Household/Consumer/Cosmetics Newswire
York Pharma Plc Announces The Acquisition Of Leading Dermatological & Wound Care Brands
HITCHEN, England-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - York Pharma Plc (AIM: YRK) announces the acquisition of the worldwide commercial rights to two leading skin care and wound healing products. At the same time the company has raised $51.2 million to finance the product acquisition and support...
RPE Expands Supply Chain Management Team
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced today the appointment of Gilbert Valle as supply chain consultant. Valle joins Chuck Basa, supply chain practice lead, in directing multiple large-scale projects. RPE is a leading retail consulting firm...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.2%; September Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 52.1%; New Orders Index at 50.8%; Employment Index at 44.2%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in September, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
Colgate Declares Regular Quarterly Dividends
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today declared quarterly cash dividends of $.40 per common share, payable on November 14, 2008, to shareholders of record on October 24, 2008. The Company has paid...
Tukaiz Announces the Opening of West Coast Facility
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Tukaiz, a leading provider of results-driven marketing communications services, today announced the expansion of its Franklin Park, IL company with the opening of Tukaiz West in Irvine, CA. The new facility will address the growing market...
Concerns About Economy Hit All-Time High According to the American Express(R) OPEN Small Business Monitor
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - One third of small business owners report the uncertain economy as the biggest challenge they face growing their businesses, the largest number in the seven-year history of the American Express OPEN(R) Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of...
Research and Markets: Burt's Bees Case Study: Retaining Brand Values In Natural Personal Care Following Acquisition
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Burt's Bees Case Study: Retaining Brand Values In Natural Personal Care Following Acquisition" report to their offering. Introduction This report on Burt's Bees forms part of Datamonitor's...
Synergy Brands Announces Plan to Trade on OTCQX Market
SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Synergy Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBR): Synergy Brands today announced that the Board has approved a relocation from Nasdaq to the OTCQX tier market and the deregistration of Synergy Brands. The Company plans to list its stock on the OTCQX market subject...
Ookisa(TM) Unveils Revolutionary Integrated Hair Thickening Systeme
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - OOKISA, LLC announced today the launch of the exclusive, new OOKISA Hair Thickening Systeme, an innovative and complete approach to hair health and beauty formulated specifically to increase hair volume and dimension while addressing the issue of weak...
Regency Centers Invites You to Join its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) will announce its third quarter 2008 earnings on Monday, November 10, 2008, after the market closes. The Company's earnings press release and the supplemental information package will be posted on the...
Consumers Will Be Online in a Challenging Retail Holiday Season
BURLINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - To understand consumers' online research and spending plans this holiday season, Burst Media surveyed over 3,000 Internet users ages 18 and older in late August 2008 about their expected use of the Web for the upcoming holiday season. With economic...
Dr. Howard Murad Appointed to Fitness Magazine Expert Advisory Board
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad Inc., has been named to Fitness Magazine's expert advisory board. Dr. Murad's term will begin January 2009, and he will lend his health and skincare...
Amadeus and Wellington Back Global Digital Out-of-Home Media Company, EnQii
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Amadeus Capital Partners and Wellington Partners have invested $18 million in a Series B round financing in EnQii Holdings Ltd, a global leader in the management of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising and merchandising networks. Roy Merritt, Partner...
Nearly Half of Retail CFOs Report a Tightening of Credit According to BDO Seidman, LLP Study
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The credit squeeze that culminated in a major financial meltdown last week has been impacting U.S. consumers, as well as retail businesses, throughout 2008. According to a new study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and...
Oral Hygiene in the UK to 2011 Report Includes Company and Brand Share Data by Categories
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Oral Hygiene in the UK to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Oral Hygiene in the UK. It includes...
SCA: Previously Announced Transaction Now Completed
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Regulatory News: SCA's (STO:SCAA) (STO:SCAB) divestment of the conventional corrugated business in the UK and Ireland was completed today. The buyer is the Spanish company SAICA and the purchase price amounts to GBP 100 million (EUR 125...
Deployment of VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager Enables E-Commerce Sales for Jones Apparel Group
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - VendorNet(R), a supply chain collaboration solutions provider, today announced that it has successfully launched Jones Apparel Group as a new user of its e-commerce and in-store collaboration technology, VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager. The...
China Acts to Slash 'Excessive Packaging' - New Law Restricts Cost and Free-Space as Food, Cosmetics and Beverages are Targeted First
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets instructions to all Chinese government agencies to draw up regulations in line with it's road-map; The Packaging Recycling Master Plan About the Report: This report "China's Restriction on Excessive Packaging - Commentary and...
