Archive for November, 2010

Cyber Monday Online Spending Surpasses Black Friday Online, Reports IBM


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
IBM's findings expand on the company's earlier report that Black Friday 2010 delivered double-digit growth over 2009, and its forecast that in-store sales of consumer electronics and appliances in U.S. retail stores would get an early start this year, with consumers spending a larger-than-usual share in November.

Gifts that give back


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
While shopping this holiday season, consider buying from companies that donate a portion of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations or help the needy in some other way.

Yves Rocher plans to expand franchising network further


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Yves Rocher , the local branch of a French cosmetics and beauty-services firm, plans to expand its franchising network in other parts of the country.

Last chance to back Staten Islanders as ‘World’s Best Couple’


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Staten Island pairs vying for the title of "World's Best Couple" -- not to mention the 22-carat diamond engagement ring that comes along with the distinction -- are spending the Internet competition's final hours on Facebook, Twitter and, in some cases, even hitting the streets to get as many last minute votes as possible.

Gift Giving Gets Naughty with Sephora’s Facebook App


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
This holiday season, Sephora offers up an addictive Facebook app that will make you forget all about Farmville and harvesting your tomatoes.

Cran-tastic: 10 luscious beauty buys for winter


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Baby, it's cold outside! Get into the cozy spirit with the most scrumptious scents of the season: Cocoa, cranberry, and warm apple cider.

Gov. Gregoire appoints Suzan DelBene to cabinet


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed a former congressional candidate as the new director of the state Department of Revenue.

Wellesse Liquid Vitamin D Supplement Helps Families Meet New…


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The Archives of Internal Medicine reported that more than 75 percent of Americans have insufficient levels of vitamin D. Today, the Institute of Medicine released new guidelines for the recommended daily intake of vitamin D. Wellesse Vitamin D3 and Calcium Liquid helps meet the new DRI.

Christmas: Cheap Thrill


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
It never hurts to have a few extra gifts on hand for last minute holiday cheer, and at these prices, you can stock a whole extra drawer full of " Of course I didn't forget you" presents.

This Week’s Activist Filings


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The most recent investor 13D filings can be summed up succinctly: investors are backing up the truck on existing positions.

L’Oreal USA Kicks Off Hairdressers Against AIDS


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Continuing the brand's president Mary Gleason's strategy of recharging the venerable handbag line.

Tauck Reveals Name and Details Of Newest Riverboat, Adds Two New Cruises in France for 2011


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Tauck has revealed that the newest ship in its fleet of award-winning European riverboats will be named the ms Treasures.

Cyber Monday: The “Online Black Friday” Signals Shift in U.S. Holiday Shopping Trends


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
U.S. retailers are hoping consumers' growing shift to online shopping will carry Black Friday's spending momentum through this week, which kicked off with Internet-only deals and discounts on yesterday's "Cyber Monday." The Monday after Thanksgiving in the past few years has evolved into one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.

An authentic smokey eye tutorial


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Photo: taken by me! Ia ve seen everyone, even professional makeup artists and major cosmetics brands, misinterpret what a smokey eye is.

All sales & shopping events for this day


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Venue: BoConcept Bogart, Bremmer & Bradley Antiques Retirement Sale A Seattle institution since 1975, this beloved antiques shop is closing on December 22, 2010 -- but not without a retirement sale.

More shopping events


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Venue: BoConcept Sales / Shopping Bogart, Bremmer & Bradley Antiques Retirement Sale A Seattle institution since 1975, this beloved antiques shop is closing on December 22, 2010 -- but not without a retirement sale.

One Kings Lane uses e-mail and a contest to market its mobile app


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The One Kings Lane iPhone app promotes gifts chosen by its staff. The retailer is marketing the app with giveaways and e-mails. One Kings Lane Inc.

The People With The Power: Featuring Employees In Marketing Emails


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Apple consistently reminds subscribers about its in-store Specialists in email recovery modules, as the company does in this holiday email -- and other brands go further by featuring important minds behind the brands.

The Daily Start-Up: Mary Meeker, Queen Of The ‘Third Wave’?


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Close November 29, 2010, 11:05 AM ET By Scott Austin This morning's roundup of the latest venture capital news and analysis across the Web: Art by Mike Lucas Visions ofA Internet bubbles are dancing in our heads with this news: Longtime Morgan Stanley Internet analyst Mary Meeker, known during the dot-com boom as the "Queen of the Net," is joining ...

In Retail, “Splurge” Is The Word This Holiday Season


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Retailers want consumers to splurge a little this holiday season. J.C. Penney is running a campaign with the tagline, "New list.

Press Digest - Hong Kong - Nov 30


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
These are some of the leading stories in Hong Kong newspapers on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

FragranceNet.com offers savings, service, and a sensible way to shop


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The shopping rush is on. If you're planning to purchase anything in the makeup, beauty or fragrance area, you'll be assaulted by people wielding spray bottles of scent, trying to lure you into their sales area for holiday specials.

Shop Cyber Monday Fashion and Beauty Deals


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Shop for gifts and use the code BIGEVENT for big discounts at shopbop today! Use the code LUCKY20 to get 20% Off at Piperlime .

