VAHAN JEWELER UNVEILS NEW DESIGN WITH FRESH SLEEK LOOK

VAHAN DESIGNER KEEPS FINDING NEW WAYS TO KEEP COLLECTIONFRESH, POLISHED & SLEEK

Vahan’s Greg Der Calousdian is A Master of Design and His Newest Design “Nuvo” is No Exception 

NEW YORK, USA, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Greg Der Calousdian, VP of Design, has created a new look to join the company’s signature 14k gold floral beaded petal design.  The Nuvo look has clean and minimalistic lines that that will appeal to a more contemporary woman.   According to Greg, Nuvo is:

For the woman who is looking for something polished, smooth, and understated

The new design element is on rings, bracelets and earrings and can be seen in the Buckle, Le Cercle, Cross, Diamond Line, Halo, and Pavé Bangle Collections, with more collections soon to be added.

Despite this new design being a departure from the classic Vahan look, it still makes use of the signature two-tone gold and silver metals.  Nuvo also stays true to its classic look with the use of semi-precious and precious stones including Diamonds, Blue Topaz, London Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Garnet, Black Onyx, Peridot, Chrome Diopside, and Citrine.

When asked what the reasoning was for the creation of Nuvo, Greg stated “Vahan has had tremendous success with our ornate petal design.  With Nuvo, I felt that it was time to appeal to a wider clientele. Nuvo features a sleeker alternative which is more tailored and contemporary.   It offers a forward-looking style that I think women will love.”

The Nuvo look is available August 2017 and starts at $1,000.  The line is available at various retailers throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.  A list of retailers can be found on the Vahan website at www.vahanjewelry.com.

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Media Contact:

Bianca Bahary

Director of Public Relations

M. Patricof Creative Group

212 645-7798 Tel

202 207-5931 Cell

bianca@mpatricof.com

Dirty Hippy Swag officially launches their fashion line on April 20, 2017!

Oakland, CA, 2017-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dirty Hippy Swag announces the official launch date for their fashion line: April 20, 2017!

Dirty Hippy Swag is an e-commerce startup, exclusively located online at www.dirtyhippyswag.com. With an ever-expanding collection, Dirty Hippy Swag specializes in comfortable street style apparel, as well as laser-cut designed and hand-beaded jewelry.

Founder and Designer Marisa Rheem believes in having clothes and jewelry that truly speak to her customers, making them feel safe and stylishly armored. As fellow millennial Madeline Harmon enthuses, “self-care and fashion have never looked so good!” It’s no accident that this company encompasses hoodies, sweatpants, and t-shirts: things we wear when we want to feel safe.

A fashion line emblazoned with cheeky, unwelcoming statements, Dirty Hippy Swag is the perfect platform to send a humorous yet powerful message. From their “Existential Crisis” sweatpants to their “Anti Social Club” necklace, Dirty Hippy Swag’s apparel and laser-cut designed jewelry allow you to clearly convey your mood to those around you without even needing to speak. Instead of feeling guilty and apologetic about needing time to unwind, slip into some Dirty Hippy Swag and let your clothes shield you from the outside world’s demands.

Oakland’s fresh new enterprise answers an unmet need for socially relevant fashion. Dirty Hippy Swag celebrates their customers’ purchasing power by transforming it into an opportunity to give back. By donating a portion from every purchase to trusted animal rescue organizations around the world, Dirty Hippy Swag bridges the gap between pursuing individual style and fulfilling our collective social responsibility as caretakers of this planet.

At the start of each new quarter, customers and fans can vote for their favorite animal rescue organization to become the next quarter’s beneficiary. This first season’s inaugural beneficiary is Rocket Dog Rescue, an all-volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned Bay area animals from euthanasia. Dirty Hippy Swag’s ultimate mission is to support the hardworking, silent heroes who dedicate their blood, sweat and tears to saving animals each and every day. By enhancing your wardrobe with Dirty Hippy Swag, you can help bring this vision to life.

For press inquiries, promotion opportunities, collaborative ventures, high-resolution images, or to book an interview, contact Marisa Rheem.

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For press inquiries, promotion opportunities, collaborative ventures, high-resolution images, or to book an interview, contact Marisa Rheem at 301-802-0551 or email, dirtyhippyswag@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.dirtyhippyswag.com. 8016 Shepherd Canyon Rd., Oakland, CA. 94611

SOURCE: EPR Network

Fullbeauty Brands, the e-commerce and catalog retailer that houses Melissa McCarthy’s “Seven7” collection, partners with Zensar Technologies

San Jose, CA, 2016-Nov-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zensar Technologies, a leading provider of digital solutions, software and infrastructure services, announced that it has secured the project to enable US based FULLBEAUTY Brands to achieve visible transformation in its financial and procurement processes. The scope of the project involves Zensar partnering with the e-commerce and catalog retailer to leverage the benefits of a smarter financial and procurement framework, involving reimplementation of the latest version of Oracle Applications Release 12. FULLBEAUTY Brands is a leading American plus-size women’s and men’s apparel and home goods company on the growth path, having acquired multiple businesses with an umbrella of eight proprietary brands. The key objective of this reimplementation project entails a complete redesign of account charts and streamlining key financial and business processes for increased efficiency.

“The retail industry has been at the forefront of customer centric innovation. In order to ensure seamless and profitable operations, it is critical for FULLBEAUTY Brands to streamline its financial processes. I am confident that our Oracle expertise, along with our demonstrated knowledge across the retail segment, will result in the creation of a more efficient process to meet their business goals,” commented Sandeep Kishore, CEO and Managing Director, Zensar Technologies.

Jeanne Franklin, Senior Vice President, Finance, FULLBEAUTY Brands said, “For the project we chose to do a re-implementation rather than an upgrade. The Zensar team is a great partner. Their working knowledge of Oracle in the retail sector was why we chose them as our Oracle integrator, however, they also bring basic day to day skills to the table as they are working with us to streamline our chart of accounts and purge inactive vendors to improve efficiencies.”

Commenting on the implementation, Robert Evans, CIO, FULLBEAUTY Brands said, “We reviewed a number of strong vendors in the Oracle support arena and Zensar stood out as the most capable and knowledgeable from a business and technology platform perspective. Zensar helped us review our licensing structure with Oracle and suggested several ways to use our existing modules and tools to facilitate the use of new features and functionality in the Oracle Financial Reporting platform. These new protocols utilize existing capabilities within the platform without the use of a lot of special coding and development work. Zensar has also been an excellent resource for helping us to determine and implement best practices from a business viewpoint on the Oracle platform.”

According to Harish Gala, Executive Vice President and Head, Enterprise Application Solutions, “Our understanding of Oracle products and solutions, combined with the proven experience of having worked with leading global retail brands will help us to transform the objectives of FULLBEAUTY Brands into visible outcomes. Our team is geared to implement this project effectively, by ensuring that we keep sight of the company’s growth plans.”

Sumesh Chawla, Head of Retail & Hospitality Business US, Zensar Technologies said, “We are glad to have had the opportunity to partner with FULLBEAUTY Brands in transforming their financial processes, by laying the foundation to support their current and future business growth.”

The scope of this project includes a complete reimplementation of the Oracle ERP Financials R12 including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, iProcurement, PO, Project Accounting and Inter Company.

