Bridal Newswire
1 - geoVue’s Jim Stone Named to 2009 ICSC Research Conference Panel
WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Jim Stone, President and Founder of geoVue, Inc., a leading provider of location intelligence solutions, has been named as a panelist at the ICSC Annual North America Research Conference next month. Stone, widely considered an expert in the...
2 - Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. Secures $2.0 Million Bridge Facility Under its Senior Credit Facility
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. (NYSE Amex: FOH) (“Company”) today announced that it has amended its senior revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Retail Finance II, LLC, as lender, arranger and agent, to provide for a $2.0 million bridge...
3 - Pantone Names Ron Potesky Senior Vice President and General Manager
CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT) and the global authority on color and provider of color standards for design professionals, today announced the appointment of Ron Potesky as senior vice president and general manager of Pantone. In...
4 - 1-800-FLOWERS.COM® Extends Mobile Strategy to Android
CARLE PLACE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS), the world’s leading florist and gift shop, announced that the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM mobile storefront is now available as a downloadable storefront application for Google’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android platform...
5 - James Avery to Open New Location in Fredericksburg
KERRVILLE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, announces the October opening of their 53rd store in Fredericksburg, Texas. The new store will be located at 207 East Main Street, in the historic Schandua Building. The store will feature an...
6 - Experts Available to Discuss The Struggle to Find Inventory Financing for the Holidays
-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - ExpertSource: TOPIC: A recent Business Week article notes that small businesses are having difficult getting bank funding for holiday inventory, and some are even resorting to using credit cards. Deloitte's Stacy Janiak is quoted as saying, "The credit crisis is...
7 - KITE (Keynote Internet Testing Environment) 3.0 Soars Higher Than Ever
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Keynote® Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN), the global leader in on-demand mobile and Internet test & measurement solutions for continuously improving the online experience, today announced Version 3.0 of KITE (Keynote Internet Testing Environment...
8 - Re-Affirm Your Commitment with Vow Renewal Ceremonies in Hawaii at Grand Wailea
WAILEA, MAUI, Hawaii-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Renewal of vows is a trend that is sweeping the wedding industry. Whether it’s a one-year anniversary, 10th or 50th, recommitting to the “other half” with vow renewal ceremonies is increasing in popularity. With its breathtaking...
9 - New Weight Loss Training Packages Incorporate 360-Degree Approach for Sustainable Change at California Health & Longevity Institute
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - More than 60 percent of the United States population is considered overweight or obese, contributing to chronic health issues including heart disease and diabetes. California Health & Longevity Institute experts in the fields of...
10 - WeddingFutures.com Debuts New Financial Wedding Registry and Gifting Site That Fits Every Couple, Every Time, for All Time
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - WeddingFutures.com (www.weddingfutures.com), a new online wedding registry site that brings immediate value to happy couples and their financial portfolio, announced today that it has commenced online operations in the United States. A practical...
11 - A Shining Moment for Naturally Sweet Couples
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Sweet on your true love? Then, naturally, you’ll want to tie the knot in a one-of-a-kind wedding! To celebrate the launch of SUN CRYSTALS® All-Natural Sweetener — the perfect union of naturally sweet stevia and pure cane sugar...
12 - Online Store Offers Savvy Brides Exclusive Wedding Invitations at Attractive Prices
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - AllMyInvites.com today announces the launch of their wedding collection, inspired by actual brides from Los Angeles to New York searching for the latest in modern, custom invitations at an affordable price point. “You don’t have to spend a...
13 - WE tv Rolls Out National Marketing Campaign to Ring in Season Two Premiere of Popular Wedding Makeover Series, “My Fair Wedding with David Tutera”
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...
14 - Family of Brands - It’s All in the Pepys Family
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Normally, when a family heads off to Las Vegas it’s to have some fun. But this isn’t just any family. The Pepys family goes to the ABC (All Baby and Child Inc.) Kids Expo Sept. 13-16, the premier trade show for the juvenile products...
15 - The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike Productions will be host to The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo, indoors at The Sweetbay Entertainment Hall inside The Florida State Fairgrounds. The event will...
16 - Win a 1 Carat Hearts On Fire Diamond Engagement Ring on WhereToGetEngaged.com
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Where To Get Engaged (www.WhereToGetEngaged.com) is excited to announce the World’s Most Perfectly Cut Diamond® Giveaway. Don’t miss your chance to win a beautiful 1 carat Hearts on Fire Diamond Ring valued at over $12,500. Join...
17 - “On Cloud Nine” Wedding Package
WESTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts will offer the On Cloud Nine wedding package for $999 beginning 9/9/09. The package provides an enticing, yet affordable, opportunity for betrothed couples seeking an idyllic destination...
