Melrose Jewelers would like to thank its nearly 10,000 Rolex watch customers for their loyalty and support through this tough economy and wishes everyone a warm and prosperous 2009

Melrose Jewelers, USA’s #1 Online Rolex Watch Retailer, http://www.melrosejewelers.com, would like to wish its nearly 10,000 Rolex watch customers and its many Rolex customers-to-be a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and a Happy New Year! We, at Melrose Jewelers, know these are tough economic times and, like many this year, Melrose Jewelers has struggled while selling its Rolex watches at a heavy discount, on the Internet. At times Melrose Jewelers has sold its Rolex watches at or just above cost, losing money in its business, in order to help consumers purchase a Rolex watch at an affordable, reasonable, and non-exploitative cost. Melrose Jewelers believes that ethics in the jewelry & watch industry are lacking and MelroseJewelers.com was established with the sole purpose of bringing Rolex, the most popular luxury watch brand and one of the most philanthropic companies in the world, to the masses of hard working American men and women.

Melrose Jewelers was established nearly 5 years ago and has grown its websites to the top ranking in the United States, United Kingdom, & Canada, shipping nearly 10,000 authentic Rolex watches in its history. Its employee size has grown 10-fold including as it has supported higher education, recruiting graduates from the University of Southern California (USC), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Vanderbilt University, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Loyola Marymount University (LMU), University of Massachusetts, Western Michigan University, University of California, Riverside and Cornell University.

Founded by its current President, as an MBA student, in order to help pay for his graduate school education, Melrose Jewelers was established with the sole goal of aiding hard-working American citizens to obtain luxury at an affordable price. Mimicking the business models of innovative companies such as Progressive Insurance and CarMax, Melrose Jewelers prices its Rolex watches at as little as 15% above cost as it believes that the percentage is a high enough to allow for a profit for our company while still providing a fair price for consumers. The management team at Melrose Jewelers believes that the jewelry & watch industry has, historically, sought to squeeze high margins out of its customers by occasionally opting to misguide and deceive its customers. Melrose Jewelers believes this is not only wrong but un-American and unethical. We, at Melrose Jewelers, hope to set an example for others in our industry by choosing to be honest and straight-forward with our customers, with fixed, discounted pricing, clarity on authenticity and diamond color/clarity, and service-oriented sales incentivized by customer satisfaction, not profit.

Melrose Jewelers would like to thank the following people for helping to make its business a success: its hard-working employees and their families who put up with their long hours and late nights coming home, its watchmakers, polishers, and jewelers who work tirelessly on our watches to make our customers’ smiles come alive, its many vendors and strategic partners including its web development and design teams who keep its website up and running, its analysts and writers who have developed the best Rolex education and information website on the web athttp://www.melrosejewelers.com/content/rolex_education.htm and the world’s most popular Rolex and luxury watch Blog at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/, Federal Express for shipping our watches with a near 0.0% loss rate, the Rolex corporation, a company which opts to give the majority of its hard-earned profits back to charity year after year, and lastly, you, our customers whose daily interaction with us has not only enriched our lives, but who have helped us feed our families, pay our student loans, and allowed us, as individuals to survive through these tough economic times.

Lastly, Melrose Jewelers would like to thank its competitors, who have kept us on our toes, continuously innovating and challenging us to be better at what we do. Melrose Jewelers, in 2008, performed a series of test purchases from a number of our competitor websites and found the following companies to have excellent quality watches in their respective countries. Melrose Jewelers believes in fair trade and healthy competition. We, at Melrose Jewelers, feel we offer the best value on the Net for any Rolex watch but, simply put, if you’re not buying a Rolex from Melrose Jewelers, we encourage you to buy a Rolex from any of the fine companies below.

United States:
Portero (Portero.com)
JomaShop (JomaShop.com)
A&E Watches (A & E Watches at andewatches.com)
Bernard Watch Company (bernardwatch.com)
Time & Gems (timeandgems.com)
Stein Diamonds

United Kingdom:
Dream Watches (Dream-watches.co.uk)
Blowers Jewellers (blowers-jewellers.co.uk)
Watchfinder.co.uk
Ukwatches.com
Second Time Round (Secondtimeround.com)

Thank you again for your support in 2008. We wish you Happy Holidays for you and your loved ones and a warm and prosperous 2009!

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Thomas Sanderson Has Unveiled INTU Metal Venetian Blinds, Designed To Offer Improved Light And Noise Suppression

Thomas Sanderson, Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of window blinds and shutters, has unveiled the new ‘INTU’ metal venetian blinds.

The new INTU metal Venetian blinds from Thomas Sanderson offer the traditional benefits of a venetian blind, such as adding a contemporary look to the home and offering a filtering of light, but with modification to the Venetian Slats and Tension cord position. The modifications entailed the moving of the cord and the holes that it is threaded through to the left of the blind, ensuring less light being able to get through.

The modifications to the metal venetian blinds also means customers can enjoy reduced daylight seepage, increased privacy, cleaners edges and a streamlined design.

Thomas Sanderson blinds are also designed to fit seamlessly into the actual window beading, rather than the window recess, resulting in a precision fit and the practicality of not needing to raise the blinds to open a window, as the blind will move with it.

Using a technical survey based on information provided by Thomas Sanderson surveyors, any customers buying the new blinds from the company will have their blinds manufactured to the exact specifications required by the customer. Each blind will be crafted by a highly skilled manufacturing team, with the blinds then being installed.

The new metal Venetian window blinds from Thomas Sanderson are available now in a range of colours of finishes.

About Thomas Sanderson:
Since 1991, Thomas Sanderson has grown from a family run business to an international company offering products and services throughout the UK and Ireland. The company is Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of conservatory blinds, window blinds, shutters and patio awnings.

Thomas Sanderson has remained true to its roots, offering a local service and continuing to make its relationship with each and every customer its main priority. The company takes pride in ensuring the standards of service on offer match the high standards of its products.

Thomas Sanderson has been established as the market leader for over 17 years, and now offers businesses the opportunity to be associated with a national company, backed by local service. Thomas Sanderson has developed ‘refer and reward’ partnerships with over 1300 home improvement specialists, allowing them to offer their customers a complete range of products that add the finishing touches to any home improvement project, and with minimum fuss.

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Last Minute Christmas Rolex Sale at Melrose Jewelers

Melrose Jewelers, USA’s #1 Online Rolex Watch Retailer, today announced its Last Minute Christmas Rolex Sale on Mens Rolex President & Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watches. All Melrose Jewelers watches bought prior to end of day Tuesday, December 23nd will be shipped for delivery prior to Christmas. Visit our website at http://www.melrosejewelers.com or call 1-888-574-1250

Men & Women can now buy Rolex Datejust watches from $2325, 18K Gold Rolex President watches from $6225, and Rolex Super President watches starting from $7285. Each Rolex watch ships in “Showroom” Mint condition with a full appraisal from the Los Angeles International Gemological Laboratory, a full genuine Rolex parts guarantee of authenticity, as well as a 3-day inspection period during which customers can make sure their watch is exactly as described.

