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Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales
...al merchandiser is offering a free wake-up call so that shoppers don't miss the sale.Target is offering clearance products and promotions of up to 75 percent off on select clothing, furniture, electronics, holiday décor, and more. Consumers can also save up to 50 to 70 percent on bath and bedding.The savings and values at Toys "R" Us stores will stretch into the New Year. Some of the items that wi... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...ervice information, and get a free year of Spot service. Then explain how Spot uses the "Globalstar Simplex" system and its one-way data signals, so that you'll have no way to bother them in their solitude.Aluratek Internet Radio (about $120 online)—This radio picks up thousands of Internet stations with no PC needed. The radio uses Wi-Fi networking to get the signals from a home-router. The sound... |
Snow stalls jewelry sales, but men still buying
...is currently locked in a deep freeze, above-average temperatures in Georgia last week added to an uptick in jewelry sales at the Cumberland Diamond Exchange in Smyrna, Ga., said owner Mark Jacobson."Traffic has been good," he said. "People are spending less, but that's OK."Like many other retailers, Jacobson said, it's mostly men shopping right now as Christmas creeps closer, a trend he attributes... |
Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...on champagne and lobster (all free once you were through the gate). It was so posh there were even Cowshed products in the portaloos. There was no backstage/VIP area so the celebs mingled with the rest of us. Never mind the bands, I got more excited than is necessary about spotting Aneka Rice. And Sun Travel Ed Lisa was chatting up Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen quicker than you can say frilly cuff. The ... |
AGTA names Spectrum Award winners
...TexasPair of matched ametrine free-style carvings balked with mother-of-pearl.Faceting Division 1st Place-Faceting Division: John Dyer, Precious Gemstones Co., Eau Claire, Wis.20.74-carat modified trillion-cut aquamarine.2nd Place-Faceting Division: John Dyer, Precious Gemstones Co., Eau Claire, Wis.50.69-carat rectangular pink tourmaline.3rd Place-Faceting Division: John Dyer, Precious Gemstones ... |
WDC launches diamond Web site and ad campaign
...amonds they sell are conflict-free and how consumers can buy diamonds with confidence. Visitors are able to walk step-by-step through the KP and system of warranties, hear from experts on the issue and keep abreast of the latest news.The site is just one piece of the industry-wide education initiative that launched earlier this year. Along with the WDC, the campaign includes organizations such as ... |
Sotheby's to auction Belgian princess' royal jewels
ble 8.1-carat diamond ring and detachable brooch. Its estimated value ranges from $101,000 to $177,000. The second tiara, by Van Cleef & Arpels, converts into a bracelet and necklace. Its estimated value ranges from $228,000 to $304,000.Several wedding gifts of jewelry will also hit the auction block, including a variety of brooches and earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels and Jean Lantonnois.... |
London Fashion Week stands strong for emerging brands
...rt with their finances and are keen to meet agents, international press and be placed in UK stores. I am excited that Nolcha is returning to London to support independent designers with their business growth.”Nolcha received many applications from designers to showcase their brands during London Fashion Week indicating that there is still a strong interest in the UK market for emerging internation... |
‘Golden Christmas’ with Porsche Design
...olden accent and now presents gift ideas whose designs take the precious metal as their theme. The selection of classic men’s accessories includes automatic watches, cufflinks and sunglasses. The products are available immediately from Porsche Design Stores.Three chronographs from the Dashboard series and the Worldtimer P'6750 have been selected for Christmas. For the first time, two models from t... |
Report: Same-store sales slow in October
r the holidays, a reduction from the 7.2 percent growth seen in October-to-December sales last year.Retail Forward's ShopperScape survey shows that the majority of shoppers plan to spend about the same as they did last year on holiday gifts. Down-market shoppers appeared the most cautious about holiday spending this year, with more than half planning to spend less than last year or nothing at all.... |
Danier Leather Q2 sales drop
... per diluted share) compared with net earnings of $15.8 million ($2.47 per diluted share) during the first half of last year. Adjusted net earnings(2) for the prior year, which excludes the reversal of the litigation provision of $18.0 million, initial recovery of legal fees of $0.1 million and related income taxes of $4.7 million, were $2.3 million ($0.37 per diluted share). The first half of las... |
‘Green Fashion & European Style’ is the theme for Fashion Shanghai
... for doing face to fact trade business.For Fashion Shanghai 2009, the main theme is decided “Green Fashion & European Style” For the first theme, “Green Fashion”, there will be a special pavilion “Green Fashion” in Hall W2. Fabric & Garment regarding organic, natural dyeing, environment friendly, recycle and reform will be displayed in this pavilion and that can make think about the trade ... |
Children's apparel company MVBY announces major product expansion
...Welsh also stated that he expects an immediate positive financial impact. Ritzy Baby, a line of accessories known for their lush car seat covers, will be made available in the MVBY Dallas showroom. Ritzy Baby will be allowed to utilize MVBY’s exclusive fabrics, creating the opportunity for cross merchandising for both companies. Ritzy Baby and MVBY will make available the other company’s products ... |
US auto sales plunge whopping 36 percent in Dec.
... a dismal year that saw sales free-fall by 2.9 million vehicles from 2007. The bleak numbers, according to both industry officials and analysts, mean that record high rebates and low-interest financing deals will stick around until at least February. But those deals will likely disappear as the remaining 2008 models are sold and inventories are lowered to match demand. One automaker, Hyundai ... |
2009 styles guide from A to Z
...you can work out your new looks from the comfort of your sofa. And since many of the most popular trends are variations of our favourite autumn style choices – including asymmetrical and florals – you’ll only need to splash out on a few new things to freshen up your wardrobe. A is for ASYMMETRIC ... one-shouldered styles will remain firm favourites next season, so hold on to yours. A beautiful fl... |
Acne NEW STANDARD mixes male looks into sexy line
...rmal with as much ease as the free-spirited Tribeca girls heading to their conventional office jobs, here we can find all from over-sized suit jackets with toggles, zips or Velcro fastenings, latex cycling suits, classic raw-edged denim jackets made just a tad too big or shorts based on a man’s boxers.All details in the collection are strictly for utility, and superfluous embellishments are nowher... |
Italian colors come to Barcelona
creates a friendly atmosphere. For the older age group, there is a small play area dominated by a large lamp reminiscent of a castle. Children may also enjoy a delightful illustrated book by Letizia Galli, who created a story about the clothing world especially for Benetton. The book is offered free with every purchase and is available in 75 selected stores in Spain and Italy. Benetton Group... |
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