18 - Simparel Extends its Enterprise Solution to PLM
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Simparel Inc, known for its next generation open ERP solution, has extended its footprint to include design, concept, planning and pre-production (PLM). Using its unique data dictionary approach, customers can get a fully configured PLM that is...
19 - The Dessy Group and Pantone Tie the Knot
NEW YORK & CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Every bride-to-be has a vision of the perfect wedding day. Yet common wedding mishaps abound from missing photographers and toppled cakes to embarrassing color surprises. Wouldn’t it be nice to strike one potential misfortune...
20 - Weddings and First Nights at Dukes, St James’s
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Celebration packages at Dukes, St James’s are now available for those looking for the perfect location an intimate Wedding and/or a special ‘First Night’ in the heart of London. The hotel is fully licensed for intimate civil ceremonies and bespoke...
21 - RetailMeNot.com Announces Launch of UK Spinoff VoucherHub.com
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...
22 - Robert’s Crafts Goes Live on Tomax® Retail.net Solutions
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Tomax Corporation is pleased to announce the successful go-live of Retail.net® solutions at Robert’s Crafts. Robert’s Crafts is a specialty retailer offering fine arts and crafts supplies, including the Cri-Cut®, with locations throughout Utah and...
23 - 99¢ Only Stores® Announces It Has Selected the 9 Lucky Couples That Will Get Married for 99¢ on 9/9/09 at Its Hollywood Store
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - 99¢ Only Stores® (NYSE:NDN) announces it has selected the 9 lucky couples that will get married on 9/9/09 for only 99¢ at its 99¢ Only Stores on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. On August 11th, 99¢ Only Stores, an extreme...
24 - The Knot, Inc. Announces Investor Day: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 2 p.m. ET
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The Knot, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT, www.theknot.com), a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together, today announced that it will host an investor day for analysts and institutional investors on Wednesday...
25 - Manuel Capó, Founder of El Dorado Furniture, Will Be Honored with a Street Name in the City of Miami
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Manuel Capó, who recently passed away, will be honored by the City of Miami on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM by naming a street after him on Miami's Calle 8. The street named "Manolo Capó Way” will be at the location of his first Store at...
26 - Say “I Do” Surrounded by Pure Romance at Antigua’s Inn at English Harbour
ANTIGUA, West Indies-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Your destination wedding should be more than just special – it should be exceptional. With so many resorts available to choose from, how can you ensure your day will be the elegant affair you’ve always dreamed of? With the new Wedding...
27 - Nad’s Launches New Website/OnLine Store
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Nad’s, the hair removal experts, have announced that their complete line of natural hair removal and related products are now available for purchase directly from their new website and online store at www.nadsproducts.com. What started as a heartfelt...
28 - Mervis Diamond Importers Invites Customers to Dig Their Own Diamonds
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - To celebrate the launch of the new mervisdiamond.com website, Mervis Diamond Importers will host a modern day “Diamond Dig” on Friday, August 28, 2009. The diamond importer is inviting its brides—and the general public—to dig for themselves and...
29 - Charles & Colvard Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
MORRISVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTHR), the sole manufacturer of moissanite jewels, The Most Brilliant Jewel in the WorldTM, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net sales for the quarter were $1.3...
30 - 99¢ Only Stores® Invites Brides and Grooms to Get Married for 99 Cents on 9/9/09 ‘The Luckiest Day of the Century, at the Luckiest Store for Bargain Lovers’
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - 99¢ Only Stores® (NYSE:NDN) invites all brides and grooms to be, to get married for 99 cents on 9/9/09 ‘The Luckiest Day of the Century, at the Luckiest Store for Bargain Lovers’ for only 99 cents. Wedding festivities will take place...
31 - $6.2 Million Raised By iMemories In Series B Funding Led By Capital Southwest
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - iMemories, the premier Web destination for digitizing, storing and sharing personal videos and photos in any format, today announced it received $6.2 million in Series B funding led by venture capital firm Capital Southwest. This brings...
32 - Sales 11,617mn Yen YY6.7% / Ordinary Income 734mn Yen QTR Results of TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS (eol News)
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2009 - TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS Co.,Ltd(TOKYO:4331) News: Company Name TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS Co.,Ltd Company Code (TOKYO:4331) Market Tokyo Stock Exchange Section 1st section Industry Service Fiscal year end March 31 Announce date August 06, 2009 Category First Quarter...
33 - The Prestige Diamond Collection at Zales.com Helps Grooms Find “The One”
IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - The Prestige Diamond Collection, exclusively at Zales.com, offers an enormous online selection for grooms to handpick and create a custom engagement ring and wedding band. With more than 30,000 diamonds and 2,000 unique settings and carat sizes...
34 - The Knot Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - The Knot, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT, www.theknot.com), a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together, today reported financial results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Second...