Regis to Speak at William Blair Conference
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today announced that management is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the William Blair & Company Second Annual Small-Cap Growth Stock Conference at the...
The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Announces Unprecedented Online Marketing Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) announces an unprecedented online marketing campaign in partnership with leading media companies and web destinations to connect with new and younger audiences to heighten the awareness...
Belk Fall Charity Sale on November 15 Benefits Local Charities and Schools
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Belk's Fall Charity Sale on November 15, 2008, will once again benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company's 16-state market area. Belk's previous Charity Sale, held May 3, 2008, raised more than $4...
Syms Corp Reports Results for the Second Quarter
SECAUCUS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Syms Corp (NASDAQ:SYMS), a leading off-price retailer, announced results today for its second quarter ended August 30, 2008. For the second quarter (13 week period) ended August 30, 2008, the Company had a net loss of $1.3 million ($0.09 per share...
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces New Location for Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Store
YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced it has signed a lease with 1645 N. Spring Street, LLC, a Beaver Dam, Wisconsin based investment group, for the space formerly occupied by Wal-Mart in their Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Heritage Village...
Research and Markets: Borba Case Study Highlights How The Company Has Developed A Range Of Oral Beauty Products
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Borba Case Study: Developing Edible Beauty Products in the Growing Nutraceutical Market" company profile to their offering. This report on Borba forms part of the series of case studies...
Perfumania Holdings, Inc. Discusses Current Business Trends, Second Quarter Results and Outlook
BELLPORT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERF) will host a conference call today, September 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, to discuss current business trends, certain performance expectations, and recent quarterly results for Perfumania Holdings...
JAFRA Cosmetics International Strengthens Leadership Team
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - JAFRA COSMETICS INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (JAFRA), today announced two key personnel appointments designed to strengthen its U.S. division and worldwide brand integrity. Scottish-born Janice Jackson is named Senior Vice President & Chief...
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release Date and Webcast
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, announced today that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, October 30, 2008 before trading begins on the New...
Tupperware Brands Corporation Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss Third Quarter 2008 Earnings on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN...
Cross Atlantic Commodities Officially Launches Re-Juv by Caci Through its e-Commerce Web Site
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Cross Atlantic Commodities, Inc. (OTCBB:CXAC), manufacturers and distributors of nationally branded commodities, food and general merchandise to food stores, supermarkets and club stores, announced today that its beauty product line Re-Juv...
Research and Markets: A Comprehensive UK Consumer Insights Guide to Superdrug - Providing a Profile of Shoppers, Competition, Loyalty and Summary
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UK Consumer Insights 2008: Superdrug - Personal Care" report to their offering. Verdict Research: UK Consumer Insights 2008 are based around individual retailers and provide a highly...
Enhance Skin Products Acquired by Zeezoo Software
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Zeezoo Software Corp. (OTCBB:ZEEZ), a Nevada corporation ("Zeezoo"), and Enhance Skin Products Inc., a privately owned Ontario corporation ("Enhance"), on August 14, 2008, Zeezoo acquired...
Revlon to Present at the Deutsche Bank 16th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) will present publicly available information regarding financial results and strategy at the Deutsche Bank 16th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, AZ on Thursday, September 25, 2008. A copy of the presentation...
Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals, Anti-Aging Skin Care Leader, Ships 1,000,000th Unit!
CHERRY HILL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals, a leading developer of intensive peptide-based skin care treatments, marked its fourth anniversary of operation recently with the shipment of its 1,000,000th unit. Janson Beckett is best known for its top-selling...
The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(R) Announces the Opening of the Legendary Hotel Brand's First Guerlain Spa at The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, Guerlain and Spa Chakra, Inc. announced today the opening of the much-anticipated Guerlain Spa at the renowned Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. This spa marks the first in a strategic alliance between the...
Chattem Sets Date for Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Conference Call
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTT) confirmed today that it will issue a news release regarding its third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2008 results on Thursday, September 25, 2008 before market open. Zan Guerry, Chairman and Chief Executive...
Perfumania Holdings, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Quarterly Results for Period Ending August 2, 2008
BELLPORT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERF) today announced that it will conduct a conference call on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11:00 am Eastern Time to discuss its fiscal second quarter results for the period ended August 2, 2008 ("second...
Suncare in the United States 2008 - the Market Has Enjoyed Three Straight Years of 10-12% Growth beyond 2008, However, Continued Growth is More Uncertain
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b11e2a/suncare_in_the_uni
Deal Signed For BRC Global Standards Directory
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Connected Sources (CS) have signed contracts to develop an I.T. management system for the new BRC Directory database. The database will allow retailers to check the accreditation of any one of more than 13,000...
