/C O R R E C T I O N — Rogers Estate Coffees/BRACKNELL, England - In the news release, “Rogers Estate Coffees Launches “Buy One, Get One Free” Promotion for Award-Winning, “Fairly Traded” Organic Coffee Range” issued on 29 Jun 2009 08:00 BST, by Rogers Estate Coffees over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that a digit was missing from the phone number for the media contact Peter Warden as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. It should read +44-(0)1344-742-821. Complete, corrected release follows: Grand Stores Launches Mega DSS PromotionDUBAI , United Arab Emirates - In keeping with the times, Grand Stores offers its customers real value for money deals this summer*. Bhs Launch ‘School Buddy’ ServiceLONDON - - Over Three Quarters of Parents Who Find Getting the Right Size and Fit of Uniform Difficult Said the ‘School Buddy’ Service Would Improve the Quality of Their Shopping Experience *** Abercrombie & Fitch Releases Comment on UK Employment CaseLONDON - UK Abercrombie & Fitch spokesperson commented, “We were pleased to hire Ms. Dean to be a member of the Abercrombie & Fitch team and we are sorry that she resigned. We believe this situation originated from an unfortunate but genuine misunderstanding. Since the matter is in litigation, we don’t think it is appropriate to comment further.” /K I L L K I L L K I L L — Take-Two Interactive Software/We are advised by Take-Two Interactive Software that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release “Save GBP2,014.23 With a GBP19.99 Videogame” nasdaq:TT, issued earlier today over PR Newswire, as it was released in error. American Greetings Announces First Quarter ResultsCLEVELAND - American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) today announced its results for the first fiscal quarter ended May 29, 2009. JWT Awarded Cannes Lions Grand PrixNEW YORK - - “Kit Kat Mail” Campaign Takes Home Top International Advertising Honor JWT Tokyo has been awarded the Media Grand Prix at this year’s Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, the world’s premiere showcase for excellence in advertising. The prestigious honor recognizes JWT Tokyo for “Kit Kat Mail,” a campaign developed for the Nestle Kit Kat brand. MetraTech Wins 2009 Best Overall at the World BSS AwardsBOSTON, Massachusetts and LONDON - MetraTech Corp. (www.metratech.com/), the innovative charging, billing, settlement and customer care product provider has won the Best Overall prize at the prestigious World BSS Awards. The award was presented to two companies, MetraTech and Oracle Corporation at a ceremony during IIR’s BSS Summit 2009 in Amsterdam from June 8-11, 2009. Save GBP2,014.23 With a GBP19.99 VideogameWINDSOR, England - Save on Expensive Organised Children’s Birthday Bashes With Innovative ‘Party in a Box’ Cardboard Coupons a Distant Memory as Leading Voucher Code Site, VoucherSeeker.co.uk, Offers Users 10% off a Divorce!LEEDS, England - The voucher code market has well and truly shaken off its cornflake box image of the past with news that users shopping at online discount code site VoucherSeeker can now get a discount on their divorce! This is one of the more contemporary deals on the site perhaps reflecting modern Britain, alongside other offers such as scuba diving or fitting out their dog in designer clothing. Corona Extra Named Favorite Beer on FacebookMEXICO CITY - Grupo Modelo, the leading company in Mexico in beer production, distribution and marketing, announced that its Corona Extra brand was picked by Facebook users as their favorite beer. ASDA Rolls Back Transport Costs With Paragon SoftwareDORKING, England - ASDA is reducing the cost of transporting goods by using advanced map-based transport optimisation software. The innovative routing and scheduling system from Paragon Software Systems allows ASDA’s logistics experts to model better routes and make more efficient use of its fleet and drivers. This is forecast to save ASDA between 5 and 10 per cent on the fleet costs of transporting goods to stores, which the company reinvests into the business to reduce costs to shoppers. Cash Generator Looks to LondonMANCHESTER - National retailer Cash Generator continues its rapid expansion with plans to open 30 new stores in London over the next three years, signalling an investment of GBP6 million into the UK economy. Male Style IconsLONDON - US president Barack Obama was yesterday named the most stylish man in a poll of men. The 47-year-old father of two, who moved into the White House in January, has wowed people across the globe with his sharp suits and smooth sense of style. Elizabeth Arden Signs Claudia Schiffer as Face of New Fragrance From Alberta FerrettiMILAN - Campaign for renowned Italian designer’s signature fragrance to debut in Italy Elizabeth Arden, Inc. a global prestige beauty products company, and Alberta Ferretti announced today that iconic supermodel Claudia Schiffer