35 - The Knot Inc. Announces Launch of Flagship Site in Australia at TheKnot.com.au
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - The Knot Inc., (NASDAQ: KNOT) the leading lifestage media company and owner of the world’s #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com, announces international expansion as the company enters into a technology and content licensing deal with Australia-based...
36 - Sallie Mae and Upromise Investments Award Newlyweds, Both Liver Transplant Recipients, with $15,000 to Help Pursue Higher Education Dreams
RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Sallie Mae and its affiliate Upromise Investments today announced a 529 college savings plan contribution on an episode of the new TNT show Wedding Day, a series that gives deserving brides and grooms a helping hand to ensure they get the wedding of their...
37 - Hilton Family Hotels, American Express, and Shutterfly Announce New Rewards Offering to Make Travel Easier and More Memorable In ‘09
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - This year, travel becomes more memorable with the help of Hilton Family of Hotels, American Express, and Shutterfly. As customers increasingly move online to handle travel arrangements, they now have the chance to get even more value out of using the...
38 - Castle Megastore Emerges from Chapter 11 Stronger and More Competitive
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - Castle Megastore announced today it has emerged from bankruptcy, achieving a new milestone in its reinvention as a leading adult retailer. Mark A. Franks will take ownership and continue to fulfill the positions of president and chief executive...
39 - Industry Expert, Skip Cohen Joins the PDN Team: There’s a New Wedding Guide Editor at Photo District News!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - Photo District News, the leading source of information, technology, business applications, and techniques for professional photographers, art buyers, and ad creatives, has announced that Skip Cohen will join the organization as editor of its annual Wedding...
40 - The Wine Loft Calls on PlayNetwork to Create Environment and Ambiance for a Unique Brand Experience
REDMOND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2009 - PlayNetwork, a global leader in providing integrated media experiences for businesses, today announced The Wine Loft has selected PlayNetwork as its provider of custom music programming for its rapidly expanding locations. A unique wine-centric...
41 - Retail Consultant RPE Collaborates with Modell's Sporting Goods to Implement Merchandising System
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - Retail Process Engineering (RPE), a leading retail consulting services provider, announced today the implementation completion and successful go live of JDA Software’s Merchandise Management System (JDA MMS®) and point solutions at Modell’s Sporting...
42 - How Retailers Can Best Build Customer Loyalty and Sustained Earnings Improvements through Promotional Campaigns
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - The combination of a strong strategic focus built around a sound “platform” (i.e., the right categories, brand, products) is what leads to successful retail promotion campaigns, according to the strategic consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting. In a recently...
43 - Karabus Management Announces Key Senior Executive Appointments
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2009 - As a result of retailers’ increasing demand for its financial performance improvement services, Karabus Management Inc., a leading retail advisory firm and a subsidiary of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in Canada, announced today that it has made three key...
44 - CashStar CEO to Chair Sessions on Improving Customer Convenience and Retention at eTail East 2009
PORTLAND, Maine.-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2009 - CashStar co-founder and CEO David Stone will chair sessions focusing on “Improving Customer Convenience and Retention” at eTail East 2009. Held in Baltimore on August 3-6, eTail will bring together marketing and e-commerce executives from across...
45 - Fascinations to Host Let's Talk Sex™ Seminar
-(Business Wire)-July 20, 2009 - Fascinations Who: Fascinations and Wendy Strgar, Sex Educator and Good Clean Love Founder What: The Let's Talk Sex™ seminar will educate women and couples 18 and older about personal intimacy and all natural love products. Wendy Strgar, sex educator and...
46 - Research and Markets: New Report Examines the Impact of the Recession on Weddings in the United States in 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Weddings in the Recession in the United States 2009" report to their offering. Mintel examines the impact of the recession on wedding plans from the engagement to the vows and delivers a detailed list of...
47 - The Knot Delivers Latest Research with 2009 Jewelry Study
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT), the owners of The Knot Wedding Network (which includes the Internet’s most-trafficked wedding websites and communities TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com) delivers the latest installment of The Knot Market Intelligence Bridal...
48 - Heycom Embeds Demandware Platform within Full-Service eCommerce Solution
WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - Demandware, Inc., the leading on-demand ecommerce solutions provider, today announced that D+S AG subsidiary Heycom, the European market leader of full-service ecommerce solutions for the fashion and apparel industry, has embedded the Demandware...
49 - Candle Warmers Etc. Introduces New Auto Shut-off Candle Warming Plate
LAYTON, Utah-(Business Wire)-July 9, 2009 - As an affordable self-indulgence or a pleasing gift, candles remain popular with consumers in these tough economic times. Candle Warmers Etc. takes this appeal a step further through its introduction today of the Auto Shut-off Candle Warming Plate at the...