YSL Beaute Joins Brickfish(R) To Launch the "Create Your Own YSL Rouge Volupte Masterpiece" Campaign
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - YSL Beaute, together with leading social media advertising network Brickfish(R), today announced the search for consumer-designed, gallery-worthy YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick-inspired pieces of art. An expert panel from YSL Beaute will select the...
Kenneth Cole To Receive Humanitarian Designer Award at Islands of the World Fashion Week
NASSAU, Bahamas-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Owen Bethel, President of Mode Iles, Ltd., founder and organizer of Islands of the World Fashion Week, announced today that the Humanitarian Designer Award will be presented to Kenneth Cole and Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. during Islands of...
The Power to Keep Going(R): Energizer(R) and Acclaimed Designer Partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to Power up Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - For the fifth consecutive year, Energizer and its Energizer Bunny(R) are joining forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) to provide encouragement and support for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers across the country. In addition to...
Ulta Announces Participation in Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference
ROMEOVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that it will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference, held at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York, on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 8:35 am...
Book Release Honors Mary Kay Ash and Her Timeless Business Principles
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - In honor of Mary Kay Inc.'s 45th anniversary, The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America's Greatest Woman Entrepreneur is being sold online and at bookstores everywhere. The book is packed with timeless and proven business principles that Mary...
Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 46 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Nov. 14, 2008, to stockholders of record on Oct. 28, 2008. The...
Polo Ralph Lauren Declares Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable on October 10, 2008 to shareholders of...
Understand The Future Direction Of The Market With Oral Hygiene in South Africa to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Research and Markets 151 Table 135: South Africa exchange rate, 2000-2005 151 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bd89f7/oral_hygiene_in_so Source: Datamonitor
drugstore.com Builds on Strong Online Customer Reviews Program in Partnership with PowerReviews
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - drugstore.com, inc. (NASDAQ:DSCM), a leading online retailer of health, beauty, vision and pharmacy products, today announced a partnership with PowerReviews (www.powerreviews.com), the Internet's most comprehensive developer of customer-review...
Revlon Announces Completion of Previously-Announced 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) ("Revlon" or the "Company") announced today that the 1-for-10 reverse stock split of Revlon's Class A and Class B common stock became effective as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 15, 2008 (the "Effective Time...
IFF Elects Douglas D. Tough and Katherine M. Hudson to Board of Directors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, announced today that Douglas D. Tough, 59, Chief Executive Officer of Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) located in Australia, and Katherine M. Hudson, 61...
Macy's Hosts Third Annual Shop For A Cause Day
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Macy's (NYSE:M) today announced its third annual "Shop For A Cause" charity shopping event, which has raised nearly $19 million over the past two years for charities across the U.S. This year's Shop For A Cause day will take place in all Macy's stores...
'Personal Hygiene in Australia to 2011' Report is on Sale Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Personal Hygiene in Australia to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Personal Hygiene in Australia. It...
Russia Has Got Huge Potential for International as Well as Local Cosmetics Manufacturers
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Research and Markets as mass market for marketing point of view reaching to saturation. Key Issues & Facts Analyzed — Where Russia stands in context of global and Eastern European cosmetics market? — What is the cosmetic...
ModiFace Inc. Introduces Face Visualization Platform For Fully Automated, Scalable and Cost-Effective Online and Mobile Beauty Apps
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - ModiFace Inc., developer of online beauty applications that employ face-recognition technology, announced today that it will begin offering an application programming interface (API) that will include the company's entire image-processing library...
Research and Markets: Snapshot of the UK Facial Care Market for 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Research and Markets - Socio-Economic Data for UK - Snapshots Sources for Further Research *T For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/87a319/snapshots_uk_facia.
World's First Molecular Massage(TM) Debuts at Spa & Resort Expo NYC September 21-22
-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - iinnLight: What: Experience iinnLight's patented Molecular Massage(TM) during the Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo & Conference in New York. iinnLight Technologies, Inc. will be exhibiting at the most anticipated spa business event of the year and...
Unwanted Hair Growth in Women Could Herald Serious Medical Problems
WENATCHEE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Not all unwanted hair growth is simply cosmetic. It can be symptomatic of serious underlying medical conditions which can impact health, well-being and even the reproductive health of many women. In electrology offices across the country women...
Artes Medical Requests Federal Agency to Investigate Improper Conduct by Proxy Organizer and Others under U.S. Securities Laws
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - Today, Artes Medical (NASDAQ:ARTE) notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of, and requested an investigation into, the improper conduct of an investor group, including proxy organizer Michael Shack, McKenzie Partners Inc., Wolfe Axelrod...
