Archive for June, 2010

eMarketer: Big Potential for In-Store Mobile Marketing


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
But that's only if you're doing it right. According to a new eMarketer report titled "Mobile Shopping from In-Store: A Potential Game-Changer," such things as access to branded mobile product reviews could make a big difference for retailers.

Drag Bingo is back, now for charity


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Bingo Caller Geraldine returns to MovaA "It's been a long time since I had my hands on these little balls," cooed Geraldine, as she batted her fans of eyelashes, mixed the Bingo balls, and then preceded to call them:A "B-12, this is a good vitamin...I-18, that's what I told immigration when I came here, I-18....ooooooohhhh O-69, I am not commenting ...

No duds about it


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Well, speaking of things that wona t be a dud to your festive weekend, I have noticed a few things on my radart that are sure to brighten your blue skies for a few days to come.

Beauty: Eye shadows face off


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Eye shadow has taken on new forms - pencil, pigment, cream-to-powder, mineral - as of late, so we decided it was time to investigate.

Plastic surgery: Path to better job, mate in China


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
He Zen's path to cosmetic surgery was fast and simple. Her mother saw an ad in a Shanghai newspaper and figured that more Caucasian-looking eyes would make it easier for her unmarried 28-year-old daughter to find a husband.

Windstar’s Wind Surf Sails the Greek Isles for First Time in Six Years


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
SOURCE Windstar Cruises Offering Six 7-Day Voyages Between Athens, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey SEATTLE , /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers guests exceptional opportunities to experience the mythical ...

Bridal beauty isn’t only for brides


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
One of the most important days in a woman's life is her wedding day. It is an occasion for joy, celebration, beauty and of course, STRESS! But one area that no longer needs to cause a bride-to-be a drop of sweat is her beauty regimen.

Summer must-haves for your beauty regime


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
With summer temperatures through the roof, it's hard to avoid some heat-induced beauty disasters that leave you battling dry skin and frizzy hair.

JCPenney to Sell Aldo Shoes


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Photo courtesy of JCPenney Now they're talking ... shoes . The Aldo Group has entered into a partnership with JCPenney , allowing the retailer to be the exclusive department store seller of Aldo 's "Call It Spring" brand.

Chinook Centre, CORE expansion projects to be finished by fall


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Paige O'Neill, retail manager at Chinook Centre. Photograph by: Archive, Calgary Herald The fall completion of two major projects is the "high-water mark" in an era of frantic retail development in the Calgary area.

No duds about it


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Well, speaking of things that won't be a dud to your festive weekend, I have noticed a few things on my radart that are sure to brighten your blue skies for a few days to come.

Chinese icon of beauty evolves a ” surgically


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
He Zen's path to cosmetic surgery was fast and simple. Her mother saw an ad in a Shanghai newspaper and figured that more Caucasian-looking eyes would make it easier for her unmarried 28-year-old daughter to find a husband.

Drag Bingo is back, now for charity


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Bingo Caller Geraldine returns to Mova "It's been a long time since I had my hands on these little balls," cooed Geraldine, as she batted her fans of eyelashes, mixed the Bingo balls, and then preceded to call them: "B-12, this is a good vitamin...I-18, that's what I told immigration when I came here, I-18....ooooooohhhh O-69, I am not commenting ...

JCPenney and Aldo Usa Inc. Team Up to Bring Shop-within-a-Shop…


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
JCPenney and ALDO USA Inc. Team Up to Bring Shop-within-a-Shop Footwear and Accessories Concept to 600 JCPenney Stores and jcp.com - Call It Spring' Brand to Provide Customers Extensive Assortment of On-Trend, Modern Styles at Compelling Prices PLANO, Texas & MONTREAL-- --J. C. Penney Company, Inc.

Summer beauty: Brush up at the counter


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
To say there are more makeup options than ever is a colossal understatement. Thousands of new beauty products are introduced each year, giving rise to entirely new makeup categories that didn't even exist a few years ago.