Melrose Jewelers 3 Most Popular Christmas Rolex specials for women are the:

1) Lady Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust w/ 1.0 Carat Channelset Diamond Bezel 25% OFF or Only $3,535 at:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/info/rolex_datejust_ss_channel_set_silver_jub_611.htm

2) Lady Two Tone 18K/SS Silver Diamond Dial Rolex Datejust w/ Beadset Diamond Bezel 20% OFF or Only $3235 at:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/info/2_tone_jubilee_504.htm

3) Lady 18K Rolex Super President w/ Pave Diamond Band, Dial & Bezel (284 Total Diamonds): 25% OFF or Only $9135 at:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/info/ladies18k_super_president_pave_dial_407.htm

The most popular Mens Christmas Rolex specials are:

1) Mens 18K Rolex Day Date Super President w/ Diamond Band, Dial & Bezel 20% OFF or Only $10,525 at:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/info/rolex_day_date_super_president_115.htm

2) Mens Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust w/ Silver Diamond Dial & Chanel Set Diamond Bezel 20% OFF or $3,425 at
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/info/datejust_stainless_steel_channelset_314.htm

About Melrose Jewelers

About the Melrose Jewelers Preowned Rolex Standards:
The 2008 Preowned Rolex Awards Winners are: Watch Finder (WatchFinder) WatchFinder.co.uk, Second Time Round (Second Time Around) SecondTimeRound.com, Dream Watches Dream-Watches.co.uk, Watches.co.uk, & Blowers Jewellers blowers-jewellers.co.uk, A and E Watches (A & E Watches,A&E Watches),Time and Gems (Time & Gems, Time&Gems), Portero, JomaShop (Joma Shop),Bernard Watch and Stein Diamonds.

Melrose Jewelers, USA’s largest online Rolex retailer, is a member of the NAWCC (National Association of Watch Collectors), the MJSA (Manufacturers & Jewelers Association of America) and the California Sheriff’s Association. Rolex Datejust, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Rolex Day Date President and Presidential, Rolex Oyster, Rolex Submariner, Rolex GMT Master, & Rolex Daytona are trademarks of Rolex USA. Melrose Jewelers is not an authorized agent or affiliated with Rolex USA, Rolex S.A., or Rolex International. All Rolex watches offered by Melrose Jewelers are Preowned; no new Rolex watches are available from Melrose Jewelers.

Melrose Jewelers warranties it watches solely through its store. Rolex USA has no obligation to service watches sold by Melrose Jewelers.

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Couples Planning Winter Holiday Themed Weddings Can Save Money Shopping For Discount Wedding Favors

www.AmericanBridal.com, the Internet’s most expansive collection of unique and affordable wedding favors, touts the benefits of planning a winter holiday themed wedding. The online retailer carries a generous selection of holiday-themed wedding favors for couples shopping for their 2009 holiday-themed wedding celebration. Planning at least one year ahead can help to defray the cost of wedding favors, and gives the couple a chance to save money with discount wedding favors.

“The holidays can be an especially challenging time financially, but it’s a wise investment to set aside a kitty to find wedding favors during the post-holiday bargain shopping season,” said Shirley Tan, founder, AmericanBridal.com“End of the year sales not only help retailers clear holiday items and prepare for new inventory, they can be great sources of savings for the wedding budget.”

When buying wedding favors several months in advance of the event, the favors must have a shelf-life so edibles are not always the best choice. While a favorite among wedding guests, chocolate has a tendency to bloom when past its prime, appearing gray and chalky. Choosing the container early and purchasing the edible contents closer to the wedding date is a viable option for those who want to save money while treating guests to edible wedding favors.

In addition to affordable wedding favors, cost-conscious couples can find additional saving on wedding reception tables without looking like they have cheap wedding favors. Festive holiday wedding centerpieces can be assembled without spending a fortune. A candle surrounded by a pine wreath decorated with pine cones and candy canes or silvery snowflake, garland and ornament, can make stunning table decorations.

Another benefit of planning a holiday wedding can be the availability and cost of venues. Sometimes, holiday parties and company gatherings can compete for the desired venue, so there again, planning early is key. Honeymoon destinations during winter can be more affordable, with lower fares than during the peak summer travel season; plan carefully, though, around peak holiday travel dates.

Tan offers additional advice on winter and other seasonal weddings, traditional and non-traditional wedding themes and wedding favors, detailed in her upcoming book, The Bridal Handbook by American Bridal. Geared toward brides and couples newly engaged and planning their weddings, the book will be available for sale at Amazon and Barnes & Noble in January 2009, as well as on AmericanBridal.com.

Featuring holiday ornaments, soaps and candles to do-it-yourself (DIY) favor boxes, and much more, AmericanBridal.com is the world’s favorite online wedding store for a finishing touch that leaves a lasting impression, holiday wedding favor boxes come in several styles such as snowflake favor box (with choice of candy filling), embossed elegance snowflake favor box, pine cone shaped favor boxes, snowflake take out favor boxes, and Eat, Drink and Be Merry favor boxes.

AmericanBridal.com is a popular destination for wedding favors, bridal shower favors and discount wedding favors, now serving and shipping to U.S. and international customers.

In addition to the holiday and winter collection of wedding favors, AmericanBridal.com offers the most extensive collection of wedding favors and accessories such as party favors, wedding invitations, personalized gifts, wedding ideas, wedding flowers, cake toppers, thank you cards, wedding guest favors, shower favors, wedding jewelry, wedding decorations, wedding centerpieces, bridal shower games, wedding programs, bridal jewelry, bridal shower invitations, place cards, usher gifts, wedding albums, wedding announcements, favor boxes, unity candle, wedding anniversary gift, wedding checklist, wedding bells, wedding napkins, wedding veils and much more.

About AmericanBridal.com
AmericanBridal.com is the online source for unique and affordable wedding favors and accessories. For every theme or season, AmericanBridal.com has the most extensive selection of products that are guaranteed to make any wedding an unforgettable event for the bride and groom and their guests. From fun and unusual to traditional and elegant, Americanbridal.com specializes in personalized wedding favors, attendant gifts, wedding ceremony accessories, unique bridesmaids gifts and groomsmen gifts, bridal accessories and jewelry, and themed wedding favors. AmericanBridal.com offers the selection of a showroom with the convenience of online shopping and superior customer service at prices that can’t be beat. For more information, please visit us at www.AmericanBridal.com.

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Denby celebrates 200 years of producing pottery in Derbyshire with the launch of a brand new tableware range called Pure Green

In 2009 Denby celebrates 200 years of producing pottery in Derbyshire. Renowned for its quality and durability Denby’s products have evolved to meet the ever changing needs of consumers. To help Denby celebrate the bicentennial, Debenhams is stocking up on their selection, including the brand new tableware range.

While many people believe that Denby Pottery has always primarily made tableware, in fact it has produced all manner of ceramic items from ink bottles, hot water bottles, fine artware pieces to the well known and loved tableware of today. Denby has a fascinating history which is being celebrated by the launch of a brand new shaped tableware range and for this special year only, there are two limited editions in the form of a mini One Cup Teapot and a large One Pint Mug to celebrate in style

The totally new official bicentenary pattern tableware range called ‘Pure Green’ will be unique both in terms of both colour and shape and has been specifically created to welcome in Denby’s bicentenary year. Designed in-house, as with all Denby ranges, ‘Pure Green’ is subtle in tone with curvy shapes, and judging by initial reactions to the range is set to become Denby’s next generation of iconic style. Sophisticated enough for formal dining but bearing the practical qualities inherently Denby, ‘Pure Green’ will be just as suitable for more relaxed dining occasions.

As one of the biggest stockists of Denby pottery in the UK, Debenhams has welcomed the latest range which gives a refreshing twist to a classic colour combination and will sit perfectly alongside the other existing collections. There are 19 pieces in the range including extra large gourmet plates and bowls for impressive entertaining. An extra generous teapot providing 6 welcoming cups of tea for family gatherings and for occasions when a normal teacup just isn’t big enough, the small mug also fits the tea saucer.

Also available for the Bicentenary year only are six mini one cup teapots in ‘Pure Green’, ‘Linen’, ‘Truffle’, ‘Jet’, ‘Denby Imperial Blue’, and ‘China by Denby’. The Mini Teapots are ideal gifts for Collectors (of teapots and Denby) but, of course, being Denby are practical to use too. The teapots are gift boxed in beautiful packaging with black silhouette images of popular Denby pieces over the years.