Greyson International President and CEO Harvey Tauman Purchases One Million Shares of Greyson's Stock
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - GREYSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. (GYSN.PK) announced today that the Company's President and CEO Harvey Tauman purchased one million shares of Greyson's stock directly from the Company yesterday to invest in an increase in inventory, the introduction...
This 2008 Snapshots UK Women's Fragrances Report Provides 2007 Year-end Market Size Data, with 2008 Estimates
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - Research and Markets Page 10 - Socio-Economic Data for UK Page 11 - Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/890d51/snapshots_uk_women
PhotoMedex Now Distributing Omnilux Photodynamic Therapy Line by Photo Therapeutics
MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - PhotoMedex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHMD), a leader in the development of proprietary excimer laser systems and science based skin care products, today announced a broad extension of its therapeutic product offerings to U.S. dermatologists in...
Examine Dentifrices and Their Major Trends and Prospects in International Trade: With Historical Data, Forecasts to 2012 and Global Coverage
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - Research and Markets And Price Forecast Up To 2012 — Dentifrices: International Trade Prospects For 2008-2012 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b6acb/dentifrices_trend
Physicians Formula Board Approves $10 Million Stock Repurchase Program
AZUSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FACE) ("Physicians Formula" or the "Company") today announced that Physicians Formula's Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $10 million of the Company's outstanding common stock...
Neways Launches Neways TV
SPRINGVILLE, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Neways International, the world's premier health-and-wellness company, recently launched Neways TV at www.newaystv.com. Neways TV is an online archive of short films about the company, its life-enhancing products, and the opportunity Neways...
Tesco Reconfirms Commitment to Teradata
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Tesco today announces our continued commitment to Teradata - our long standing partner for data warehousing solutions. "The enterprise data warehouse (EDW) on Teradata is central to the Tesco business intelligence strategy delivering both management...
Snapshots UK Colour Cosmetics 2008 Covers Face, Eye, Lip And Nail Cosmetics
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Research and Markets Page 10 - Socio-Economic Data for UK Page 11 - Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1c7d26/snapshots_uk_colou.
Marketwatch: Personal Care - August 2008 Covers All the Months Major Issues Including Mergers and Acquisitions, Marketing and Regulatory Issues
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "MarketWatch: Personal Care - August 2008" report to their offering. The Personal Care MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis and opinion, covering all the months major issues...
Intertek Shanghai Establishes Exclusive Partnership with BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd
SHANGHAI, China-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - On August 1st, 2008, Intertek Testing Services Limited Shanghai engaged in an exclusive partnership with BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd (BLC) to provide enhanced quality solutions for China's leather industry. As a leading provider of quality...
The Schmidt Firm Announces Second Wave of Vision Loss Lawsuits Filed Against Advanced Medical Optics Over Recalled Contact Lens Solution
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Injured consumers continue to file lawsuits against Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) due to alleged defects in the Company's now-recalled Complete(R) MoisturePlus(TM) contact lens solution. Yesterday, fourteen additional plaintiffs filed lawsuits...
IFF Names Beth E. Ford Executive Vice President, Head of Supply Chain
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, today announced that it has named Beth E. Ford, 44, Executive Vice President, Head of Supply Chain. She will join the company on October 1st and...
Burt's Bees Social and Environmental Dedication to Be Recognized
RALEIGH, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - For the first time in the brand's history, Burt's Bees has released a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, "The Greater Good Social and Environmental Progress Report: 2008 and Before", documenting the brand's commitment to...
Wellgate Supports Women in the Fight Against the Obesity Epidemic
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - A unique line of specially designed orthopedic supports from Lil' Drug Store Products, a leading marketer of feminine health solutions, can help women of all ages avoid some of the health dangers associated with the national trend toward...
Greyson International, Inc. Unveils Damage Control Serum
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - GREYSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. (GYSN.PK) has unveiled a new, technologically advanced skin care product. Damage Control Serum was introduced live on-air on Saturday, Sept. 6, on "Healthy World by Greyson," the Company's radio and Internet show...
Netezza Bags Tesco
BRACKNELL, England-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Netezza (NYSE Arca: NZ) today announced that Tesco has installed its market-leading data warehouse appliance to power market basket analysis and track stock wastage. The move from Teradata for this project was designed to improve the performance...
Tommy Hilfiger U.S. Sportswear and Hilfiger Fragrance Now Exclusively at Macy's
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - Less than a year after the announcement of an exclusive strategic alliance, Tommy Hilfiger rolls out a revved up new collection of women's and men's U.S. sportswear now available only at Macy's (NYSE:M). Additionally, the launch of the new Hilfiger...
