SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Organizers of Global Entrepreneurship Week Utah (GewUtah.com) today announced the speakers for the Global Entrepreneurship Week Utah conference—"Unleashing Ideas: Igniting High-Growth Entrepreneurship in Utah." The joint entrepreneur and...

Product Quest Expands Continuous Spray Production Capabilities

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Product Quest Manufacturing, LLC today announced it has expanded its continuous spray production facilities to meet the market's growing demand for continuous spray products. As an alternative to aerosols, continuous spray products have...

Joshua Partners LLC Completes Acquisition of Medicia Corp.

DAYTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Joshua Partners LLC announces today they have completed the acquisition of Medicia Corp., now renamed Medicia Holdings LLC. Medicia is a leading full-service contract manufacturer of personal care products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug preparations and...

IGI Laboratories, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results

BUENA, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - IGI LABORATORIES, INC. (AMEX:IG) a premier provider of topical formulation development, analytical, manufacturing and packaging services announces third quarter 2008 results. Highlights: — Our total revenues increased 8% in 2008 compared to...

Revlon Extends Term of Senior Subordinated Term Loan

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV), announced today that Revlon Consumer Products Corporation (''RCPC''), the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Revlon, Inc. (''Revlon''), entered into an amendment to its $107 million Senior Subordinated Term Loan Agreement...

Artes Medical Management Leaves Shareholders in the Dark

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Dr. H. Michael Shack ("Dr. Shack" or "Proxy Organizer") announced today that in a blatant example of corporate arrogance, the present board of Artes Medical Inc., (Nasdaq:ARTE) excluded the shareholders from hearing a plan of action prepared by the proxy...

JCPenney Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP): Third Quarter Highlights — Earnings per share of $0.55 — Comparable inventories approximately 9 percent below last year — Effective expense control in difficult consumer environment...

Haircare in Venezuela to 2011 is a Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on This Sector

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Haircare in Venezuela to 2011" report to their offering. Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Haircare in Venezuela. It includes...

Mintel Predicts Fresh Flavor and Scent Trends for 2009

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - The new products of tomorrow certainly won't be bland, mild or boring. Looking ahead to 2009, Mintel forecasts that manufacturers will reach for exotic fruits and fresh, soothing flavors with a touch of spice to jazz up their new products...

Mintel Beauty Innovation predicts top beauty trends for 2009

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - In 2009, the beauty industry will undergo its own cleansing regime, as Mintel Beauty Innovation predicts a year of consolidation. The 21st century has been marked by the introduction of many new beauty companies, all claiming to make us look younger...

A Global Strategic Business Report on the Retailing Non-Food Industry: Providing Data on M&As, Product Launches and Corporate Developments

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Retailing Non-Food Industry - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. The global outlook series on the Retailing Non-Food Industry provides a collection of statistical...

Helix BioMedix Launches Striking(TM) Skin Care with SmartPeptides(TM) and P.A.C. Perfect(TM) Wins Award for Best Hispanic Infomercial of 2008

BOTHELL, Wash.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Helix BioMedix (OTCBB: HXBM), a leader in bioactive peptides, today announced the launch of Striking(TM) Skin Care with SmartPeptides(TM) technology. The line represents the first proprietary branded products released by Helix BioMedix and...

IFF to Present at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for the consumer staples and products industry, announced today that Robert M. Amen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the...

Stage Stores Announces Third Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2008 financial results at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 20, 2008. The release of the Company's third quarter financial results will be followed by a...

Charlotte Russe Forms Exclusive Partnership with Gossip Girl Stylist Eric Daman

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHIC) today announced an exclusive marketing partnership with renowned stylist Eric Daman and named Susie Castillo, one of television's most recognizable faces and a former Miss USA, as brand ambassador. As part...

Murad Receives Allure's "Best of Beauty" Award

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Murad's Acne Treatment Concealer has been named an Allure Editor's Choice "Best of Beauty" award winner. Noted in the October 2008 issue as the "Best Concealer for Blemishes," Allure describes the product as "opaque enough to mask zits," and...

Summit Industrial Products Becomes the First Company in North America to Earn ISO 21469 Certification

ANN ARBOR, Mich. & TYLER, Texas-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - NSF today announced that KL Texas, L.P. (dba Summit Industrial Products), a worldwide leader in synthetic lubricant technology, is the first company in North America to receive Certification to ISO 21469: Safety of machinery...

Yu-Be: Japan's Soft Skin Secret Launches Two New Products

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream, Japan's #1 selling medicated, vitamin enriched skin cream for generations, is a rich and non-greasy moisturizer that is effective for the entire body and safe for the whole family. From 1957 until 2007, Yu-Be offered...

"Notice Regarding Prolongation of the Tender Offer Period and Corrections to the Public Announcement for Starting a Tender Offer, etc." from the Tender Offerors to Charle Co., Ltd.

KOBE, Japan-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Charle Co., Ltd. (OSAKA:9885): -0- *T To whom it may concern Company name Charle Co., Ltd. Representative Katsuya Hayashi, Director and Representative Executive Officer (Code number 9885: Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange) Contact...

Charle Co., Ltd.'s Brief Report on the Settlement of Accounts (Consolidated) for the Interim Term Ended September 30, 2008

KOBE, Japan-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2008 - Charle Co., Ltd. (OSAKA:9885): Member, Financial Accounting Standards Foundation Brief Report on the Settlement of Accounts (Consolidated) for the Interim Term Ended September 30, 2008 Name of Listed Company: Charle Co., Ltd. Code number: 9885 Second...

Restatement of the View Regarding a Tender Offer in the Charle Co., Ltd.'s Shares

Regency Centers Reclassifies Development Sale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) announced today that during the third quarter one of the properties sold as part of a two-property portfolio should have been classified as a development sale rather than a disposition of an operating...

