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Australians to bin 825,000 gifts this Christmas: survey
...vey showing more than 825,000 gifts will go straight into the garbage bin this Christmas because their recipients just hate them.The survey, commissioned by an Australian-based online self-publishing website and based on population data, revealed a third of all respondents either refund gifts or give them away, especially off-the-shelf offerings."An estimated 6.4 million presents will be given awa... |
Will interactive displays appeal to consumers?
... and 50th wedding anniversary gifts, but she sees very few fresh faces buying engagement rings or first anniversary presents.So, she opted to buy something new for her store--Stuller's Interactive Ring Display--to attract the attention of a younger demographic, the type of consumers who will spend a Saturday afternoon at an Apple store, enthusiastically testing out computers and iPods with their o... |
US economy fuels gold rush
...their jewelry, which included gifts from ex-husbands and boyfriends who no longer inspired fond memories, 1960s cocktail rings that a man gave to his wife before they divorced, and a souvenir from a high school trip to Russia. "Somebody at a party last week had a pre-engagement ring from her boyfriend before her husband, and her 14-year-old daughter wanted the ring, and she said, `If your father e... |
Consumers to hunt for holiday bargains, NRF says
... of holiday shoppers will buy gifts or other holiday-related merchandise at thrift stores or resale shops.In order to compensate for soft sales, retailers are cutting back on inventory, a trend with which retail jewelers can identify. According to the NRF's Port Tracker report, released in September and available here, traffic to the nation's ports has scaled back to levels not seen since 20... |
Study: Today's Internet jewelry consumer
...ves, are still buying jewelry gifts for others, according to the JCOC.The other main Anti-Internet Shopper group is the non-office worker of any age. They do not have access to the Internet in their place of work and are not driven to make the Internet a part of their lives or work.Twenty percent of this group will also start using the Internet to purchase within five years, according to the JCOC,... |
Fashion Delivers makes positive impact on the environment
...d accepted the vanguard award for Jones Apparel Group, selected for its socially conscious business practices. He was joined by celebrity designer Rachel Roy as his guest. Earnest Sewn Jeans donated over 200 pairs of jeans totaling more than 40,000 to the Fashion Delivers California Campaign, created to aid those suffering the adverse effects of the recession in California.Pay It Fashion forward i... |
Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
myShape Inc the Personal Shop for women on the web, introduces new Valentine's Day gifts, jewelry, lingerie and more just in time to celebrate the most romantic holiday.myShape provides each member with her own Personal Shop where she can delight in fashions and accessories that match her fit, flatter her shape and reflect her personal style.Joann Smyth, celebrated jewelry designer for over two de... |
Survey: Fewer grad gift shoppers but bigger spend
...sumers plan to buy graduation gifts this year but those who are in the giving mood will spend more, the latest research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) shows.NRF's "2010 Graduation Consumer Intentions and Actions" survey, conducted by BIGresearch between May 4 and 12 using 8,431 consumers, found that 31.4 percent of consumers plan to buy graduation gifts, compared to 32.5 percent in 2009... |
JCOC: Jewelry purchases up over holiday weekend
...l members shopped for holiday gifts over Thanksgiving weekend (Black Friday, Saturday and Sunday), compared with 32 percent in 2008. Of those, 22 percent bought fine jewelry or watches, while only 14 percent did so in 2008.When asked who they purchased fine jewelry or watches for over Thanksgiving weekend (or who they will buy these gifts for over the holiday season), 34 percent of JCOC panel memb... |
JCPenney first retailer to win 'Energy Star' award from DOE
...E) with the ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management. The award will be presented at an ENERGY STAR awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on March 31. Effective energy management supports the environmental goals in JCPenney’s comprehensive corporate social responsibility program, JCPenney C.A.R.E.S., which integrates the Company’s efforts to achieve positive impacts in the ar... |
Asian social networking sites profit from virtual money