will represent Alberta Ferretti’s first signature fragrance in its advertising campaign. In January of 2008, Elizabeth Arden entered into an exclusive long-term global licensing agreement with AEFFE S.p.A. for the development, marketing and distribution of fragrance, cosmetics, and skincare products with Alberta Ferretti. The fragrance and the campaign will debut in Europe in the Fall of 2009. Why Men are Happy to be Losing Pounds OnlineLONDON - More men than ever before are turning to the internet to diet and stay healthy. As National Men’s Health Week begins on 15th June, www.tescodiets.com can reveal a staggering 200% increase in the number of men signing up to its diet service over the past six months. In response to this, tescodiets.com is launching a new tailored version of its site - www.tescodiets.com/forhim. The REWE Group Expands Nationally and AbroadCOLOGNE, Germany - 2008 was a Successful Year With Record Sales and Strong Growth During fiscal year 2008, the REWE Group was able to strengthen its position in Europe as a leading trading and travel company. Within the food trade, the Cologne-based group of companies both enhanced its ability to compete and also increased its capacities. It achieved this by organic growth and by carefully selected national and international acquisitions. Within the travel and tourism business segment, too, the REWE Group was able to increase revenue considerably, which served to strengthen its leading position. Our Customers Have Already Saved Over GBP1 Million by Using Their Bhs MasterCard Everywhere They ShopLONDON - With the Bhs MasterCard, Shopping has Never Been so Rewarding! The Bhs MasterCard is nearly a year old and has already been proven to be the most rewarding credit card available on the High Street, with a higher ‘earn rate’ than that of its retail competitors. Offering 5 points for every GBP1 spent in store and 1 point for every GBP1 spent elsewhere, it’s unrivalled. UK Public More Interested in Voucher Codes Than MPs ExpensesLEEDS, England - According to research by Hitwise, the UKs leading online competitive intelligence service, more people searched for the term ‘voucher codes’ than they did ‘MPs expenses’ in the month of May, 2009. 2 Friends Launch Ecological Web Shop With Natural Products for ‘AmanVida’ (= Serene Living)ANTWERP - Motivated by their search for a more healthy and serene lifestyle, Chantal Voets and Karin Schwithal, who have been friends since their early childhood, opened the virtual doors of their AmanVida web shop. Worldwide, they select exceptional natural products, which contribute to healthier living with respect for the producer and for nature. That resulted in a beautiful, user-friendly internet store. Gooding & Company Announces Sale of 1938 Bugatti, Formerly the Property of Ettore Bugatti Offered at No Reserve for Pebble Beach Auctions on August 15 - 16, 2009SANTA MONICA, California - Gooding & Company is thrilled to announce the sale of an important piece of Bugatti history - the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Coupe without reserve. ADM to Present at Deutsche Bank - Global Consumer & Food Retail ConferenceROLLE, Switzerland - Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) will participate in the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer & Food Retail Conference in Paris, France, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Steve Mills, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and John Rice, executive vice president, commercial and production, will present at 1:45 p.m. Central European Summer Time (7:45 a.m. Eastern Time). Interflora’s Case Against M&S Heads to EuropeLINCOLN, England - Interflora’s court case against M&S (Case No: HC08C03440 ) is to be referred to the European Court of Justice. Interflora launched proceedings against M&S in December 2008 to stop M&S bidding on its protected ‘INTERFLORA’ trade mark as an AdWord on the Google search engine. Interflora’s case against Flowers Direct, brought at the same time, has been settled, with Flowers Direct agreeing to stop bidding on INTERFLORA’s brand for the time being. 68% Of Online Retailers Admit Payment Fraud Threatens Business GrowthLONDON - Over Two Thirds (68%) of Retailers Admit Payment Fraud Remains the Most Daunting Element of Running an Online Business - 60% of Online Retailers do Not Know if They are Currently PCI DSS Compliant - Three Quarters (75%) of Respondents Intend to Invest in Their Online Business Throughout 2009 Chic Outlet Shopping(R) - The Recession Proof Way to Shop in Europe This SummerBICESTER, England - The Collection of nine Chic Outlet Shopping(R) Villages in Europe, created and managed by Value Retail, is significantly defying the economic downturn. With total tax refunded sales generated by international visitors up 55% in Q1 compared to the same period in 2008, shoppers in Europe this season are realising this is a clever way to access