The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Third Quarter FY09 Results; Updates Fourth Quarter and Full Year Outlook

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced sales and earnings results for the third quarter ended October 25, 2008. Net sales for the third quarter...

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to Broadcast Review of Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced that its results for the third quarter fiscal 2008 will be released on Thursday, November 20, 2008. The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern...

RevGenetics Launches Sirtuin Skin - Proven Revitalization Using Resveratrol

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-November 11, 2008 - RevGenetics these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Inter Parfums, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) today reported record results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. All share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the retroactive effect of the 3 for 2 stock split effected on May 30, 2008...

PhotoMedex Introduces NEOVA(R) Eye Therapy

MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq:PHMD) announced today that Procyte, a PhotoMedex company, has launched its improved Neova(R) Eye Therapy to now tackle the biggest eye area challenge. Neova(R) Eye Therapy now contains Haloxyl(TM), a revolutionary...

California Cream Perfume Company Launches Quartet of Top Selling Solid Perfumes in Sephora Stores Beginning January 2009

MONARCH BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - The Cream Perfume Company of Monarch Beach, California, operating as LMCC Enterprises, announced today an agreement with Sephora USA, Inc. to distribute four top-selling fragrances from their fast-growing line of nuts(R) cream perfumes in...

United-Guardian Reports 32% Sales Increase

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - United-Guardian, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: UG) reported today that revenue for the company's third quarter was up 32% compared with the same quarter last year, and net income for the period was up 16%. The result was an increase in earnings per...

Nude and Care Skincare Case Study: Creating High-end Organic Skincare for Mainstream Markets

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nude and Care Skincare Case Study: Creating High-end Organic Skincare for Mainstream Markets" companyprofile to their offering. This report on the Nude skincare line and Stella McCartneys Care...

Estee Lauder Companies Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 7, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) held its annual meeting of stockholders today in New York City. Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman, conducted the meeting. William P. Lauder, Chief Executive Officer, reviewed fiscal 2008 financial results, described the...

Sara Lee Corporation Names Shilen Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-November 7, 2008 - Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) today announced that it has appointed Thomas S. Shilen Jr. to senior vice president and corporate controller, effective Nov. 10, 2008. Shilen, 49, will lead all aspects of Sara Lee's global controllers' organization...

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Declares Annual Dividend of $.55 Per Share

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - The Board of Directors of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today declared an annual dividend of $.55 per share on the Company's Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on December 17, 2008 to stockholders of record at the close of business on...

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Review Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results and Annual Shareholders' Meeting in January 2009

DENTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBH) (the "Company") announces today that it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (Central) to review fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 financial results. A copy of...

The Knot Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT, www.theknot.com), a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together, today reported financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Third...

Sara Lee Corporation to Re-Enter Market to Buy Back Its Shares

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Today, Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) announced that, as a result of the lower price for Sara Lee common stock, the company has determined that it will re-enter the market to buy back its shares on an opportunistic basis. At this time, the company...

StriVectin, the Skin Cream That Revolutionized the Anti-Aging Market, Celebrates Its 5th Birthday

SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - "In a remarkable turn of events, arguably one of the strangest in the history of cosmetics, women around the country have been applying a stretch-mark cream on their face to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crows' feet." Five years...

Helix BioMedix Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

BOTHELL, Wash.-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Helix BioMedix, Inc. (OTCBB: HXBM), a developer of bioactive peptides, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. For the third quarter of 2008, the company reported revenue of approximately $157,000, compared...

Business Wire Retail Report On October 2008 Retail Sales Figures

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information...

Gain an Indepth Insight into the Skincare Market in Portugal with Forecasts to 2011, Company Profiles and a Category Analysis

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 6, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Skincare in Portugal to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Skincare in Portugal. It includes comprehensive...

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 44.4%; October Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 44.2%; New Orders Index at 44%; Employment Index at 41.5%

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in October, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair...

SCA Appoints New Heads of Hygiene Operations

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Regulatory News: SCA has decided to make the following management changes in its hygiene operation: — Thomas Wulkan, currently President SCA Americas, has been appointed new President Personal Care Europe. He will succeed Rijk Schipper...

Revlon Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008. Third quarter 2008 results(1), compared to the third quarter of last year: — Net sales of $334.4 million, compared to $330.8 million. &mdash...

Sara Lee Reports Strong Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2009

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) today reported net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, ending Sept. 27, 2008, of $3.3 billion, a 9.6% increase over the comparable period last year. The strong overall net sales growth was primarily driven by...

Report on the Results of an Investigation by Third-Party Committee for Investigation into the Procedures and Processes Leading up to Charle Co., Ltd.'s Announcement of an Affirmative View Regarding a Tender Offer for the Shares of Charle

KOBE, Japan-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2008 - Charle Co., Ltd. (OSAKA:9885): -0- *T To whom it may concern Company name Charle Co., Ltd. Representative Katsuya Hayashi, Director and Representative Executive Officer (Code number 9885: Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange) Contact Masafumi...

TSA Approves New Checkpoint System's Nationwide Roll-out

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-November 4, 2008 - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that is has officially approved an ad-sponsored airport security checkpoint enhancement system - known as SecureTray System(R) - for use in all U.S. airports. The announcement was made...

Key Challenges and Issues facing the Indian Aesthetic (Cosmetic Surgery) Industry

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 4, 2008 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceu industry is available in its catalogue. Indian Aesthetic (Cosmetic Surgery) Industry: A Primer http://www.reportlinker.com/p097763/Indian...

The Wet Seal, Inc. to Broadcast Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 4, 2008 - The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTSLA), announced that the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss third quarter Fiscal 2008 results and provide guidance for its fiscal...

Cosmetic Imports, Inc. Supports Women's Health & Human Rights Issues

BEVERLY, Mass.-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - Cosmetic Imports, Inc.(R) is focusing on human rights and health issues for women. The company is carrying PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics(R) lip products to support the many women's health advocacy and human rights issues. PeaceKeeper donates after tax...