Limited to production for this special year is a large One Pint Mug. Available in the Craftmans’ shape in ‘Imperial Blue’, Denby Regency Green and ‘Linen’ to celebrate 200 years in style.

The ‘Pure Green’ range, ‘One Cup Teapots’ and ‘One Pint Mugs’ will carry the official bicentenary backstamp.

About Denby
Since 1806 when William Bourne realized the value of a seam of clay which was found at Denby during work constructing a road to link the industrial towns of Derbyshire, leading to the construction of the pottery in 1809, Denby has become world famous for its stoneware products and is fast gaining a reputation for porcelain (White, White Trace and Serve) and china (China by Denby), all of which are designed for real food, not just for show.

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong presence in key product categories including women’s wear, men’s wear, home wares, health and beauty, accessories, lingerie and children’s wear.

Debenhams has 139 stores including seven Desire by Debenhams stores, across the UK and Ireland with approximately 10.1 million square feet of trading space and around 21,500 employees.

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Baby Christening Gowns & Little Girl Dresses Available at Sandbox Couture

Sandbox Couture, a popular online children’s boutique retailer of baby clothes, designer children’s clothes and baby gifts, today announced the arrival of new baby christening gowns for little boys, little girls, babies and preemies.

Sandbox Couture offers a wide collection of christening baby gowns featuring soft fabrics such as shantung silk, dupioni silk, cotton batiste and bridal quality organza. With tailored designs made from the finest materials, the line of christening and baptismal gowns presents a range of style that appeals to even the most discerning of tastes.

Baby christening gowns offer parents a wonderful selection of special occasion apparel ideal for baptisms, traditional Jewish ceremonies, first communions, and other memorable events. From the well known line of christening gowns, Little Things Mean A Lot, the collection boasts beautiful gowns for newborns, preemies, babies and toddlers.

“The line of baby christening gowns supports the product positioning and growth strategy for Sandbox Couture,” stated Sam Brown, spokesperson for Sandbox Couture.com. From a few select designers to a multi-channel ecommerce platform, we’ve fine tuned our inventory to key segments of the fashion market, “giving customers the best in quality, selection and style,” Brown concluded.

The online retailer continues to recognize prominent offerings of baby clothes and designer children’s clothes, adding to it’s list of over 50 designer brands and premier labels favorable to children and parents alike. By widening its retail offering, Sandbox Couture is able to further extend it’s brand awareness and couture following, as well as provide competitive prices on top brands in baby clothes and designer children’s clothes. For more information on christening gowns, please visit christeningbabygown.com, a division of SandboxCouture.com.

About Sandbox Couture
Sandbox Couture is an online children’s boutique retailer, providing designer baby clothes, designer children’s clothing and unique baby gifts. The company takes pride in hand selecting products from top designers, thereby ensuring quality and contemporary style. Sandbox Couture’s philanthropic contributions and socially conscious business practices are at the forefront of the company’s ideals and corporate culture. Founded in 2005, Sandbox Couture is privately held and headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

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Blackwell Online Are Seeing Strong Sales Of Business Books, Despite The Current Business And Financial Downturn

Blackwell Online, the leading UK based book retailer, has seen strong sales of its business books, despite the credit crunch continuing to have a firm grip on most companies and businesses throughout the country.

As the UK enters into a period of increased business and financial instability, the question emerges of how well equipped today’s business leaders and employees are to manage their businesses during a recession, when the prevailing trend of the past years has been one of growth and stability.

Blackwell believes this explains why Blackwell Online has seen buoyant sales in the past six weeks – including the three top selling business books “Acquisitions Essentials”, “Ideas are Free” and “Future-Engage-Deliver”.

In fact Blackwell has a wide range of books addressing the theme of financial instability. A new book on Blackwell Online’s virtual bookshelves is “Panic”. This book looks at how people’s lives are ruled by the cycle of financial boom and bust. “Panic” is a collection of articles from contemporary commentators, giving a new insight into how markets operate and who really knows what they’re talking about.

To cater for the strong interest in business books and financial books which can offer advice on how to survive a recession, Blackwell Online has pulled together a unique collection which can be viewed online on the Blackwell business books page.

About Blackwell
Blackwell is the leading book seller of medical and education texts in the UK with over 60 outlets across England, Scotland and Wales. It has built an international reputation for bookselling excellence with links to academic institutions and libraries around the globe and has continued to expand its UK base on high streets and in university campuses up and down the country.

In 1995, www.blackwell.co.uk became the first transactional online bookstore in the UK, giving people across the world access to over 150,000 titles. In 1998, Blackwell opened its central London flagship store in Charing Cross Road, the book-lovers’ Mecca. Since this time, two flagship stores, Broad Street and Charing Cross Road, have both won Chain Bookseller of the Year at the Nibbies, the annual British Book Awards.

Blackwell has now been trading for over 125 years from its world-famous flagship store at Broad Street in Oxford. Blackwell’s staff continue to be renowned for their expertise, depth of knowledge and love of books since the first Blackwell shop opened its doors.

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Debenhams.Com Has Launched A New Gift Finder Tool, Helping To Make Christmas Gift Buying Even Easier For Its Customers

Debenhams.com has unveiled a new easy to use Gift Finder tool to assist customers in finding the right gift for their loved ones this Christmas.

Knowing that finding the perfect gift can be stressful and time consuming, the Debenhams.com Gift Finder allows customers to get help with their gifting choices. By letting them simply fill in search fields detailing the recipient of the gift, their personality and the buyer’s budget, the Gift Finder will then bring up the best gift ideas to suit the person the present is being bought for.

Debenhams.com has a huge range of gifts just waiting to be found this Christmas including gifts for her such as the Marquiste heart locket pendent necklace, luxury nightwear and new fragrances from some of the most popular fashion labels in the world, including the new perfume from Gucci which possesses a blend of citrus, orange and vanilla.

Beauty aficionados will also have no trouble locating the ideal gift with Debenhams’ Gift Finder. Gift sets from the world’s top make up and beauty specialists, including Clinique, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancome and Estee Lauder are available, with many of them offering a variety of products that will make sure any customers have the perfect make up for any Christmas functions they may attend.

A fine collection of gifts for him can also be found using Debenhams Gift Finder tool, such as a gift set collection of fine British ales, computer gaming chairs (featuring two 8 watt speakers, 20 watt 4″ subwoofer and a three channel FM wireless transmitter) which will ensure a great immersive experience for gamers. For men with a keen eye for fashion, a number of clothing items are also available this festive season including selections of Jasper Conran jumpers, watches and wallets and belt sets.

Whether they’re glamourous or fashionable, a fitness fanatic or spa lover, gadget geek or animal lover, the perfect present can be found within seconds, leaving customers with more time to enjoy the festive season.

Debenhams.com’s Gift Finder Service is also being made available all year round so whatever the occasion Debenhams can help everyone to find the perfect gift.

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong presence in key product categories including women’s wear, men’s wear, home wares, health and beauty, accessories, lingerie and children’s wear.

Debenhams has 139 stores including seven Desire by Debenhams stores, across the UK and Ireland with approximately 10.1 million square feet of trading space and around 21,500 employees.

In addition, Debenhams has 30 international franchise stores in 14 countries outside the UK and Ireland, with a further 15 franchises scheduled to open by the end of the 2008 financial year. Debenhams is also extending its customer reach by making direct sales through its internet website. Debenhams has a successful own brand portfolio of over 50 labels (such as Debut, Maine New England, Red Herring and Thomas Nash) and including 25 designers at Debenhams brands.

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New Research From Displaysense Suggests That Using Certain Colours Could Boost Retail Store Performance And Increase Product Appeal This Christmas Period

Following research from the University of Rochester that indicated women wearing red are more appealing to men, further research undertaken by Displaysense suggests that stores can influence the shopping patterns of their customers simply by re-colouring their shop fittings.