At the end of the project implementation, the customer is expected to benefit from the following expected key outcomes:

• Complete alignment with Oracle Product / Support Roadmap to leverage maximum benefits
• Visible increase in processing efficiencies, due to the elimination of manual processes
• Provision of transactional security and reporting execution across multiple Operating Units
• Centralized Accounting and Centralized Banking configurations, making it a seamless process
• Business Intelligence Reporting and Analysis more streamlined to generate timely and actionable insights
• Month End Close cycle reductions, resulting in better inventory control
• Opportunities improvement across Data Cleansing, Hardware and Extensions Utilization

The above outcomes will help the company to achieve operational efficiencies, create a platform for business growth, while providing competitive advantage.

About FULLBEAUTY BRANDS
FULLBEAUTY Brands is the most trusted, comprehensive resource for plus-size women and men seeking fashion inspiration, style advice, and clothing tailored to their individual needs. Proprietary brands under the FULLBEAUTY Brands umbrella include: Woman Within® (WomanWithin.com), Roaman’s® (Roamans.com), Jessica London® (JessicaLondon.com), swimsuitsforall (swimsuitsforall.com), KingSize® (KingSizeDirect.com), BrylaneHome® (BrylaneHome.com), and fullbeauty.com®, an online marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest Brands, and thousands of products, the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for women sizes 12+ (fullbeauty.com).

About Zensar Technologies (www.zensar.com)
Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company that specializes in partnering with global organizations across industries on their Digital Transformation journey. A technology partner of choice, backed by strong track-record of innovation; credible investment in Digital solutions; assertion of commitment to client’s success, Zensar’ s comprehensive range of digital and technology services and solutions enable its customers to achieve new thresholds of business performance.

Zensar, with its experience in delivering excellence and superior client satisfaction through myriad technology solutions, is uniquely positioned to help them surpass challenges around running their existing business most efficiently, helping in their legacy transformation, and planning for business expansion and growth through innovative and digital ways. Zensar Technologies is an Oracle Platinum partner and an Oracle services partner.

Follow Zensar via:
Zensar Blog: http://www.zensar.com/blogs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zensar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zensar-technologies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zensar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Zennovation

About RPG Enterprises (www.rpggroup.com)
Mumbai headquartered RPG Enterprises is one of India’s largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyre, IT and Specialty. Established in 1979, RPG is also one of India’s fastest growing business groups with a turnover in excess of USD 3.2 Billion, 20000+ people and a global presence in over 100 countries.

PetSmart launches new pet collection of fall apparel, Halloween costumes, toys, treats and accessories

PHOENIX, 2016-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — With fall making its official debut today (Sept. 22, 2016), PetSmart is celebrating the crisper weather and onset of spooky fun with a new collection of fall apparel, Halloween costumes, toys, treats and accessories.

A fresh collection of trendy new slogan tees, with statements like the The Snuggle is Real and #NeedaSnack are especially ideal for cute pups on the prowl at the dog park. Seasonal flavors like pumpkin and cinnamon are standouts in this year’s fall treat collection which includes pumpkin spice rawhide chews and pumpkin flavored stuffed bones. A pumpkin dog bed from Martha Stewart Pets® adds a festive touch for fall home décor, while providing pups a special cove-like place to cuddle up on a cool fall evening.

Spooky Fun

From villains to heroes, PetSmart inspires fun for all pets this Halloween. Manny the Frenchie, the Chicago-based Instagram pet celebrity with over a million followers, is already gearing up for Halloween night with his favorite costumes, treats and toys from PetSmart.

“Manny loves Halloween – his favorite costumes this year are the BB-8 Star Wars costume and Batman,” said Amber Chavez, Manny’s pet parent. “Manny and his siblings love joining us while we pass out candy to the neighbor kids. This year we’ll be able to include treating the dogs in the neighborhood thanks to all the cute Halloween snacks PetSmart has this year!”

Brand new this year, and available exclusively at PetSmart, is the Beggin’ Strips® Halloween Grab and Go Variety Pack. The bag, which consists of 14 fun-size pouches of savory treats, is perfect for passing out to the pups trick-or-treating with their families.

Other festive treats include the new Witches Pumpkin Brew dog biscuits from Bocce’s Bakery, baked with pumpkin and ginger, as well as on-trend macaroon cookies and cannolli dog treats. The Thrills & Chills™ Hipster Pumpkin Dog Treat is as cute as it is delicious.

Don’t forget to outfit your other furry friends with Halloween attire! Cats can look frightfully cute in easy-to-affix witch hats, and small animals can be dressed up in costumes like a bumble bee or spider. Fish tanks will look extra spirited with spooky ornaments like the haunted house and grave stone aquarium ornaments.

Monster Mayhem Hits PetSmart

Monsters are making a big appearance at PetSmart this year, with an entire collection dedicated to these colorful adorable monsters. The Thrills and Chills™ Monster Mayhem collection features toys, beds, costumes and accessories. Pets can play with a monster flattie toy, sport a monster pet costume that features an adjustable hat and slip-on furry “legs,” or curl up in an endearing three-eyed ghoul monster bed.

Amplify Their Look with Pet Expressions

Ideal for pets that would prefer not to don a costume on Halloween Night, PetSmart Pet Expressions provides temporary, non-toxic, pet-safe chalking, stenciling and feathering services, available in PetSmart Grooming Salons*, giving dogs a delightful dose of Halloween style. Choose from Halloween and seasonal stencils such as a pumpkin, ghost, turkey or glow-in-the-dark feathers.

Raising Spirits In-Store with Your Pet

Spirited furry friends and families are invited to trick-or-treat, take photos and more at PetSmart stores Oct. 22 through Oct. 23, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. local time**. In addition to the pet-friendly activities and giveaways, kids can trick-or-treat and decorate a trick-or-treat pail.

Wicked Cute Sweepstakes

Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 24, submit a photo of your pet in costume! Fans will decide the winner. Visit PetSmart’s Facebook page for more details and the Official Rules.

These fall and Halloween pet products and services are among a wide, comprehensive collection available now at PetSmart and petsmart.com.

*All services are subject to availability. Not available in SC, Boulder, CO & select cities in CA. Colors may vary by salon. Available to puppies 12 weeks and older.
**At participating stores. Check with your local PetSmart for details and availability.

About PetSmart

PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart’s passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back to our communities. We employ approximately 53,000 associates, operate 1,466 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and 203 in-store PetSmart®  PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products and offers dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp day care services and pet adoption services in-store. Our portfolio of digital resources for pet parents – including PetSmart.comPetFoodDirect.comPet360.com and petMD.com – offers the most comprehensive online pet supplies and pet care information in the U.S. Through our in-store pet adoption partnership with independent nonprofit organizations, PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities™ of Canada, PetSmart helps to save the lives of more than 500,000 homeless pets each year.

Follow PetSmart on Twitter: @PetSmart
Find PetSmart on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PetSmart
See PetSmart on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/PetSmart

Contacts: 
Golin for PetSmart Inc.
Danielle Bickelmann
dbickelmann@golin.com
469-680-2503

PetSmart Media Line:
623-587-2177

Source: PetSmart Inc.

Moonbasa and ITA Partnership Provides New e-Platforms for U.S. Brands Interested in Selling to China

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Trade Administration (ITA) has partnered with Moonbasa, a large China-based e-commerce company, to support a digital platform dedicated to U.S. brands interested in selling to the Chinese market. This will provide U.S. companies with an opportunity to open a web store on Moonbasa’s e-commerce platform, and also give them an opportunity to participate in a three-day online-to-off-line (o-to-o) experience at Moonbasa’s flagship digital store in Shanghai.