SHOP.COM(TM) Adds New Merchants to Growing List of Partners

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 3, 2008 - SHOP.COM (booth # 2217), the destination comparison shopping engine designed for women, announced today at ad:tech New York, 43 new merchants, including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Land's End and Overstock.com, joining the site's CPC (cost-per-click...

A Valuable Insight into the Oral Hygiene Market in Chile: Discover the Major Trends, Consumer Consumption & Forecasted Outlook

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 31, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Oral Hygiene in Chile to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Oral Hygiene in Chile. It includes comprehensive...

Cyanotech Names Deanna Spooner as CFO

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii-(Business Wire)-October 31, 2008 - Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq: CYAN), has named Deanna L. Spooner as Vice President, Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer effective November 14, 2008. She succeeds William R. Maris, who has accepted a...

Clorox Reports Strong Top-Line and Earnings Growth for Q1; Confirms Fiscal 2009 EPS Outlook

OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 31, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) today announced that strong top-line growth and cost savings drove robust earnings results for its first quarter, which ended Sept 30. "I'm extremely pleased with our performance for the quarter, particularly given...

Positive Makeup - Nicole Paxson Helps Women with Lupus Feel Beautiful and Confident

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Teen girls are often naturally self-conscious about their looks. Imagine being a 12-year-old girl out on a school field trip and suddenly having welts and rashes appear on your arms. This is how Nicole Paxson eventually learned that she had lupus, an...

The Estee Lauder Companies Issues $300 Million of Senior Notes

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced the offering and pricing of $300 million of its 7.750% Senior Notes due 2013. The offering was made pursuant to an effective registration statement filed by The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. with the...

Bare Escentuals, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Bare Escentuals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BARE) today announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended September 28, 2008. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 were $130.2 million, an increase of 3% from $126.6 million...

Cross Atlantic Commodities Receives Orders on Its Re-Juv by Caci Through Its e-Commerce Web Site

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Cross Atlantic Commodities, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CXAC), manufacturers and distributors of nationally branded commodities, food and general merchandise to food stores, supermarkets and club stores, announced today that its beauty product line...

Colgate Announces Strong 3rd Quarter, Exceeding Profit Expectations

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - Regulatory News: Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today announced excellent worldwide sales growth with every operating division increasing sales during the quarter. Worldwide sales grew 13.0% to $3,988.0 million and unit volume grew 3.0%. Global...

IFF Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 30, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for the consumer staples and products industry, today reported a third quarter sales increase of 6 percent to $618 million. These results were...

ProPay's New MicroSecure(TM) Card Reader Makes Credit Card Payments Safer and Easier for Mobile and Home-Based Merchants

OREM, Utah-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - ProPay, a comprehensive provider of simple, safe and affordable merchant payment solutions, today announced a breakthrough product for the millions of mobile, small and home-based merchants who accept credit and debit card payments in face-to-face...

Estee Lauder Companies Opens Newly Renovated Canadian Color Innovation Center

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd., a Canadian subsidiary of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL), today announced the re-opening of its Canadian Color Innovation Center in Markham, Ontario. The Company spent approximately two years and US$3 million to...

Notice Regarding Prolongation of the Tender Offer Period, Correction to the Public Announcement for Starting a Tender Offer and the Filing of a Notification of Corrections Regarding a Tender Offer in Charle Co., Ltd. Shares

KOBE, Japan-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Charle Co., Ltd. (OSAKA:9885): -0- *T To whom it may concern Company name Charle Co., Ltd. Representative Katsuya Hayashi, Director and Representative Executive Officer (Code number 9885: Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange) Contact Masafumi...

Establishment of a Third-Party Committee for Investigation Into the Procedures and Processes Leading up to Charle Co., Ltd.'s Announcement of an Affirmative View Regarding a Tender Offer for the Shares of the Company

Neways Opens New Southern California Regional Office

SPRINGVILLE, Utah-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - Neways is very excited to announce the opening of a new regional office in Southern California, and we would like to invite all media, distributors, friends and family to the GRAND OPENING on November 2, 2008, at 2 p.m. This historic meeting...

River Ranch Moves to 100% CHEP Pallets

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2008 - River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC, a premium produce grower/shipper and fresh cut processor based in Salinas, CA, today announced it is now exclusively using pallets from CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling services. The company will...

Strategic Insights into the Full Potential of Fair Trade Cosmetics & Ingredients

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Strategic Insights: The Potential of Fair Trade Cosmetics & Ingredients" report to their offering. Cosmetics Industry Going Fairtrade Fairtrade is becoming en vogue in the cosmetics...

Murad's Q3 Numbers Reveal Continued Growth

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Murad, Inc. announced today that it ended its third quarter for 2008 with sales growth in all divisions of its business. Despite a struggling economy and slow sales elsewhere in the beauty industry, Murad's broad selection of health and science...

New Study Finds Obagi Medical Products' ELASTIderm Eye Treatment Regenerates Elastic Fibers in Skin around the Eyes

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced today the publication of a study of its copper-zinc malonate eye treatment ELASTIderm(TM) in the September 2008 issue of...

Live Current Media Retains Leading Investment Bank Arbor Advisors to Sell Six Non-Core Domain Names

VANCOUVER-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Live Current Media Inc. (OTCBB:LIVC), a media company built around content and commerce destinations, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Palo Alto-based Arbor Advisors, LLC to sell six of its non-core but highly valuable dot-com...

Synergy Brands Provides 3rd Quarter Guidance:

SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - Synergy Brands Inc. (OTCQX:SYBR) expects to report record results for the third quarter of 2008. Sales from the Company's Michigan operations doing business as Quality Food Brands (QFB) are expected to increase by 50% while gross profit is expected to...

