Archive for December, 2010

Attractive Growth Stories in the Retail Sector: Do they exist? And where should investors look?


Monday, December 27th, 2010
In the aftermath of the recent recession, it has become increasingly difficult to find retailers with attractive growth prospects.

Learn How To Wear Glitter Makeup On New Year’s Eve


Monday, December 27th, 2010
We know how tempting it is to want to bathe in glitter for New Year's Eve. But the trick to looking chic while ringing in 2011 is to not go overboard with the sparkle.

Shoppers find good deals, smaller crowds


Monday, December 27th, 2010
Gamo Jimenez of Houston looks at day-after-Christmas bargains at the Finish Line store in the Rivercenter mall.

Monday Giveaway! Win First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads


Monday, December 27th, 2010
Winter cold got your skin down and dull? Our friends at Sephora know how to get you glowing again, so today's lucky winner will receive First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads , gentle daily exfoliating rounds with lactic and glycolic acid.

Mobile Fanboy! Good or bad?


Monday, December 27th, 2010
David Bisset said it: " Fanboys out in force today ." It's interesting, whenever I write about mobile, no matter what side of the fence I come down on, people try to use "fanboy" as a pejorative .

anxiety-busting-supplements


Monday, December 27th, 2010
Maybe you take some echinacea when you feel a cold coming on or sip a little chamomile tea to soothe an upset tummy.

Beauty by Clinica Ivo Pitanguy Launches Two-Product Line


Monday, December 27th, 2010
The executive, who most recently led the stratospheric growth of Red Bull North America, takes the post on Jan.

Dermalogica Taps Dan Ginsberg as CEO


Monday, December 27th, 2010
The executive, who most recently led the stratospheric growth of Red Bull North America, takes the post on Jan.

Kiehls’ lip balm


Monday, December 27th, 2010
Our team tests, smells, and sprays a multitude of products daily. From brushes to lip balm, these are the picks that top their lists.

A close shave


Sunday, December 26th, 2010
If you're seeking a baby-faced shorn identity - lather up and do as your granddaddy did.

Post-Christmas Shopping in Orlando


Sunday, December 26th, 2010
Didna t get everything on your wish list this year? Time to get shopping and Orlando is just the place to finish Santaa s shopping list.

Sioux Falls gets in on app development


Sunday, December 26th, 2010
Is there an 'app' for that? It's a phrase that's become part of our everyday vernacular with society's increased use of smart phones.

A hit and miss year for Salem


Sunday, December 26th, 2010
Salem-area businesses had a turbulent year. The unsteady economy, a credit crunch, and high unemployment had repercussions for nearly every industry.

Last-minute shoppers take one last outing to the mall


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
BROWNSVILLE Vicky Pulido was taking a break from shopping at Sunrise Mall to eat a cheese dog.

Merry Christmas Bunnies


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
What did Santa bring you? A snow blower and a ps3 were the biggies this year! :) Santa doesn't love me , but I just bought myself a swell new coffeemaker! I got cookbooks and a dress and the complete series of Jeeves and Wooster! and to completely cheese up the thread, the best gift was watching the kid go insane :) She's like a meth-addicted ...

Calm Coughs Naturally with Zarbees Cough Syrup


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
Cold and flu season has arrived, and germs don't discriminate. That's why at the first signs of a cough, celebrity moms includingA Nicole Richie and Heidi Klum reach for Zarbees natural cough syrup .

Relatively Low Upside Potential Detected in Shares of PetSmart in the …


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
Relatively Low Upside Potential Detected in Shares of PetSmart in the Specialty Stores Industry Posted 10:41 AM ET Dec 25, 2010 News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are five higher priced stocks in the Specialty Stores industry with the lowest upside potential.

Winter’s Most Wanted Nail Polish Colors


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
Dior Vernis in Timeless Gold, $21, available at Nordstrom; Paul & Joe Nail Polish in Orchestral, $14, available at Beauty Habit; and Givenchy Vernis Please! in Vintage Garnet, $15, available at Sephora.

Frugal shopper: JC Penney $10 off $25 coupon fr 12/26-12/27


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
Shoppers who are heading out to spend some cash after Christmas might consider stopping into JC Penney and using their coupon to save $10 off a purchase of $25 or more.A The coupon is valid 12/26/10 through 12/27/10. A Savvy shoppers can find the coupon link here.

Korean Companies Benefit from Free Celebrity Marketing


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
Confectionary maker Orion is having a happy time as its Choco Pie has reached the U.K. without any advertising money spent.

Saturday Giveaway! Win Boscia Cleansing Oil


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
Ready to make a fresh start for the new year? Our friends at Sephora want to help you make a clean break, so today's lucky winner will receive Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil , a blended oil cleanser that dissolves makeup and clears clogged pores.

Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide


Saturday, December 25th, 2010
If you still haven't picked up your holiday gifts, don't worry! There are plenty of online options left for those who've procrastinated.

Korean Companies Benefit from Free Celebrity Marketing


Friday, December 24th, 2010
Confectionary maker Orion is having a happy time as its Choco Pie has reached the U.K. without any advertising money spent.

SNAP: Jewel Tones


Friday, December 24th, 2010
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Another Line by MAC, Winter Outfit Ideas And More From Around The Web


Friday, December 24th, 2010
This spring's free-spirited macrame trend is leaps and bounds from the summer camp craft projects of your youth.

Gifts That Says Thanks To Your Host Family


Friday, December 24th, 2010
At least one in 20 Americans spends Christmas away from home. And although there's definitely no place like home for them for the holidays - we still have to show those we spend these special times with how special they are with gifts that will surely bring comfort and joy to any home.