A simple colour test undertaken by the retail display company indicated that just under 70% of the participants were more drawn to a particular colour across a vast range of everyday items.

Understanding consumer buying patterns is particularly important for businesses trying to boost sales this Christmas period as the looming recession and increasing unemployment has placed fear in the minds of the general consumer who are now looking to save rather than spend.

The research undertaken by Displaysense highlights some interesting consumer behaviour between certain colours and potential spending patterns. For example 20% of participants suggested that the use of brighter colours distracted their attention away from products in a shop display. In contrast, when red is used on shop displays and fittings, men are more drawn to the products.

This type of research is of great interest to retailers such as jewelers, who could increase the chances of attracting the attention of men who are shopping for Christmas presents for their wife, girlfriend or partner by using red appropriately in their stores, such as red counter top display cases or shelving.

Although the study of colours on the human psyche is not new, Displaysense are looking to capitalise on this research by sourcing a line of red products including mannequins anddisplay cabinets that would fit in well as we head towards the peak Christmas period.

Red, which is said to be the most emotionally intense of all the colours has been known to cause various changes within our bodies, including a faster heart beat, deeper breathing and a release of endorphins. Displaysense believe this physical reaction by men to red will lead to customers browsing for longer and spending more on products placed upon these vibrant shop fittings.

Displaysense hope that retailers will be seeing red for the right reasons this festive period, and, in terms of their bank balance, hope for a Black Christmas.

Displaysense research included the opinions of 500 customers at the start of September to the end of October 2008 asking a series of questions, which forms the source for the various facts included in this press release.

University of Rochester study – “Psychological Study Reveals That Red Enhances Men’s Attraction to Women” – 28/10/08

About Displaysense
Displaysense was established in September of 1978 as a manufacturer of quality point of sale displays. Displaysense has a wealth of experience in design and manufacturing and has been able to develop an ever growing standard range of over 1500 displays. The range is now hugely diverse including acrylic containers, display cabinets, mannequins, modular shelving units, exhibition displays and business card holders.

Displaysense works with a large range of clients including, retailers (multiple and independent), blue chip corporate clients, cafés, bars, restaurants and night clubs, shop and office fitters, marketing and promotions companies, designers and architects, product distributors, exhibition contractors and exhibitors, printers, councils and NHS trusts, charities, schools and universities.

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Majority Of Couples Cutting Back On Wedding Expenses Due To Economic Downturn

www.AmericanBridal.com, the Internet’s most expansive collection of unique and affordable wedding favors, today announced the results of its 2008 Wedding Planning Survey. The survey gathered information about wedding budgets, location, guest count, wedding party size, and how the economy is affecting wedding planning in general.

A majority of respondents (57%) are having their wedding within the next 2 months, andAmericanBridal.com wishes to thank our many customers who, amidst the frenzy of wedding planning, participated in this survey. Especially since most (90%) are doing the planning themselves, with help from family and friends, and not hiring a professional wedding planner.

Since budgets are a concern for many, It looks like there’s a major spread in wedding budgets. About 25% are planning a wedding on a budget of less than $10,000, while 25% have wedding budgets over $25,001. The remaining 50% are somewhere in between, with 38% reporting in the range of $10,001 to $20,000.

“Location, location, location” as the saying goes, and roughly a quarter (25%) are having the reception at a hotel, and 10% have opted to host their nuptials at a country club. About 6% of couples selected a destination wedding, while a majority (55%) reported they are finding another type of venue to rent for the event and reception.

Size matters for this year’s brides, and by that we mean the size of the wedding party. Most couples (48%) will have between 5 to 8 people, while 37% of respondents have 9 or more bridesmaids and attendants. The trend seems to lean toward larger, more inclusive wedding parties, which leads us to the number of invited guests. Nearly 40% report they will have a guest count of more than 200 and 14% say their total guest count is under 100. A good 34% are inviting 100 to 150 guests.

As for cutting costs and wedding budgets, 68% said they’ve lowered their budgets by $1,000 or less. However, the small cuts they are making may not have a big impact on the actual wedding. Items that brides generally won’t skimp on are wedding gowns, photography and wedding rings.

When asked more specifically about what they would and would not change, most are not significantly altering music, location, reception style, or dress. Instead, they are more likely to adjust the cost of invitations, wedding favors, bridal accessories and gifts for the bridal party (combined, 46% of respondents said they would make changes in these 3 areas).

“The uncertain economic climate doesn’t automatically mean couples must forgo special touches to commemorate the beginning of their life together,” says Shirley Tan, American Bridal founder“We are pleased to help the bride and groom stay within budget with affordable wedding favors, and bridal and wedding party gifts.”

Now that potential money-saving opportunities are identified, look for vendors that offer discount wedding favors whose products don’t look like cheap wedding favors. Economical, do-it-yourself favors add the elegance of custom favors without the price tag. Do-it-yourself favors are popular since they can be customized to suit a particular wedding theme. AmericanBridal.com features a wide selection of do-it-yourself favor supplies from which to choose. Add personalized ribbons to create one-of-a-kind favors that look as if not a penny was spared.

One thing is clear: everyone wants to have a memorable wedding, at a special location with beautiful photos and videos. Families and guests must have a great time with plenty of food, drinks, and even entertainment. After all, a wedding is a time of celebration and a party! Most advised planning early, so it is easier to plan ahead, save money, avoid stress and enjoy the anticipation of the special day. The extra time will help to ensure that no detail is overlooked, and that the couple can enjoy their day without reservation.

AmericanBridal.com offers the most extensive collection of wedding favors and accessories such as party favors, wedding invitations, personalized gifts, wedding ideas, wedding flowers, cake toppers, thank you cards, wedding guest favors, bridal shower favors, bridal shower ideas, wedding jewelry, wedding decorations, wedding centerpieces, bridal shower games, wedding programs, bridal jewelry, bridal shower invitations, place cards, usher gifts, wedding albums, wedding announcements, favor boxes, unity candle, wedding anniversary gift, wedding checklist, wedding bells, wedding napkins, wedding veils and much more.

About AmericanBridal.com
AmericanBridal.com is the online source for unique and affordable wedding favors and accessories. For every theme or season, AmericanBridal.com has the most extensive selection of products that are guaranteed to make any wedding an unforgettable event for the bride and groom and their guests. From fun and unusual to traditional and elegant, Americanbridal.com specializes in personalized wedding favors, attendant gifts, wedding ceremony accessories, unique bridesmaids gifts and groomsmen gifts, bridal accessories and jewelry, and themed wedding favors. AmericanBridal.com offers the selection of a showroom with the convenience of online shopping and superior customer service at prices that can’t be beat. For more information, please visit us at www.AmericanBridal.com.

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Leading Online Retailer Is Authorized To Sell Genuine COGE Designer Palladium Rings

Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of mens wedding rings, tungsten rings, titanium rings and unique contemporary jewelry designs for men and women, announced today that it is now carrying a selection of COGE designer palladium rings, wedding bands and partner bands.

“We are very pleased to be able to offer the finest COGE designer palladium rings and wedding bands to our customers,” said Ron Yates, founder, Titanium-Jewelry.com“In terms of luxury jewelry, COGE’s unique combination of precision German craftsmanship and innovative design is unrivaled. The addition of the COGE line complements our existing selection of high-end palladium, titanium and tungsten bands.”

COGE palladium rings utilize the most progressive fabrication techniques and feature avant-garde styling. Individually machine tooled and hand-crafted in Pforzheim, Germany, COGE’s artisan quality harkens back to a time before mass production, when each piece was handmade. A COGE wedding band bears the signature German precision and world-class quality control, because of the care each ring is guaranteed to meet the most exacting standards.