Estee Lauder Companies Delivers 30% Earnings Per Share Increase on 11% Sales Growth in First Quarter of Fiscal 2009

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported $1.90 billion in net sales for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2008, an 11% increase over the $1.71 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign...

Leading Video Game Publisher THQ Partners with CoverGirl(R) for All Star Cheer Squad(TM) Promotion

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 28, 2008 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced a collaboration with CoverGirl(R) for the recently released All Star Cheer Squad(TM) video game for Wii(TM), as well as the upcoming Nintendo DS(TM) version expected to be available next month. The...

Axis Three Announces Predictive Surgical Simulation in New York for First Time

NEW YORK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - The Portrait 3D Surgical Simulation Platform, developed by Axis Three(R) of Santa Monica, CA, has been introduced into the plastic surgery office of Dr. David Rapaport this week in New York City. The Portrait 3D is based on breakthrough image capture...

U.S. Retailers Forecast a 2.7% Decrease in Comparable Store Sales and a 2.8% Decrease in Total Sales This Holiday Season According to BDO Seidman, LLP Survey of CMOs

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - According to a new study conducted after the financial market meltdown in September by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and consulting organizations, chief marketing officers (CMOs) at leading U.S. retailers expect comparable store...

Dr. H. Michael Shack, Proxy Organizer, Files Federal Complaint Against Artes Medical, Inc. and Its Board of Directors

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - Dr. H. Michael Shack ("Dr. Shack" or "Proxy Organizer") announced today that he filed a complaint on October 22, 2008 in the United States District Court, Southern District of California, against Artes Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARTE) (the "Company") and its...

New RepHresh(R) Clean Balance(TM) Feminine Freshness Kit

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-(Business Wire)-October 27, 2008 - New RepHresh(R) Clean Balance(TM) offers women long-lasting feminine freshness with a unique 2-step kit that provides an odor-free fresh clean feeling that really lasts. New Clean Balance first cleans and then has a special conditioning step that...

Shenui Launches Its Standout Line of Made-to-Order Skin Care

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Imagine a skin care laboratory created by medical experts, ready to custom-formulate your new batch of skin care products at the time you place your online order. Not only do these products incorporate clinically effective levels of BioActives (naturally...

Inter Parfums, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Sales

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) today announced that net sales for the current third quarter rose to a record $123.5 million, up 21% from $102.3 million in the same period last year. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, third quarter net...

Analysis of Haircare in the Baltic States to 2011

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Haircare in the Baltic States to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Haircare in the Baltic States. It...

Johnny Acevedo Joins RPE Retail Consulting Team

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced today the appointment of Johnny Acevedo to the consulting team. Acevedo will specialize as a systems analyst focusing on the JDA Merchandise Management System (MMS). RPE is a leading provider of retail...

Estee Lauder Brand Breaks New Ground in Skincare Science

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - The Estee Lauder brand breaks new ground in skincare science by re-inventing the anti-wrinkle moisturizer to significantly defy aging. Introducing NEW TIME ZONE LINE AND WRINKLE REDUCING MOISTURIZERS, the first moisturizer to target and measurably reduce...

Mentor Announces Webcast of Second Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2009

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Mentor Corporation (NYSE:MNT), a leading supplier of medical products for the global aesthetic market, today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2009 on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, after the financial...

Regis Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 23, 2008 - Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2008. First quarter reported earnings of $0.34 per diluted share included...

Ulta Debuts Online Video of Chicago State Street Store

ROMEOVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2008 - Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA), today announced that it has posted to the Investor Relations section of its website, at http://ir.ulta.com a video debuting its first urban store location in Chicago, IL. The store, located...

Estee Lauder Companies to Report Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Financial Results on October 28, 2008

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) will release fiscal 2009 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. On that date, the Company will webcast live its conference call with securities analysts where management will discuss the...

Murad Inclusive Health(R) Center and Spa Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Third Annual Spa Night

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - A group of nearly thirty breast cancer survivors and women currently diagnosed with this form of cancer attended the third annual spa night at the Murad Inclusive Health Center and Spa on October 14 for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenating...

Mannatech Awarded More Than $700 Thousand in Attorneys' Fees Against Glycoproducts International

COPPELL, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ:MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, today announced that Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division...

ThermaClear Launches in Sephora Stores Nationwide

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - Therative announced today that their FDA-cleared Acne Clearing Device, ThermaClear (www.thermaclear.com), will expand retail distribution into Sephora stores nationwide. Once exclusively available on the web, including Sephora.com, ThermaClear's new...

Notice on Revisions to the Performance Projections of Charle Co., Ltd.

KOBE, Japan-(Business Wire)-October 21, 2008 - Charle Co., Ltd. (OSAKA:9885): -0- *T To whom it may concern Company name Charle Co., Ltd. Representative Katsuya Hayashi, Director and Representative Executive Officer (Code number 9885: Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange) Contact...

An In-Depth Demographic Analysis of Hispanics Living in the Home - Focusing on Beverages, Snacks, and Beauty and Personal Care in the United States for 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 20, 2008 - Research and Markets - Tom's of Maine - Avalon Natural Products - Mary Kay Inc. - Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. - Aveda - Revlon USA - American Psychological Association For more information visit...

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Conference Call to Be Held on Monday, November 3, 2008

AZUSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 20, 2008 - Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FACE) today announced that the Company will host a conference call to discuss results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008, on Monday, November 3, 2008. The Company will issue an earnings...

GE Healthcare Financial Services and BlueCrest Capital Finance Close a $27.5 Million Financing with SkinMedica, Inc.

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 20, 2008 - GE Healthcare Financial Services, as agent, along with co-lender BlueCrest Capital Finance have provided a $27.5 million senior secured credit facility to SkinMedica, Inc., a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, acquiring, and...

Five Women Entrepreneurs Receive International Award

PARIS-(Business Wire)-October 17, 2008 - Five women entrepreneurs received the 2nd Annual Cartier Women's Initiative Awards during a ceremony held at the occasion of the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society in Deauville, France. After two rounds of competition, these laureates were selected...