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According to Kim-Bang Nguyen, Director, Export Promotion and Strategic Business Alliances for the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) at ITA, “China is a difficult market to penetrate, especially for small- and medium-size businesses. We believe Moonbasa, an e-commerce platform with a dedicated ‘U.S. Brand Mall’ and full-service commerce solutions, is an effective way for these businesses to create a new channel of distribution in China.”

Moonbasa is a China-based fashion-only e-commerce platform with an all-inclusive turnkey service. It launched a ‘U.S. Brand Mall’ last year supporting more than 25 small-to medium-sized U.S. brands. Such brands currently on the platform include Ocean Current, Taylor and Sage, Janet Chung, Band of Gypsies, and Halo. An o-to-o operation, Moonbasa is slated to open 15 more brand stores this year.

Moonbasa will be exhibiting at WWDMAGIC in the Las Vegas Convention Center August 15-17 in booth 73500 Central Hall, and welcomes U.S. fashion brands to learn about this opportunity. Brands can also contact Barbara Graff, bgraff@moonbasausa.com or Kim-Bang Nguyen, kim-bang.nguyen@trade.gov
for additional information.

Contact-Details:
moonbasa logo
Moonbasa/barbara graff,
2300 E. 11th st.,
p: 805-630-0585,
graff@moonbasausa.com,
www.us.moonbasa,com,
www.moonbasausa.com

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FATAL hits DALLAS

FATAL CLOTHING hits the Dallas Market Center this week for the Apparel & Accessories Market Show. Following the success of their showing at the recent MAGIC show in Las Vegas, FATAL will be bringing the latest and greatest from their new line to this Southwest Mecca for the Apparel trade.

The show runs March 22-25th in the Dallas Market Center, located at 2050 Stemmons Freeway, Showroom 15826, Dallas, TX. FATAL will be showing their new line of Men’s & Women’s tees, hats and accessories and hopes to take a significant bite out of the buying dollars the Southwest has to offer. 80% of buyers who attend the show are from the local region and are looking for the latest trends in fashion. This relative newcomer to the marketplace is breaking sales records at Tilly’s with product flying off the shelves as soon as it arrives in store. A slow and steady drive to markets east of the Rockies is part of the overall growth strategy for this “lifestyle” brand.

The creation of Mark Atkins and Bill Gaylord, two So Cal guys with a history that harkens back to the early days of the So Cal car culture, the imagery is inspired by tattoo art, beautiful girls and a do or die attitude that appeals to its 20 something audience. This is the action sport, live hard brand to watch this year as it continues to grow and take market share.

You can check out the latest gear on the brand’s website at www.fatalclothing.com. To see the product in person, contact Howard Bass, 949.233.3327 or howard@fatalclothing.com and set up an appointment for a private showing during the upcoming show.

Show information:

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market
Dallas Market Center
2050 Stemmons Freeway, SHOWROOM 15826
Dallas, TX 75207
Show Dates: 3/22-25/12
Show Hours: 8:30 – 6:00 pm Thurs. – Sat
8:30 – 3:00 pm Sun.

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Damart’s New Look Thermal Clothing Is The Perfect Tonic This Coming Winter

The UK may be in the grips of a beautiful ‘Indian summer’ but the colder months our country is so accustom to are drawing dangerously close and soon those hot days will be long gone.

Thermal clothing is the perfect solution for the colder months and Damart’s range of thermal clothing is one of the most extensive and rich collections available today. Synonymous with thermal wear Damart has decades of experience and has developed market leading materials such as Thermolactyl. Injecting classic thermal clothing with modern and stylish designs Damart have managed to produce a truly remarkable range.

The designs available at Damart are not only fashionable but modern and value for money too. The ladies’ Long Pants for instance are simply gorgeous and ooze the fine details that go perfectly with smart or casual tops alike. Trendy and smart they have proven popular with the younger age groups as well as the older and are great value at £15.00.

Another winter essential and one that would go perfectly with the Ladies Long Pants is the French Neck Vest. Also made from Damart’s innovative Thermolactyl material, this particular vest is grade 2 in warmth, meaning comfort and control when out and about in the colder months. Part of the New Look thermal range and priced at £8.00 this is a vest that moves away from convention and boring traditional undergarments. Instead this thermal clothing is fashionable, popular, comfortable and is guaranteed to be a fan favourite.

In addition to these great items the Thermal Camisole is another classic from Damart’s New Look thermal range and is cut beautifully to compliment body shape helping to make you feel comfortable and warm. Coming in a pack of two and priced at £20.00 anyone would be sure to love these vests.

Damart’s clothing collection is known for its quality, style and innovation throughout. Continuing to be at the forefront of development, Damart’s researches continue to produce ‘Clever Clothing’ that makes Damart so much more than just a manufacture of clothing. When you also factor in the stylish designs and chic cuts you are left with a formula that will not disappoint. To see these wonderful clothes and more go to www.damart.co.uk for a further look.

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Online voucher codes site serves up latest batch of deals for getting money off autumn styles

UK consumers who want to refresh their wardrobes ahead of the autumn season can get hold of new styles from top name stores on a budget thanks to new deals announced by voucher codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Joules, New Look and ASOS are among the big names available with saving through the website this week.

Home to more than 800 leading stores and retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk helps shoppers save money on all manner of top quality products and services. Clothing from New Look is on show right now with New Look discount code choices available such as 2 for £20 on men’s jeans and women’s printed t-shirts 2 for £14.

Another of the country’s best loved high street style outlets is featured this week on DiscountVouchers.co.uk in the shape of Joules. Consumers can bring their wardrobes up to date without blowing a fortune thanks to the new Joules clothing deals available including free delivery on all orders over £100 and £64 off a Catella Women’s Playsuit.

Kitting oneself with some new styles from another of the UK’s top stores – ASOS – can be done thanks to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website offering new savings at the famous store. The voucher codes specialist is this week home to new ASOS discount deals which include up to 70% off in the ASOS outlet sale and also free delivery worldwide on all orders.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Thanks to the fact that our site is updated all the time we’re always able to offer people massive savings on big brands. With the autumn season on the way we’re able to help people get money off at Joules, ASOS and New Look – a real boost to people’s wallets right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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A New Breed of Online Shopping, Dolls Kill

Girls are flocking to a new shopping experience with a bit more edge. Dolls Kill now offers a new way to style their clothing, shoes and accessories. With brands such as UNIF, Wildfox Couture White label and One Teaspoon, the online shop is ready to rock.

It has always been hard for a girl who hates to go to mall to look hip. Now anti mall shoppers can unite in an e-commerce shopping experience at www.dollskill.com. This new site offers brand lovers an extensive selection of international brands, such as the famous One Teaspoon denim line from Australia. Dolls Kill is the one stop online shop for the edgy statement pieces you always see in magazines but can never find in one shop. Brands including, UNIF, Wildfox Couture White Label, Zoe Karssen, Chaser LA, MinkPink,Evil Twin and Stylestalker and more.

Dolls Kill was once online a shop for Fox Tail and Fox Tail fashion accessories for handbags and jeans. The shop has now expanded into a full online fashion experience. The brands they carry are unlike any others. They have a punk rock vibe but are classy and sexy at the same time. The brand we fell in love with browsing the site was UNIF, or “ur not in fashion,” UNIF clothing was created in Los Angeles, and the vibe fits Dolls Kill shoppers perfectly. Key pieces feature moth eaten holes in vintage feeling tees and drapey tie die skirts. The pieces I personally put in my shopping cart was the UNIF Fancy Bones top and the Unif Lora Jacket with the coolest tribal print I have ever seen.

