Retail Newswire

How to Keep Criminals from Ruining Your Day at the Beach with Secure-It's Beach Safe

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Who hasn't gone to the beach, stuffed their wallet into an old sneaker and taken off for a walk? Who hasn't left their iPod, car keys, or electronic games under a t-shirt and asked a complete stranger to keep an eye on things while they play...

The Cheesecake Factory Further Strengthens Its Restaurant Operations

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) is pleased to announce a number of organizational changes within its Restaurant Operations team that are designed to leverage its deep pool of leadership talent and further strengthen the...

ARAMARK Employees Receive Prestigious Jefferson Awards for Public Service

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Twenty ARAMARK employees recently received prestigious Jefferson Awards, national honors given by the American Institute for Public Service to American citizens devoted to community and public service. ARAMARK's Gold Medal Winner, Jane Wilsher, serves...

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Announces Quarterly Conference Call and Annual Shareholders' Meeting

FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss its first quarter results. The press release for fiscal 2009 first quarter results will be...

Christopher Radko Launches Personal Website

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Acclaimed Christmas ornament designer Christopher Radko has launched a personal website (click here), www.christopherradkoinperson.com to enable him to stay in touch with friends, colleagues and collectors of his work. "Many people have found it difficult...

ProfitPoint Names Robert Moore as Chief Financial Officer

FRANKLIN, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - ProfitPoint, Inc., a leading provider of stored value card services, today announced the appointment of Robert ("Bob") Moore as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moore brings to ProfitPoint nearly thirty years of Finance expertise, including spending most...

Twelve Youths Named 2008 Huggable Heroes(R) in Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) International Search for Young Leaders Making a Difference

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Twelve amazing youth leaders from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and France are being honored as Huggable Heroes(R) for doing their part to make their communities and the world a better place. This is the fifth year Build-A-Bear Workshop(R...

Weingarten Realty Announces Ross Dress for Less as Co-Anchor for Clermont Landing Project

CLERMONT, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Weingarten Realty (NYSE:WRI) announced today Ross Dress for Less will join as a co-anchor for its Clermont Landing project located in Clermont, Florida. Clermont Landing will be located at the intersection of US Highway 27 and Steve's Road, just south...

lucy activewear Appoints Kira Karmazin to Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - lucy activewear inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC), announced the appointment of Kira Karmazin as Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing for the lucy(R) brand. Karmazin is charged with the development of strategic...

Shape Foods Partners with Emmy Award-Winning Chef, Christina Pirello

BRANDON, Manitoba-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Shape Foods Inc., producer of all natural, culinary quality flax oil products, inked an agreement with Christina Pirello, chef and Emmy Award-winning TV host, to be spokeswoman for its newly released Heart Shape Flax Oils. Pirello is host of the...

Liquidity Services, Inc. Submits Winning Bid for New Surplus Contract with the U.S. Department of Defense

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - As the final step in the competitive bid process, Liquidity Services, Inc. (LSI) today submitted its bid for the Surplus Usable Property Sales Contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS...

Escrow.com Launches Brickfish(TM) Campaign to Tackle Internet Fraud

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Brickfish(TM), the social media advertising platform, and Escrow.com, the leading provider of online escrow services, today announced the "Internet Fraud - Share Your Story," campaign located at http://www.brickfish.com/escrow. The campaign asks entrants...

i2 Customers Operate the World's Leading Supply Chains

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Supply chain leaders surge ahead of the competition with the ability to overcome dynamic business challenges such as globalization, rising fuel prices, fluctuations in consumer demand, short product lifecycles and supply chain risk. i2 Technologies...

International Sales Executive Joe Bosurgi Joins Equilibrium to Accelerate Worldwide Growth of MediaRich Products

SAUSALITO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Equilibrium (www.equilibrium.com), the leading provider of automated media production and delivery solutions for workgroups, enterprises and application service providers, today announced that Joe Bosurgi has joined the company as Managing Director...

Gorilla Nation to Exclusively Rep Gawker Media in Canada - 12 Pop Culture Sites Deliver Key Vertical Markets from Geek to Chic

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Gorilla Nation (www.gorillanation.com), the world's largest online ad rep firm, announced today that it has been selected to exclusively represent the online ad inventory for Gawker Media (www.gawker.com/advertising) throughout Canada. Gawker publishes...

AarhusKarlshamn: Small fire in the production area of AAK in Aarhus, Denmark

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Regulatory News: This afternoon there was a small fire in the production area of AAK in Aarhus, Denmark; more specifically in the Soap Splitting plant. The fire has been put out, and there are no serious injuries. An AAK employee was hit by some...

Savvy Online Shoppers Can Now Shop DealLocker.com for Printable Coupons on Everyday Items

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Deal Locker is pleased to announce that it will now offer printable coupons on the site - ideal for savvy shoppers who want to take their bargain shopping offline but still use Deal Locker's guaranteed-to-work coupon service. Everyday items such as cereal...

French Olympic Swimmers Debut TYR Olympic Swimsuit

PARIS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - La Federation Francaise de Natation used a Paris pool deck as a fashion runway today and previewed the official 2008 French National Team's Olympic competition swimsuit. Designed and manufactured by TYR Sport, the technical swimsuit TYR Tracer Rise(TM...

Eat healthier at the Taste of Chicago? Yes, you can

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Most people don't attend the Taste of Chicago for healthy food. After all, it's a time to try new - and sometimes decadent - treats from some of the city's best restaurants. But, without taking the "taste" out of the Taste, it is possible to find healthier...

Cape Fear Yacht Works Pledges to Deliver Full Cooperation as the Investigation of the Capsizing of the Cynthia Woods Continues

HOUSTON, June 18 PRNewswire — As the investigation of the capsizing of the Cape Fear 38R Cynthia Woods continues, Cape Fear Yacht Works has pledged and is delivering its full cooperation with all local, state and federal investigative authorities. "First and foremost, our heartfelt...

CDW Selects SendTec as SEM Agency of Record

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - SendTec, Inc. (OTCBB:SNDN), a leading customer acquisition ad agency with expertise in multi-channel integrated direct marketing, has been selected to manage CDW's new search engine marketing (SEM) campaign. CDW is a leading provider of technology...

Perfection Named to Apparel Magazine's ''Top 50 Innovators'' List

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Perfection Uniforms was chosen to Apparel Magazine's (www.apparelmag.com) inaugural list of the industry's "Top 50 Innovators," for its continuing introductions of "high-tech performance characteristics into the unique market that it serves...

Nissan Named Official Sponsor of USA Track & Field (USATF), the USA National Track & Field Team, and the Eugene '08 Festival

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Nissan has been named the Official Sponsor of the 2008 USA National Track & Field Team and the Eugene '08 festival, held in conjunction with the U.S. National Team Championships, the largest national championship track meet in the world, to be held June...

Reflexis Customer, Hannaford, Wins RIS News 2008 Supermarket Leadership Award

DEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Reflexis Systems Inc. today announced that its customer Hannaford Supermarkets has received the prestigious 2008 Supermarket Leadership Award in the category of Supply Chain Excellence. The leadership awards recognize supermarket operators who have...

