Digital50.com Category: Electronic Commerce

The Back Wars Come to a Close

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:23:00 0500

LORTON, Va., May 16 PRNewswire — Healthy Back, the 14-year old company whose focus on home and workplace back wellness created an ergonomic revolution, has acquired all substantial assets of its rival, JoAnne's Bed & Back. Healthy Back's 18...

SingleHop, Inc. Helps Web Businesses Fight the Recession: Free Load Balancing Offer Saves Customers at Least $3600 a Year

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:55:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 16 PRNewswire — Chicago-based managed dedicated server provider, SingleHop Inc., today announced an aggressive offer to any customer who purchases two or more identical servers: free load balancing. The service...

Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Investor Conference Call

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:46:00 0500

PHOENIX, May 16 PRNewswire — Leslie's Poolmart, Inc., the nation's leading retailer of swimming pool supplies and related products, announced that on May 20, 2008, Lawrence H. Hayward, the Company's Chairman and...

Record Number of Pennsylvanians Filed State Income Taxes Electronically

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:00:00 0500

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — More than 3.2 million taxpayers, or about 55 percent of all individual taxpayers, filed 2007 state personal income tax returns electronically this year...

uBid.com Holdings, Inc. Announces Approval of All Proposals at Annual Stockholders' Meeting

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:55:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — uBid.com Holdings, Inc. announced today the voting results for proposals considered at its annual stockholders' meeting held on May 16, 2008. Two matters were presented for stockholder approval...

O2[SM] Wireless & Magicpins Forge New Distribution Partnership

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:38:00 0500

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 16 PRNewswire — O2[SM] Wireless has forged a tactical alliance with Magicpins, a leader in b2b e-commerce systems for the distribution of prepaid wireless refills. Another strategic partnership for O2[SM] Wireless...

AirTran Airways and Bill Me Later Partner for Summer Travel Promotion

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today a new promotion with Bill Me Later, Inc. The promotion will offer special savings to AirTran Airways customers who...

MIB Life Index Reports North American Life Insurance Activity Down 4.5% in April

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:54:00 0500

BRAINTREE, Mass., May 16 PRNewswire — North American application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was off -4.5% in April, year-over-year, according to the MIB Life Index(SM). Year-to-date (YTD) U.S. and Canadian application...

ICE Applauds Congressional Passage of Farm Bill

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:30:00 0500

ATLANTA, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, issued the following statement regarding Congressional passage of the Farm...

SAP to Highlight Latest News Via Press Conference Webcast and Online Newsroom from SAPPHIRE(R) 2008 Berlin

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:00 0500

BERLIN, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Press, bloggers and analysts are invited to attend online the press conference highlighting the news announcements being made at SAPPHIRE(R) 2008, SAP's international customer conference, being held in...

TRM Corporation Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:25:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRM Corporation (Pink Sheets: TRMM) today announced first quarter 2008 financial results. The Company intends to file its Form 10-Q for such quarter today.

Richard...

Electronic Payments Coalition Statement on GAO Report on Credit and Debit Cards

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:20:00 0500

WASHINGTON, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Electronic Payments Coalition commends the GAO report released today that enumerates the invaluable benefits that the federal government receives by accepting and using credit and debit...

Equifax Announces the Prospective Retirement of Two Directors

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:53:00 0500

ATLANTA, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) today announced that Larry L. Prince and Jacquelyn M. Ward have informed the Board of Directors they will retire as Directors effective...

Overstock.com Says 'Yes' to New York Consumers, 'No' to New York's New Internet Sales Tax

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:23:00 0500

SALT LAKE CITY, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Overstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) announced today that it has notified its more than 3,400 New York-based affiliate advertisers that as of June 1, 2008 they can no...

Electronic Payments Coalition Statement on Antitrust Task Force Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 5546

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:40:00 0500

WASHINGTON, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Electronic Payments Coalition issued the following statement regarding today's hearing before the House Judiciary Committee Antitrust Task Force on H.R. 5546:

The Electronic Payments...

PAYI Reports First Quarter Results

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:19:00 0500

BARNSTEAD, N.H., May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pay88 Inc. announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The company posted net sales of approximately $5.5 M USD, or a 400 percent...

Sears.com Expands Online Shopping Experience With Virtual Showroom of Art, Books, Movies, Software and Music

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:11:00 0500

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 15 PRNewswire — As more customers turn online for their entertainment shopping needs, Sears is supporting this increased demand through a large-scale expansion of its online store. This month, at Sears.com, customers can...

New Web Site Helps Cancer Patients Stay Strong Through Treatment

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:08:00 0500

MINNETONKA, Minn., May 15 PRNewswire — Nestle HealthCare Nutrition's latest patient resource for those battling cancer, http://cancer.nestlenutritionstore.com, is now live. The...