50 - Charles & Colvard, Ltd. Announces Management Change
MORRISVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTHR) announced today that due to mounting evidence that recovery of the depressed worldwide jewelry markets will be later and slower than previously expected, Charles & Colvard, Ltd. and Bird Capital Group...
51 - New Retail Study Finds Not All “Great Shopping” Experiences Drive Shopper Loyalty
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - Over 50% of all shoppers have experienced truly great “WOW” shopping experiences, according to “Discovering WOW – A Study of Great Retail Shopping Experiences in North America,” a new study examining the loyalty dynamics of outstandingly positive...
52 - New Wedding Trends for 2009 Impact the Way Couples Plan Their Big Day; Hilton Family of Hotels Launches Wedding Resource
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The wedding season is in full swing and couples planning their big day are being impacted by new trends. To help couples navigate the stressful wedding planning process, Hilton Family of Hotels has launched “Guestiquette...
53 - Spas and Salons Need to Get Social: Younger Demographics Influenced by Social Media
WESTERVILLE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Fifty-seven percent of 18 to 24 year olds and 48.5% of 25 to 34 year olds say social media influenced their choice of a hair salon/barber or day spa, according to Ad-ology Research. Across all demographics, online media had the most impact, with...
54 - BeautyBundles.com Launches Distinctive Solution-Based Online Boutique, Offering Hand-Selected, Eco-Friendly Spa and Beauty Gifts
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - BeautyBundles.com, the online solution for eco-friendly spa and beauty gifts for all occasions, today announced the grand opening of its online boutique, featuring beautifully bundled gifts of premier spa and beauty products. Founded by 30-year salon...
55 - Shutterfly Expands Its Wedding Stationery Collection
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY), the leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, today announced new additions to its wedding stationery collection, including bridal shower invitations, save-the-dates, thank you...
56 - Opportunities and Challenges in Retail Lending Featured on CIT’s “5 Minute Capital” Podcast Series
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, today released another installment of “5 Minute Capital” (www.5minutecapital.com), its award-winning series of five-minute podcasts featuring...
57 - Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Holds Its Fifth Annual Fashion Seminar
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Fashion Industry law firm Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C. held its fifth annual Fashion Seminar for leaders in the Fashion Industry today. More than 70 members of the Fashion Industry attended the Seminar, which was entitled “R is for Recession (&...
58 - Christie Brinkley Launches “CeleBrate” Jewelry Collection with Retailer Ross-Simons
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Celebrity model and designer Christie Brinkley, is launching a new line of jewelry called CeleBrate this month. Collaborating with the respected multi-channel retailer Ross-Simons, The Christie Brinkley Jewelry Collection made its debut in over 5 million...
59 - Research and Markets: Research Report of Chinese Jewelry B2C E-Commerce Market, 2009 - Order Now
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research Report of Chinese Jewelry B2C E-Commerce Market, 2009" report to their offering. In 2008, the scale of Chinese Jewelry market was about 17 billion USD. In the next several years, the growth of the...
60 - A Tin of Potato Chips, Regifts, and an Octopus Lamp. WeddingChannel.com Exposes the Worst Wedding Gift Stories
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - What do a tin of potato chips, used Christmas ornaments (and not the heirloom kind), and an octopus lamp have in common? According to brides on WeddingChannel.com (www.weddingchannel.com), the number one wedding & gift registry website, they were voted...
61 - Overstock.com® and other Brands Optimize Twitter Presence, Online Reach with Release of CheapTweet Stores
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - CheapTweet.com, the leading Twitter-based deals search engine, today announced the release of CheapTweet Stores, a new feature that provides brands and retailers on Twitter more control over their branding and content as well as increased visibility of...
62 - Mini Cities® Announces Print and Go Coupons™
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Mini Cities®, Inc., http://Mini-Cities.com, announces Print and Go Coupons™ on its 47 sites throughout Tampa and Atlanta suburbs. “We are very excited to announce the launch of free coupons through our Print and Go Coupons™ feature to our Mini...
63 - Spring Partners Launches the Online Wedding Planner springpad
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Spring Partners today announced a new, free online wedding organizer to help brides plan and manage their entire wedding experience. The Wedding Planner springpad is designed for brides and their families who are increasingly using online resources to plan...
64 - Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. Names Former Walmart Executive as Vice President of Product Development for its Wholesale Division
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. (NYSE Amex:FOH) (“Company”) today announced that Barbara Bakalic has been named Vice President of Product Development of the Company’s wholesale division. Ms. Bakalic’s responsibilities will include developing and...
65 - WeddingChannel.com Announces the Launch of Bridal Blog Awards
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - WeddingChannel.com (www.weddingchannel.com), the number one wedding & gift registry website, today announced its first annual Bridal Blog Awards program (www.weddingchannel.com/blogs). Kicking off today through July 8 on www.weddingchannel.com/blogs...