Research and Markets: Women's Fragrances in the United States 2008 - The FDMx Women's Fragrance Market Reflected a Steady Decline Due to a Range of Challenges Facing the Market

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 17, 2008 - Research and Markets Fragrance Foundation, The Helena Rubinstein For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/44294e/womens_fragrances

Research and Markets: Clarins Adds New Beauty Spray to Cosmetics Range, Revlon Appoints New Director and Avon Unveils New Scent for Men - MarketWatch: Personal Care 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 17, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "MarketWatch: Personal Care 2008" report to their offering. The Personal Care MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis and opinion, covering all the months major issues including mergers...

Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Revenue and Earnings

MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-October 16, 2008 - Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) reported record third quarter revenue of $318.6 million, up 8.3% from the comparable period in 2007. Favorable foreign currency translation increased revenues in the quarter by approximately 2%. Diluted...

Research and Markets: Discover Opportunities in Premium Personal Care: How to Capitalize on Consumers' Desire to Trade Up

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 16, 2008 - Research and Markets a price premium Key reasons to purchase this title - Mitigate the threats posed by an uncertain economic environment by understanding how consumers perceive and judge upscale beauty brands - Access unique consumer wealth and...

Revlon to Release Third Quarter 2008 Results and Webcast a Conference Call on November 5, 2008

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 16, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced that on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, the Company intends to release results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008 and webcast a conference call with members of the investment community to discuss the...

Microfluidics Increases Already Sizable Presence in Europe, Middle East and Africa

NEWTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 16, 2008 - Microfluidics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microfluidics International Corporation (OTCBB: MFLU), has implemented new initiatives in order to better meet the needs of the growing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics/personal care and...

Obagi Medical Products' ELASTIderm Decolletage System Reduces Visible Signs of Aging on Chest and Neck

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 16, 2008 - Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, today announced positive study results at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference Meeting showing that use of its ELASTIderm(TM...

Tommy Hilfiger and Brickfish(R) Launch Fragrance-Inspired "What Do You Dream About?" Campaign

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-October 15, 2008 - Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries and Brickfish(R), the social media advertising network, are pleased to announce the "What Do You Dream About?" campaign, located at http://www.brickfish.com/dreaming. Inspired by Hilfiger's women's fragrance, Dreaming, the...

Bare Escentuals, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on October 30, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 15, 2008 - Bare Escentuals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BARE) will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008, on Thursday, October 30, 2008, after the market close. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results the same day...

Allergan, Inc. and Clinique Announce Nationwide Availability of CLINIQUE MEDICAL

IRVINE, Calif. & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 15, 2008 - Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN), the #1 global medical aesthetics company, and Clinique, the #1 prestige cosmetics brand in the United States, today announced the nationwide availability of CLINIQUE MEDICAL. The new skin care line is...

TheQuad.com Hits the Road W/ Lauren Conrad for the LC3 Tour

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 15, 2008 - Lauren Conrad, star of The Hills and chief designer of the Lauren Conrad Collection, jet sets across the national college scene this fall to help introduce students to TheQuad.com, the free information and social portal launched recently by College...

Murad Launches "Customer's Bill of Rights"

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 14, 2008 - Murad, Inc. announced today that it has launched a company-wide "Murad Customer's Bill of Rights" to coincide with Murad Customer Appreciation Month. Built around the premise that real service comes from respecting the rights of the customer...

Research and Markets: Reckitt Benckiser - Company Profile is a Report That Includes Strategic Analysis That Intends to Aid Investors to Find Better Prospects with the Company

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 14, 2008 - Research and Markets , 2008-2012 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/131bf1/reckitt_benckiser

All the Benefits of Collagen - Without the Needles!

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 14, 2008 - Hollywood insiders beware - one of Tinseltown's best-known beauty and health supplements is about to hit the East Coast. Super Collagen+C(TM) will be one of NeoCell's featured products at the Natural Products Expo East in Boston. Super...

Container and Pooling Solutions Celebrates 10 Years of Greening Supply Chains and Saving Customers Money

LIVONIA, Mich.-(Business Wire)-October 14, 2008 - Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com), announced its official name change today. After 10 years as Container and Pallet Services, the company made the shift to better align itself with the products and solutions it provides. The...

Elavon Rolls out BOC & Gift Card Solution at L'Occitane Retail Stores

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 14, 2008 - Elavon, formerly known as NOVA Information Systems, has completed the rollout of its Electronic Check Service (ECS) solution, utilizing back-office conversion (BOC), at L'Occitane's 166 luxury bath and body product boutiques across the United States. In...

Regency Centers Third Quarter Earnings Call Time Change

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 13, 2008 - Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) has updated the time for its third quarter earnings conference call on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 to 10:00 a.m. Regency Centers will announce its third quarter 2008 earnings on Monday, November 10, 2008...

New Beauty Products Get Honest

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 13, 2008 - Today's latest beauty products are less concerned with masking the truth than those of yesteryear. Mintel Beauty Innovation, a new service monitoring beauty and personal care launches globally, sees a trend in manufacturers shining a light on ingredients...

Examine this Global Overview of the Flavours and Fragrances Market (5th Edition) Volume 1 - Europe, Middle East & Africa

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 13, 2008 - Research and Markets The geographical scope is as follows: VOL 1: EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Western Europe: Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Nordic, Spain, UK, Others Eastern Europe: Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic...

Gain an Understanding of the Continuing Evolution of the Natural and Organic Personal Care Products Market with This Market Overview

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - Research and Markets : company background, product categories, and recent activities. Our Earth-Friendly Personal Care Products Market Overview provides the information you need to gain an understanding of the continuing evolution of the natural and...

Physicians Formula Terminates 10b5-1 Repurchase Instruction

AZUSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FACE) ("Physicians Formula" or the "Company") today announced that in light of the unanticipated change in the volume limitation under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the...