Katie Holmes Reaches Highest Rank Ever, Bumping Miley Cyrus From the Top Spot on Lycos Search List

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:53:00 0500

WALTHAM, Mass., May 15 PRNewswire — Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com), a leading provider of social publishing, media and search services, today announced the following information from The

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Launches New Website and Experiences Spike in On-Line Bookings

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:17:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., the prestigious luxury hospitality organization, has launched a sophisticated and alluring new website, designed to educate and engage discerning travelers through comprehensive...

Sigue's Business Operations Drive Forward Despite Fire; No Interruption in Customer Service

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:52:00 0500

SAN FERNANDO, Calif., May 15 PRNewswire — Sigue's money transfer services continued uninterrupted domestically and internationally today despite a fire in one of its offices located in San Fernando, California. The fire, which...

FreshDirect is Summering in the Hamptons Too!

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:08:00 0500

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 15 PRNewswire — As the temperature increases and New Yorkers migrate to the breezy beaches of the Hamptons, FreshDirect, one of the nation's leading online gourmet food purveyors and delivery services, will resume its...

Metal Casting Reference Website Launched for Buyers, Designers

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:23:00 0500

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 15 PRNewswire — Metal casting buyers and design engineers now have a complete online resource for metalcasting information at http://www.MetalcastingDesign.com

ShopLocal Retail Index Reveals Shoppers Increasingly 'Windowshopping' Online

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 15 PRNewswire — ShopLocal, the leader in multi-channel shopping and marketing services, today announced that the ShopLocal Retail Index (http://www.unitedfranchisegroup.com), the developer of award-winning business-to-business brands and programs, announces a new...

InvitationBox.com Announces the Launch of Its InvitationBoxGreen Campaign

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:09:00 0500

CARY, N.C., May 14 PRNewswire — In an effort to minimize their impact on the environment, InvitationBox.com has launched its InvitationBoxGreen campaign. Through this campaign, InvitationBox.com highlights its ever-increasing portfolio of...

InYourKitchen.com - an All-Video Cooking-and-Entertaining Website for the Anti-Apron Generation - Launches in High Definition with Recipes from America's Top Chefs

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:50:00 0500

SAN DIEGO, May 14 PRNewswire — InYourKitchen.com, the first of its kind all-video cooking-and-lifestyle website, taps the country's top chefs and food and wine authorities for their signature recipes, cooking tips and techniques, offering home...

OEConnection Introduces ServiceAdvantage

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:43:00 0500

RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 14 PRNewswire — OEConnection LLC, a recognized technology leader in the online buying, selling and analysis of original equipment parts, today announced its expansion into dealership service lanes with the introduction of...

Everything Channel's 2008 RetailVision Europe Event Begins

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:58:00 0500

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Everything Channel (formerly CMP Channel), the global leader in technology sales, today announced the beginning of the 2008 RetailVision Europe, the only Pan-European Event where new PC and...

Cyberlux Receives New Orders as National Guard Expands Use of Cyberlux BrightEye Tactical LED Lighting Systems

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:55:00 0500

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cyberlux Corporation, (OTC Bulletin Board: CYBL), a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the Company has received purchase commitments from the New York Air...

Warp 9 Reports 353% Increase in Net Income

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:33:00 0500

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Warp 9, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WNYN), the premier provider of robust e-commerce platforms and services, announces financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 31...

Rave Computer Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary with Local Ceremony and Contribution Featuring Mayor of Sterling Heights, Richard J. Notte

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:59:00 0500

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire — Rave Computer Association will host a Luncheon and ceremony at its Headquarters in Sterling Heights, Mich., on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. The...

New Orleans Artists Rebuild Livelihoods With eBay Charity Auction on May 23

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:59:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 14 PRNewswire — Nearly three years have passed since Hurricane Katrina devastated most of the north-central Gulf Coast but the damage is still evident for many artists in New Orleans that lost not only their...

Tricom to Acquire Godrej Global Solutions

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:01:00 0500

FREMONT, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — Tricom Document Management (Tricom), a company specializing in the electronic management of legacy and current documents for a global clientele, has announced the acquisition of Godrej Global Solutions Ltd...

UK Court Validates Amway Reforms

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:23:00 0500

LONDON, May 14 PRNewswire — A British court has dismissed all government claims against Amway (UK) Ltd., ending a lengthy dispute with a solid validation of the company's reformed business model.

The ruling by Mr. Justice...

AT&T Hosts 'Cell Phones for Seniors' Event Series

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:01:00 0500

WESTWOOD, Mass., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In recognition of Older Americans Month, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced today the launch of a new public service initiative designed to benefit the Cape's mature adult population. According to the...