Dara Dubinet Dazzles at Broken English

LOS ANGELES, June 18 PRNewswire — Dara Dubinet, one of the leading designers of natural jewelry, will be launching The Raw Collection at Broken English in the Brentwood Country Mart, CA. Her designs are inviting and exciting, a truly progressive form of art. No two pieces in the...

NFL Defensive Tackle Albert Haynesworth, Along With Shoe Carnival, Will Host a Shoe Drive for Soles4Souls

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 18 PRNewswire — Most of us have lots of shoes we no longer wear. According to one estimate, more than one billion pairs of shoes lay idle in American closets. Yet there are millions of people both here in the United States and around the world in desperate need...

Cole Closes $135 Million Revolving Line of Credit

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Cole Companies (Cole) announced today that Cole Operating Partnership II, LP (Cole OP II), the operating partnership of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. (CCPT II), recently entered into a $135 million revolving credit facility. The facility, which can be...

SONIC(R) Boom Erupts in Chicagoland

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SONIC(R), America's Drive-In(R), is one step closer to calling Chicagoland home. Over the next several years SONIC Drive-In will develop drive-ins in the North/Northwest, South and West suburbs of Chicago, Ill. The first Chicago-area SONIC...

Ignify Completes First Independent Analysis of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Ignify, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and e-commerce solutions for the mid-market and large enterprise business segment, today announced the completion of the first independent analysis of Microsoft's...

Talbots Names Avra Myers SVP & General Merchandise Manager of the J. Jill Brand

HINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) today announced that it has named Avra Myers Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager of the J. Jill brand. In this role, Ms. Myers will be responsible for all merchandising for the J. Jill brand. "A proven...

ZeroChaos Acquires Adecco USA's PayWise Division

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - ZeroChaos, a global workforce solutions company headquartered in Orlando, today announced the acquisition of PayWise, Inc., a division of Adecco USA focused on providing professional payrolling services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. "For...

ProfitPoint Names Robert Moore as Chief Financial Officer

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 18 PRNewswire — ProfitPoint, Inc., a leading provider of stored value card services, today announced the appointment of Robert ("Bob") Moore as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moore brings to ProfitPoint nearly thirty years of Finance expertise, including spending...

Stein Mart, Inc. Elects Directors

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stein Mart, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMRT) elected ten members of the Company's board of directors at its annual meeting held yesterday. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered...

New Ownership Group to Expand Five Guys in Tampa, Houston and Columbus

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - TCH Restaurant Group, Inc. will take its Five Guys Burgers and Fries from its current count of five stores in Tampa to a total of 86 stores in Tampa, Houston and Columbus, Ohio over the next several years. The new franchisee parent company was formed...

Cedar Shopping Centers Announces Election of a New Independent Director

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc. (NYSE: CDR) today announced that at its annual meeting of stockholders held on June 17, 2008, Ms. Pamela N. Hootkin was elected as a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Hootkin is Senior Vice...

Qua Baths & Spa Debuts at Caesars Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Introducing Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Atlantic City, a new spa offering guests an alluring and artful oasis guided by the healing and calming powers of water. Modeled after the renowned Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the...

New UPS Services Making It Easier to Go Global, Go Green

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - As U.S. businesses face challenges associated with a sluggish domestic economy, many are looking to markets overseas. Two technology-enabled services from UPS (NYSE:UPS) are making it easier than ever for businesses large and small to expand beyond U.S. shores...

YORK Label Poised for Continued Growth with New Equity Partner

OMAHA, Neb., June 18 PRNewswire — YORK Label CEO Rich Egan announced today that LabelCorp Holdings, Inc. ("YORK Label") has partnered with a new private equity sponsor, Diamond Castle Holdings, LLC of New York. Diamond Castle, in partnership with YORK's Senior Management Team, has...

NCL Redefines Nightlife at Sea, Reveals Hottest Clubs on Its New Ships - F3

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL): Spice H20 Images (.zip) POSH Images (.zip) Halo Uber Bar & Ice Bar Images (.zip) Bliss Ultra Lounge Images (.zip) (Click on the links above to download images) Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed its vision for the future of...

Max & Erma's Restaurants, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Max & Erma's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ/Capital Market: MAXE): -0- *T Financial Summary (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) 12 Weeks Ended 28 Weeks Ended...

The Most Personalized Experience in Chocolate: Consumers Now Can Put Their Face on MY M&M'S(R) Chocolate Candies

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Mars Direct Inc., a division of Mars Snackfood US, announced the launch of MY M&M'S(R) Faces - a new innovation in personalization, which allows consumers to put their favorite faces on M&M'S(R) Chocolate Candies. Available exclusively online at...

Inovis TrustedLink Solutions Achieve SAP(R) Certified Integration Status

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Inovis USA, a leading provider of on-demand Business Community Management solutions, today announced that its TrustedLink(R) family of translators has achieved "Certified for SAP NetWeaver(R)" status. The TrustedLink(R) Enterprise 6.1, TrustedLink 6.1 EDI...

Oh Mama! Heads Back to the Lab to Create the First Ever Ginger-Ale for Moms-To-Be

BALTIMORE, June 18 PRNewswire — Oh Mama!, creator of the first nutrition bar with DHA and engineered to meet the special dietary needs of women who are pregnant, nursing or trying to conceive, has been at it again, solving a problem that millions of expectant mothers face worldwide. Oh...

Sackets Harbor Brewing Company Continues Success in Syracuse Market

SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Seaway Valley Capital Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SWVC) today reported that its War of 1812 Amber Ale, which is produced by wholly owned subsidiary Sackets Harbor Brewing Company, has been recognized by Syracuse's famous Dinosaur Bar-B-Q (the...

FORTUNE Small Business Magazine Ranks Ebix at the Top amongst Fastest Growing Public Companies in Georgia

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - FORTUNE Small Business announced today that Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBIX) has been ranked 23rd on the annual FSB 100 list of the fastest growing small public companies in America. The list, which is comprised of public companies, will appear in the July/August 2008...

inkredible Cartridge(R) Now Offering FREE SAME-DAY Delivery

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 18 PRNewswire — inkredible Cartridge(R), a Chattanooga-based remanufacturer and retailer for printer ink and toner cartridges is now offering FREE SAME-DAY delivery to businesses in the Chattanooga area when they place their ink and toner supply orders by...

Pizza Hut Named Most Trusted Food Service Brand in India by The Economic Times for Fourth Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The Economic Times' (India) annual survey of India's Most Trusted Brands named Pizza Hut as the "Most Trusted Food Service Brand" in India for the fourth year, ahead of all other Indian and global brands. In addition, Pizza Hut is the only restaurant...

TradeStone Software Selected as Finalist for Elite European Retail Solution Awards

GLOUCESTER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - TradeStone Software, the retail industry's leading provider of private label and global sourcing solutions, today announced the company has been selected as a finalist for the European Retail Solution Awards. TradeStone was selected as a finalist...

Encounter the Reenergized Gateway to the Magnificent Mile and Be Inspired...All New Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Soaring 46 stories above Michigan Avenue, the landmark Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile reveals the stunning results of a $36 million property-wide renovation, which successfully blends eclectic mixes of architecture with its natural and...

Dormia, Inc. Retail Affiliates File for Chapter 11 Reorganization

BALTIMORE, June 18 PRNewswire — Dormia, Inc. and several affiliated companies with retail stores operated under the same name, today filed for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code here. Classic Sleep Products, Dormia's wholesale mattress manufacturing...