The punk rocker in a Barbie world is truly the vibe of the online boutique. Dolls Kill has an interesting approach to showcasing brands, they keep it on the brink of crazy punk attitude and totally wearable at the same time, which is always awesome to see. The brand One Teaspoon from Australia and Wildfox Couture are widely featured on the site. Wildfox Couture has recently been in the Google headlines with Ashley Tisdale wearing the Lennon Seeing Stars Wildfox Couture White Label sweater traveling from LAX. Excited to see these rock n roll designers all in one place.

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Damart’s 2011 Autumn and Winter Collection Features Gorgeous Ladies Underwear for Comfort All Day Long

Looking smart whilst feeling comfortable at work is not always easy. With Damart’s excellent autumn and winter ladies underwear collection comfort is guaranteed. When faced with cold boardrooms, overly hot offices and the manic commute to and from work, we can sometimes be left feeling like we need to pack the whole wardrobe.

However, the first and most important steps to a comfortable working day are a lot easier than you would think. High quality ladies underwear is the key to your day’s comfort and Damart has an extensive range of ladies underwear to suit all styles and keep all shapes and sizes incredibly comfortable all day long.

The Geometric Lace Bra is very affordable at £25.00 and looks absolutely fantastic. This bra is underwired for support, has a pretty broderie lace trim, delicate stretch lace sides and an adjustable strap for a great fit. Providing the essential comfort you need during the working day but also allowing you to feel feminine, the Geometric Lace Bra gets the balance perfectly.

Another Damart great is the Isometric Body Shaper. Priced at £40 the Isometric Body Shaper is practically a miracle worker and is hard not to love. Designed for smoother contours and support, with a double control tummy panel, this body shaper will have you beaming positively and brimming with confidence in that Monday morning meeting.

Alternatively, the Miss Mary Corselet for £49.00 may be more for you. This pretty corselet is designed to get the best out of a ladies natural shape. With its non-wired bra cups and high finish which creates a smoother line; this corselet creates a fabulous silhouette under any outfit. Giving you the confidence to wear whatever you like. It really is a must have for all women.

Damart also has a great selection of office wear to help you look and feel your best throughout the working day. The classic crisp white shirt is an essential item for any professional and at £25.00, is excellent value. Beautifully designed, its clean and crisp look makes this shirt ideal for work. Damart has a great array of blouses, cardigans, trousers and skirts to suit all styles.

All of Damart’s clothing ranges have great depth in style and range and as a company, Damart are well known in the industry for quality. Whether you need ladies underwear or an outfit for work, Damart will no doubt have that special piece you need.

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Get Effortless Preppy Style at House of Fraser

Breezy, clean-cut style is perfect for the warmer climes, and the preppy theme will sharpen up any gentleman’s wardrobe. Get the look with the help of House of Fraser – the store has a host of sleek men’s fashion essentials that perfect this trend.

Ralph Lauren is synonymous with preppy dressing, and the brand’s premium collection of men’s clothing offers just the right mix of smart and casual. Signature polo shirts, clean-cut chinos and polished accessories are key in the label’s menswear range; a selection of wardrobe staples that exude an all-American charm.

A must for men of all ages, Gant’s chic blend of relaxed tailored silhouettes, cool cotton polos and wardrobe classics is ideal for those seeking style that will surpass the seasons. The epitome of preppy chic, the brand is a must on more laidback days – soft shades like pastel yellow and washed salmon look fabulous with everyday denim.

Renowned for its use of bold colour, Lacoste infuses a variety of rainbow shades into its menswear collections. Men’s zip-up jackets in white and navy appear alongside zesty T-shirts and sleek ultra-modern pieces; the label’s penchant for simplicity has lured a number of A-list fans and an ever-growing international fan base.

Visit your local House of Fraser for even more trend ideas this season.

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Diamond Jewellery Market Growth in East

Recent figures suggest that the market for diamond jewellery in the near future is expected to be driven by increased growth in India, China and the Gulf.

These emerging Eastern markets have demonstrated significant growth in the past few years, with diamonds proving increasingly popular as both a luxury item and a long-term investment.

By 2015, it is predicted that India, China and the Gulf will equal or surpass the market share of the US, which currently stands at 35 to 40 per cent. In 2010, India and China were already up 31 and 25 per cent respectively.

However, with worldwide reserves of diamonds at an all-time low, this new growth in Eastern countries means the balance between supply and demand is set to become more mismatched than ever; forecasts warn that demand is likely to outpace lower levels of diamond supply for many years to come.

With diamonds only getting rarer, it’s likely that the value of diamonds will continue to ascend on a global scale in the same way that gold and silver prices have already, increasing the natural treasure’s worth in the long term.

Although diamond prices have already begun to reflect the imbalance between supply and demand, the view that diamonds are an ‘investment vehicle’ that has the potential to grow – or at least remain the same – means customers are continuing to buy.

When compared to the inflated prices of gold, diamonds also – for the time being – pose a more affordable alternative in an unsteady economy.

It is yet to be seen how the rising value of diamonds will affect the production and/or prices of popular jewellery brands, popular in both the East and West, which feature diamond-encrusted pieces in their collections. For now, however, fans of Pandora jewellery and the like need not worry.

Visit the Jewel Hut, one of the UK’s leading jewellery websites, today to view an extensive collection of diamond jewellery.

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OMEGA Watches to be US PGA Timekeeper

Already a sponsor of numerous golfing tournaments around the world, OMEGA Watcheshas renewed and expanded its links with the US PGA Tour.

The Swiss watches brand has signed a five year deal to be the organisation’s Official Timekeeper. The new partnership will be launched at the 2011 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club which begins on 8 August and will run through to the PGA’s Centennial year celebrations in 2016.

The new deal will encompass two of golf’s best known events, the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup, alongside a number of popular subsidiary contests. The commitment from the watch manufacturer includes advertising on TV broadcasts of the sport and marketing support for the PGA’s Player development efforts.

As the Official Timekeeper of The PGA of America, the company will also provide timings and other support to the Senior PGA Championship, the PGA Championship and Grand Slam of Golf, and the Official Licensee of the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cup. The sponsor also allows the manufacturer presenting Sponsor rights at certain events and the status of Official Timekeeper of the Professional National Championship.

As well as organising prestigious golf events, the US PGA also organises representation and accreditation for the 27,000 men and women PGA professionals who work with golf clubs as golf tutors, course managers and other associated roles.

OMEGA watches also supports golf outside of the United States, serving as title sponsor of the European Masters, the Mission Hills World Cup of Golf and the OMEGA watches Dubai Desert Classic. The roster of Brand Ambassadors includes a number of current golf stars such as Sergio Garcia and Michelle Wie and one of the game’s all-time greats, Greg Norman.

With a rich history in sports timekeeping, OMEGA watches has served as Official Timekeeper at 24 Olympic Games since 1932. It has extended its agreement with the International Olympic Committee through to 2020.

OMEGA watches are available at the Watch Hut, the UK’s largest watch website, at http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk.

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Sekonda Watches Party on TV’s Popstar to Operastar

The party is nearly over for ‘Popstar to Operastar’ contestants Joe McElderry and Cheryl Baker but it never stops for Sekonda watches.