Top 10 best deals on Cyber Monday


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Facing the overcrowded parking lots, long lines and chaos that goes along with the busiest shopping day of the year on Black Friday isn't an experience everyone is up for.

Tips to Find the Perfect Fragrance


Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The Fragrance Foundation "nose" a thing or two about choosing the perfect fragrance and offers the following advice to turn hectic holiday shopping excursions into satisfying moments of pleasure and discovery.

Is Cyber Monday the best day to shop online?


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Cyber Monday has never been the biggest day of the year for online retail sales.

T Magazine: Samurai Shopper | Batting Practice


Monday, November 29th, 2010
A customer tries on a fake eyelash, applied by the Make Up For Ever specialist, Erin McCarthy.

Cool Stuff : Nov 29


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Angel Lily hair accessories for little girls are made by a Canadian mompreneur to keep little darlings looking stylish.

Spend Money and Give Money


Monday, November 29th, 2010
If CyberMonday is your thing and you're shopping online today you can leverage your spending to help non-profit organizations by shopping through The Giving Seed .

Far-flung fragrances could make you feel a world away


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Whether your vacations are far afield or close to home, everyone needs to get away.

CRAVE: Diva puts out her holiday wish list


Monday, November 29th, 2010
As a little holiday treat, let's fantasize that we all live in that coveted world where everything is luxurious and money is no object.

Holiday homes glisten and glitter


Monday, November 29th, 2010
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS participant Christa Dixon decorated her dining room in cool, winter tones.

Plump Your Skin


Monday, November 29th, 2010
As the weather turns chilly - no, wait, make that cold - and we crank up the heat, our skin quickly becomes depleted of moisture.

Marketers Cash In on Cyber Monday


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Following Black Friday, the next hot shopping holiday is Cyber Monday, Nov. 29, where marketers offer exclusive deals on the Internet to boost business even further.

Ate poorly over the holidays? Borba can help you be more like Kim Kardashian


Monday, November 29th, 2010
It seems that this year more than any other year, people are groaning about how much they ate over the holidays, what junk they ate, how it's not doing well for them.

Why ‘Cyber Monday’ is mostly myth


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Five years ago, Shop.org published a press release : "While traditional retailers will be monitoring store traffic and sales on Black Friday , online retailers have set their sights on something different: Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, which is quickly becoming one of the biggest online shopping days of the year." Ta-dah! The term ...

Coty to Acquire OPI, Working on Another Deal


Monday, November 29th, 2010
The firm is aiming to educate one million consumers on HIV/AIDS prevention through its extensive network of hair stylists.

Christmas in New York City: Christmas Themed Girl’s Day Out in NYC


Monday, November 29th, 2010
The holiday season is a great time to head out in NYC with your girl friends. From shopping to beauty treatments, the city has more than enough activities to keep you busy.

U.S. Futures Sink On European Debt Worries


Monday, November 29th, 2010
The major indexes edged lower in pre-market action Monday, as investors fretted over ongoing European debt concerns and looked past a strong showing by retailers over the holiday weekend.

The Monday Mail ~ help Lucy find a new perfume


Monday, November 29th, 2010
This week we're helping Lucy, who has been looking for her daily signature fragrance for a couple years without success.

Why ‘Cyber Monday’ is a marketing myth


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Five years ago, Shop.org published a press release : "While traditional retailers will be monitoring store traffic and sales on Black Friday , online retailers have set their sights on something different: Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, which is quickly becoming one of the biggest online shopping days of the year." Ta-dah! The term ...

Cyber Monday Beauty Deals From A to Z, Plus Tips on Grabbing Them


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Ready, set, click ! Today is officially Cyber Monday -- the moniker assigned to the Monday following Black Friday when holiday shoppers rush online to spy, scour and snap up deals from behind the comfort of their computer screen.

Thgis Just In: Why Cyber Monday is Mostly Myth


Monday, November 29th, 2010
From CNN Tech . "It's mostly a marketing gimmick, according to consumer electronics experts and an online metrics tracker.

2010 Cyber Monday deals: Top 10 holiday gifts for travelers


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Holiday shopping can be overwhelming, especially if you're searching for the perfect gift for a traveler.

See our pics


Monday, November 29th, 2010
"Working with Sofia was like living in a fairy tale, where all your dreams come true," Elle says of her experience on set.

25 no-fail gifts for everyone


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Not sure what to buy? Running out of time? These presents are tried and true - and sure to please.

Online Shoppers More Satisfied with Price this Holiday Season


Monday, November 29th, 2010
ForeSee Results ' weekly benchmark of shopper satisfaction with online retailers during the holidays suggests that holiday shoppers are more satisfied with online prices this year than they were at the same time last year.

No-fail gifts


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Not sure what to buy? Running out of time? These presents are tried and true - and sure to please.

Monday Giveaway! Win a Trio of YSL Makeup


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Our friends at Sephora understand that good things come in threes, so this week they're giving away a trio of items from Yves Saint Laurent .

Best Makeup Primer


Monday, November 29th, 2010
Wondering what is a makeup primer? It is similar to a foundation and the best makeup primer is one that remains all day long and suits your skin type.