Delta Launches Improved SkyMiles(R) Shopping with 350 Added Retailers
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) SkyMiles members now can shop at more than 500 leading online retailers while searching and comparing more than 20 million products through the new and improved SkyMiles Shopping, a premier online shopping destination. At...
Report on Natural & Organic Personal Care Market which is Currently Estimated to be Worth $7.3 Billion
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Research and Markets market is moving into the next stage of its business lifecycle. While still young, NPC is no longer a cottage industry. Real money has been invested into the sector, and investors are looking to reap what they have sowed...
AOL's StyleList.com Relaunches with New Content Partners, Advertisers and Expert Bloggers
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - AOL redesigned its top-ranked style and beauty site(1), StyleList.com, http://stylelist.com, with additional features, more content partners, expert bloggers and new branded advertisers. To further raise awareness of the site, a new marketing campaign for...
This Report Provides a Comprehensive Analysis and Data of the European Health & Beauty Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "European Health & Beauty Retailers 2008" report to their offering. European Health & Beauty 2008 provides comprehensive analysis and data of the European health & beauty market...
Ulta Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results
ROMEOVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA), today announced financial results for the thirteen-week period ("Second Quarter") and twenty-six-week period ("First Six Months") ended August 2, 2008, which compare to the same periods...
Save Time Carrying out Entry-Level Research with Facial Care in Canada
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Research and Markets , 2003-2007 31 Table 17: Canada Inflation, 2003-2007 31 Table 18: Canada Exchange Rate, 2003 32 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/797439/facial_care_in_can Source: Datamonitor
M-A-C AIDS Fund, Fergie Spearhead Global Youth Initiative for HIV Prevention
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Yesterday, in New York City, M-A-C VIVA GLAM VI spokesperson, Fergie, announced 11 new grants from the M-A-C AIDS Fund (MAF) aimed at preventing the spread of HIV among young people, ages 15-24, who account for more than half of all new infections. The...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.6%; August Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 51.6%; New Orders Index at 49.7%; Employment Index at 45.4%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in August, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports August 2008 Sales
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today reported August 2008 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended August 30, 2008, were $1.5 billion, up 4% over the $1.4 billion achieved during the four-week period ended September 1, 2007. For...
Dillard's, Inc. Reports August Sales Results
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) ("Dillard's" or the "Company") announced today that sales for the four weeks ended August 30, 2008 were $500,776,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended September 1, 2007 of $537,038,000. Sales decreased 7% on...
Stage Stores Reports August Sales
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today reported that its total sales for the four week August period ended August 30, 2008 decreased 3.0% to $119.8 million from $123.5 million in the prior year four week period ended September 1, 2007. Comparable store...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Cosmederm Technologies Announces Partnership with Dr. Reddy's for Indian Distribution of Proprietary Skin Care Products
HYDERABAD, India & LA JOLLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Please replace with the following corrected version due to incorrect contact information. The corrected release reads: COSMEDERM TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DR. REDDY'S FOR INDIAN DISTRIBUTION OF PROPRIETARY SKIN...
Proxy Group Reacts to Recent Stock Activity in Artes Medical, Inc.
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Dr. H. Michael Shack, Proxy Organizer shareholder of Artes Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARTE), announced today on behalf of dissatisfied shareholders, several steps in preparation for the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting scheduled to be held in San Diego...
Helix BioMedix Announces License Agreement with Rodan & Fields, LLC
BOTHELL, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Helix BioMedix, Inc. (OTCBB: HXBM), a developer of bioactive peptides, today announced that it has licensed its new patent pending PiP3(TM) technology to Rodan + Fields(R) Dermatologists, a leading clinical skincare brand by Stanford...
Revlon Announces Plans to Reduce Debt by $170 Million
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) ("Revlon") announced today that it plans to reduce its debt by $170 million by repaying the $170 million MacAndrews & Forbes Senior Subordinated Term Loan (the "M&F Term Loan"), which matures on August 1, 2009. The debt...
PowerMark Adds iinnLight to its Fast-Growing Technology Client Roster
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - PowerMark, an award-winning full-service marketing and public relations agency focused exclusively on technology companies, today announced it has partnered with iinnLight Technologies, Inc., the emerging leader in optimizing light to...
Home Shopping Latino, Inc. Launches a $6 Million Global Media Fund Campaign
CARSON, Nev.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Home Shopping Latino, a Delaware Corporation (OTC: HSPL), dba Viva Telecompras, announced today that it is launching its nationwide media campaign for the company and its subsidiary, Viva Telecompras. In addition, the network intends to offer its...