Over the past five weeks, Sekonda has showcased its colourful range of Party Time watches in its role as official show sponsor of ITV1’s singing competition.

In that time, the eight celebrity contestants have been whittled down to finalists McElderry and Baker, who will compete against each other to be crowned the winning ‘Operastar’ on Sunday’s final show.

Although the final curtain will come down on ‘Popstar to Operstar’ for another year, fans of Partytime won’t have to wait that long to see their favourite Sekonda watches return to the screen.

The new series of ‘Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model’, which commenced on Sky Living on Monday (04 July), will feature the modelling hopefuls sporting Sekonda Partytime watches as part of one week’s challenge.

Sekonda watches’ starring role in Living’s fashion show follows last year’s photo shoot, which saw contestants wearing Casio Baby-G watches and led to show winner Joy McLaren being selected as an official brand ambassador.

Although it is not yet known whether this year’s winner will enjoy a similar deal modelling Sekonda Partytime watches, the brand itself is sure to benefit from another turn in the TV spotlight.

Each Partytime watch boasts a bold, single colour strap with a glittering stone-set bezel, providing a colour for every party any time of the year.

With Christmas approaching, it’s likely that Sekonda will continue its sponsorship of ITV shows over the festive period following annual slots in 2009 and 2010, which won the watch brand even more fans in the run-up to Christmas.

A wide range of Sekonda watches, including the Partytime range, can be viewed at the Watch Hut, the UK’s largest watches website.

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Pandora Jewellery Line Launches Online Mag

The Copenhagen-based jeweller behind the Pandora bracelets range is set to venture into online publishing to help it to stay in contact with its millions of customers worldwide.

The first issue of the online magazine will launch on 20th June 2011 and will be sent to the 1.6 million members of their website-based Pandora Club.

The magazine will feature behind the scenes insights into the brand, fashion shoots, style tips and the stories behind customer’s purchases of Pandora jewellery and bracelets. Published six times per year, the magazine will initially launch in an international format which the company eventually hopes to be able to adapt with local content such as special events and promotions.

The launch of the magazine marks an important step in the evolution of the company. Since the UK launch in 2006 the company’s product range, which now includes rings and watches, has been selling at a phenomenal rate. The company has managed supply and demand successfully, due in large part to its integrated designs, manufactures and distribution.

Founded in 1982, Pandora jewellery is today sold in more than 55 countries on six continents through over 10,000 points of sale, including more than 450 Pandora branded concept stores as well as online from stores such as thejewelhut.co.uk.

Whilst the financial projections were made successfully, what could not have been seen is the way in which consumers have taken the brand to their hearts. Pandora bracelets have become very different from a standard jewellery product; it has taken on a life of its own and has become a part an important constituent of the lives of its wearers. This symbiotic relationship has created many repeat customers who have made their charm bead collection an integral part of their lives.

Mikkel Berg, executive marketing director, quoted in a recent Marketing Week article, said: “This magazine rewards our customers’ loyalty and gives new opportunities for them to share their thoughts with each other and the company.”

To ensure that you get your copy sign up online on the Pandora website at pandora.net. For more information on Pandora jewellery, visit popular UK jewellery site the Jewel Hut at http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk.

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European Union Cookie Regulations May Change Online Shopping

The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) have recently (26 th May) a mandate which dictating that website operators with the EU gain explicit consent from their visitors before using cookies to track their interaction with the site.

Cookies are, at their most basic, a short line of text placed on to your computer when you access specific sites. The text file is then used to help the browser remember details about the visitor such as what items are held in the basket or whether this is a first time visit or a returning customer.

Forcing visitors to consent to these cookies is designed to make the internet safer. However, many argue this will come at the expense of functionality. It is currently unclear what form displaying consent will come in, it may simply be an opt-in box.

Simon Crisp, Director of shopsafe.co.uk has voiced his concern about this directive, “This is going to add a regulatory and cost burden to digital economy at a time when we don’t need it” Crisp felt that further cookie regulations may add further complications to online shopping which users, new to online retail, would be put off by.

Further issues have been raised by those online experts who use these tracking methods to prove return on investment for their campaigns. Matthew Barker, managing partner of Hit Riddle was keen to mention that without being able to measure the performance of selected ads internet marketers may begin to struggle proving the efficacy of their campaigns.

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Extensive New Showroom and Huge Fashion Show Party for Emporium

In the long and winding fashion market, the two partners involved in young fashion manufacturer Emporium have respectively been in the business since 1985 and 1999 – a wealth of experience and impressive insight that they have channelled into their latest project. This impressively unique fashion company provide made in Italy lines to the customers directly; a fashion wholesale specializing in the service of fast fashion and convenient pre-order selection.

Whom and What For

Furthermore, it is clear that this brand new fashion line is aimed at the young men and women of today – those who are interested in remarkable quality clothing whilst retaining the essence of style for this modern age. Emporium aims to spread this message through their production and distribution services that they will be able to offer in the near future, augmented by the opening of the new showroom which will be introduced by a huge after presentation party.

12 th of September 2011 Big Fashion Show in the new showroom located in Bologna Centergross Bloc 22E with Buffet and Presentation of new 2011/2012 Fashion Collection

The company have been seen to be able to adapt quickly and effectively to what can only be described as the mood swings of the European fashion industry, distributing stylistic and astounding pieces of artistic fashion in a positive and progressive manner. This is important in their goal of young fashion wholesale, and an attribute which these two experienced partners have portrayed to be one of their strongest and most appealing points of business.

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Brookes Basks In Heatwave But Urges Caution With The RASH Guide From Outdoor Look

As we begin to enter the primary summer months, many across the UK will ensuring as much free time as possible is spent outside in the sun. Although obvious enjoyment is had across a range of outside leisure activities such as hiking, camping and fishing, unfortunately each summer sees a new wave of casualties who have become victims to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

As emergency services will be called to hiking trails and walking hot spots across the country, Ian Brookes – founder of leading discount outdoor clothing specialists outdoorlook.co.uk – has once again laid the spotlight on the brand’s summer safety guide – RASH.

Established last summer, the guide brings to attention a 4-point-plan which can easily be understood by adults and children alike this summer;

REST – Remember to rest at regular intervals if your activity is in full glare of the summer sun. Take shade under a tree and should you continue your activity, do so at a slower pace, keeping a watchful eye over whoever is suffering

AIR – Ensure any tight clothing is loosened and temporarily remove any clothing items you can. Should there be a breeze, be sure to stand against it as this will help draw heat away from your body and therefore cool down quicker.

SIP – Make sure you and your party drink at regular intervals. Setting regular times– every 15 mins for example – will ensure you stay hydrated. Remember, as tempting as it maybe to gulp a drink off, it is important to sip slowly so your stomach is given enough time to process the fluids efficiently.

Help – If whoever is ill continues to show symptoms of a sufficient recovery, do not delay in calling for additional help. Heat exhaustion subsequently lead to heat-stroke which can be fatal in extreme cases.

“It is an accessible guide to some basic principles when occasionally get overlooked,” explained Brookes.

“It can happen from time to time when you are outside enjoying the good life, so it is important we try and remember some core ways of staying safe and free from health risks such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.”

Being the founder of the UK’s leading discount outdoor clothing specialists, Brookes also highlighted that having suitable outdoor clothing can also be an effective measure at staying safe in the sun.