Most gold, platinum and palladium rings on the market today are cast, which will inherently lead to some metal porosity. While it might take a jewelers loupe to see, the porosity affects the shine and durability of the metal, and over time, small pinpoint holes will develop, causing the ring to wear down. COGE palladium rings resist this type of erosion because hey are individually machine tooled from a solid billet of metal.

The unique “lathing” process makes the COGE palladium ring harder and stronger, resisting everyday wear and tear more effectively than its cast counterparts. After a few months’ wear, most typical palladium rings will show scratches, however, the COGE grade of palladium is the highest quality and the hardest alloyed palladium in the world, as measured by the Vickers hardness scale or the Vickers Pyramid number (HV). COGEpalladium rings measure between 180 – 240, while typical palladium measures between 125 – 135.

In addition, the multiple step “lathing” process used to create COGE actually strengthens and hardens the material. As such, the COGE palladium ring is much denser and harder than a typical cast palladium ring. The heavier weight lends to a much more luxurious and rich feel that rests comfortably around the finger, without the extra weight of heavy metals.

An investment in a COGE palladium ring, as a superior alternative to a mass produced, lower quality cast ring, will ensure quality and value for many years to come. Wedding bands symbolize a lifetime of commitment and dedication, and deserve to bear the impeccable quality and beauty that are hallmarks of the COGE Design Group.

In addition to COGE palladium rings, Titaniun-Jewelry.com brings cutting edge designs to market offering affordability and stylish value to couples in search for unique rings and contemporary jewelry. Enticing grooms and couples worldwide, the online retailer provides a multitude of styles and metals representing the best selection of palladium rings, titanium rings, tungsten rings, and mens wedding rings for the up and coming male and female demographic. For more information, please visit http://www.titanium-jewelry.com.

About Titanium-Jewelry.com
Titanium-Jewelry.com provides a wide selection of tungsten rings, titanium rings and black titanium jewelry uniquely styled for men and women. Experts in modern mens wedding rings and modern metals jewelry, Titanium-Jewelry.com leads the industry in contemporary jewelry fashions. For more information, please visit www.Titanium-Jewelry.com.

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Up to 70% Savings on Kitchen Lights & Bathroom Lighting

www.AccessDiscounts.com – a leading supplier of commercial lighting, residential lighting and grow lights, today announced its holiday sale on residential lights including kitchen lighting fixtures, bathroom lighting and indoor lighting solutions.

Shoppers can benefit from huge price reductions on the highest quality residential lighting solutions. Numerous styles from Hunter Kenroy are on sale at Access Discounts, where savings as great as 70% can be leveraged during the holiday season.

During the winter season, indoor lighting and outdoor lighting is imperative not only for safety, but for ambience and festive gatherings. Often consumers neglect the essentials to a good holiday gathering and focus on temporary decorations. The addition or enhancement of residential lighting fixtures can often be the most powerful element to holiday lighting but carries the value on well through the holiday season. Providing 100% American made commercial lighting products guaranteed to be of the highest quality, Access Discounts aims to provide customers efficient, effective and quality residential lighting solutions.

From ceiling lights, wall lights and kitchen and bathroom fixtures to lamps, sconces, chandeliers and pendants, Access Discounts has a wide assortment of quality lights.

“Our instant savings on residential lights offers consumers site-wide cost savings with value energy efficient features,” stated Christina Roush, spokesperson for Access Discounts“With energy costs rising while the economy continues to weaken, it is important to our business philosophy to offset the burden and position our products in the very best light to our customer base,” Roush concluded.

By offering precision engineered products meeting ETL, UL & CUL standards, the company brings the very best in energy efficient lighting solutions to market while passing savings on to their customers. Customers can take advantage of Access Discounts‘ price breaks and implement power saving and cost saving solutions with minimal investment. For more information on residential lights on sale, please visit http://www.accessdiscounts.com

About Access Discounts
AccessDiscounts.com provides a wide selection of grow lights, residential lighting andcommercial lighting of the highest quality. Leveraging the close relationships developed with top lighting manufacturers, Access Discounts is able to provide the very best in lighting solutions at affordable prices. As a leading supplier of lighting fixtures for horticultural lighting, indoor and outdoor lighting, Access Discounts strives to bring quality lighting to customers nationwide. Founded in 2002 with headquarters in Milpitas, CA AccessDiscounts.us offers lights, lighting fixtures and accessories for residential, commercial and horticulture lighting needs. For more information, please visit http://www.AccessDiscounts.com.

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Ernest Jones Online Launches New DHL Delivery Service For More Delivery Times, Improved Security And Customer Satisfaction

Ernest Jones, the Diamond and Watch Specialist, has launched a new DHL delivery service to complement its existing Royal Mail service. For greater customer convenience, the new service offers an alternative secure delivery option for only £6 to any address in the UK (excluding Eire and the Channel Islands). DHL will deliver between 12pm and 9pm.

The DHL Life Style courier service was chosen to offer Ernest Jones customers further flexibility and convenience. DHL uses Lifestyle Couriers who are familiar with their local area and will aim to deliver orders when the customer is likely to be at home. However, should redelivery be necessary, DHL offers a flexible re-delivery service. The service is available for any products bought online from Ernest Jones, includingTag Heuer watches and diamond engagement ringsthrough to gifts and tableware.

A secure and reliable service, the DHL courier delivery costs £6 for any order and has the following lead times, which are provided in checkout:

DHL delivery lead times are extended over public holidays, and expected delivery dates are provided in checkout.

Ernest Jones will continue to offer secure Royal Mail delivery services at their usual rates with Standard, Next Day and Free Delivery on orders over £50. Customers can also select a free Delivery To Store service that allows customers to collect their purchases at their local store at no additional cost.

This tie up with DHL is particularly timely for Ernest Jones, as it means that the Diamond & Watch Specialist are able to fulfil Christmas delivery on orders placed right up to 3pm on the 23rd December. This puts Ernest Jones right up there in the top bracket of retailers for online delivery this Christmas, with only the likes of Amazon UK offering a Christmas Eve order fulfilment service in the London and Birmingham areas.

About Ernest Jones: The Diamond and Watch Specialist 
Ernest Jones, the Diamond and Watch Specialist, has over 200 stores and a retail website at www.ernestjones.co.uk. Featuring a wide range of premium brand watches and a selection of high quality, beautiful diamond jewellery, Ernest Jones also has a stunning selection of gifts for all occasions. Ernest Jones is part of Signet Jewelers Limited, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

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Explore a wide collection of coupon codes and discount promotions available only at CouponHeaven.com

CouponHeaven.com, the leading provider of discount online coupon codes is again announcing new sets of online coupon codes available at their website. The public can take advantage great discounts and other deals on Gifts & Flowers and Computers products from their suppliers.

Companies offering coupon codes on Gifts & Flowers include 1800Flowers, Cafe Press, A.T. Cross, Cushman’s Fruit, Dale and Thomas Popcorn, Dan’s Chocolates, De La Flowers, Fannie May, Fine Stationary, Fleurop, FlowerStore, From You Flowers, FTD, Gevalia, GiftBaskets, Gortons, Gourmet Gift Baskets, Harry and David, Hickory Farms, Just Because Baskets, Just Flowers, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Legal Sea Foods, Lillian Vernon, Limoges Jewelry, Lobster Gram, Mrs Fields, Mrs Prindables, Nirvana Chocolates, Organic Bouquet, Personal Creations, Personalization Mall, Pfaelzer Brothers, Proflowers, Red Envelope, Stonewall Kitchen, Teleflora, The Fruit Company, Things Remembered, Vermont Teddy Bear, Waterford, Zazzle, and zChocolat.