Zurich Risk Engineers Provide Information about How Food Service Operations and Restaurants/Food Resellers Can Access Data They Need in Times of a Food-Related Illness Industry Crisis Like the Current Salmonella Outbreak

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - As the U.S. agricultural and food service industries deal with the latest contamination outbreak of salmonella in certain types of tomatoes, it is crucial for these businesses to access information that can help mitigate risks in their operations...

Panasonic Introduces Next-Generation Three-Chip DLP Large Venue Projectors

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - InfoComm Booth #C2401 - Panasonic Projector Systems Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today unveiled its new 12,000 lumen three-chip DLP projectors that set the standard for displaying High Definition content in large venues. The...

Bitam Announces Partnership with Acxius Strategic Consulting

ATLANTA, June 18 PRNewswire — Bitam, a Software 500 Company and global provider of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions, including Business Intelligence (BI), Financial Planning, and Strategic Planning, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with...

Research and Markets: Insightful New Analysis of Home Depot Company and Overview of the DIY Retail Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Research and Markets - Financial Analysis of the Company - Future Perspective - Appendix - Glossary of Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/394ec6/analysis_of_home_d

Research and Markets: a New Detailed Analysis of Avery Dennison and Their Major Competitors

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Research and Markets - Financial Analysis of the Company - Future Perspective - Appendix - Glossary of Terms Companies Mentioned: - Avery Dennison Corporation - Bemis Co. Inc. - Fortune Brands Inc. For more information visit...

Viewers Can Watch Contestants of the 2008 Miss Louisiana Pageant Shine Online for Free

SHREVEPORT, La.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Twenty five southern belles will compete for the coveted Miss Louisiana title beginning June 19, 2008. For the second year in a row, all pageant content from the three-day event will be broadcast free online by revolutionary online broadcasting company...

Amazon to Open New Fulfillment Center in Goodyear, AZ

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - To support growing customer demand, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Goodyear, Arizona, during the third quarter of 2008. The new facility, operated by Amazon.com azdc, inc., will be more than 500,000...

Customer Self-Service Transactions to Surpass $1.7 Trillion by 2012, According to IHL Group

FRANKLIN, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Transactions at self-service kiosks will surpass $607 billion this year in North America, as consumers continue to embrace self-service technology. The amount will more than triple by 2012 to over $1.7 trillion, according to a new research study...

New York City's 1st IKEA Store Opens in Brooklyn with Transit Options, Waterfront Esplanade & Sweeping Views

BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, opened the doors of its Brooklyn store - the company's 1st in New York City - to customers at 9 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 18, 2008. The 346,000-square-foot IKEA Brooklyn is located on 22 acres along...

Birks & Mayors Announces Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results

MONTREAL-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Birks & Mayors Inc. (the "Company" or "Birks & Mayors") (AMEX:BMJ), which operates 70 luxury jewelry stores across Canada, Florida and Georgia, today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal 2008...

Calling All Mobile Gadget Fans: an Opportunity to Win While Shopping Online for Stylish and Affordable Dorm Bedding

-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - -0- *T Who: BeddingStyle.com, the retail site that offers top quality bedding at affordable prices, recognizes the importance of going back to school in style - whether it's the latest in stylish dorm bedding or having the hottest technology gadgets. To honor the...

Elite Screens Announces New ProAV Department, New Projection Screens, European Expansion in Booth #C4349 at InfoComm, June 18, 2008

CERRITOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Elite Screens, Inc. an innovative company that specializes in affordable high quality projector screens, is making a number of announcements and showing new products at InfoComm in Las Vegas. Here is a preview: Elite's Kestrel projection screen is a...

Best Buy Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The board of directors of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) has authorized payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 13 cents per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on July 29, 2008, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on...

Chexar Networks, Inc. Announces a New In-Sourcing Solution for Centralizing Check Cashing

ROSWELL, Ga., June 18 PRNewswire — Today Chexar(sm) Networks, Inc. ("Chexar") announced it will begin offering the technology behind its outsourcing solution for check cashing as a software solution for large check cashers. The proprietary technology is the underpinning for Chexar's...

Research International USA Announces Findings From First of Its Kind 'Fast Food Nation 2008' Report

CHICAGO, June 18 PRNewswire — Chicago-based Research International USA has released its first-ever fast food industry report. The self-funded study, "Fast Food Nation 2008: A Consumer Perspective on the Fast Food Industry" was conducted by Research International to help clients gain a...

Angela Leaney Joins Newsweek as Chief Marketing Officer

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Angela Leaney has joined Newsweek Magazine as Chief Marketing Officer, Newsweek Chief Executive Officer Tom Ascheim announced. "Angela brings us her broad experience and incisive intelligence," said Ascheim. "She will help make our voice clear and distinct...

Skins Names Chief Financial Officer

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Skins Inc. (SKNN), a developer of a revolutionary, patented, two-part interchangeable footwear structure, today announced the appointment of Michael Solomon to the position of Chief Financial Officer commencing immediately. Michael Solomon joins Skins with...

Discover the Major Quantitative Trends Affecting the Canned Food Markets to 2011 With this Insightful Report

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Canned food market to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Canned food market at the global level. It...

rue21 Hires Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Allocation from American Eagle Outfitters

WARRENDALE, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire — rue21, the specialty teen apparel retailer headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, announced it has hired Mark Chrystal as Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Allocation from American Eagle Outfitters effective June 13, 2008. Mr...

CVS/pharmacy Makes It Easier for Consumers to Save Money and Track Spending with Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 18 PRNewswire — According to a recent study(1), more than 6.1 million Americans are currently enrolled in health savings account (HSA)-eligible insurance plans, a 35 percent increase since last year. Consumers are increasingly turning to health savings and...

Largest Fly Fishing Educational Experience Lands in Whitefish, Montana

WHITEFISH, Mont., June 18 PRNewswire — Fly fishers from across the United States and world are uniting July 22-26 for the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) 43rd annual International Fly Fishing Show and Conclave in Whitefish, Montana, the premier event dedicated to the art and sport of...

General Mills Fiscal 2008 Results Expected to Exceed Target

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - General Mills (NYSE: GIS) said today that strong fourth-quarter sales will lead fiscal 2008 results to exceed targeted levels. In the final quarter ended May 25, 2008, net sales grew 13 percent. As a result, fiscal 2008 sales are expected to increase 10...

Revlon to Release Second Quarter 2008 Results and Webcast a Conference Call on July 31, 2008

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced that on Thursday, July 31, 2008, the Company intends to release results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008 and webcast a conference call with members of the investment community to discuss the results. The...

99 Cents Only Stores(R) Will Be Celebrating the Grand Opening of Its Newest 99 Cents Only Stores(R) by Selling 9 Apple iPod Nanos for Only 99 Cents Each, on Thursday, June 19, in Berkeley, CA

COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The new Apple 4GB iPod Nano will be sold for only 99 cents to the first 9 customers of the newest 99 Cents Only Stores(R) on Thursday, June 19th, 2008 at 8am. The next 99 customers can purchase a scooter for only 99 cents at the ribbon-cutting grand...