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Abigail Keats has Announced an Expansion of Her Sandton Designer Boutique to the exclusive Bromwell Boutique Mall in Cape Town

Hot on the heels of the successful launch of her 2011 Autumn Winter collection at the recent Jo burg Fashion Week, Abigail Keats has announced an expansion of her Sandton Designer Boutique to the exclusive Bromwell Boutique Mall in Cape Town.

Keats is excited with this new development about which she says. “I have for some time now wanted to take my label to Cape Town but had not found the right positioning for such a venture”. She continues, “At the invitation from Nina Delnon – Bromwell Mall Boutique Manager, I visited for the first time and was taken by the sophisticated elegance and unique offering of this exclusive place, situated in the heart of Woodstock”.

Beautifully restored, comprising a series of interlinked concept show rooms as well as the intimate BREAD café, boulangerie and deli, this historic building is the home to limited editions and one off pieces of jewellery, art works and furnishings. It is also the exclusive Cape Town outlet for Nataniël’s “Kaalkop” lifestyle products and is now extending its top end ladies fashion and accessories offering with the Abigail Keats designer label.

The formal opening of the boutique will be celebrated with a relaxed red carpet showing of Abigail Keats creations and the boutique will be open to patrons on the 16 April 2011

Abigail Keats: http://www.abigailkeats.com
Abigail Keats Current collection http://www.abigailkeats.com/currentcollection.html
The Bromwell Boutique Mall: http://www.thebromwell.co.za/

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Thousands of Curvy Women in Los Angeles Come Out for The PZI Jeans – LisaRaye Model Search

Masses of curvy women rushed to the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California for a chance to audition for the launch of PZI JeansLisaRaye Collection Model Search. Over 3000 women applied andapproximately 800 women made it to the final casting. Women of all shades, colors and hourglass curves turned out in hopes of being selected as the final ten models/ambassadors chosen to launch the PZI Jeans LisaRaye Collection, slated to premier Summer 2011.

LisaRaye is anactress and the star of “LisaRaye: The Real McCoy”, TV One’s number one rated show. LisaRaye is also a model and businesswoman known for her beauty, charm and stylish white wardrobe. After trying on a pair of PZI Jeans and discovering a jean that finally fit her curvy body, LisaRaye decided to collaborate with PZI Jeans to create a white collection of denim to fit women with hourglass curves. PZI Jeans are engineered for women with more in the hips and rear and a smaller waistline. The merger of PZI Jeans, being the ultimate fit in denim for the woman with curves and LisaRaye a sexy curvy celebrity, creates a business opportunity beyond reproach.

LisaRaye was overwhelmed with the response of the women who came out to audition and the women were equally overwhelmed and exuberant about her presence. The women’s faces lit up as LisaRaye used her wow factor to introduce the PZI Jeans LisaRaye Collection. Trying to reduce over seven hundred women down to ten was a challenge. The final ten girls were excited beyond belief. “We knew LisaRaye was the right fit for us, she embraces the beauty of her curves and has the personality to make every woman embrace the beauty of her shape. The response and turn out verified we were right on point with LisaRaye” , states Dan Jason, President and Co-Founder.

“Clearly there is a demand for women with curves in the fashion industry and we have known that for the past nine years that we have invested in providing jeans to women that finally fit. Model calls on the East Coast for women with curves are popular, so to come to Los Angeles and have such an amazing response, lets us know that women who may not be a size two or four have confidence and are excited about a model search for real women with real curves”, states Claire Jason, Vice President and Co-Founder.

The PZI JeansLisaRaye Collection will give women the option to wear white jeans and to finally have jeans that fit!

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Menkind Customer Gets Dream Start To The Year

Menkind, the UK’s leading retailer for men’s gifts and accessories, has given one of its customers a dream start to 2010 by sending him £1,500 worth of gadgets and goodies absolutely free.

The Surrey-based company, which sells a massive range of gifts for men and boys toys, from lava lamps to remote control helicopters, has announced Robert Gallimore as the winner of its Christmas prize draw competition.

Mr Gallimore, of Stafford, simply entered the draw at www.menkind.co.uk and is now the proud owner of 20 of the company’s best-selling Christmas gifts worth just under£1,500. Included in the monster haul is a Steepletone CD, radio and iPod jukebox valued at £500, a Rovio mobile webcam worth £200 and a host of other top products including the official Top Gear board game, a mini-football table, lava lamp, luxury bath robe and much more.

Paul Kraftman, managing director of Menkind, said: “Understandably we had a massive response to this competition from our customers, who all wanted to get their hands on the fabulous prizes on offer.

“However, there could only be one outright winner and we’ve spoke to Robert to let him know the good news. He’s over the moon to have won the competition.

“We wanted to make sure the prizes included in our Christmas draw were really something customers would get excited about and so all of our top 20 Christmas gifts were included. With all of the toys and gadgets that are now heading Robert’s way, he’s sure to be kept entertained for quite some time.”

Robert isn’t the only one with a reason to smile though. Another 50 runners-up have also been picked out of the hat and each one will receive a £20 voucher to spend on the gift of their choice at Menkind’s online store.

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Animal Crowns UK Pro Surf Tour Champions

The Animal team cleaned up the top spots of the UK Pro Surf tour at the final decider event in Newquay at the weekend. Alan Stokes claimed the overall men’s open tour title and Gwen Spurlock became overall women’s open tour champion too. This is a great finish for Gwen who has taken home the Welsh Junior and British Junior titles already this year.

Animal Crowns UK Pro Surf Tour Champions

The Animal Newquay open was the final stop of the gruelling six round tour that took the cream of UK surfers round the UK best breaks. After the stormy conditions provided by Mother Nature on day one, meaning the event was moved to Towan beach, the competition returned to Fistral. Day two saw a challenging chunky 6ft swell and a strong cross-shore SSW wind testing competitors. Each heat of the day was watched closely by the onlookers to find out who would win overall.

The weekend started with Stokesy holding a slender lead but with six surfers all in with a chance of taking the men’s Pro open tour title. As the heats progressed the contenders were eliminated leaving Newquay surfers Tom Butler and Alan Stokes as the last challengers remaining in the semi finals. Stokesy won his semi but Tom was unable to find the best waves and 3rd place kept him out of the final and handed the victory to Stokes.

Stokesy commented, “It means so much to take this title, it’s the hardest UK title to win as the championship is contested over 5 events. These new chargers like Tom Butler and Reubyn Ash pushed me all the way and made it an anxious but fantastic final event.”

In the Women’s event strong performances were put on by Zoe Sheath and Gabi Rowe. This wasn’t enough to take the overall title from Gwen Spurlock who won the overall UK Pro Surf Tour Women’s event thirty points ahead of the pack. Gwen’s story is one of a true champion, after winning the junior tour in 2007 a serious head injury kept her from the water in 2008. Now sporting a helmet Gwen has not only returned, but won the tour title.

On finding out she’d won the tour Gwen said, “Boom. I’m amazing.” She was pretty stoked that she had won the title.

About Animal
Since their conception, Animal clothing, Animal watches and Animal bags have successfully evolved into household names. The introduction of the Animal estore in 2009 means Animal can now offer Animal products UK wide and in a space unconstrained by shop floor size.

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Ernest Jones Has Unveiled Its Own Twitter Page

Ernest Jones, the Diamond and Watch specialist has joined the social media revolution and launched its own Twitter page.

The Ernest Jones Twitter page can be found under the name Ejonesjewellers at the social media site. The page is designed to give customers a chance to stay up to date on offers, new product launches, news and trends from Ernest Jones and the watch, jewellery and fashion marketplace.