Coupon codes and discount promotions from most of these companies include free shipping of the items, discounts that could reach as high 20%, and other offers can take as much as $95 off on your orders. Flowers, chocolates, books, fresh fruits, candy nuts, and other stuff are perfect gifts for this coming Christmas. Buying these things using coupons for gifts and flowers at CouponHeaven can save you time and money.

This month, it is expected that CouponHeaven’s coupon codes for computers and software will receive another massive request. From previous years, laptops, computers, and other gadgets were best known to be the most sought after presents for Christmas. Lined discount coupons on computer products including software and hardware are receiving high request at the company’s website.

Computer products with listed coupon codes include companies such as Academic Superstore, Adobe / Macromedia, Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Buy.com, Circuit City, Computer Geeks, Corel, Dell, Fujitsu, Home Depot, HP, Iomega, Lenovo, MacMall, Mcafee, Nothing But Software, Panda Security, PC Connection, Roxio, Sonystyle, Symantec, and Toshiba.

Most computer security products installed on computer systems are registered annually. For renewals for 2009 releases, one can enjoy discounts on security products from companies including Mcafee, Panda Security, and Symantec using the coupon codes offered by CouponHeaven.

Aside from these items, plenty of lined products with coupon codes are available at the company’s website. Apparel, Appliances, Movies & DVD, Beauty & Fragrances, Shoes & Accessories, and Tools & Hardware are few of the categories that the public can choose from when looking for discounts.

To get the most out of the company’s service, the public is strongly advised to review the details and restriction of supplier’s promotion. Suppliers have different restrictions on different coupon codes.

The public can subscribe to the company’s news letters and receive the latest updates on coupon codes and discount promotions on the hottest products. So log-on now to the Internet and browse for the best coupon code and discount promotion that you can use in finding your gift for this Christmas.

About the Company:
CouponHeaven.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnow Information Network, LLC, is a leading provider of online coupons and discount offers. Our goal is to empower consumers with information so that they can make educated buying decisions and save money at quality online merchants. The company can be reached through their website at CouponHeaven.com.

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Super Warehouse’s Line Up Of Apple Ipod Touch With Bigger Discounts

Online business giant, Super Warehouse is back with their promotional deal for this years hottest Apple iPod Touch player just in time for the holiday season. It is again expected to gather massive sales from consumers around the country.

The first Apple iPod was released on the market last October 23, 2001 and immediately received millions of sales. The demand for advance features of the gadget made it one of the most sought after gadget and encouraged the manufacturer to develop better designs and exceptional features.

Apple iPod Touch’s advent was led by the development of the Apple iPhone that created rumors for several months before it was official out in the market. The multi touch feature which is currently native to Apple ipod Touch and iPhone is what separates the device from other portable mp3 players manufactured by big names in the industry.

The multi touch feature extends the display of the player with a 3.5″ diagonal screen at 480 x 320 Resolution.

This year, it is expected that consumers will be looking for portable devices like laptops, mobile phones, and mp3 players as presents for this coming holidays. Super Warehouse is ready to provide the public with these gadgets at super discounted rates all through out their promotional season. Aside from discounted Apple ipod Touchplayers, Super Warehouse offers big discounts on other devices including printer inks and cartridges.

Here is a list of Super Warehouse discounted Apple iPod Touch:

Apple 8GB iPod Touch (MA623LL/B)
Promotional Price: $209.99
Features:
Storage space: 8GB (1,750 songs)
Battery: 22 hours for continuous music and 5 hours video
Compatibility: PC and Mac
Browser: Safari
Connectivity: Wi-Fi compatible

Apple 8 GB iPod Touch (MB528LL/A)
Promotional Price: $229.99
Features:
Storage space: 8GB (1,750 songs)
Battery: 22 hours for continuous music and 5 hours video
Compatibility: PC and Mac
Browser: Safari
Connectivity: Wi-Fi compatible
Addition: 1 Built-in speaker

Apple 16 GB iPod Touch (MB531LL/A)
Promotional Price: $299.99
Features:
Storage space: 16GB (3,500 songs)
Battery: 22 hours for continuous music and 5 hours video
Compatibility: PC and Mac
Browser: Safari
Connectivity: Wi-Fi compatible
Addition: 1 Built-in speaker

Apple 32GB iPod Touch (MB533LL/A)
Promotional Price: $399.99
Features:
Storage space: 32GB (7,000songs)
Battery: 22 hours for continuous music and 5 hours video
Compatibility: PC and Mac
Browser: Safari
Connectivity: Wi-Fi compatible
Addition: 1 Built-in speaker

Orders on any product offered by Super Warehouse can be made 24/7 through their website. Technical assistance is available through the company’s toll free number or through email.

Products come in with a 1 year limited warranty. Along with the Unit are the earphones, dock adapter, stand, polishing cloth, USB 2.0 cable, and the Quick Start Guide. Additional accessories can be purchased from the website as well.

About Super Warehouse:
Super Warehouse is an online source of printer supplies, iPod Accessories and technology products and services for businesses, education and government customers internationally. Founded in 1998 by San Diego entrepreneur Russell Schneider, Super Warehouse provides expertise and guidance for customers to help determine the best technology solutions and specific products needed for their business. From start-ups to large corporations, customers can access more than 60,000 items from leading technology brands such as Apple, Brother, Microsoft, Adobe, Kodak, Cisco, HP, Sony and more. Super Warehouse provides businesses with competitive pricing, immediate shipping capabilities, and technical support. In 2006 and 2007, the company was named one of San Diego’s fastest growing companies by the San Diego Business Journal. More information is available at www.superwarehouse.com.

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The Body Shop Online Gift Finder Tool

The Body Shop, the global ethical cosmetics company, has created a new gift finder tool, helping those searching for ideas for Christmas gifts.

The new online gift finder on The Body Shop site, requires the user to answer three simple questions and then The Body Shop will suggest a selection of thoughtful gifts for whomever is being bought for.

Suitable Christmas gift solutions which customers can find with the new gift finder tool include favourites from The Body Shop such as fragrance gifts, cosmetic bags, bathtime treats, essential oils and skin care products, many of which include the benefits of natural ingredients. It seems that during the harsh economic climate, people are turning their homes into their own personal havens to retreat to, leading to an increase in sales of home spa products and indulgent treats to use in the comfort of their homes.

Notably, The Body Shop has seen a significant increase in sales of its home fragrances which have shot up by as much as 33% in recent months, suggesting that aromatic oils, burners and diffusers are the new pamper products of choice during the economic downturn.

According to The Body Shop“While people are cutting back on expensive evenings out, it seems a greater emphasis is being placed on enhancing the home environment, as seen by the growth in sales of our home fragrances. As the Christmas Holiday gift giving season approaches, we’re seeing that ethical gifts continue to drive our seasonal sales, as shoppers embrace smart eco-chic shopping as they turn to brands they trust. At The Body Shop, even our seasonal home fragrance oils include the benefits of our fair trade programme, Community Trade, which helps shoppers feel extra good about their purchase.”

Bath and body collections, fragrances and grooming products for men, are among the many gift ideas, which can be found with the new gift finder tool online.

About The Body Shop:
The Body Shop International plc is the original ethical cosmetics company, now operating across more than 2,500 stores in over 60 markets worldwide. The Body Shop has constantly sought out wonderful natural ingredients from all four corners of the globe to bring customers products bursting with effectiveness, to enhance their natural beauty. The Body Shop strives to use the planet’s resources wisely, searching for outstanding natural materials and ingredients from across the globe to include in their range of products. The Body Shop continues to lead the way, sourcing sustainable palm oil, introducing 100% recycled packaging, and raising funds and awareness to help prevent the spread of HIV/ AIDS, and continuing to support marginalized communities around the world through the Community Trade fair trade programme.