Macy's, Inc. Updates Business Performance and 2008 Guidance

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today provided additional information on the company's business performance and updated its 2008 sales and earnings guidance in light of the weakening economic environment and consumer confidence. The company noted that with the...

Research and Markets: Cosmetics Industry in China - Porter's Five Forces Strategy Analysis Out Now

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - Research and Markets economics to derive five forces that determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of a market. Porter referred to these forces as the microenvironment, to contrast it with the more general term...

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. to Present at the 2008 Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference

DENTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) announced today that they are participating in the 2008 Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference being held October 14-15, 2008, at the New York Palace, New York. Mark Flaherty, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled...

Mannatech Makes Global Impact at Florida Regional Meeting and Taiwan National Convention

COPPELL, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, hosted two events October 3-5, providing business-building opportunities and product education to independent sales associates...

Business Wire Retail Report On September 2008 Retail Sales Figures

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information...

PanGenex (PGXC) Expands Internationally to Puerto Rico at the Expo 2008 Coopharma

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - PanGenex Corporation (Pink Sheets:PGXC) is pleased to announce that the Company will be represented by its International Product Liaison, Dr. Jimmy Diaz, at the Expo 2008 Coopharma held at the Intercontinental San Juan Resort and Casino today thru Sunday...

The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports September 2008 Sales; Updates View of Third Quarter and Full Year

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today reported September 2008 sales results. Sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2008, were $1.83 billion, up 3% over the $1.78 billion achieved during the five-week period ended October 6, 2007...

Most In-Depth Understanding into the Consumer Perceptions, Motivations and Behaviors Driving the Organic Marketplace

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Many Faces of Organic 2008" report to their offering. Learn what organic now means since our 2006, 2003, 2000 and 1997 studies. The Many Faces of Organic 2008 is the authoritative...

Stage Stores Reports September Sales; Provides Estimated Sales Impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike; Comments on Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Outlooks

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today reported that its total sales for the five week September period ended October 4, 2008 decreased 9.6% to $115.5 million from $127.8 million in the prior year five week period ended October 6, 2007. Comparable store sales...

Beauty Encounter Launches New Brand and Website

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Beauty Encounter, the premier online source featuring all things beauty and specializing in hard-to-find niche products, today launched its new brand identity and newly designed website, BeautyEncounter.com. The Orange County-based online...

Head & Shoulders Taps Dr. Marta I. Rendon as Global Celebrity Dermatologist

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Dr. Marta I. Rendon, a trend setter on the forefront of cosmetic dermatology and research, has been selected by Head & Shoulders to be its global celebrity dermatologist for its U.S. and European marketing campaigns. Launched this summer in...

Kohl's Corporation Reports September Comparable Store Sales

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that total sales for the five-week month ended October 4, 2008 increased 0.6 percent from the five-week month ended October 6, 2007. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 5.5 percent. Total...

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces September Sales

YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended October 4, 2008 decreased 4.6% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the five weeks decreased 2.7% to $299.4 million compared with $307.9...

Research and Markets: Gain an in-Depth Insight into the Colgate-Palmolive Company: Providing Valuable Data on Strategy, a Swot Analysis and 5-Year Financial Insights

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Research and Markets strategy is to grow its business by continuously introducing innovative products. The company continues to improve its efficiency by cutting down on operational expenses. The company focuses strongly on recruiting, retaining and...

Murad Wins 2008 Fitness Beauty Award for "Best Cell-Renewal System"

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Murad, Inc. announced today that its Intensive Resurfacing Peel with Durian Cell Reform has been awarded a 2008 Fitness Beauty Award. Murad collected the "Best Cell-Renewal System" in the Anti-Aging category. The Fitness Beauty Awards are...

Top Five Hottest Holiday Beauty Quick Fixes

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - With the holidays just around the corner, many Americans will begin looking for a quick-fix "fountain of youth" in an injection or operation, in order to look their best for holiday get-togethers. Gioventu Skin and Body Spa recommends a...

PanGenex (PGXC) Director and Cardiologist Ronald P. Caputo, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Reports on LIPIDEME(TM) and its Positive Effects on Blood Lipids and Cholesterol Management

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - PanGenex Corporation (Pink Sheets:PGXC) product, LIPIDEME(TM), an all-natural nutraceutical formulated with scientifically proven ingredients and the first product on the market to combine the triglyceride-lowering power of Omega-3 fatty acids with the...

Sensient Announces Conference Call

MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) will hold its conference call to discuss 2008 third quarter results at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 17, 2008. To make a reservation for the conference call, contact InterCall Teleconferencing at (706...

ADDING and REPLACING Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Clears Proxy Statement Filed by Activist Shareholder of Artes Medical, Inc.

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Add Forward-Looking Statements and Important Additional Information after last graph of release. The corrected release reads: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) CLEARS PROXY STATEMENT FILED BY ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER OF ARTES MEDICAL, INC. - Proxy...

Macy's Celebrates Milestone 150th Birthday on October 28, 2008

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Macy's (NYSE:M) is celebrating an epic milestone this month as the famous retailer marks its 150th birthday on October 28. A local retail store turned cultural icon, Macy's will commemorate the occasion with a line-up of remarkable events and charity and...

Stage Stores Names Richard Maloney President and Chief Operating Officer of Its Peebles Division

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today announced that Richard Maloney has joined the Company as President and Chief Operating Officer of its Peebles Division. Maloney succeeds Dennis Abramczyk, who announced his intent to retire in January 2008. Maloney, 59...

Artes Medical Announces Winner of ArteFill Face Forward Makeover Contest

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Artes Medical (NASDAQ:ARTE) today announced that Ohio resident Susan Hickman has been chosen as the Grand Prize winner of the ArteFill(R) Face Forward makeover contest. A single mom, Hickman has always made her special needs son feel like a prince, but...