66 - Toni Wedding Cake “Takes the Cake”
HINSDALE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - Toni (formerly Toni Marie’s Sweets and Savories), a European style patisserie, proudly announces that their elegant four-tier fondant “Spring Gardens” wedding cake has been selected as the cover for the summer/fall issue of the Wedding Guide...
67 - Renewing the Vows: Another Relationship between Top Wedding Sites
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - AmericanBridal.com and Bridalguide.com are renewing their relationship this month to offer brides low-cost, high-impact tips for their weddings. Last December, the two top wedding industry sites released an article highlighting inexpensive winter...
68 - Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. Reports Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. (formerly, Movie Star, Inc.) (NYSE Amex: FOH) (“Company”) today announced financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended April 25, 2009. On January 28, 2008, the Company completed its merger with FOH...
69 - Become.com Releases 2009 Wedding Gift Guide
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Become.com technology to provide the most useful product reviews and guides and helping shoppers compare over 25 million products! Please visit us at www.become.com.
70 - Mintel Finds Weddings in a Recession Have Fewer Bells, All the Bliss
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - With the depressed economy looming over the heads of future brides and grooms, the question begs to be asked, will the big day still be perfect with recessionary cutbacks? A just-published focus group presentation and video from Mintel shows that while the...
71 - Zoёtry Wellness & Spa Resorts Adds Two Resorts to Growing Brand Portfolio
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2009 - Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts announced plans to enter the Dominican Republic and increase its Mexican presence with the relaunch of two exclusive properties later this year. Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana will open fall 2009 and Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los...
72 - Best Security Industries Launches Hemispheric IP Camera at NRF Loss Prevention Event
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Best Security Industries, a global leader in the electronic article surveillance and CCTV loss prevention products for the retail security industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its BSI-Q24IP hemispheric camera for the retail security market...
73 - nFinanSe Matches Wal-Mart Price for Reloadable Prepaid Cards
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - nFinanSe Inc. (OTCBB:NFSE) today announced that it was reducing the retail price of its Reloadable Prepaid Card to $3.00 from $5.95 effective July 1, 2009. This reduction matches a change that Wal-Mart announced recently when it reduced the price of its...
74 - Whitehall Jewelers Selects Streambank To Lead Intellectual Property Asset Sale
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Streambank, LLC, an intangible asset consulting firm servicing healthy and distressed clients, today announced it has been retained to undertake the marketing and sales efforts for the intellectual asset portfolio of Whitehall Jewelers Holdings, Inc...
75 - nFinanSe’s "Lucky 777" Program Helps Hard-Working Americans Avoid Costly Check Cashing Fees
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - nFinanSe Inc. (OTCBB:NFSE) is once again helping struggling Americans by offering the “Lucky 777” program that allows its reloadable prepaid cardholders to set up free direct deposit with their employers. Employers will process cardholder direct...
76 - iPods Are Wedding Gift Faux Pas Says Retrevo Gadetology Survey
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - The response was overwhelmingly positive: consumer electronics are not only acceptable wedding gifts, they’re the gift of choice, according to the new Retrevo® Gadgetology study that reveals how people feel about giving and receiving consumer...
77 - WPCCU's MatriMoney Wedding Cash Gift Registry
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 25, 2009 - Just in time for June wedding bells, Water and Power Community Credit Union (WPCCU) is offering a MatriMoney(SM) wedding registry savings account to help carry newlyweds over the threshold of their new life together. The MatriMoney wedding cash registry...
78 - Sales 46,206mn Yen YY5.9% / Ordinary Income 31mn Yen QTR Results of TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS (eol News)
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-May 23, 2009 - TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS Co.,Ltd(TOKYO:4331) News: Company Name TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS Co.,Ltd Company Code (TOKYO:4331) Market Tokyo Stock Exchange Section 1st section Industry Service Fiscal year end March 31 Announce date May 20, 2009 Category Full Year...
79 - Come to Taiwan and Experience True Romance
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - In response to the global economic recession and economic pressures of various kinds, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau is planning a wide range of new travel products that focus on the island’s high-quality, diversified, and super-value offerings to attract...
80 - The Knot Inc. Enhances Wedding Registry Services with Newly Acquired Felicite.com Patents & eWish
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT) today announced the acquisition of several registry patents from Felicite.com, as well as the ongoing business of eWish, a web-based service that enables online merchants to easily add online gift registries to their websites. With...
81 - SmartClixx Processed Over 1 Billion Transactions and Saved Retailers More Than 100 Million Dollars
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - SmartClixx® LLC announced today that its software products have processed well over one billion transactions and estimates that it has saved its retailers more than 100 million real dollars based on their statistical analysis. Since 2001...