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Revlon to Present at the Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Consumer Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) announced that David Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer and Alan Ennis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will present publicly available information regarding the Company's financial results and...
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Dillard's, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition of CDI Contractors, LLC
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the "Company or "Dillard's") announced that it had completed a transaction to acquire the remaining fifty percent (50%) interest in CDI Contractors, LLC and CDI Contractors, Inc. ("CDI") which it did not already own. The...
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FRISCO, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Southern California-based REACTOR, maker of the world's most durable and progressive sport watches, today announced that country music superstar duo Montgomery Gentry will appear at the Dillard's department store in Stonebriar Centre at noon on Friday...
Stage Stores Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of five cents per share on the Company's common stock, payable on September 24, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on...
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DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Research and Markets . The company recorded revenues of $9,938.7 million during the FY2007, an increase of 13.4% over FY2006. Revenue growth was driven by an increase of 9% in active representatives, while foreign exchange contributed 5% points to...
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NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Stephen I. Sadove, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS), will make a presentation at the Goldman Sachs Global Retail Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Marriott Marquis in New York, New York...
IFF to Present at the Lehman Brothers Back-To-School Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, announced today that Robert M. Amen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the Lehman Brothers Back-To-School Conference at...
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Beauty Encounter Names Kristin Chessman Web Content Producer
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Beauty Encounter, the e-tailer featuring all things beauty and specializing in hard to find niche products, has hired Kristin Chessman as web content producer for the Orange County-based company. This is a key hire for Beauty Encounter, as...
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ProConcept Marketing Group, Inc. Prepays First Eveline Cosmetic Order of $100,000
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - ProConcept Marketing Group, Inc. (PMKT) announces that it has purchased and prepaid for its first order of $100,000 from international Cosmetic giant, Eveline Cosmetics. The initial order will service a partial order for some of ProConcept's multi-billion...
Greyson International, Inc. Receives Notice of Allowance for Trademark on Trilexon(TM)
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - GREYSON INTERNATIONAL, INC (GYSN.PK) announced today that the Company has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for Trilexon(TM), a state-of-the-art delivery system designed to improve...
Trident Capital and Mustang Ventures Lead Series A Investment in Profex, Inc.
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Trident Capital, an international venture capital firm, today announced that together with its investment partner in China, Mustang Ventures, the firm is leading a Series A round of financing for Profex, Inc. Trident Capital & Mustang...
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Examine the Lucrative Fragrances Market in Italy with Forecasts to 2011
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Dillard's, Inc. to Report Second Quarter Results
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) will announce results for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2008 tomorrow morning, Wednesday, August 27, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.
220 Laboratories and Dion-Kindem & Crockett Issue Statement on Lawsuit against David Babaii for WildAid, LLC and Actress Kate Hudson
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - William E. Crockett, managing partner at Dion-Kindem & Crockett Law Firm, issued today a statement on behalf of his client, 220 Laboratories—a Riverside-based industry leader in the manufacturing of uniquely-formulated hair, skin and body...
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Alima Pure Rebrands Mineral Cosmetics Line in Preparation for Wholesale Distribution
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Alima Pure(TM), formerly Alima Cosmetics, is ready for its close up. The mineral cosmetic company is unveiling a new brand, packaging and Web site to prepare for the launch of U.S. wholesale and international distribution. "After four years of...
Ulta Announces Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast for Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
ROMEOVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA), a beauty retailer with 283 retail stores, today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2008 results on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at...
Greyson International, Inc. to Launch New Product Live on WBZT 1230 AM on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - GREYSON INTERNATIONAL, INC (GYSN.PK) announced today that the Company will launch a new, technologically advanced skin care product live on-air on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. - noon Eastern Daylight Time on 1230 WBZT AM. The new product...
Plastic Jungle Announces Board of Directors
CLOVIS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Plastic Jungle, the most visited Web site for gift card exchanges and services, today announced Gary Briggs, Tina Henson, Lou Ryan, Charlie Smith and Will Stewart as founding members of its Board of Directors. Ryan will serve as Chairman of the Board...
Morgans Hotel Group Announces Asia de Cuba Mondrian South Beach
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2008 - Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ:MHGC) ("MHG") today announced that Jeffrey Chodorow's famed Asia de Cuba will open its sixth restaurant in the magical, bayfront Mondrian South Beach at 1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, following in the footsteps of its other...