B&G Foods to Present at the Second Annual Longbow Research Small and Mid-Cap Food and Beverage Conference

PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS, BGF), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, shelf-stable foods, announced today that the Company will be presenting at the Second Annual Longbow Research Small and Mid-Cap Food and Beverage Conference on...

Sapient Taps Jane Barratt to Manage and Expand Sapient Interactive New York

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) today announced the appointment of Jane Barratt as managing director of its Sapient Interactive New York office. Barratt, a renowned global branding and marketing communications expert who served as managing director of Euro RSCG 4D New...

Kerr Drug, KDI Health Solutions and HealthTrans Collaborate to Provide Unique Pharmacy Benefits Plan

RALEIGH, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Two North Carolina companies, Kerr Drug and KDI Health Solutions, in partnership with HealthTrans, announce a new, first-of-its-kind, community-based pharmacy benefits plan, designed specifically as a solution for North Carolina employers. The...

Shaner Hotels Continues Restaurant Co-Branding Initiatives With Bonefish Grill Opening in Crowne Plaza Paramus

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Building upon its successful track record of co-branding with national brand restaurants adjoining its select service hotels, Shaner Hotels and OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC have announced the opening of a new Bonefish Grill located in Shaner's...

Stamps.com Ranked among Fortune Small Business Magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Small Public Companies

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Stamps.com(R) (Nasdaq:STMP), the intelligent alternative to a postage meter, today announced that FORTUNE Small Business magazine ranked Stamps.com 50th on its annual FSB 100 list of the fastest-growing small public companies. "It is a tremendous honor...

DT Research Offers Digital Signage Appliances With Remote Management Capabilities

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - DT Research(TM), Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the immediate availability of a line of WebDT Signage Appliances. The SA1000, SA2000 and SA1004 digital signage appliances are now...

Medis Technologies Ltd Announces the Demonstration of Medis 24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack for HP Handheld Devices

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Medis Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDTL) announced today that it is demonstrating the Medis 24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack for a variety of HP handheld mobile products at the HP Technology Forum at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas from June 16 to 19 at Booth...

Target and Activision Partner with Chip Ganassi Racing to Feature Guitar Hero: Aerosmith on No. 40 Dodge

CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today it has partnered with Activision and its long-time sponsor Target(R) to feature the latest version of the Guitar Hero(R) series, Guitar Hero(R): Aerosmith(R), on Dario Franchitti's No. 40 Dodge in...

Toshiba Launches Premium Wireless Projector for Large Venues

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Adding to its award-winning projector lineup, Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the launch of a high-powered projector, the TDP-TW420U. This new DLP(R) XGA projector is the...

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Software Helps Creativity Inc. Win TechTarget 2008 Midmarket IT Leadership Award

BURLINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Cognos, an IBM company and the world leader in business intelligence and performance management, announced today that Creativity Inc. VP of IT, Jim Mulholland, has won a TechTarget(R) Midmarket IT Leadership Award for successfully executing a variety...

Brown Jordan International Hires Lazard to Explore Strategic Alternatives

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Brown Jordan International, the premier designer of luxury and upscale outdoor furnishings, today announced that its Board of Directors has decided to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company, including a possible sale, and has retained...

Event Planning for the Democratic National Convention Has a Home with ``DNC After Dark''

BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - After a long day rubbing elbows with pundits and politicos, where can a hungry Democrat (especially one that didn't think to make reservations a month ago!) go for relaxed conversation, cool vibes and a taste of the Denver nightlife? Forget the...

Sharp Showcases Professional Display Leadership with Advanced DLP and LCD Projectors and Large-Screen Professional LCD Monitors at InfoComm 2008

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Sharp continues to expand its suite of professional display offerings, providing customers with multiple options for crystal-clear presentations. At InfoComm 2008, Sharp is demonstrating its commitment to the Wide XGA format, with the recently introduced...

Voxware Selected by #3 Foodservice Distribution Company in U.S.

HAMILTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Voxware, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOXW), a leading supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, today announced that Performance Food Group (PFG), the third largest foodservice distribution company in the United States, has successfully rolled out...

CarMax Reports First Quarter Results

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today reported results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2008. -0- *T — Total sales increased 3% to $2.21 billion from $2.15 billion in the first quarter of last year. This increase was led by a 6% increase in used vehicle...

99 Cents Only Stores(R) Will Be Celebrating the Grand Opening of Its Newest 99 Cents Only Stores(R) by Selling 9 Apple iPod Nanos for Only 99 cents Each, on Thursday, June 19, in Phoenix, AZ

LyondellBasell to Boost Its Global Polypropylene Compounding Capabilities by More Than 30 Percent by End of 2009

HONG KONG, June 18 PRNewswire — LyondellBasell Industries has announced plans to expand its global polypropylene (PP) compounding capacity to 1.2 million tonnes per year by the end of 2009, which represents a growth rate of more than 30 percent. To address rapidly expanding needs in the...

ArchBrook Laguna to Merge with I. Lehrhoff & Company

CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - ArchBrook Laguna, a total solutions provider supplying consumer electronics and computer products to the nation's most successful retailers, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement with I. Lehrhoff & Company, a privately-held...

OfficeMax Now Offers 100 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Paper at Self-Serve Copy Machines

NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced that customers can now choose 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper when making self-serve copies at their local OfficeMax ImPress(R...

Milk & Dairy Products in India Report Will Help You Get a Macro-Level Understanding of the Dairy Scenario in India

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Research and Markets . This is a challenge that we are able to undertake with our long experience in India and Indian dairy / livestock industry in particular. We have our ear on the ground in India. We understand the dynamics of fast-changing India...

HeavyInk.com Officially Launches

ARLINGTON, Mass., June 18 PRNewswire — After a period of public beta, comics retail and social networking site HeavyInk.com has announced its official launch, effective today. Bringing together comics and community in a way that revolutionizes online comics retail, HeavyInk.com...

In Europe the Number of Away-from-Home Personal Care Occasions is Forecast to Rise by 13% between 2006 and 2011 - New Household and Personal Care Introductions in European Forecourt Retailing

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "New Household and Personal Care Introductions in European Forecourt Retailing" report to their offering. Introduction Many household and personal care products are experiencing high growth rates...

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Names Orlando Reece New SVP of Broadcast Sales

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) today announced that Orlando Reece has been named Senior Vice President, Broadcast Sales. He joins MSLO from Yahoo! where he has served as Executive Director, Sales Strategy since November 2006...

Synovics Pharmaceuticals Announces Continued Growth of Customer Relationships

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Synovics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SYVC), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kirk Pharmaceuticals, LLC (Kirk) during the past year has added Dollar General and...

SDA Survey: Wipes Increasingly Work Their Way Around the House

Wipe Usage is on the Rise Countrywide - 71% Say They Use Wipes 77% of Americans Who Use Wipes Keep a Container in at Least Two Household Locations; 35% Use Wipes Once Per Day or More Effectiveness, Value and Durability are the Most Desired Product Qualities CHICAGO, June 18...