Holiday Gift of the Day: Gloves


Friday, December 24th, 2010
From top right, clockwise Cole Haan - Knit Driver Glove, $69.95, Cole Haan Club Monaco - Jessie Chain Driving Glove, Club Monaco Echo Design - studded shortie glove, $68 Echo Design Banana Republic - Faux fur trim glove, $64.99 Banana Republic Ann Taylor - Knit Metallic Cardigan, $118, Ann Taylor Clockwise, from top left.

Sephora Collection Skincare Makes Debut


Friday, December 24th, 2010
We've seen skin care from Sephora before, but the Sephora Collection Skincare line is a brand new venture from the retailer that promises clinically-proven, streamlined options for the face and body -- boasting 19 products in the cleanse, treat, moisturize and protect categories.

Sellers start Anew with Soo


Friday, December 24th, 2010
Top sales performer Noraini Zahid was with her award for top sales performance with an award and Soo Wincci.

Relatively Good Performance Detected in Shares of Jo-Ann Stores in…


Friday, December 24th, 2010
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Friday Giveaway! Win Boscia Cleansing Oil


Friday, December 24th, 2010
Ready to make a fresh start for the new year? Our friends at Sephora want to help you make a clean break, so today's lucky winner will receive Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil , a blended oil cleanser that dissolves makeup and clears clogged pores.

Extra 30% Off Stocking Stuffers At J.Crew: Cosabella, Stila And More For Under $50


Friday, December 24th, 2010
If you're still scrambling to fill those stockings , or get small last-minute gifts for your co-workers and extended family, J.Crew has awesome accessories for half off.

Grandma’s Pearls Are So 2010. Ring In The New Year With Your Own For 50% Off.


Friday, December 24th, 2010
When I think of cocktail parties, I think opulence. Which of course, means pearls, along with other shiny, pretty things .

Now It’s Time To Give Yourself A Present: 30% Off Tucker Dresses


Friday, December 24th, 2010
It's no secret I love Tucker - I was obsessed with Tucker for Target and I bought myself a blouse and dress the second the line hit.

Stumped For a Last Minute Gift? How About Some Beauty Produit?


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Last minute gifts for the girls in your life can be tricky. But with this handy list, it can be as easy as heading to your local Sephora or drugstore! Beauty products, after all, are the gifts that keeps on giving and they make excellent stocking stuffers.

Hello Kitty for Sephora Collection Preview


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
In a match made in gorgeous, girly heaven, Sephora is set to launch an exclusive line of Hello Kitty beauty products in January.

Sephora’s New Shopbop Palette Is Oh So Clever


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
I love the idea of palettes, but rarely does their actual utility measure up to their promise.

Tis’ the season for shoplifting: Beachwood Police Blotter


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
THEFT, CEDAR ROAD: On Sunday, an Akron woman, 31, was arrested for shoplifting a $67.50 bottle of cologne from Sephora at Beachwood Place Mall.

Shopbop.com Collaborates With Sephora On A 5-In-One Makeup Palette


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Sephora's Collection Color Play is one of our favorite makeup palettes-on-crack on the market, with eye shadows, blushes, lip colors, and compacts all coming in one, neat package.

Party perfect makeup


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Volunteer model Zoe Brock goes from all-natural to party perfect during a makeup session with a makeup artist at Sephora in Pacific Centre.

Celebrity Beauty Looks of the Day: Keri Hilson, Grace Potter and Zoe Saldana


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Keri Hilson: The " No Boys Allowed " singer lit up New York City's Greenhouse nightclub last night with her bronze glow .

Nail This Perfect NYE-Ready Outfit


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Metallics and neutrals are two of our favorite trends of the year , so of course we're going to love a perfect outfit that combos the two into a festive but still low-key look.

Amar’e Stoudemire Does Fashion?, Kirsten Dunst’s New ‘Do


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Here's what's happening around the Web this morning : Amar'e Stoudemire Partnering On A Clothing Line With Rachel Roy? Has fashion reached new heights? Rumor has it the Knicks' power forward is launching a women's collection with Rachel Roy as part of her Macy's label, Rachel Rachel Roy , due to launch next fall.

T Magazine: The Final Countdown, Part Three


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Sharpen your razors, kick up your workout and drink your fermented tea: Jan. 1 is the first day of the rest of your life.

What’s on this week


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Thursday, December 23: Sleeping Beauty. The Anvil, Basingstoke. Until Saturday, January 2. 844244 or www.anvilarts.org.uk Christmas Celebrations.

…Till You Drop: Beauty products fit perfectlyin a stocking


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
It's two days till Christmas, and you still have a stocking to stuff. Enter the beauty-product-testing fairy! For a few years now, I've tried the latest and greatest on the market; all you need to do is grab the gifts.

Malin+Goetz Rum and Lime Handwash


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Malin + Goetz Rum and Lime Gift Box Set These very popular hand washes by NYC's modern toiletries company, Malin + Goetz, make a great gift set.

Clarisonic’s holiday set


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Clarisonic Sephora Holiday Set Leading dermatologists and makeup artists all agree that the Clarisonic system is a breakthrough in cleansing.

Video: Makeup tips for smoky eyes


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
A Sephora makeup artist gives tips on creating a perfect complexion and smoky eyes for your Christmas or New Year's Eve party.

To buy or not to buy? A shopper encountered one of the sales advertised at Fashion Valley Friday.


Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:24 p.m. The weatherman predicts drier, warmer weather for Christmas Eve.