For over 30 years The Body Shop has believed that business has the power to make the right kind of difference to the world. The Body Shop philosophy continues to drive everything, allowing customers around the world to become ‘activists’, simply by choosing from The Body Shop range of products. As Dame Anita Roddick said: “Activism isn’t listed on The Body Shop labels as an ingredient, but it is there as surely as the bergamot and hemp oil.”

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Pine Solutions Has Been Placed 86th In The Sunday Times Fast Track 100, Which Lists The Fastest Growing UK Businesses

Pine Solutions, the leading online furniture specialist, has been named the 86th fastest growing business in the UK by the Sunday Times in its Fast Track 100, a list of the most rapidly growing businesses in the UK.

Pine Solutions, which is based in Norwich, has seen a 350% growth in the business over the last three years, thanks to a sharp rise in the online purchasing of furniture. The company now handles over 2000 orders a month to homes across the UK.

“Three years a go we had six employees and a turnover of £1.8 million. Since then our sales have grown an average of 58% a year and our 2008 turnover reached £7.2 million,” said Kevin Johnson, Managing Director of Pine Solutions“The growth has been both challenging and very exciting, but we have successfully stayed ahead of our competitors by cornering a niche in the market.”

He continued; “A massive growth area for the business has undoubtedly been oak furniture, as we were the first company to sell a large range of (this type of furniture) online. This enabled us to become very competitive in the top quality furniture market and broaden our customer base.”

The placement on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list is considered a real indicator for some of the ‘companies to watch’. Last year’s list included Innocent Drinks, Gü chocolate pudding, Silver Cross prams and Tyrrells Potato Chips.

About Pine Solutions:
Since Pine Solutions.co.uk went online in 2002, it has become one of the UK’s largest online suppliers of pine and oak furniture. Despite an ever-increasing furniture range, the company is always committed to keeping delivery times to a minimum and is proud of its average 6 day lead-time.

Pine Solutions work in partnership with a number of international furniture suppliers to make sure only the best quality pieces of furniture are available to customers, boasting close business relationships with some of the UK’s leading suppliers; Flexiload and Alan Reilly.

Most of Pine Solutions large collection of Scandinavian Pine furniture originates from a long established, family-run Danish furniture designer and manufacturer. The timeless ‘Scandinavian Collection’ continues to offer quality pine furniture. Pine Solutions is also pleased to trade with Segusino, who manufacture beautiful rustic Mexican pine furniture. Segusino comply with fair trade ethics and source their wood from managed forests.

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The Elbow Friend Is A New Armrest Attachment Product In The Ergonomic Office And Home Chair Accessory Market

ElbowFriend.com is now offering the Elbow Friend, a new level of armrest comfort in the ergonomic office and home chair accessory market. The Elbow Friend is an effective 8″ long, padded cushion that attaches on top of a chair’s existing armrest, to provide an affordable armrest replacement for home, office or waiting room chairs. The Elbow Friend was created by a Film & Television Editor who’s spent more than a decade working in uncomfortable office chairs developing various forms of wrist, shoulder and neck discomfort. The result is the creation of a more affordable, simple to use and comfortable solution than the currently available solutions.

According to a study by Ergonomics Consulting Firm Humanics Ergo Systems, Inc.,”Armrests relieve loads on not just the arm, but the neck, shoulders and arms…Working with unsupported arms may impair circulation, restrict the natural range of shoulder motion, degenerate shoulder tendons, and dramatically shorten time to fatigue. Supporting one’s arms can help prevent neck, shoulder and arm pain and discomfort.”

The product works by simply attaching the hook & loop straps to a chair’s armrest and cinching to secure in place. The stretchy cushion is filled with ergonomically friendly, rounded pellets which provide a very soft, pliable and more comfortable rest for the elbow and forearm than other solutions utilizing gels or foams. The Elbow Friend will give instant relief from most of the hard, molded plastic armrests of the economy office chairs that dominate offices today.

The Elbow Friend is currently available and retails for $14.95 for a pair.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release (or for a sample product or demo), contact Stephen Goetsch or visit http://www.elbowfriend.com.

About ElbowFriend.com
ElbowFriend.com is a subsidiary of The Legacy Mill, LLC, and was created by a Film & Television Editor who has spent more than a decade sitting in uncomfortable office chairs. He has strived to create a simpler, more comfortable and more affordable alternative to the currently available solutions. Elbow Friend is exactly what a friend should be….caring, supportive, fun to be with and always there for you.

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A Site That Offers What Women Want

Read this if:

You are a man seeking to buy a gift she really wants.
You are a lady whose had more than you fair share of ‘interesting’ presents
You want to take the hassle out of present buying

Working in an upmarket gift shop gave Elizabeth Sweeney the idea for I Chose It, a brilliant new website aimed at giving men the chance to buy women the kind of presents they really, really want 

Why is it that some men are such rubbish when it comes to buying their loved ones gifts? You could perhaps forgive the younger guys who’ve only just got together with a girl but you’d think that after years of marriage men would know what their wives want. 

The answer, though, was always that they didn’t have a clue. I was constantly amazed at the men who used to come into the giftshop where I worked and stand there, gawping.

“Can you help me? I have to get something for my wife’s birthday/wedding anniversary/Christmas/Valentine’s Day present,” they’d say, looking at me with a soulful, puppy-dog expression. 

“When’s the event?” I’d enquire.

“Umm, it’s today,” they’d say, almost every time. “It doesn’t matter what I get, I just want to buy her something nice.”

Money was hardly ever an object – what was important was getting her something quickly. They’d always head straight for the obvious gifts – a very predictable piece of jewellery. And then they’d get to the till and say, “I’m awful at wrapping things up, could you gift-wrap it for me?” 

Women, on the other hand, would come into the shop and sigh over the lovely things they’d like to own. “I can’t buy it for myself because it would just be so self indulgent,’’ they’d say, looking longingly at a tiny bottle of expensive bath oil or a pink lariat necklace in rose quartz and silver. “Maybe my husband will get me one for my birthday.”

This gave me the idea for our website www.ichoseit.co.uk supplying beautiful gifts for men to buy to give to the women they love. I reasoned that present buying and giving should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone involved, yet it clearly wasn’t something that the guys were enjoying one bit. 

First I looked at other websites purporting to sell a similar dream but they were very predictable and sold chocolates and the kind of black and red lingerie that blokes think women like but actually women don’t want to be seen dead in. And slowly I realised there was a niche here that was ripe for the picking. 

So I set up the website I Chose It (www.ichoseit.co.uk), with my brother Nigel. I ran everything past him to get a male point of view, and together we came up with a selection of jewellery, bath products, candles, homeware, clothes and accessories. We sourced a lot of our products locally to our homes in Sussex and it felt good to support small businesses.

In choosing our gifts, I looked for individual luxury items that women would love to wear, to put in their homes or to use on a daily basis. In short wonderful Gifts for Women

Nigel and I hope that the women who receive our gifts will enjoy them as much as we have enjoyed finding them. We also know they will love and appreciate the way each gift arrives, nestled in its own beautiful gift-wrapped box, surrounded with coordinated tissue and ribbon. And of course, there’s nothing to stop women buying their own presents fromI Chose It, either!

Top present buying tips:-
If you’re not absolutely sure of her size, go for accessories like gloves and scarves
Listen to her: women always give out hints about what they want
Buy something that’s uniquely for her, not for the whole family
Don’t buy the same thing you bought last year, even if she loved it!

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GAME Has Announced A Range Of Magical Offerings To Coincide With The 8th Of December, The Busiest Online Shopping Day Of The Year

GAME, the fast growing UK based computer and video games retailer, has announced a range of special promotions to coincide with Monday 8th December, the busiest online shopping day of the year.