York Pharma Plc Announces The Acquisition Of Leading Dermatological & Wound Care Brands

HITCHEN, England-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - York Pharma Plc (AIM: YRK) announces the acquisition of the worldwide commercial rights to two leading skin care and wound healing products. At the same time the company has raised $51.2 million to finance the product acquisition and support...

RPE Expands Supply Chain Management Team

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced today the appointment of Gilbert Valle as supply chain consultant. Valle joins Chuck Basa, supply chain practice lead, in directing multiple large-scale projects. RPE is a leading retail consulting firm...

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.2%; September Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 52.1%; New Orders Index at 50.8%; Employment Index at 44.2%

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in September, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...

Colgate Declares Regular Quarterly Dividends

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today declared quarterly cash dividends of $.40 per common share, payable on November 14, 2008, to shareholders of record on October 24, 2008. The Company has paid...

Tukaiz Announces the Opening of West Coast Facility

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Tukaiz, a leading provider of results-driven marketing communications services, today announced the expansion of its Franklin Park, IL company with the opening of Tukaiz West in Irvine, CA. The new facility will address the growing market...

Concerns About Economy Hit All-Time High According to the American Express(R) OPEN Small Business Monitor

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - One third of small business owners report the uncertain economy as the biggest challenge they face growing their businesses, the largest number in the seven-year history of the American Express OPEN(R) Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of...

Research and Markets: Burt's Bees Case Study: Retaining Brand Values In Natural Personal Care Following Acquisition

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Burt's Bees Case Study: Retaining Brand Values In Natural Personal Care Following Acquisition" report to their offering. Introduction This report on Burt's Bees forms part of Datamonitor's...

Synergy Brands Announces Plan to Trade on OTCQX Market

SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Synergy Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBR): Synergy Brands today announced that the Board has approved a relocation from Nasdaq to the OTCQX tier market and the deregistration of Synergy Brands. The Company plans to list its stock on the OTCQX market subject...

Ookisa(TM) Unveils Revolutionary Integrated Hair Thickening Systeme

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - OOKISA, LLC announced today the launch of the exclusive, new OOKISA Hair Thickening Systeme, an innovative and complete approach to hair health and beauty formulated specifically to increase hair volume and dimension while addressing the issue of weak...

Regency Centers Invites You to Join its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) will announce its third quarter 2008 earnings on Monday, November 10, 2008, after the market closes. The Company's earnings press release and the supplemental information package will be posted on the...

Consumers Will Be Online in a Challenging Retail Holiday Season

BURLINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - To understand consumers' online research and spending plans this holiday season, Burst Media surveyed over 3,000 Internet users ages 18 and older in late August 2008 about their expected use of the Web for the upcoming holiday season. With economic...

Dr. Howard Murad Appointed to Fitness Magazine Expert Advisory Board

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad Inc., has been named to Fitness Magazine's expert advisory board. Dr. Murad's term will begin January 2009, and he will lend his health and skincare...

Amadeus and Wellington Back Global Digital Out-of-Home Media Company, EnQii

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Amadeus Capital Partners and Wellington Partners have invested $18 million in a Series B round financing in EnQii Holdings Ltd, a global leader in the management of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising and merchandising networks. Roy Merritt, Partner...

Nearly Half of Retail CFOs Report a Tightening of Credit According to BDO Seidman, LLP Study

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The credit squeeze that culminated in a major financial meltdown last week has been impacting U.S. consumers, as well as retail businesses, throughout 2008. According to a new study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and...

Oral Hygiene in the UK to 2011 Report Includes Company and Brand Share Data by Categories

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Oral Hygiene in the UK to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Oral Hygiene in the UK. It includes...

SCA: Previously Announced Transaction Now Completed

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Regulatory News: SCA's (STO:SCAA) (STO:SCAB) divestment of the conventional corrugated business in the UK and Ireland was completed today. The buyer is the Spanish company SAICA and the purchase price amounts to GBP 100 million (EUR 125...

Deployment of VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager Enables E-Commerce Sales for Jones Apparel Group

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - VendorNet(R), a supply chain collaboration solutions provider, today announced that it has successfully launched Jones Apparel Group as a new user of its e-commerce and in-store collaboration technology, VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager. The...

China Acts to Slash 'Excessive Packaging' - New Law Restricts Cost and Free-Space as Food, Cosmetics and Beverages are Targeted First

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets instructions to all Chinese government agencies to draw up regulations in line with it's road-map; The Packaging Recycling Master Plan About the Report: This report "China's Restriction on Excessive Packaging - Commentary and...

Regis to Speak at William Blair Conference

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today announced that management is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the William Blair & Company Second Annual Small-Cap Growth Stock Conference at the...

The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Announces Unprecedented Online Marketing Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA) announces an unprecedented online marketing campaign in partnership with leading media companies and web destinations to connect with new and younger audiences to heighten the awareness...

Belk Fall Charity Sale on November 15 Benefits Local Charities and Schools

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Belk's Fall Charity Sale on November 15, 2008, will once again benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company's 16-state market area. Belk's previous Charity Sale, held May 3, 2008, raised more than $4...

Syms Corp Reports Results for the Second Quarter

SECAUCUS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Syms Corp (NASDAQ:SYMS), a leading off-price retailer, announced results today for its second quarter ended August 30, 2008. For the second quarter (13 week period) ended August 30, 2008, the Company had a net loss of $1.3 million ($0.09 per share...

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces New Location for Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Store

YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced it has signed a lease with 1645 N. Spring Street, LLC, a Beaver Dam, Wisconsin based investment group, for the space formerly occupied by Wal-Mart in their Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Heritage Village...

Research and Markets: Borba Case Study Highlights How The Company Has Developed A Range Of Oral Beauty Products

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Borba Case Study: Developing Edible Beauty Products in the Growing Nutraceutical Market" company profile to their offering. This report on Borba forms part of the series of case studies...