4th of July beauty essentials: What to wear and what to bring this holiday weekend


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
It's the Fourth of July! As the temperatures rise, and the air fills with the mouth-watering scent of BBQ aroma, be sure that you stay fresh and dainty even under the most smokey or steamy circumstances.

Special event at Sephora


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The Sephora at the Arboretum will have a special store event on July 22, 2010. This store event is featuring Fusion Beauty, and will run 7 - 9 pm.

Preparing for your cosmetic purchase


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Often times when you are looking for makeup, you have no idea what you want. Worse than that; however, you may have no clue which cosmetics will and will not work for you.

Wednesday Giveaway! Sephora Collection Beauty In A Box: Pores No More


Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Tired of last season's looks and in the market for a surefire makeup makeover? Our friends at Sephora have just the thing for you, because today's lucky winner will be getting Dr.

Parlux Fragrances Inc. Reports Operating Results


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Parlux Fragrances Inc. filed Annual Report for the period ended 2010-03-31. Parlux Fragrances Inc.

Sephora Free Bare Escentuals Complexion Trio With Any Purchase


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Sephora fans you can snag a free Bare Escentuals Trio for free with any purchase today online or after July 2 in the store.

Cosmetic surgery in China increases as icon of beauty evolves


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
He Zen's path to cosmetic surgery was fast and simple. Her mother saw an ad in a Shanghai newspaper and figured that more Caucasian-looking eyes would make it easier for her unmarried 28-year-old daughter to find a husband.

Dior Matches New Fall Lipstick Shades With Vintage Couture Gowns


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
When we heard about Dior's exhibition in Paris of 32 vintage couture dresses, from 2004-2010, our mouths were watering .

Vitamin Shoppe: More Good Times Ahead


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Vitamin Shoppe is a retailer of nutritional supplements with over 400 locations in 37 states, making it one of the leading providers of vitamins, nutritional supplements, and minerals in the US, providing around 8,000 different product supplements through its retail locations, and offering another 20,000 different skus of supplements through its ...

Varsity Grille closes Tupelo spot


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
The Varsity Grille inside The Mall at Barnes Crossing has closed. A sign on the restaurant's doors said, "To our loyal fans, we apologize but due to current industry trends we have closed." The restaurant opened in October in the former Ruby Tuesday location near ULTA.

Nordstrom to add store in Cherry Hill


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Nord-strom, Inc. will open Nord-strom Rack at the Towne Place at Garden State Park, about a mile away from its fashionable full-service anchor at Cherry Hill Mall.

ShortFest makes a perfect schmooze fest


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Next to the films, the best thing about Palm Springs ShortFest is its networking opportunities.

Nordstrom to add store in Cherry Hill


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Nordstrom, Inc. will open Nord-strom Rack at the Towne Place at Garden State Park, about a mile away from its fashionable full-service anchor at Cherry Hill Mall.

Tuesday Giveaway! Sephora Collection Beauty In A Box: Maldives Summer Nights


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Tired of last season's looks and in the market for a surefire makeup makeover? Our friends at Sephora have just the thing for you, because today's lucky winner will be getting the Sephora Collection Beauty In A Box: Maldives Summer Nights , a limited-edition kit featuring some of the Sephora Collection's most popular items.

For Your Own Good: Google in Cahoots with a Federal Agency


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Look, Google is a private company and can do what it wants with its property, including things that might alienate its customers .

Nordstrom Rack coming to Cherry Hill plaza


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Nordstrom will open Nordstrom Rack at the Towne Place at Garden State Park, about a mile away from its popular full-service anchor at Cherry Hill Mall.

Beauty Buzz. NARS Debuts Sephora Exclusive Lip Glosses


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Why should your cheeks get all the fun? NARS cosmetics is launching a brand new line of lip glosses in the same saucy colors as their best-selling collection of blushes.

Kevin Aucoin……Remembering the Artist/Photographer


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Kevin Aucoin, born on Valentine's Day 1962 in Shreveport Louisiana was adopted through Catholic Charities along with his three siblings.