99 Cents Only Stores(R) Will Be Celebrating the Grand Opening of Its Newest 99 Cents Only Stores(R) by Selling 9 Apple iPod Nanos for Only 99 Cents Each, on Thursday, June 19, in San Antonio, TX

New Zagat Survey of Atlanta Restaurants Shows Hearty Appetites Despite Thinning Wallets

NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — Zagat Survey today released the results of its new Atlanta Restaurants survey, with ratings and reviews of 828 of the best restaurants in greater Atlanta, Savannah and other outlying areas. The guide is based on the collective opinions of 3,287 frequent...

Pepe Joins Clear Thinking Group as Managing Director in Firm's Financial Advisory and Restructuring Practice Group

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J., June 18 PRNewswire — Gene Pepe, a veteran financial and operational executive with over 30 years experience at major regional retailers and consumer product distributors, has joined Clear Thinking Group LLC, as a managing director in the firm's Financial and...

Facial Rejuvenation Using VASER Lipo: Major Advance in Ultrasonic Technology in Cosmetic Procedures

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The use of VASER Lipo technology to improve surgical results in face and neck rejuvenation cases represents a major advance in the application of ultrasonic technology in cosmetic procedures. Now patients can have the result of a typical face...

Nicole Paxson Cosmetics is Born of Necessity, Personal Triumph and an Unfulfilled Demand

LOS ANGELES, June 18 PRNewswire — Three years in the making, Nicole Paxson Cosmetics announced the launch of its remarkable new line of foundations, concealers and bronzers for women who have been on an endless quest for flawless coverage. Despite the daunting prospects of entering a...

Goebel of North America Supports Goebel Germany Restructuring Effort

PENNINGTON, N.J., June 18 PRNewswire — Goebel Germany has recently announced that it will discontinue production of M.I. Hummel figurines and focus its resources on the company's home accessory brands. "Goebel of North America (GNA) is committed in its support of Goebel Germany as...

Research and Markets: Japanscan Market Report 2007 Gives a Round up of New Product Launches and Key Market Developments from the Japanese Food and Beverage Markets

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Research and Markets http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b2bc3d/japanscan_market_r has announced the addition of the "Japanscan Market Report: Review of New Products 2007" report to their offering. Introduction Annual round up of new product...

Ace Hardware, Reddy Ice, MTD Products, and Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust Tout Benefits of Business Weather Intelligence at Chicago Symposium

WAYNE, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire — Planalytics, Inc. hosted a Symposium on Thursday, June 12th at Wrigleyville Rooftops in Chicago. The event featured presentations by clients Ace Hardware, Reddy Ice (NYSE: FRZ), MTD Products, and Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT). The...

Organic Alliance Board Member Named Chairman of China's Fourth-Largest Hypermarket Chain

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Today, Organic Alliance, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ORGC) is pleased to announce that Jim Haworth, company board member and Director, has been promoted to Chairman of Lotus Supercenters, who through its subsidiaries are engaged in the operation...

Good Life China (GLCC) Preliminary Approval for a 5 to 10 Million Dollar Facility

TORONTO, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Good Life China Corp Pink Sheets: GLCC.PK www.goodlifechina.com is pleased to announce that it has received a preliminary approval for a 5 to 10 million dollar line of credit facility through a New York based corporate financier. Mr Yang, a company...

Ardmore Holding Corporation Acquires Tianjin Yayi

TIANJIN, China, June 18 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ardmore Holding Corporation ("Ardmore" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: AHLN) announced today that on June 6, 2008, the Company acquired, through a reverse merger, Tianjin Yayi Industrial Co., Ltd., a company based in the...

Cramped In Your House? Enjoy the Pleasures of an Outdoor Room

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 18 PRNewswire — Needing to escape the interior rooms of your home and spread out? Give quality time with the family a breath of fresh air by creating a special place for game nights and dinners with how-to guidance from Lowe's Creative Ideas. Keep Your Loved Ones...

QualPro's MVT Supports America's Troops by Helping AAFES Expand Profits

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 18 PRNewswire — Process-improvement and business consulting firm QualPro, Inc. announced today that the company worked with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to assist the organization in its mission to strengthen the quality of life for US...

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces the Acquisition of ProTech Systems, Inc.

PLEASANTON, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company") announced that its subsidiary, Simpson Dura-Vent Company, Inc. purchased 100% of the equity of ProTech Systems, Inc. ("ProTech"), a New York company. ProTech manufactures venting...

Snack Food Manufacturer Enhances Customer Service and Sales Team Productivity With Microsoft Windows Mobile

REDMOND, Wash., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Microsoft Corp. today announced that Lance Inc., a producer and distributor of snack foods in the United States, has implemented a new mobile solution powered by Windows Mobile and Apacheta Corp.'s RouteACE software. The solution is helping...

Singular Magazine Debuts to Celebrate the Single Lifestyle

LOS ANGELES, June 18 PRNewswire — Singular Communications, which encompasses both Singular magazine and SingularCity.com, has been launched by journalist Kim Calvert and financier David Wright. Under the Singular Communications banner, Calvert and Wright will debut Singular magazine...

Klipsch and Energy Audio Products To Arrive in Stores and Online at Circuit City

RICHMOND, Va., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Klipsch Group, Inc. and Circuit City Stores, Inc., today announce that Circuit City will be introducing a superior selection of home audio equipment, including products offered under the Klipsch and Energy brands in all of Circuit City's...

Philip Morris International Inc. Declares Inaugural Quarterly Dividend of $0.46 Per Share

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared the company's inaugural regular quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share, payable on July 10, 2008, to stockholders of...

Research and Markets: Comprehensive Analysis of Avon Products and SWOT Analysis of their Closest Competitor Revlon

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Research and Markets - Financial Analysis of the Company - Future Perspective - Appendix - Glossary of Terms Competitor: - Revlon Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cc85ab/analysis_of_avon_p

Franchise Services of North America Inc. Provides Update on Regulatory Matters

CALGARY, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Franchise Services of North America Inc. ("FSNA" or the "Company") announced today that it has received notification from the Alberta Securities Commission (the "ASC") that they have completed their continuous disclosure review of the Company's public...

Revolabs Expands Distribution with CDW Sales Channel

LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Revolabs, the leading provider of wireless audio products for enhancing collaboration, today at InfoComm 2008, announced that CDW Corporation will market and distribute its products throughout North America. CDW is a leading provider of technology...

Product Reviewers Rave Ayala's Herbal Water 'Flavor is Near Perfect'

PHILADELPHIA, June 18 PRNewswire — BevNET.com, one of the beverage industry's most respected publications, has featured Ayala's Herbal Water(TM) for the second time raving that the company's "execution of flavor is near perfect," Herbal Water Co-founder Albert Cahana announced today...

Lexapro is the Leading Single Agent In First- and Second-Line Patient Share for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

WALTHAM, Mass., June 18 PRNewswire — Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that Lexapro is the leading single agent used in anxiety therapy with 11.7 percent and 14.9 percent of first- and...

Einstein Bros. Bagels Inks Multi-Unit Franchise Development Agreement

LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BAGL) announced today the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with Wilbur and Matt McKinney to franchise Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels restaurants and continue to expand the popular brand...

McDonald's(R) Turns to Customers for New Spin on Famous Big Mac(R) Chant

OAK BROOK, Ill., June 18 PRNewswire — McDonald's USA launched a national casting call today inviting consumers to submit a video or audio remix of the popular Big Mac chant on MySpace.com/BigMacChant. The winning remix will be featured in a McDonald's Big Mac TV commercial that will air...