82 - The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Celebrates Homecoming Scotland 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - If you can’t make it to Scotland for Homecoming 2009, join The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and experience their “Scottish Traditions.” From guests donning kilts on the golf course to experience golf the “Scottish way” to the...
83 - Protecting against Identity Theft While Planning a Wedding
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - IdentityTruth, the leading provider of a new breed of services to help consumers safeguard their privacy and identity, today is offering couples getting married, tips to help protect against identity theft. This is a time, when consumed by the...
84 - Wells Fargo Announces Products, Services Every Traveler Should Know Before Hitting the Road
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is offering a broad array of products and services to help domestic and international travelers navigate through potentially challenging situations they may encounter even before they hit the road – including...
85 - Mystery Shopping Industry to Send Teams to Capitol Hill in Attempt to Preserve Jobs for Millions
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2009 - Nearly 20 mystery shopping industry representatives will meet with lawmakers Wednesday on behalf of the estimated 1.5 million independent contractors who make up the lifeblood of this $1 billion industry. Congress proposed legislation last year on worker...
86 - Sun Sentinel Forum Votes Salon Monaco Best Salon in Boca Raton 2009
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2009 - The Sun Sentinel Forum deemed Salon Monaco best salon in Boca Raton 2009. This honor goes to James Monaco, the owner of the salon, and his excellent staff. Salon Monaco is located in the heart of Boca Raton adjacent to Mizner Park. The combination of...
87 - OutVite.com Celebrates Marriage Equality in Iowa
-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2009 - OutVite.com: WHAT:In honor of the recent Iowa Supreme Court decision to uphold a lower-court ruling that marriage should not be limited to one man and one woman, thus creating civil marriage equality for same-sex couples in that state, OutVite.com—the premier...
88 - Goldsmith Co. Jewelers Obtains Exclusive Selling Rights for PANDORA Bracelets in Utah
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - Goldsmith Co. Jewelers today announced that it has obtained the exclusive rights to sell and distribute PANDORA Jewelry in Utah. Handcrafted by some of the world’s most talented silversmiths and goldsmiths, the PANDORA line includes customizable charm...
89 - Retail Consulting Leader RPE Marks 10 Year Company Anniversary
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - Retail Process Engineering (RPE) is proud to announce the company has achieved a significant milestone by celebrating its 10th anniversary. RPE is a leading retail consulting firm mobilizing the right people, processes and technologies to optimize...
90 - J.S. Hovnanian & Sons Reports an Increase in YOY Sales
MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - While many homebuilders are reporting a decrease in sales and earnings, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons reports a 17 percent increase in their year over year sales when compared to last January and February. “Our 45-years of home building experience...
91 - The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico Announce New Destination Wedding Offer for Summer
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - Now couples have even more reason to celebrate their wedding in the tropical destinations of The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico: an exclusive offer for a complimentary wedding ceremony, in addition to a complimentary three-night first anniversary...
92 - Wizzard Media, Lifetime Networks’ Hit Show “Get Married” Sign Content Distribution Agreement
PITTSBURGH & ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - Wizzard Media (NYSE Alternext: WZE), the world’s largest podcasting network today announced that it has signed an agreement with Get Married, a leading multi-platform entertainment and wedding resource (www.GetMarried.com), to distribute its...
93 - iPerceptions Celebrates 1st Anniversary of 4Q Launch with Thousands of Companies & Millions of Consumers Worldwide
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - iPerceptions Inc. (TSX-V: IPE), a leading provider of web-focused Voice of Customer analytics, today marked the first anniversary of the launch of its free 4Q website survey solution, developed in collaboration with noted web analytics author and blogger...
94 - Amsale Launches Brickfish® Campaign Asking Women to Divulge Their Dress Disaster Stories
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Amsale, the leader in couture bridal and evening wear, has teamed up with Brickfish for the launch of its “Do Your Friends a Favor” campaign. The campaign, located at http://amsale.com/doyourfriendsafavor/, asks entrants to upload photos of their dress...
95 - Ronco’s Adds New Innovations to the Popular Popeil Product Lines
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2009 - Ronco Acquisition, LLC is launching three innovative new products to its already successful line of Popeil inventions as Ronco celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Parent company, Vertex Capital, acquired Ronco in April, 2008 and its managing director, Larry...
96 - CashStar Launches Retail Industry’s First Interactive Gift Card Platform
PORTLAND, Maine-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - CashStar, the interactive gift card and incentives company, today unveiled its powerful e-gifting, marketing and promotions platform. The CashStar platform enables businesses and consumers to securely e-mail monetary value such as Interactive Gift...
