00 0500

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...

Energy Efficient Lighting Makes an Impact on Pegasus Associates Lighting Website

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:30:00 0500

BEAVER FALLS, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - With energy-efficiency gaining in popularity among consumers and businesses, Pegasus Associates Lighting has created a new section on its website dedicated to its Stibo Systems, a leading master data management (MDM) software...

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:01:00 0500

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

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:27:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Research and Markets ( Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (“Dillard’s”) today announced the election of former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr. to its board of directors. Mr. Watts’ election follows the resignation of James A. Haslam, III who resigned effective immediately to focus on...

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:21:00 0500

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

QualityStocks Features Data Call Technologies, Inc. in Exclusive Interview

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:45:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - QualityStocks today announces that its audio interview with

Staples, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Performance

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:00:00 0500

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

Research and Markets: Where Britain Shops 2009: Department Stores

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Research and Markets (Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETH) continues to expand its reach this...

Research and Markets: How Britain Shops Sector Summary 2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:35:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Research and Markets (

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:00:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:50:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - IRI:

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:00 0500

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - ThingMagic, Inc. (www.thingmagic.com), a leading...

Data Call Technologies Now Offers Comprehensive Weather Coverage to 215 Countries

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:30:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Data Call Technologies, Inc.

dunnhumbyUSA Expands Partnership With Macy’s

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:00:00 0500

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

Mobile Coupon Redemptions Now Easier than Ever with Cellit

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

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

Phillips-Van Heusen Licenses Free Country for IZOD Outerwear

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:36:00 0500

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

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:38:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:01:00 0500

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...

Australian Pharmaceutical Leader Cites ROI from Teradata Appliance Installation

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:05:00 0500

SYDNEY-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world's largest company solely...

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:30:00 0500

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

JAMLiBs Releases its Newest Product for Perler® Bead Designs

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:00:00 0500

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

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

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:00:00 0500

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

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:14:00 0500

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

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:45:00 0500

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

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:44:00 0500

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

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:54:00 0500

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

“We have a loyal, fashion-conscious...

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

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

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

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

Nike Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:11:00 0500

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...

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

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:24:00 0500

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...

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

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:44:00 0500

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

Mall Networks Named AlwaysOn OnMedia 100 Winner

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:37:00 0500

LEXINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Mall Networks,

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

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:22:00 0500

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...

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

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:29:00 0500

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - TheFind, Inc. (

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:26:00 0500

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

Valentine’s Day gifts this year will be...

414 West 14th Street Construction Complete

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:58:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:35:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

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

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:32:00 0500

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Constant Contact