...inly in the form of 'Facebook gifts' through a credit system, said in March that it was looking at offering a common virtual currency to third-party application developers.At the Web 2.0 Summit late last year, Myspace's recently-departed chief operating officer Amit Kapur mentioned that that the firm was also seeking to develop a payments and virtual goods system.Meanwhile, Internet entrepreneurs ... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...your tech-savvy spouse. These gifts are not only reasonably priced—with only one a smidgen over $200—they're cutting edge. Many of these gifts can be found at electronics stores, and there is still time for a two-day or overnight delivery. You'll not only make any geek happy with these gadgets, you'll startle them with your know-how. Aluratek Internet Radio Spot Satellite Messenger Pulse Smar... |
Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2010/11 women's ready-to-wear fashion
...alian designer Riccardo Tisci for Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Fall/Winter 2010/11 women's ready-to-wear fashion show during Paris Fashion Week March 8, 2010.A model presents a creation by Italian designer Riccardo Tisci for Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Fall/Winter 2010/11 women's ready-to-wear fashion show during Paris Fashion Week March 8, 2010.A model presents a creation by Italian de... |
We teach Kelly Brook to strip
...your partner two very special gifts 閳?so you want him or her to see them. "Once your dress is under your breasts, pull it down to reveal your midriff. "When it is sitting on your hips, then look at your boobs and caress them 閳?you haven't gone all this way only to ignore your breast assets! Advertisement"The main pattern in striptease is to reveal, caress, reveal and so on. "All the movements shou... |
Designer to cast golden glow on NY Fashion Week
...f designers and manufacturers for his runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.From stackable bangles, layered chains and oversized hoops to unique statement earrings, Valvo's looks will be accessorized with gold as styled by Shaye Strager. Even the silk and suede used in the collection will be studded, embroidered and embellished with gold flourishes."Gold is, unquestionably... |
NEWGEN MEN to support London’s future menswear stars
...ted by a panel of key opinion formers from media and retail including Charlie Porter from Fantastic Man, Gary Edgley from Selfridges, Gordon Richardson from Topman, Lulu Kennedy from Fashion East, Jeremy Langmead from Esquire and Terry Betts from Harvey Nichols.NEWGEN men follows on from the success of the MAN show and will support emerging menswear talent with business support and showcasing oppo... |
GAO report: Conflict diamonds still entering U.S.
... the 1990s and remain a cause for concern."Although many of these conflicts have now ended and the international community has taken steps to gain control of the rough diamond trade, the United Nations (UN) and other sources report that illicit trading of rough diamonds still exists and could potentially finance civil conflicts as well as criminal and terrorist activities," the GAO report states.D... |
Hugh Jackman at premiere of the film X-men Origins: Wolverine in Tokyo
...to fans at a red carpet event for the Japan premiere of "X-men Origins: Wolverine" in Tokyo September 3, 2009.Actor Hugh Jackman gestures to fans at a red carpet event for the Japan premiere of "X-men Origins: Wolverine" in Tokyo September 3, 2009.Actor Hugh Jackman bows at a red carpet event for the Japan premiere of "X-men Origins: Wolverine" in Tokyo September 3, 2009. Actor Hugh Jackman ... |
Obama promises more than 600,000 stimulus jobs
... following a trip to Normandy for a D-Day commemoration and Egypt where he delivered a speech outlining his vision for relations with the Muslim world, Sunday, June 7, 2009.Obama is ramping up his stimulus program this week even as his advisers are ramping down expectations about when the spending plan will effect a continuing rise in the nation's unemployment.Many of the stimulus plans that Obama... |
‘Garmenting Accessories Online Expo ‘09’ receives excellent reviews
...nnual online trade fair event for the apparel accessories sector began on February 1, 2009 and will continue till March 17, 2009. the leading online B2B portal dedicated to the worldwide textile, apparel and fashion industries.This online trade fair was originally preceded by its highly successful 1st edition - Trims Supplement ‘08, held in 2008.Companies have slowly but surely begun to realize th... |
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