Perfumania Holdings, Inc. Discusses Current Business Trends, Second Quarter Results and Outlook

BELLPORT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERF) will host a conference call today, September 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, to discuss current business trends, certain performance expectations, and recent quarterly results for Perfumania Holdings...

JAFRA Cosmetics International Strengthens Leadership Team

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - JAFRA COSMETICS INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (JAFRA), today announced two key personnel appointments designed to strengthen its U.S. division and worldwide brand integrity. Scottish-born Janice Jackson is named Senior Vice President & Chief...

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release Date and Webcast

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, announced today that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, October 30, 2008 before trading begins on the New...

Tupperware Brands Corporation Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss Third Quarter 2008 Earnings on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN...

Cross Atlantic Commodities Officially Launches Re-Juv by Caci Through its e-Commerce Web Site

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Cross Atlantic Commodities, Inc. (OTCBB:CXAC), manufacturers and distributors of nationally branded commodities, food and general merchandise to food stores, supermarkets and club stores, announced today that its beauty product line Re-Juv...

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive UK Consumer Insights Guide to Superdrug - Providing a Profile of Shoppers, Competition, Loyalty and Summary

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UK Consumer Insights 2008: Superdrug - Personal Care" report to their offering. Verdict Research: UK Consumer Insights 2008 are based around individual retailers and provide a highly...

Enhance Skin Products Acquired by Zeezoo Software

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Zeezoo Software Corp. (OTCBB:ZEEZ), a Nevada corporation ("Zeezoo"), and Enhance Skin Products Inc., a privately owned Ontario corporation ("Enhance"), on August 14, 2008, Zeezoo acquired...

Revlon to Present at the Deutsche Bank 16th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) will present publicly available information regarding financial results and strategy at the Deutsche Bank 16th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, AZ on Thursday, September 25, 2008. A copy of the presentation...

Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals, Anti-Aging Skin Care Leader, Ships 1,000,000th Unit!

CHERRY HILL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals, a leading developer of intensive peptide-based skin care treatments, marked its fourth anniversary of operation recently with the shipment of its 1,000,000th unit. Janson Beckett is best known for its top-selling...

The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(R) Announces the Opening of the Legendary Hotel Brand's First Guerlain Spa at The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, Guerlain and Spa Chakra, Inc. announced today the opening of the much-anticipated Guerlain Spa at the renowned Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. This spa marks the first in a strategic alliance between the...

Chattem Sets Date for Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Conference Call

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTT) confirmed today that it will issue a news release regarding its third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2008 results on Thursday, September 25, 2008 before market open. Zan Guerry, Chairman and Chief Executive...

Perfumania Holdings, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Quarterly Results for Period Ending August 2, 2008

BELLPORT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Perfumania Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERF) today announced that it will conduct a conference call on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11:00 am Eastern Time to discuss its fiscal second quarter results for the period ended August 2, 2008 ("second...

Suncare in the United States 2008 - the Market Has Enjoyed Three Straight Years of 10-12% Growth beyond 2008, However, Continued Growth is More Uncertain

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b11e2a/suncare_in_the_uni

Deal Signed For BRC Global Standards Directory

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Connected Sources (CS) have signed contracts to develop an I.T. management system for the new BRC Directory database. The database will allow retailers to check the accreditation of any one of more than 13,000...

YSL Beaute Joins Brickfish(R) To Launch the "Create Your Own YSL Rouge Volupte Masterpiece" Campaign

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - YSL Beaute, together with leading social media advertising network Brickfish(R), today announced the search for consumer-designed, gallery-worthy YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick-inspired pieces of art. An expert panel from YSL Beaute will select the...

Kenneth Cole To Receive Humanitarian Designer Award at Islands of the World Fashion Week

NASSAU, Bahamas-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Owen Bethel, President of Mode Iles, Ltd., founder and organizer of Islands of the World Fashion Week, announced today that the Humanitarian Designer Award will be presented to Kenneth Cole and Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. during Islands of...

The Power to Keep Going(R): Energizer(R) and Acclaimed Designer Partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to Power up Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - For the fifth consecutive year, Energizer and its Energizer Bunny(R) are joining forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) to provide encouragement and support for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers across the country. In addition to...

Ulta Announces Participation in Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference

ROMEOVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that it will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference, held at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York, on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 8:35 am...

Book Release Honors Mary Kay Ash and Her Timeless Business Principles

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - In honor of Mary Kay Inc.'s 45th anniversary, The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America's Greatest Woman Entrepreneur is being sold online and at bookstores everywhere. The book is packed with timeless and proven business principles that Mary...

Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 46 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Nov. 14, 2008, to stockholders of record on Oct. 28, 2008. The...

Polo Ralph Lauren Declares Quarterly Dividend

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable on October 10, 2008 to shareholders of...

Understand The Future Direction Of The Market With Oral Hygiene in South Africa to 2011

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Research and Markets 151 Table 135: South Africa exchange rate, 2000-2005 151 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bd89f7/oral_hygiene_in_so Source: Datamonitor

drugstore.com Builds on Strong Online Customer Reviews Program in Partnership with PowerReviews

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - drugstore.com, inc. (NASDAQ:DSCM), a leading online retailer of health, beauty, vision and pharmacy products, today announced a partnership with PowerReviews (www.powerreviews.com), the Internet's most comprehensive developer of customer-review...

Revlon Announces Completion of Previously-Announced 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) ("Revlon" or the "Company") announced today that the 1-for-10 reverse stock split of Revlon's Class A and Class B common stock became effective as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 15, 2008 (the "Effective Time...

IFF Elects Douglas D. Tough and Katherine M. Hudson to Board of Directors

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, announced today that Douglas D. Tough, 59, Chief Executive Officer of Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) located in Australia, and Katherine M. Hudson, 61...

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