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Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
myShape provides each member with her own free Personal Shop filled with clothing that matches her measurements, body shape and fashion and fit preferences. The Personal Shop and the ShapeMatch system are protected by issued and pending international patents. myShape is reaching millions of women to provide them with an effortless way to shop for apparel that fits and flatters. myShape Inc... |
Study: Gift-spending to rise this holiday season
Shoppers buying gifts this holiday season will spend an average of more than $1,000 each, according to a new study from Unity Marketing.This represents an 8 percent increase over last year's average holiday gift budget of $928.So far this year, consumers have spent an average of $1,034 on gifts, 20 percent more than last year, according to Unity Marketing's quarterly "gift Tracker" survey, which m... |
Jeweler's deal sparkles, pampers for Mother's Day
... jewelry, moms will receive a gift certificate for brunch at one of three Albany-area restaurants owned by Mazzone Management Group--the Glen Sanders Mansion, Prime at Saratoga National or the Hall of Springs (reservations are required, based on availability)--and a voucher for a facial and spring makeup application at the eco-friendly Complexions Day Spa that is good for 90 days.If purchasers are... |
Survey: Holiday shopping to go later into year
...t) will still be shopping for gifts the week leading into Christmas, and 4 percent expect to shop on Christmas Eve. However, according to the survey, these consumers aren't necessarily procrastinating: Some are time-strapped (18 percent), while many are practicing savvy shopping tactics, specifically:31 percent are holding out for the best deals.Almost one in five consumers (19 percent) is still s... |
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... |
N.J.'s George Press Fine Jewelers toasts 30 years
...dest receipt would win a $330 gift certificate for use in the showroom.Over 30 years in business, the Presses have built the operation's name on their selections of bridal and couture jewelry, as well as timepieces and custom designs created by George Press himself. In addition to the retailer's custom designs and finished jewelry offerings, George Press Fine Jewelers also offers jewelry and watch... |
U.S. Kimberley Process Web site launched
...e U.S. Kimberley Process (KP) certificates to export rough diamonds from the United States. It enables current licensees to manage their KP certificates in an efficient manner, to ensure compliance with appropriate U.S. legislation and regulations.The Web site will facilitate U.S. Kimberley Process licensing, certificate issuance and record keeping for U.S. government compliance, making the proces... |
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... |
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... |
Holiday budgets stick with consumers
...ten (90 percent) plan to make gift-giving a priority this holiday season. But while 77 percent reported plans to treat themselves and others, the number of consumers budgeting more than $799 for gifts (23 percent) will fall 13 percent. Budgets of up to $499 for gifts this year will increase by 11 percent, compared with 2008 numbers. Only 18 percent will shop without a list.Shoppers will seek to fi... |
Mother's Day, graduation boost jewelry websites
...aduation gave a huge boost to gift-related Web sites in May, including those of retail jewelers, according to the latest report from ComScore.According to the report, which analyzes U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties, the jewelry, luxury goods and accessories category experienced double-digit growth last month, increasing 13 percent to nearly 18 million visitors.Swarovski Crystal'... |
J.C. Penney 'Doghouse' spot has viewers howling
... instead of a diamond jewelry gift from J.C. Penney.Plano, Texas--Chain retailer J.C. Penney's "Beware of the Doghouse" holiday commercial has become an Internet sensation, garnering both criticism and applause from the millions who have the viewed the online jewelry ad."Beware of the Doghouse" is a four-and-a-half minute mini-movie that serves as a reminder to men of what can happen when they don... |
NYIGF attendance growth reflects industry upswing
...York - the last of the summer gift and home markets - resulting in significant attendance growth for NYIGF. As part of overall regional, national and international gains, there were exponential increases in attendance from the southeast, southwest, and west coast of the United States, topped by a 90% increase in buyers from Florida. Rounding out the top five states in terms of attendance growth we... |
Tiffany unveils 10 perfect gift options for festive season
...style icon selects 10 perfect gift options for you, designed to turn every occasion that much more memorable this splendid array includes creations that bear the stamp of Jean Schlumberger and Elsa Peretti’s genius, and showcases colourful gemstones and cute eye catching holiday mementoes.Pegah Goldooz, General Manager Tiffany & Co UAE, said, “Tiffany’s undoubted prowess as a distinguished des... |
Gap begins search for new faces of babygap & gapkids
adorable tot.To help spread the word about their charismatic Casting Call contestant, parents can create a "printable," an adorable mini Gap shopping bag photo holder with arms and legs to showoff their aspiring model. When parents submit a photo of their child, they can opt to print out the printable character that sits on the edge of a table or desk and holds a “Vote for me” sign. Gap Inc... |
L'Oreal Paris brings 'Color Space' at Wisconsin State Fair
ts so visitors can see how different light affects the look of makeup and hair tones.Also, in celebration of L'Oreal Paris' 100-year anniversary, visitors to The Color Space will enjoy limited-time special pricing on select L'Oreal Paris iconic products and a $2.00 gift certificate that can be used toward the purchase of any products sold at The Color Space or local retailers. L'Oreal Paris... |
Apparel & Clothing Trade Shows in United States Of America
...and productions, accessories, gifts & premiums and an exhaustive display of beauty and grooming products and services to keep the bridal couples fit and radiant for their big day.Venue: Quiet Cannon Banquet Center, Montebello, California, United States Of AmericaBefore I Do Bridal EventDate: 11-APR-09 to 11-APR-09Before I Do Bridal Event is an enjoyable, exciting and informative occasion for b... |
Jeweler to light Ronald McDonald House
...al holiday lights and holiday gifts for the House's Capital Region location here. A house lighting ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 27. In addition to adding to the Ronald McDonald House's usual holiday festivities, the event will also inaugurate the charity's 25th anniversary celebration."We are grateful to the Bleser family [owners of Northeastern] and to our friends at Northeastern Fine Jewelry f... |
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... |
NRF: Grads to see green this year
...all Americans who plan to buy gifts for graduates this year will give them cash, the latest report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) shows.According to the NRF's 2009 Graduation Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by Big Research, 58.9 percent of gift-givers will give graduates money, up from 56.8 percent last year.In addition, approximately 29 percent will give gift cards, d... |
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