Making a stand


Monday, June 28th, 2010
'WE have never, and will never, test our cosmetic products on animals,' so goes the tagline that has earned The Body Shop a solid reputation as an anti-animal testing advocate.

The Monday Lust: The Flawless Face


Monday, June 28th, 2010
In this high definition world- make up trends are evolving- Gone are the concealer lines on the jawline or caked on foundation.

‘Fragrances - Greece’ is now available at Fast Market Research


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Celebrities' signatures on fragrances have become a common method for manufacturers to stimulate demand for new products, with many new celebrity-endorsed fragrances launched during the review period.

Nordstrom Plans To Open New Nordstrom Rack In Cherry Hill, N.J. - Quick Facts


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Nordstrom, Inc. announced it has planned to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Cherry Hill, N.J. The store will be located at the Towne Place at Garden State Park and is expected to open in spring 2011.

Illamasqua Debuts at Sephora; Artistic Director Alex Box Talks to StyleList


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Courtesy photo. Illamasqua is more of a state of mind than a makeup line. Created for the self-expression of "women and men," the cult Brit brand is currently rolling out its first collection on American soil in select Sephora stores and on Sephora.com . Creative Director Alex Box has created high fashion makeup looks for designers like Karl ...

Neolane Showcases the Role of Avatars in the Cross-Channel Marketing…


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Enterprise marketing software provider Neolane, Inc. today announced details of its participation at Forrestera s Customer Experience Forum 2010.

Hair and Makeup ideas Inspired by Twilight


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Twilight is one of the biggest phenomenons to hit this planet for a while. There are hundreds or thousands of screaming fan girls at every opening movie and any event to get close to Robert Pattinson.

J.C. Penney’s inks deal with Aldo shoes


Monday, June 28th, 2010
J.C. Penney Co. is revamping its shoe departments this fall, creating a store-within-a-store concept dubbed Call it Spring, which will feature Aldo USA Inc.

Stay Gold, Ponyboy


Monday, June 28th, 2010
In the search for the great tan, a former Dallas, TX resident knows best. Although I still think natural suntans are the most beautiful option , there are some man-made options to create, enhance and fake that bake.

Monday Giveaway! Sephora Collection Beauty In A Box: Maldives Summer Nights


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Tired of last season's looks and in the market for a surefire makeup makeover? Our friends at Sephora have just the thing for you, because today's lucky winner will be getting the Sephora Collection Beauty In A Box: Maldives Summer Nights , a limited-edition kit featuring some of the Sephora Collection's most popular items.

HK stocks seen edging up after modest Wall St gains


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Hong Kong stocks are set to open slightly higher on Monday, recovering from a weekly low, after most U.S. stock indexes rose modestly on Friday.

ITa S festival time again so herea s out guide to looking chic whatever the weather


Monday, June 28th, 2010
AS the weather hots up and funky beats reverberate through country parks, it can only mean one thing - it's festival time again.

These multi-tasking stars can do it all, and do it well


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Staying relevant in Hollywood requires more than just a killer role or a strong set of pipes.

New Market Research Report: Baby Care - Turkey


Monday, June 28th, 2010
However, the growth seen in the category was lower than the review period CAGR as a result of people preferring to purchase lower priced products during the crisis.

‘Colour Cosmetics - Turkey’ is now available at Fast Market Research


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Consumers consider colour cosmetics products as 'affordable luxury' items, and continued to purchase them.

Weekly CEO Sells Highlight: ULTA, HSP, COH, RBCN, AFG


Monday, June 28th, 2010
Weekly CEO Sells Highlight: ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE, INC, Hospira Inc, Coach Inc, RUBICON TECHNOLOGY, INC, and American Financial Group Inc.

Are Salon Shampoos Really Only Sold At Salons?


Sunday, June 27th, 2010
Are the salon hair care products sold online and at drug and grocery stores the same products that are sold in salons? Has anyone checked this out in a lab? These brands -- Paul Mitchell, American Crew, Redken, etc.