97 - Birks & Mayors Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
MONTREAL-(Business Wire)-February 23, 2009 - Birks & Mayors Inc. (the “Company” or “Birks & Mayors”) (AMEX:BMJ), which operates 69 luxury jewelry stores across Canada, Florida and Georgia, reported results for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended December 27, 2008. For the...
98 - Birks & Mayors Announces Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast for Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
MONTREAL-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - Birks & Mayors Inc. (the “Company” or “Birks & Mayors”) (AMEX:BMJ), which operates 69 luxury jewelry stores across Canada, Florida and Georgia, today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss third quarter Fiscal...
99 - Sales 34,716mn / Ordinary Income -629mn Yen QTR Results of TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS [eol News]
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS Co.,Ltd(TOKYO:4331) News: Company Name TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS Co.,Ltd Company Code (TOKYO:4331) Market Tokyo Stock Exchange Section 1st section Industry Service Fiscal year end March 31 Announce date February 13, 2009 Category Third...
100 - Through Sickness and Health, eHarmony Couple's Love Story Selected Most Inspirational of the Year
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Their vows to support each other through sickness and health will carry extra significance for Oakland, Iowa couple Holly Hinkhouse and Brett Larson when they marry later this year. The couple, recently voted the Most Inspirational eHarmony Couple...
101 - The Knot Reports Fourth Quarter and 2008 Year End Financial Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The Knot, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT, www.theknot.com), a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2008...
102 - David’s Bridal Encourages Teens with db Prom ‘Dream Dress, Dream Big’ Contest
SAN DIEGO & CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading and most trusted bridal and special occasion retailer, today announced the launch of its db Prom ‘Dream Dress, Dream Big’ Contest. The contest, located at...
103 - Jewelry Brand Offers Diamond and Platinum Stimulus Package
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Revolution of Love, a value-driven new platinum and diamond collection from acclaimed jewelry designer, Udi Behr, launches today on www.loveandpride.com. This revolutionary collection of bridal – and fashion jewelry for women and men, sets a precedent...
104 - Wedding Paper Divas New Functionality Offers Innovative, New Online Customization Process
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Wedding Paper Divas (www.weddingpaperdivas.com), a leading online retailer of premium, personalized wedding stationery, announced today a new customization process that offers customers an innovative online shopping experience. The site...
105 - Zodiac Pool Systems Offers Homeowners Aromatherapy for Backyard Spas & Hot Tubs
VISTA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Zodiac® Pool Systems, Inc. today announced the availability of its new Nature2 product, Cense™, a line of oxygen infused aromas for spas and hot tubs that combines exquisite, subtle fragrances with a powerful, chlorine-free oxidizer to cleanse...
106 - Survey: Love is in the air, but cash is tight
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - The slowing economy might be pinching pocketbooks, but it hasn’t dampened the flame of romance. According to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Blue Nile (NASDAQ: NILE), an overwhelming majority (89%) of U.S. adults aged 18+ still...
107 - The Knot Schedules Fourth Quarter & Year End 2008 Conference Call for February 12 at 4:30 PM Eastern
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - The Knot, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT, www.theknot.com), a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and year 2008 financial results on Thursday...
108 - Wedding Paper Divas Unveils Trends for 2009 Wedding Season
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Wedding Paper Divas (www.weddingpaperdivas.com), a leading online retailer of premium, personalized wedding stationery, has transformed the hottest style trends of 2009 into its newest line of wedding invitations, save the date cards and more...
109 - The Knot Inc. Acquires #1 Wedding Application on Facebook® Platform
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT) today announced the acquisition of WedSnap (www.wedsnap.com/weddingbook), developer of Weddingbook, the most popular wedding application on Facebook Platform. Weddingbook will join The Knot Wedding Network’s suite of...
110 - Matanzas Creek Plays Cupid with These Valentine’s Day Ideas
On a first date? Break the ice with complimentary wine tasting on Feb. 14. The tasting room will also pour Matanzas Creek’s L’Ultime dessert wine paired with chocolate. For a sure thing, check out Matanzas Creek lavender. An aphrodisiac, lavender’s scent arouses men more than almost any...
111 - Ernie Deyle Joins SD Retail Consulting to Lead Expansion of Shrink Reduction and Margin Recovery Practice.
NORTHBROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - SD Retail Consulting (formerly Senn Delaney Retail Consulting) today announced the appointment of retail shrink and loss prevention veteran, Ernie Deyle, to head the firm’s Shrink Reduction and Margin Recovery practice. Mr. Deyle had previously...
112 - Rodale Launches BLC Mobile, The Biggest Loser Club.com Companion Mobile Service
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Rodale, Inc. announced today the launch of BLC Mobile, the companion mobile service to its highly successful BiggestLoserClub.com online program. Compatible with most WAP 2.X and mobile Internet browsers, the BLC Mobile service is fully integrated with the...