KFC Asks the Voting Public: Left Wing, Right Wing or Undecided?

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 18 PRNewswire — Whether you're left wing, right wing or somewhere in between, KFC has the perfect T-shirt for everyone to show their political support in a fun and fashionable way this summer. KFC will sell Political T's on http://www.KFC.com challenging...

Cooking.com Secures $13 Million in Funding

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire — Cooking.com, the leading online marketplace for cooks, today announced that it has closed a $13 million round in venture capital from lead investor Azure Capital Partners and venture debt from ORIX Venture Finance. Azure Partner Michael...

Lanamark Unveils Virtualization Services Software to Help Channel Partners Expedite Customer Adoption of Heterogeneous Virtualized Environments

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Lanamark Inc., a provider of software solutions for accelerating virtualization services delivery, today announced limited availability of its flagship software solution Lanamark Suite. The company also announced a Lanamark Early Access Program (LEAP) for...

Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Build Facility in Southern California

PLANO, Texas, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — To support the growth of its leading flavored soft drink and non-carbonated beverage brands, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) has finalized an agreement to open a world-class production and distribution center in Victorville...

Cambria Introduces Accents by Cambria at the 2008 Pacific Coast Builders Show

MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., June 18 PRNewswire — Cambria, the only producer of natural quartz surfaces in the United States, will introduce Accents by Cambria at the 2008 Pacific Coast Builders Show (PCBC) June 25-27, 2008, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Accents by Cambria...

OMRON Announces Dissolution of Subsidiary

KYOTO, Japan-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - OMRON Corporation (TOKYO:6645)(ADR:OMRNY), a global leader in automation, sensing and control technology, decided today to dissolve its subsidiary PiTaPa-Goopas Co., Ltd. ("PTGP"). The details of the dissolution are as follows. 1. Reason for Dissolution...

Denise Richards Brings Passion Into Her Life

LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Passion Parties, a direct selling company of sensual products designed to promote intimacy and communication between couples, premiered on E! Entertainment's newest hit reality show, "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" on Sunday, June 15, 2008. Actress...

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Six-Month Report

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Regulatory News: H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (STO:HMB): — Sales excluding VAT for the H&M Group for the first six months of the financial year amounted to SEK 41,351 m (36,822), an increase of 12 percent. In local currencies, the increase...

Community Leaders Forge New Approach to HIV Prevention as Part of M-A-C AIDS Fund Leadership Initiative

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - HIV among imprisoned juveniles, teenagers and the Muslim community headlined a discussion of community leaders and AIDS experts in Johannesburg today. The gathering - orchestrated by the M-A-C AIDS Fund, the philanthropic arm of Estee...

Grand Toys Receives Letters From Nasdaq Regarding Non-compliance With Minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares Rule and Minimum Bid Price Rule

HONG KONG, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grand Toys International Limited (Nasdaq: GRIN) today announced that it received two letters from The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") on June 17, 2008, one indicating that, for the last 30 consecutive trading days, the Company's American...

Mio Technology Launches GPS Accessories, Map Updates and e-Store; Users can Explore More - More Easily

FREMONT, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire — Mio Technology, a leading worldwide supplier of personal GPS navigation devices, has created a new point of interest - a collection of accessories for your Mio GPS. Mio now offers a variety of GPS accessories, including car and bicycle mounts...

Brunswick Billiards Delivers Home Theater Experience, Partners with Berkline to Introduce New Furniture Offering

BRISTOL, Wis., June 18 PRNewswire — Brunswick Billiards and Berkline are teaming up to create a new line of Brunswick-exclusive home theater seating that represents Brunswick's introduction into this fast-growing, home entertainment category. "Home theater seating is the most exciting...

Wisconsin Bookstore Appearances by Author Laura Chester Will Attract Mothers and Daughters Who Love Horses

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., June 18 PRNewswire — Wisconsin bookstores will host writer and editor Laura Chester for readings and signings in July to celebrate the publication of her new children's fantasy novel, Marvel the Marvelous. Horse-crazy mothers and daughters will flock to Books &...

Wheaties Honors NBA Champion Boston Celtics

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Wheaties will issue a special-edition commemorative package honoring the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics following their victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in The Finals. The 15.6-ounce Celtics Wheaties box will be available nationally beginning in the next...

California Restaurant Association Calls for Flexible Approach to Nutritional Information Disclosure

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Today the California Restaurant Association released the following statement on Senate Bill 1420. The California Restaurant Association continues to oppose the impractical approach to nutritional information disclosure found in SB 1420 (Padilla). We...

Damiani and Sharon Stone Host Press Event

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — Silvia Damiani, third generation member of the Damiani family, Italy's premier luxury jewelers; Sharon Stone, an American Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress, and Antonio Pavan, C.E.O. and President of Damiani USA, invite the news media to...

Chromcraft Revington, Inc. Announces Succession in Leadership

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Chromcraft Revington, Inc. (AMEX:CRC) announced today that the Company and Benjamin M. Anderson-Ray have mutually agreed that Mr. Anderson-Ray will step down as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and will resign from the board of directors...

i2 to Present Breakthrough Innovations for the Logistics Industry During Eyefortransport 3PL Summit June 23 - 25 in Atlanta

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO) will participate as a featured speaker and platinum sponsor during the Eyefortransport 6th Annual 3PL Summit, June 23 - 25 in Atlanta. More than 400 executives are expected to attend the event that includes presentations...

Staples' Offer for Corporate Express Obtains Regulatory Clearance in the European Union

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that it has obtained clearance from the European Commission with respect to its outstanding offer for Corporate Express N.V. The Commission's decision to not oppose the transaction constitutes the final...

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. to Present at the Wachovia Securities 18th Annual Nantucket Equity Conference

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH), today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Wachovia Securities 18th Annual Nantucket Equity Conference on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at The White Elephant in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The presentation...

CKE Restaurants, Inc. Responds to Ramius LLC Letter

CARPINTERIA, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The following communication was sent from CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) to Ramius LLC in response to a letter received earlier in the day: Mr. Robert M. Kaynor Mr. Jeffrey C. Smith Ramius LLC 599 Lexington Avenue New York, New York...

4imprint Trend-spotter: Fresh Colors, Family Gifts are Hot for Summer Promotions

OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Need to make a splash with your summer promotion? Look for promotional products in fresh sherbet shades. Or, choose promotional gifts that travel easily on summer outings and family vacations. "Successful summer promotions play on that relaxed summer...

Now Shipping: QubeMaster Xpress from Qube Cinema

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Qube Cinema, Inc announced the availability in the North American and European markets, of its latest offering - QubeMaster Xpress. The powerful and easy-to-use QubeMaster Xpress software provides users the ability to convert slides, animations...

Canadian Marketers Flock to Search Engine Strategies Conference

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Search Engine Strategies (SES) Toronto kicks off today amidst expectations for a banner year: the 2007 event was the country's largest Internet search conference. Once again an impressive array of coveted speakers is slated to give even the most astute...

Patriot Scientific Announces Agreement with NuPOWER Semiconductor to License Power Management IP Portfolio

CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTCBB:PTSC) today announced that it has entered into an initial agreement with NuPOWER Semiconductor, to commercialize its power management IP to other semiconductor and electronic systems suppliers. Patriot announced...