The exclusive GAME.co.uk offerings will include the Magic 8 competition, where eight lucky random customers will win their entire shopping basket for free on the day. Other promotions, conducted in partnership with affiliates, will offer a range of incentives from additional discounts to extra points.

There will also be some for-one-day-only deals which will include some of this year’s biggest titles. To find out which products will be in the magical offering check back at GAME.co.uk on Monday 8th December.

Alex Croft, managing director of online business, said: “We’re committed to providing our customers with great value in the run up to Christmas. We’ve been working hard to deliver a range of promotions that gives everyone the chance to pick up some of the must have Christmas gifts at amazing prices. For eight of our customers, they will even get their whole order for free – an early Christmas present from all of us at GAME.co.uk.”

“More and more customers are shopping online,” continued Croft. “With a huge range of products and some exciting deals – on popular formats such as xbox 360Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii – we’re fully prepared to help customers find everything they need in time for Christmas.”

The IMRG, the leading industry body for global e-retailing, is expecting £320 million to be spent online on the 8th December, with the peak between 1pm and 2pm. It forecast that UK shoppers will spend £13.16 billion online in the final quarter of 2008, some £215 each.

This is 15% higher than the same period a year ago, but the growth is down from a 54% rise a year ago.

“Retailers and suppliers will be under extreme pressure to price competitively this year,” said IMRG chief executive James Roper.

The predictions are drawn from data obtained from 60 UK online retail sites.

About GAME:
GAME is a specialist European retailer of PC and video games, video consoles and related accessories. GAME operates from over 1,162 stores, concessions and franchises in the UK, Eire, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Portugal, France and Australia. Together with online shopping services, GAME aim to be the destination of choice for every consumer. For further corporate information, log onto www.gamegroup.plc.uk and for the online store, log onto www.game.co.uk.

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Carphone Warehouse Has Revealed The Variety Of Gifts Available From The Retailer This Christmas

Carphone Warehouse, the UK’s largest independent mobile phone retailer, has revealed the full range of products that will available for shoppers this Christmas.

An extensive range of handsets, laptops and accessories will be on offer from theCarphone Warehouse including the new Nokia N96. Updated from the N95, this slider phone boasts 16GB of memory, allowing plenty of space for multimedia applications, and a 5 megapixel camera.

Also available this Christmas is the Sony Ericsson C905 Inca, the latest handset to offer an eight mega pixel camera that features auto focus, face detection, red eye reduction and both a Xenon and photo flash. As well as the camera, this handset also has in built GPS, 2G of expandable memory and 3G capabilities.

The new Nokia 6600 Slide is also set to be a popular choice of handset this Christmas, offering a sleek look and the latest technology. This Nokia comes with music playing capabilities and a camera as well as the unique addition of a built in accelerometer, which allows users to do things like activate the time on the display or silence inbound calls simply by tapping on the phone twice.

The T-Mobile G1 is available from the Carphone Warehouse this festive season too, allowing users to do almost anything online such as viewing YouTube videos, search on Google, shop online or check e-mail. This handset comes pre-loaded with Google Maps, Google Mail, Google Talk and GPS and is updated automatically via the always-on internet connection.

Smartphones such as the Blackberry Bold and the Samsung Omnia are also available, offering users the chance to download videos and music, take high quality pictures and use applications to meet both business and leisure needs.

As well as the variety of handsets on offer from the Carphone Warehouse this Christmas, the mobile phone retailer also has a range of laptops and accessories available including the Webbook, a lightweight and portable laptop with a 10.2 inch screen that runs on either Linux or Windows XP and offering integrated Wi-Fi, web browser, 3 USB ports and 80GB of hard disk space. Bluetooth headsets utilising the latest technology and the brand new Flip video camcorders, which allow video footage to be uploaded almost instantly to the web, will also be on sale this Christmas.

A wide range gift ideas for technology aficionados is available at the Carphone Warehouse this Christmas with laptops, handsets, accessories and gadgets available to suit any needs.

About The Carphone Warehouse
The Carphone Warehouse is Europe’s leading independent retailer of mobile phones and services, with over 2,400 stores in 9 countries. Over the past 5 years, The Carphone Warehouse has built up a significant Telecoms business, which already contributes half of the Group’s revenue and is set to be a major driver of future profitable growth.

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Burton announce VAT price reductions will be passed on to all customers from the 1st December

Following The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling’s decision to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) from 17.5 per cent to 15 per cent, Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group has released a statement on behalf of a group of the high street’s most powerful retailers, confirming they will pass the full VAT cut onto their customers.

The change in the VAT rate will mean huge changes for all the shops in the Arcadia group, as all shelving and register prices will need to be updated. However, Burton, Arcadia, Mosaic Fashions, Bhs, Marks & Spencer, New Look and Next all confirmed in the statement they planned to pass the 2.5% VAT cut on to customers on Monday, or soon afterwards.

The group of retailers covers some of the biggest names on the high street, including; Topshop, Topman, Wallis, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Evans, Burton, Bhs, Oasis, Coast, Karen Millen, Warehouse, Principles, Shoe Studio Group, Jane Norman, New Look and Next fascias.

The statement by Sir Philip said: “Following the recent announcement reducing VAT from 17.5% to 15%, equating to a price reduction of 2.13%, we are pleased to confirm that it is our intention to pass the benefit of this reduction onto our customers.”

The price reduction will be given on standard rated product and will be applied on, or as soon after Monday December 1 as possible.

The statement added that this would, “allow for the complexities of implementing the changes required.”

It is unclear how the price cuts will be implemented, however many retailers are expected to take off the discount at the till point rather than by re-ticketing stock.

For Burton, all mens clothing, mens suits and mens accessories will be adjusted at point of purchase as of 1st December 2008.

About Burton
Burton has a long history in men’s clothing and fashion, having been founded in 1903 by Montague Burton in Chesterfield. Burton now has over 400 outlets all over the UK and Ireland making it one of the country’s largest sellers of casual and formal menswear, including mens shirts, jeans, jackets, knitwear, shorts, shoes, underwear and accessories.

Customers can also shop online from the Burton.co.uk website which offers free returns in-store or by post and fast delivery to their home.

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Mylovestore.com, A Top Online Retailer Offering A Variety Of Great Gift Products For The Holidays

Looking for a special Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanzaa gift that really says “I Love You”? Then how about one that says “I Love My Schmoopie” or “I Love My Yaya”? Those are just two of the many hundreds of fun and original “I Love (Heart)” designs available from MyLoveStore.com, a top online retailer offering a variety of great gift products for the holidays including men’s and women’s apparel, mugs, pillows, magnets and a whole lot more.

Taking over 2 years to complete, MyLoveStore.com offers over 900 custom “I Love (Heart)” designs for everyone this holiday season and for almost any interest imaginable. “While there’s a lot of e-commerce ‘Love’ stores already out there, what really makes us stand apart is not only the vast array of designs available but their originality and uniqueness”, explains MyLoveStore.com founder Brian Estrin. “Each design in MyLoveStore.com is an original creation that captures the subject matter in a simple yet iconic way that makes them truly special gifts.”

MyLoveStore.com offers all of their heart slogans on a variety of shirts and clothing for men, women and children, as well as on bumper stickers, hats, tote bags, keepsake boxes, refrigerator magnets, buttons, and much more.

With the holidays fast approaching, online stores like MyLoveStore.com are becoming more and more the destination for people interested in purchasing a unique gift for a loved one at a reasonable price. The gifts come in a variety of sizes where applicable, and usually ship within 2 to 3 days of ordering with express shipping available for those in the market for a last minute gift. All products sold also come with a no-hassle, 30 day money back guarantee.

For more information on the website or to browse the site’s extensive catalog of gifts, visit www.MyLoveStore.com

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