Ernest Jones is joining other leading high street brands such as H.Samuel, Next, Tesco and Starbucks in this innovative arena. With the competitive nature of the market at present this makes total sense and allows the jeweller to engage with customers, maintain its brand presence and reputation and keep its customers informed about offers, promotions, new collections and products and charity affiliations.

The messages (Tweets) are intended to be a mixture of information and fun and will be aimed at consumers, journalists and anyone interested in Ernest Jones. Ernest Jones will also engage with any customers looking for advice or information, either answering the query directly or referring the customer to someone who can help them.

According to Jason Edworthy, Signet Digital Comms Manager, “We want to engage with our customers, promote our offers and build our brand and online presence with witty, fun and informative Tweets aimed directly at our customer base.”

This initiative also offers consumers insight into less obvious ranges, such as the famous Vera Wang wedding collection, that consumers might not realise Ernest Jones sells. Other benefits to the consumer include industry news, fashion tips, exclusive product information and the possibility for customers to engage directly with one of the high street’s leading authorities on diamonds and watches.

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Storewide Clearance Sale on Children’s Clothes At Naartjie Kids

Naartjie Kids, the original name in fun clothing sizes 0 – 10, announced today, it’s storewide clearance sale featuring up to 60% off selected fall fashions for boys, girls and infants. The clearance sale begins today, and is good on items purchased in-store and online. Choose f r o m a variety of styles f r o m Naartjie Kids’ Fall collections. In addition, shoppers will receive an additional 30% off girls’ velour fashions including dresses, pants and coats, f r o m November 19-25.

“Little ones are constantly growing and outgrowing their clothes, so kids clothing is always a natural for holiday shopping lists and gift giving,” said Joe Norwood, director of marketing, Naartjie USA. “This year, Naartjie Kids helps holiday shoppers with find great fashions at unbeatable prices, during our storewide clearance sale. Our promotion on girls’ velour fashions make great holiday ensembles that are stylish without the spendy price tag.”

The Naartjie Kids fall styles are on clearance during the pre-Thanksgiving shopping season and feature easy-to-wear and maintain styles in kids, baby girl and baby boy clothes. The girls’ velour collection features girls dresses and optional matching Mommy Tunics that make wonderful ensembles for holiday parties and photo shoots. (Mommy Tunics are not discounted during the Velour promotion.)

Naartjie Kids’ designs, colors, prints, and styles represent a truly unique synthesis of European fashion trends with western casual lifestyle. Featuring a dominant focus on natural fabrics that are garment-dyed, pre-washed and pre-shrunk for easy wear, low maintenance and comfort, Naartjie Kids uses a garment dye process that results in a more vibrant color and softer clothing and accessories for precious little ones.

The ultimate in mix and match, Naartjie Kids introduces new colors, prints and styles within a grouping to allow customers to mix and match across the entire assortment. In addition, shoppers can mix and match between Naartjie Kids seasonal collections, which showcase the freshest and broadest color assortment in the industry, distinctive detailing, mixing of fabrics, appliqués and embroidery details. Always “Kid-Friendly” design concepts made primarily of natural fabrics that feature weight-right fabrications for maximum comfort and easy care. Each item is designed and constructed for easy-wear comfort, whether the garment is dressed up or dressed down.

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H.Samuel Has Joined The Twitterati With Its Own Twitter Page

H.Samuel the jeweller has launched its own Twitter page, joining other leading high street brands such as Tesco and Next on the popular social networking site.

H.Samuel is following a growing trend in retail for engaging directly with customers. Any retailer looking to maintain its brand presence in the future and to stay competitive will be using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook to engage with customers and manage brands and reputations.

The H.Samuel Twitter page is designed to inform customers about offers, promotions, new products and brands as well as keeping consumers up to date with news about competitions and charity affiliations. The messages will be a mixture of information and fun and will be aimed at consumers, journalists and anyone interested in H.Samuel and its products, promotions, offers and brands.

According to Jason Edworthy, Signet Digital Comms Manager, “We want to engage with our customers, promote our offers and build our brand and online presence with witty, fun and informative Tweets aimed directly at our customer base.”

The benefit for consumers is access to up-to-the minute information about new brands, new offers, competitions and an insight into products that they might otherwise not consider or realise that H.Samuel stock, such as gifts and collectibles. Other benefits include news on exclusive products and competitions and the possibility for customers to engage in conversations directly with the brand if they have queries.

Regardless of the topic, the company intends for each Tweet to link to a promotion, information page or product. The Tweets themselves will not all be directly sales orientated and are intended to entertain and please the customer as well as inform them.

As well as promoting products and offers, H.Samuel is hoping to increase brand awareness at a crucial time in trading for all high street retailers. It is hoped that the Twitter page will drive footfall to stores and visits to the website.

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Cloggs.co.uk Launches One Day Website Discount Days

Cloggs.co.uk prides itself on offering in-season fashion footwear at incredibly competitive prices, which is why the company has been trading successfully online for nearly a decade. However, it also cares about its customers and has empathy with those that face financial hardship this year. As a result, it has taken the brave decision to introduce discount days on its website to ensure that those consumers who have had to tighten their belts this year can still afford the shoes and boots they want to buy as presents.

To take advantage of the one day discount days, all consumers have to do is visit the website on the right day throughout November and December. If they visit the website on a discount day they will find banners and promotional material advertising the tempting offer available. They then just have to note down the promotion code and start selecting the shoes and boots they want and proceed to the checkout. Once they get to the checkout they can then redeem the promotion code and the discount will automatically be applied to their purchase. It couldn’t be simpler.

Whether they are looking for UGG Boots like the UGG Bailey Button or the Classic Short for their wife, daughter or sister, Dr Martens Boots for their husband, son or brother, or something funky like the latest Converse Boots for nieces and nephews, purchasers just need to keep an eye on the website and use the offer when it appears.

Nick Thomas, Cloggs.co.uk Director stated: “At Cloggs we are all too aware of the financial pressures that face consumers this Christmas. Millions of people have had to deal with unfortunate events like losing their job, wage cuts or redeployment. Many of those are probably panicking that they won’t be able to afford the presents that their friends, family and loved ones really want. Recognising this, we have taken the decision to introduce one day discount days in the run up to Christmas so that buyers can grab the presents they want at hugely discounted prices.”

Despite the recession, online shopping in the UK is predicted to grow by 13.3% in 2009; accounting for 10% of the UK’s total spending. Consumers are turning to the internet more and more as they realise that branded products like footwear and electricals tend to be cheaper online. It is also far easier to spot bargains f r o m  the comfort of their home, rather than trudging f r o m shop to shop on the high street.

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Roman Originals Celebrates New Accessories Collection

Roman Originals are having an exciting end to 2009. They have announced the launch of their new trendy accessories range, with a wonderful array of colourful clutch handbags and elegant ladies hats, perfect for the holiday season. If that is not enough, the women’s wear company are also providing free UK standard delivery for those orders over £45, not to mention new customers can sign-up to receive an extra 10% off all orders – go to the homepage and look on the right hand side for the ‘GET AN EXTRA 10% OFF TODAY’ button just click and enter your details to receive your 10% off.

Like Roman Originals clothing ranges, their new range of womens handbags and womens hats have undergone the same rigorous testing to ensure that they meet the desired high quality standards expected. The range consists of vibrant beautifully made clutch bags made from fantastic fabrics and designs. Nevertheless, the handbag and hat ranges are not the only exciting new developments for affordable retailer Roman Originals.