Learning Express is Making Summer Travel Fun for the Kids

DEVENS, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - The license plate game will last only so long, and before parents know it, they will be racking their brains for other ways to occupy their children on the long trip to their final destination. In an effort to help local residents traveling with children...

Ramius Sends Letter to CKE Restaurants, Inc.

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Ramius LLC ("Ramius") today announced that it sent the following letter to Andrew Puzder, President and Chief Executive Officer, CKE Restaurants, Inc. ("CKE" or the "Company") (NYSE: CKR) in which Ramius expressed disappointment in the Company's fundamental...

Bido.com Launches One-Domain-Name-Per-Day Auction

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Bido.com will be launching their much anticipated first auction on Wednesday June 18th, 2008 at 1pm EDT. Bido.com is the only online domain name auction house that will auction off one domain name per day. While Domain name investors...

Rain Bird Accepts 2008 Sweepstakes Trophy and Officially Kicks Off Rose Parade Season With the Unveiling of Its 2009 Float Entry, Entertaining Expedition

AZUSA, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, officially announced its participation in the 120th Tournament of Roses(R) Parade with the unveiling of a color rendering of its 2009 Parade float entry...

U.S. Bank Ranks First in Ponemon Institute Study of Most Trusted Retail Banks for 2008

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - U.S. Bank has, for the third year in a row, ranked first in the nation in the 2008 Privacy Trust Study for Retail Banking conducted by the Ponemon Institute. The study measures consumer perceptions of trustworthiness in retail banking by examining how...

Panera Bread Updates Previously Issued Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Guidance

ST. LOUIS, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) today announced that it is increasing its fiscal second quarter 2008 earnings per diluted share target to $0.48 to $0.50 from its previously announced target of $0.40 to $0.44 per diluted share. The increase...

Restoration Hardware Completes Sale to Catterton Partners

CORTE MADERA, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — Restoration Hardware, Inc. today announced that the acquisition of the Company by a group of investors including Catterton Partners and Gary Friedman, the Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been completed. Under the...

Escala Group Names Chief Financial Officer

BETHEL, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Escala Group (ESCL.PK), a global collectibles company in stamps, coins, precious metals trading, and art and antiques, today announced that it has appointed Thor Gjerdrum as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, effective immediately...

Gotham Dream Cars Adds Rare Saleen S7 Super Car to Dream Fleet

MANHATTAN, N.Y. & MIAMI-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Gotham Dream Cars (GDC), New York and Miami's premier "ultra-exotic" car rental company & membership car club, announces the addition of one of the world's most exclusive super sports cars to its fleet: the Saleen S7. Known to the...

New Dianetics Book Site Launched by the Church of Scientology

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - In celebration of the 58th anniversary of the release of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, the Church of Scientology has now launched a new and interactive portal at Dianetics.org for access to testimonials, videos, excerpts, home extension...

Sales Move into Fast Lane at Dream Garage Dallas

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - With the final stages of construction underway, sales of the garage suites at the new Dallas flagship location are going strong. Through the efforts of sales director Kari Schlegel, half of the larger suites and a significant portion of the standard model...

Pepperidge Farm Celebrates Two Great Tastes with the Launch of New Goldfish(R) Mix-Up Adventures

NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Pepperidge Farm now makes it easy for kids and parents alike to mix it up a little with the launch of Pepperidge Farm(R) Goldfish(R) Mix-Up Adventures - a wholesome, fun snack that celebrates two great tastes, all mixed up. Mix-Up Adventures offers...

Chemed Corporation to Present at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) today announced that it will deliver a presentation at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at approximately 9:30 a.m. (ET) in New York City. The presentation will be webcast live and can be...

IRI Consumer Trends Expert Examines the Future of Health and Wellness

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - IRI: -0- *T WHO: Thom Blischok - President, Consulting and Innovation, Information Resources, Inc. WHAT: From food products to store environments, retailers have strived to create a genuine shopping experience to build credibility with their wellness- and...

Landscape Structures Commits $200,000 to Sustainable Sites Initiative

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Landscape Structures Inc., a premier manufacturer of commercial playground equipment based in Delano, Minn., has committed $200,000 to support the Sustainable Sites Initiative, an interdisciplinary partnership between the American Society of Landscape...

Krispy Kreme Announces Results of Its Annual Shareholders Meeting

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held today in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During the meeting, shareholders re-elected four Board members who were in classes up for...

Old Forester to Release Repeal Bourbon

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Old Forester will release Old Forester Repeal Bourbon, a new, one-time, limited-release bourbon expression celebrating the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Old Forester Repeal Bourbon will come in a mock circa-1933 375ml bottle and...

PartsSource Given 2008 'World Class Customer Service' Award for Second Straight Year

AURORA, Ohio, June 17 PRNewswire — PartsSource, the nation's leading supplier of replacement medical repair parts for hospital equipment, has won its second straight "World Class Customer Service" award for Northern Ohio. This year recognized PartsSource for its Service Brand Promise...

David Holmberg Named President and Chief Executive Officer of HVHC, Inc.

PITTSBURGH, June 17 PRNewswire — Pennsylvania-based HVHC, Inc., a Highmark company, has announced that David Holmberg has been named president and chief executive officer effective July 1, 2008. Holmberg, will also continue his role as president and chief executive officer of San...

Healthation Adds Two Executives to Its Leadership Team.

DARIEN, Ill., June 17 PRNewswire — Healthation CEO Scott Kornhauser announced the appointment of two new executives to the organization. Robert Worobow has been named Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Stephen Piazza becomes Vice President of Architecture. Mr. Worobow...

Warner Premiere's Another Cinderella Story Dances onto Blu-Ray and DVD September 16th from Warner Home Video

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Prepare to sing and dance with two of today's hottest young stars when Warner Premiere's modern-day fairytale Another Cinderella Story arrives on Blu-ray and DVD September 16th from Warner Home Video. A high-energy, comedic twist on the classic...

The Honest Kitchen Cools Down the Dog Days of Summer with Ice Pups Frozen Treats

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - The Honest Kitchen, makers of organic and holistic dehydrated raw pet food, today announced the return of its Ice Pups frozen treats just in time for the summer season. Ice Pups, which sold out within weeks of their debut last year, are now available in a...

Terrasoles and Dearfoams Receive Creative Awards

PICKERINGTON, Ohio, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Three collateral marketing pieces developed by R.G. Barry Corporation, the Dearfoams(R) Company, have been selected from more than 4,000 entries for 2008 Hermes Creative Awards. The Company was presented the competition's highest honor...

Honor and Remember Your 'Best Friends' Forever With the New Fur-Ever-Friends(TM) Pet Urn

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — Since the beginning of time, dogs have stood beside us as "Man's best friend" — protecting, working, playing, or just providing unconditional love and companionship. Now Animal Keepsake Memorials has developed a one-of-a-kind pet urn...

Americans are Sleeping on the Clock, According to 1800mattress.com

NEW YORK, June 17 PRNewswire — Next time if you wonder if the person helping you is asleep, they may be. According to a 1800mattress.com survey of 5,000 callers nationally during the last half of May, 38-percent of employees have fallen asleep on the job. Sleep deprivation currently...