113 - Hollywood Glam or Greek Goddess Bride?
BEVERLY, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - Nancy Jaeger, bridal stylist and founder of USABrideWeddings.com, today announced her picks for the most popular looks for the 2009 bridal season. Throughout her 14+ years in the bridal fashion industry, Nancy has helped council countless brides in...
114 - MySpace and Endemol Partner to Launch Web Reality Series: “Get Married on MySpace”
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - MySpace, the world’s premier social network, and Endemol, a world leader in entertainment programming, today announced an exclusive partnership to debut a new reality web series, “Get Married on MySpace.” The interactive online series will allow...
115 - David’s Bridal Launches Online ‘Dress Your Wedding’ Contest
SAN DIEGO & CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading and most trusted bridal retailer, today announced the launch of its ‘Dress Your Wedding’ online campaign. The contest, located at davidsbridal.com/dywcontest, asks entrants to...
116 - Hampton Asks Brides to Say “I Do” to Saving (and Winning)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Hampton® Hotels, a leader in the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of the “Say I Do to Hampton” Sweepstakes*. With a new year already here and the sound of wedding bells in the not-so-distant future, Hampton is...
117 - Condé Nast Appoints William Wackermann to Oversee Domino
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Charles H. Townsend, Chief Executive Officer of Condé Nast, today announced the appointment of William Wackermann as Senior Vice President & Publishing Director of Domino, effective immediately. Wackermann continues in his role as SVP & Publishing...
118 - DressRegistry.com Lets Women Point, Click, Slip into Gown without Fear of Fashion Faux Pas
STUART, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - It’s a fashion horror that haunts women everywhere — stepping confidently through the door at a special event only to spy across the room a woman wearing…the exact same thing. And none are immune. First Lady Laura Bush appeared at the 2006...
119 - The Knot Top 10 Trends for 2009 Weddings
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Today, The Knot (www.theknot.com), the #1 wedding website and publisher of bridal bible The Knot weddings magazine, released its annual forecast for the hottest wedding trends of the upcoming year, as seen in its Spring/Summer 2009 issue, available January...
120 - SnapTell Announces Martha Stewart Weddings to Feature Interactive Advertisements
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - SnapTell <http://www.snaptell.com>, the leading provider of image recognition-based mobile marketing solutions, announced today that the Winter 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings is enabling marketers to provide interactive or "live...
121 - Wedding Paper Divas Offers Couples Chance to Win $500 Towards Wedding Stationery
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - With over 30 percent of all engagements occurring between Christmas and Valentine's Day, it's time to exclaim "yes!" as engagement season is officially here. To celebrate the start of the 2009 wedding season, Wedding Paper Divas...
122 - Retaligent Solutions, Inc. Announces Subscription-Based Clienteling for Less Than $1/Day
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 11, 2009 - Retail software company Retaligent Solutions, Inc. (“Retaligent”) announced two new programs designed to address the challenges retailers face when buying, deploying and managing enterprise Clienteling and Assisted Selling software. These deployment...
123 - Ready to Pop the Question…?
Online Jeweler HillStreetDiamonds.com, in celebration of the New Year and the Inauguration, is going to give 20 men $5000 each towards the purchase of the Diamond that will get them that “yes” answer that they are looking for. “Realizing how badly the country’s economic conditions are...
124 - The Knot Inc. Launches the First Round of Hundreds of New Wedding Websites
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT) celebrates the New Year with the launch of ten new local wedding websites to its growing portfolio of brands. The new local specific websites include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Miami, Houston, Minneapolis / St...
125 - New Year, New Economy, New Rules: nFinanSe’s Revolutionary Reloadable Prepaid Card Poised to Wean Consumers Away from Credit Cards, Could Save Consumers $500 Million Annually Over Competing Prepaid Cards
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Today, nFinanSe (OTCBB:NFSE) announced that it has launched the industry’s lowest cost reloadable prepaid debit card. The Company believes the nFinanSe Discover® Network Reloadable Prepaid Card is revolutionary, with industry-leading low fees and rich...
126 - Anchor Hocking and Stölzle N.A. Announce Foodservice Distribution Agreement
LANCASTER, Ohio-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - The Anchor Hocking Company, a leading manufacturer and marketer of foodservice glassware, and Stölzle N.A., a marketer of premium crystalline stemware and barware, today announced they have entered into a new foodservice distribution agreement...
127 - A Winter Wedding Extravaganza: Two Major Industry Players Say, “I Do”
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-December 26, 2008 - Two celebrated names in the wedding industry, AmericanBridal.com and Bridalguide.com, have come together to help brides through these hard economic times. Shirley Tan, CEO of AmericanBridal.com is writing an editorial detailing money-saving tips...
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