the world’s most coveted designer names. Dave Perkins Named CEO, Molson CanadaDENVER and MONTREAL - Brewer Picks 28-year Molson Veteran to Lead Canadian Business Global brewer Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) has named one of its senior executives and a 28-year Molson veteran to the top post at Molson in Canada. Dave Perkins, 55, assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, Molson Canada effective June 5, 2009. He previously held the dual role of president of Molson USA and president of market development for Molson, Inc. in North America. Most recently, Perkins was president of Molson Coors’ Global Brand and Market Development organization. In a “David Against Goliath” Move, Cult Anti-Ageing Skincare Brand, SKIN.NY(R), Takes on Boots The Chemist for Misleading the Public by Making False Claims About Their No.7 Protect & Perfect ProductsLONDON - Cult skincare brand SKIN.NY(R) have issued legal proceedings against beauty giant, Boots the Chemist, for misleading the public. In a recent blaze of publicity, Boots the Chemist claimed that their much-lauded Boots No.7 Protect and Perfect was the first anti-wrinkle cream to be proven to be effective in clinical trials. This is untrue. In fact, SKIN.NY Radical Restructure Complex(R) containing QAL-100(R) was the first complex skin cream with proven clinical trials published in the BJD over 6 years earlier in October 2003. London Experiences the Biggest Fall in Retail Prices Over the Past YearHALIFAX, England - London experienced the largest decline in retail prices over the past year with a 2.8% fall between 2008 quarter one and 2009 quarter one, according to new research by Halifax. This was more than twice the 1.3% fall for the UK as a whole. However, despite this, the overall price level in the capital remains higher than any other UK region. All 12 UK regions recorded a decline in retail prices over the past 12 months. EPAY Introduces an Exclusive, New International Prepaid Debit Card Payout Program Without Foreign Exchange Conversion FeesPANAMA CITY - EPAY Inc. has just released a new and unparalleled service allowing companies around the world to conduct business transactions using prepaid debit cards with no foreign exchange conversion fees. This feature will save users around 3% per transaction, which is the standard cost of conversion. This EPAY program is the first of its kind with a worldwide scope–other providers have been limited to their own countries due to local regulations. Full details of this exciting offer can be viewed at www.epayarea.com. Unit Clothing Mask Up to Combat Swine FluBRISBANE, Australia - Australia’s fastest growing action sports label, Unit Clothing is teetering on the edge of controversy once more following the launch of a campaign to promote its ‘Age of Panic’ theme. Marks & Spencer - Results Interview With ChairmanLONDON - In a video interview M&S Chairman Stuart Rose looks at the UK retailer’s results for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2009. He discusses current trading, performances in the group’s Food and General Merchandise businesses, International and Online operations, the 20:20 change programme plus outlook. Matt’s Business 2 Years Ahead of Schedule After Dragons’ Den RejectionPETERBOROUGH, England - An entrepreneur says the growth of his businesses is nearly two years ahead of schedule, after he was spurred on by rejection in the Dragons’ Den. arvato Rewards to Present Challenges of International Loyalty Programs at the Loyalty Expo in the U.S.MUNICH - After a successful participation in 2008, rewards arvato services GmbH, the leading European provider of customized rewards management solutions, will once again be represented at the Loyalty Expo in the USA, where it will present how international loyalty programs can be successfully implemented. The Loyalty Expo is scheduled to take place from May 31 - June 2, 2009 in Hollywood, Florida. Fruit2day(R) Launches in the United States, Gives U.S. Consumers a Whole New Way to Eat FruitBROOMFIELD, Colorado - New Drinkable and Edible Fruit Snack Hits Produce Aisles Nationwide Most Americans love fruit, but few eat enough. According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, 90 percent of Americans don’t eat four servings of fruit each day, which is the amount recommended by the USDA Dietary Guidelines based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Now, Hero/WhiteWave is introducing a whole new way to eat fruit - a new product called Fruit2day(R) - a drinkable and edible fruit snack with real fruit bits in a bottle. Fruit2day gives Americans a new way to add fruit to their diets. Marquis De Montesquiou Hosts Historic Armagnac DinnerNEW YORK - Eminent Armagnac House Presents a Rare Tasting Experience On May 1, 2009 La Maison Montesquiou held an historic dinner at Thomas Keller’s Michelin-starred Per Se showcasing a range of extremely rare and aged Armagnacs. |