Starboard TCN Retail Group Represents PHILANTROPHIST BOUTIQUE in Lease at 3571 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2008 - STARBOARD TCN RETAIL GROUP, one of the fastest growing retail real estate service providers in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced a lease has been signed on behalf of PHILANTHROPIST BOUTIQUE at 3571 SACRAMENTO STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA...
Physicians Formula Awarded 2008 Front End Supplier of the Year by Rite Aid
AZUSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2008 - Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FACE) ("Physicians Formula" or the "Company") today announced that Physicians Formula is one of only five manufacturers, and the only beauty brand, to be awarded 2008 Front End Supplier of the Year by Rite...
Regis Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2008 - The board of directors of Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) announced that the regular quarterly dividend of four cents per share will be payable September 17, 2008 to shareholders of record September 3, 2008. There are 43,078,627 shares outstanding. About...
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IGI Laboratories, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
BUENA, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - IGI LABORATORIES, INC. (AMEX:IG) a premier provider of topical formulation development, analytical, manufacturing and packaging services announces second quarter 2008 results. Highlights: — We had positive cash flow from operations for second...
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Two Simonson's Salon Employees Receive "Best of Maple Grove" Honor
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - Two Simonson's Salon & Spa employees recently received the "Best of Maple Grove" honor from readers and were featured in the May/June 2008 issue of Maple Grove Magazine. Hair stylist Andy Richardson and massage therapist Jenny Baker were surprised...
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Estee Lauder Companies Reports Fiscal Year Earnings Per Share of $2.40
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported $7.91 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, a 12% increase over the $7.04 billion reported in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales...
Stage Stores Announces Second Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2008 financial results at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 21, 2008. The release of the Company's second quarter financial results will be followed by a...
IGI Laboratories, Inc. to Manufacture Commercial Prescription Products
BUENA, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2008 - IGI LABORATORIES, INC. (AMEX:IG) a premier global provider of skin treatment products will begin manufacturing and packaging commercial prescription products for another new pharmaceutical customer. The two prescription products are indicated for the...
Therative Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2008 - Therative announced today that it has hired Sandra Lawrence as President and Chief Executive Officer, appointing founder and former CEO, Peter Scocimara to both the Chief Operating and Financial Officer positions. The company behind the FDA-cleared...
Murad Awarded Skin Cancer Foundation Seals of Approval for Two Products
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - Murad announced today that it has received two seals of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Two products - Murad Professional Daily Moisture Charge SPF 30 and Murad Man Face Defense SPF 15 - have completed a vigorous review process and are now...
Bob Finkelstein Joins Retail Consulting Practice at RPE
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - Retail and consulting industry veteran Bob Finkelstein has joined Retail Process Engineering (RPE) as vice president and practice lead for planning, allocation, replenishment and space planning. RPE is an industry leader providing retail consulting...
United-Guardian Reports Strong Second Quarter Sales
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - United-Guardian, Inc. (AMEX:UG) today reported that sales increased 7.3% for the second quarter of 2008 compared with the same quarter in 2007, with earnings equaling last year's second quarter at $0.15 per share. Sales for the six-month period ended...
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Alvanon Releases Most Extensive Chinese Body Measurement Study
NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - Alvanon, the global size and fit expert, today announced it has compiled the most extensive collection of body scan research in China. Over 28,000 people were scanned in four key regions of the country at various urban retail...
Inter Parfums, Inc. Announces Record Second Quarter Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) today reported record results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. All share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the retroactive effect of the 3 for 2 stock split effected on May 30, 2008...
Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Revises Full Year 2008 Outlook
AZUSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FACE) ("Physicians Formula" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. Net sales for the second quarter of 2008 were $22.9 million, an increase of...
Most Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreen Brands Revealed in Annual Coolibar Survey
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - All sunscreens are not created equal. That is why Coolibar, the nation's leading sun protective clothing manufacturer, is sharing with consumers the top 10 dermatologist recommended sunscreen brands. This year, topping the list as the most recommended...
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Revlon Announces Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo's Founder, has Joined Revlon's Board of Directors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Tamara Mellon as a new Director, effectively immediately. The election of Ms. Mellon will increase the size of Revlon's Board of Directors to ten members and...
Former President of Reebok Named New President of MISSION Product(TM)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - MISSION Product(TM), the first Athlete-Engineered Skincare(TM) line, today announced the appointment of accomplished sports executive Bob Munroe as President. Munroe will oversee all facets of the business including sales, operations and social...
Jaguar Freight Services Continues Expansion and Commitment to European Market with Opening of New Paris Office
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Simon Kaye, founder and CEO of Jaguar Freight Services, today announced the opening of their newest office to open September 2008 at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris, France. Jaguar Freight Services is one of the most specialized freight transport...