The Inaugural World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) World Heavyweight Championship Title Fight

NEW YORK, June 17 PRNewswire — WHAT: Announcement of WAMMA's inaugural World Heavyweight Championship Title bout between Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko in association with M-1 and Tim "Maine-iac" Sylvia at 'Affliction Banned' Event WHO: WAMMA WHEN: Saturday, July 19, 2008 9pm...

The Home Depot to Present at the 18th Annual Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference

ATLANTA, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced that Paul Raines, executive vice president, U.S. Stores, will present at the 18th Annual Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in...

Photos: Drivers Tap Bluetooth(R) Technology to Comply with Hands-Free Laws

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 17 PRNewswire — Drivers in California and Washington need to beware come July 1. That's when enforcement begins for new laws banning the use of handheld communication devices while driving. In short, you can no longer drive and hold a phone to your ear unless you...

Nordstrom Not Affiliated With e.l.f. Cosmetics

SEATTLE, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, has learned of customers receiving e-mails from an unauthorized and unknown source linking Nordstrom to e.l.f. products and the website eyeslipsface.com. Nordstrom...

The Political Machine 2008 Now Available

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Intermarket Analysis in Today's Global Economy

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., June 17 PRNewswire — A ground-breaking new book, Trend Forecasting with Intermarket Analysis — Predicting Global Markets with Technical Analysis, by Louis Mendelsohn has just been released. In this new edition Mendelsohn, a pioneer in intermarket analysis...

Outrageous Ventures Inc.'s Brand Expands with the Purchase of GagWorks.com

HARTFORD, Conn., June 17 PRNewswire — Outrageous Ventures Inc. announced it has acquired GagWorks.com, a strong brand known as a family friendly classic American joke shop based in Garden Grove, CA. Founded in 1996, GagWorks.com has been online for twelve years and has a hefty, loyal...

The Home Depot To Present at William Blair & Company 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference

ATLANTA, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced that Craig Menear, executive vice president, Merchandising, will present at the William Blair & Company 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, IL. The...

PayDay and Skor Give Away 'Cash 4 Gas'

HERSHEY, Pa., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — PayDay(R) and Skor(R) Brands announced today the ultimate fill-up for motorists - the "Cash 4 Gas" promotion - an on-pack, instant-win game which will give away cash for more than 100,000 gallons of free gasoline this year. From June...

OmniaLuo Announces 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

SHENZHEN, China-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - OmniaLuo, Inc. ("OmniaLuo" or the "Company") (OTCBB: OLOU), a China-based company engaged in the business of designing, developing, marketing and distributing fine women's apparel under the brand name OMNIALUO, announced today that it will host its 2008...

Fog Cutter Capital Group, Inc.'s Fatburger Unit Offers a Maui-Banana Shake, Bringing the Taste of Hawaii to Fatburger

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s (OTCBB:FCCG) Fatburger unit is offering a limited-time promotion on the Maui-Banana Shake, made with real tropical flavors. The Maui-Banana shake was Fatburger's largest-selling shake promotion of 2007. The promotion...

Blue Sky Logistics Changes Name to Blue Sky Technologies

COPPELL, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Blue Sky Logistics, Inc., a real-time supply chain visibility software provider, has changed its name to Blue Sky Technologies, Inc. The name change is expected to help shippers better identify the company's role in the supply chain marketplace. "With...

Starbucks Scores Top Customer Satisfaction Rating in American Customer Satisfaction Index

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Starbucks (Nasdaq:SBUX) scored the top rating for customer satisfaction among the U.S. largest Limited Service Restaurant chains in the 2008 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) released today. "I'm so proud of our dedicated partners (employees) who work...

SFCA, Inc. Acquires Assets of Simplicity, Inc.

READING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - SFCA, Inc., an affiliate of Blackstreet Capital Partners, LLC, a Bethesda, MD based private equity fund, has purchased substantially all of the assets of Simplicity, Inc. in an UCC Article IX asset sale. Simplicity, Inc. was a leading juvenile and baby...

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Governor Schwarzenegger and Environmental Defense Fund Recognize Business Leadership in Environmental Innovation

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - With the support of Governor Schwarzenegger and distinguished CEOs, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today launched its inaugural report "Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual." The report highlights the latest trends and best...

Wall Street Media Presents Highlights from the JMP Seventh Annual Securities Conference

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Wall Street Media is presenting two exclusive videos from the presentations of Mark Nance, President of BloomNet, a division of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, (Nasdaq: FLWS), and Mark Rubash, CFO of Shutterfly, (Nasdaq: SFLY), from the JMP Seventh Annual Securities...

Wisdom Natural Brands Announces New SweetLeaf(R) Sweetener(TM)

GILBERT, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Wisdom Natural Brands—the Stevia market leader—announced today that an independent panel of scientists has awarded the company's SweetLeaf(R) Brand Stevia self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status pursuant to federal...

Wellman, Inc. Announces Polyester Staple Fiber Price Increase

FORT MILL, S.C.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Wellman, Inc. ((OTC): WMANQ.OB) today announced that, effective with June 2, 2008 shipments, it will increase the price of all Fortrel(R) polyester staple fiber products by 4 cents/lb. Steve Ates, Vice President Sales and Marketing, made the...

Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Operating Results

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (NASDAQ: WLSN) today announced results for the quarter ended May 3, 2008. Net sales decreased 14.0% to $36.4 million compared to $42.4 million for the same period last year. Sales related to the 163 stores that closed during...

Skins to Report First Quarter 2008 Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Skins Inc. (SKNN), a developer of a revolutionary, patented, two-part interchangeable footwear structure, will release its first quarter 2008 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The Company has scheduled a conference call for...

Fortune Brands Live Webcast Advisory

DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), the company behind leading consumer brands including Jim Beam, Titleist and Moen, today announced that its May 29th presentation at the Sanford C. Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference will be available live...

Ringplus.net Offers Free Calls to Israel and Germany

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Ring Plus is offering free long-distance phone calls within the United States and international calls to Israel and Germany from selected area codes. And "Free" means really free. You just pick up the phone and dial the local access number and then the...

City of Cleveland and BAA Cleveland Appoint Chief Architectural/Engineering Firm and Construction Manager for New AIRMALL(R) at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - BAA Cleveland, the newly appointed master developer of retail, food and beverage concessions at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); and the City of Cleveland are pleased to announce the appointment of two key partners in the development of the...

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Reports 2008 First Quarter Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH) reported first quarter 2008 results. — Earnings per share was $0.90, which exceeded the Company's previous guidance and the consensus estimate. — Current year's first quarter includes $7 million, or...

FTD Group, Inc. Reports 12% Growth in Mother's Day Orders for the Domestic Consumer Segment

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - FTD Group, Inc. (NYSE:FTD), a leading international provider of floral related products and services, today announced that its Domestic Consumer Segment experienced an increase of approximately 12% in orders delivered during the 2008 Mother's Day...

Fiskars, Greencorps Plant Hope on Chicago's South Side

SAUK CITY, Wis.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Fiskars is giving one of Chicago's challenged South Side neighborhoods a much needed garden overhaul. Inspired by the actions of some of history's "green" revolutionaries, Fiskars is joining with the Chicago Department of Environment's Greencorps...

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