Customers will be pleased to know none of their orders will be affected by the postal strikes. As of the 16th of November, Roman Originals will be offering Next day delivery within the UK, and will also commence international shipping.

Traditionally all Roman Originals ladies clothing and accessories were available in over 150 outlets across the United Kingdom. However, due to increasing demand for their well made garments, all Roman originals clothing and accessories are available internationally. Customers outside the UK will now be able to order online from Roman Originals just in time for the holiday season. On top of that, the company now offers free standard delivery for UK customers who spend as little as £45 on an order.

Customers visiting the site can also sign up to receive the Roman Originals catalogue. The catalogue is available on request to keep customers up-to-date with all the seasons’ trends and latest garments from Roman Originals. For those who like to keep a close eye on fashion, there is also an email list to with the latest fashion news and details of their special offers.

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H.Samuel The Jeweller Provides In-Store Proposal Packs For Romantic Men

H.Samuel, Britain’s biggest chain of jewellers is kitting out its shops with ‘proposal cushions’ to cater for men who suddenly go down on one knee in their stores.

The spontaneous acts of romance have tripled in branches of High Street giant H.Samuel in the past year, often by men acting spontaneously when they see sight of trays of engagement rings. Store staff have now been provided with a ‘proposal pack’ including a soft cushion and a bottle of bubbly to make it more comfortable and romantic for the men caught up in the moment.

The pack also includes a pack of tissues to dry any tears from emotional women as they, hopefully, say yes. The pack will be given to any love-struck couple who get engaged in the store, as long as they buy a ring from the new Christmas Kisses range. The novel innovation came after H.Samuel, which has more than 300 branches, noticed a rise in the number of proposals actually taking place in its shops.

Modern women want to choose their own diamond ring, so traditional proposals where a man suddenly produces a diamond and gets down on one knee are not as commonplace as they once were. Instead, couples go to stores to look at the available range, the guy buys the ring his girlfriend has chosen, and pops the question later. So many men get caught up in the moment when they go into the store that a growing number are getting down on one knee and proposing there and then, even when there are other customers about.

Kevin Ryan, stores director at H.Samuel said: “In-store proposals are proving increasingly popular with our customers. It seems that if a couple come in to look at a ring together, the moment just seems right to propose. Our staff are getting quite used to dealing with emotional women whose partners spring a marriage proposal surprise on them there and then.”

The high street jeweller said it used to get around 10 proposals in store a year, but this has nearly trebled in the past 12 months. H.Samuel reckons this is because more men are now choosing an engagement ring with their partners by their side, rather than risk buying one that is not liked.

The proposal pack of soft cushion, mini bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne and tissues is being launched to mark a new romantic collection of diamond jewellery out before Christmas, traditionally the most popular time for engagement proposals.

Mr Ryan said: “Engagement proposals in store certainly cheer up our staff and one of our sales staff was invited to be a flower girl at the wedding of a couple who got engaged in our Kings Heath branch in Birmingham.

“Men have told us it is easier to choose a ring with their girlfriend so they don’t risk having to exchange it.

“We hope that our proposal packs – including our soft cushion to kneel on – will help to remind men to get down on one knee when they want to propose marriage to their partner.”

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Lauren Klein Jewelry Introduces Gold Jewelry for the Holidays

Lauren Klein, a leading online retailer of designer jewelry, rates the winter holiday season its busiest, along with Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Hot items this year in both men’s and women’s jewelry and accessories include yellow gold and yellow gold and diamond combinations. From personalized and monogrammed jewelry, Lauren Klein offers early holiday shoppers a hassle-free shopping experience, f r o m the comfort of their own homes. In addition, customers using the code “NOV09” will receive a 15% discount off their entire order.

“At Lauren Klein, all that glitters is gold this season, as jewelry still ranks one of the most popular and classy gifts around,” said Sarah Leight, manager, Lauren Klein. “Holiday party goers who want to dress up their ensembles can choose f r o m the most exciting new styles this season as we are continually adding new and inspired selections to our inventory throughout the year.”

Lauren Klein’s selection of gold and diamond heart-shaped jewelry will set hearts aflutter this holiday season, with the magical allure of jewelry boxes transporting the likes of Monogram Hammered Yellow Gold Heart necklace to a Citrine Heart and Diamond Bezel Dangle Necklace, with matching earrings, to a variety of fashionable yellow gold necklaces.

Featuring treasured keepsake gifts such as monogrammed jewelry for men and women and diamond necklaces to take her breath away, Lauren Klein has a gift for everyone’s wish list. Some of the popular gift items this year include an unexpected pairing of leather and diamonds in the collection of leather bracelets. Whether engagement, promise or costume, a ring makes a great gift, and just about any style can be personalized with the gemstone of choice.

Lauren Klein specializes in all types of jewelry — whatever the style, Lauren Klein has it all. F r o m traditional diamond jewelry to trendy fashion jewelry, Lauren Klein carries only the best selection of women’s jewelry — rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and baby jewelry — at the most competitive prices. The company’s new Monogram Collection offers personalized jewelry for that extra special touch.

The finest collection of jewelry available to the public is also backed by Lauren Klein’s incomparable experience rooted in the fine jewelry industry. As a customer-focused company, Lauren Klein strives to bring the highest quality products directly to consumers to ensure their satisfaction is exceeded. With more than half a century of heritage in the diamond industry, this family operation began its ecommerce business on eBay and Amazon. After great success, Lauren Klein showcases its entire jewelry collection on Laurenklein.com.

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Online Boutique Specializes In Sweet Baby Gifts For The Sophisticated Gift-Giver

BabyStuffGifts.com, a leading online baby boutique, today announced its full line of one-of-a-kind personalized baby gifts and accessories, for those with discriminating tastes. As a trusted industry leader in specialty baby gifts, BabyStuffGifts.com offers an exclusive selection of fine baby clothes, gift baskets, accessories, blankets, hooded towels, bibs, burp cloths, dolls and plush toys.

“In a time when everything we purchase is mass-produced, we are pleased to offer charming gifts that are treasured for their uniqueness and uncompromising quality,” says Nancilyn Gray Scott, founder, BabyStuffGifts.com. “Most of our gift items and toys are manufactured exclusively for our store. These one-of-a-kind gifts are created by our talented team of designers, who share our philosophy about producing the highest quality baby products and gifts.”

Specializing in gifts for infants f r o m birth to 12 months of age, BabyStuffGifts.com offers dozens of gifts in every price range and for every occasion. In addition to a full line of exclusive boys’ and girls’ baby gifts, BabyStuffGifts.com offers a variety of bibs and burp cloths, bath and beach wear, nursery décor, stuffed animals and more, all personalized with the baby’s name or monogrammed with his or her initials.

About BabyStuffGifts.com
Every baby is a special gift and each one deserves only the very best! At BabyStuffGifts.com, our passion is to provide each precious baby with personalized baby gifts and baby gift baskets, at reasonable prices. Founded with a deep appreciation for finer quality items and sophisticated gift-giving, BabyStuffGifts.com offers a distinctive selection of personalized baby toys direct to consumers or through select retailers. Shipping to both domestic and international destinations, BabyStuffGifts.com manufactures most of its own products, which make wonderful baby shower, birthday, holiday and all-occasion baby gifts. For more information, please visit www.babystuffgifts.com.

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