Smart Circle(R) International Helps Spas Garner Consumer Interest with Expanded Visibility Program
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Leading worldwide referral marketer, Smart Circle(R) International Germany.
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DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fragrances in Eastern Europe to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Fragrances in Eastern Europe. It includes...
A Detailed Analysis of the Personal Hygiene Market in the Ukraine is Now Available, Including Forecasts to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Personal Hygiene in Ukraine to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Personal Hygiene in Ukraine. It includes...
Men's Toiletries - UK - March 2008 Highlights the Importance of the Youth Market in Brand Targeting
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Men's Toiletries - UK - March 2008" report to their offering. Growth in the men's toiletries market appears to have been a long time coming. For years, industry pundits have been predicting...
Haircare in North America to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Haircare in North America to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Haircare in North America. It includes...
Fragrances in Western Europe to 2011: A Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on Fragrances
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fragrances in Western Europe to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Fragrances in Western Europe. It includes...
Estee Lauder Companies to Report Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results on August 14, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) expects to release fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday, August 14, 2008. On that date, the Company will webcast live its conference call with securities analysts where management...
Business Wire Retail Report On July 2008 Retail Sales Figures
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information...
The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports July 2008 Sales; Expects Strong Second Quarter Results
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today reported July 2008 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended August 2, 2008, were $1.4 billion, up 6% over the $1.3 billion achieved during the four-week period ended August 4, 2007. For the 26...
China Emerging as a Major Customer for Med Gen Products
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Med Gen Inc. (OTCBB:MDIN) ("MDIN"), manufacturers of nationally branded OTC healthier life products and specialty financial services, reports that the documentation approving the shipment of Snorenz(R) has been completed. Snorenz(R) will be shipped...
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces July Sales
YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended August 2, 2008 increased 0.7% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks increased 1.8% to $197.9 million compared with $194.3...
Personal Hygiene in the Hong Kong to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Personal Hygiene in the Hong Kong to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Personal Hygiene in the Hong Kong. It...
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter Results
DENTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) (the "Company") today announced strong financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2008. The Company will hold a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. (Central) to discuss these results and its...
Stage Stores Reports July Sales
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today reported that its total sales for the four week July period ended August 2, 2008 decreased 1.0% to $108.1 million from $109.2 million in the prior year four week period ended August 4, 2007. Comparable store sales decreased...
Coldwell Banker "Housetrology" Quiz Uncovers Intangible Home Buying Influences
PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today shared the initial results of its innovative and engaging "Housetrology" online quiz in which the company asked people, "What's Your House Sign?" After receiving more than 1,200 responses this summer, Coldwell...
Fragrances in North America to 2011: A Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on Fragrances
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fragrances in North America to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Fragrances in North America. It includes...
BAA Cleveland Appoints Vice President to Oversee Operations at New AIRMALL(R) at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - BAA Cleveland, the newly appointed developer of retail, food and beverage concessions at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina LaForte as vice president of BAA Cleveland. In this role, Tina will...
Mannatech's New CEO Speaks to 350 Associates during Fourth Stop on North American Tour
COPPELL, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, completed its fourth stop on the North American "Whistle-Stop Tour" in Branson, Missouri, with new President and CEO Wayne...
BioSil(TM) Naturally Supports Summertime Beauty...and Health!(1)
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Summer's "swimsuit and shorts" season is in full swing. It's the perfect time to show off beautiful skin, hair, and nails. Until now, that meant using the old, familiar topical treatments. Now, however, there's the natural supplement BioSil(TM...
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Global Haircare Market, Providing Forecasts to 2011 for 53 Countries & Leading Company Profiles
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Haircare market to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Haircare market at the global level. It includes...
Jim Lizotte Named VP of Retail Consulting Solutions at RPE
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced today the appointment of Jim Lizotte as vice president of consulting solutions to support the company's expanding consulting practice. Lizotte will focus on RPE's core business of providing business process...
Technology Crossover Ventures Completes $43M Minority Stake in Intelligent Beauty
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Intelligent Beauty Inc., the beauty industry leader in advanced e-commerce technology and internet marketing, announced that it has raised $43 million in total from Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) for a minority investment. Intelligent Beauty...
Target Corporation's Jen Klise, Group Manager, Corporate Innovation to Chair Inaugural Product of the Year Jury in the U.S.
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Jen Klise, Group Manager, Corporate Innovation at Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), has been named jury chair for the inaugural Product of the Year Awards in the U.S. Klise will lead industry leaders and influencers on September 18 in New York as they review...
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