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Thursday, January 31, 2008

USA : Apollo Jeans recalls girls' hooded jackets

February 1, 2008

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Girls' Hooded Jackets

Units: About 14,000

Distributor: AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck.
The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets.

They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.

Sold exclusively at: Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007.

Manufactured in: Korea

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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India : Rajesh Exports to complete M/s Excel order by March 30

February 1, 2008

Rajesh Exports Ltd has bagged an export order worth Rs 463 crores of gold jewellery from M/s Excel Goldsmiths. The order is for the latest range of designer jewellery developed by the company.

The order is to be completed by the 30th of March 2008. Execution of this order will significantly add to the bottom line of the company.

The company is confident that it will complete the order by 30/03/2008. The demand of Indian made designer jewellery is exhibiting a consistent growth pattern in the global markets.

The international markets have been exhibiting robust demand for Indian designer jewellery. RAJESH EXPORTS has one of the best designing teams in the country and the company is abreast with the latest trends in the international markets.

Mr. Rajesh Mehta, Chairman of Rajesh Exports Ltd said, “The R&D team has been consistently performing by developing new and unique products for the company and the products are appreciated by the international markets, which has resulted in the consistency in the orders and the sizeable orders that the company is receiving.

This order will impact the bottomline and would compliment the company’s margin expansion plans.”

Rajesh Exports Ltd

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USA : Carroll Shelby Licensing updates

February 1, 2008

Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc (CSL) and Carroll Hall Shelby Trust (Shelby Trust) filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on January 29, 2008, against the organization formerly known as the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC), which is owned and operated by Ken Eber and Rick Kopec.

In the lawsuit, CSL and the Shelby Trust filed for Declaratory Relief, Breach of Contract and Preliminary and Permanent Injunction against the organization owned by Eber and Kopec.

As outlined in a news release dated December 7, 2007, CSL announced that it had determined not to renew its written license agreement with the organization then known as SAAC.

That decision was based, among other business considerations, on a continued disregard for the license agreement requirements. The annual, year-to-year agreement was personally signed by Eber and Kopec on behalf of their club in 1999.

In light of the organization’s repeated claims that it did not recognize, and had no intention of recognizing the termination of the licensing agreement and that it planned to continue the unauthorized use of trademarks owned by the Shelby Trust and licensed exclusively by CSL, officials with the Shelby Trust and CSL had no other recourse than to file suit.

In their filing, CSL and the Shelby Trust seek a declaration from the court that will compel the enforcement of the terms of the licensing agreement both before and after its termination.

Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc

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Houses With A View

Aerial Photography of houses with a view by Yann Arthus.

Buron on the board of the Aubrac, France. France. Small island on the Baltic, Porkkala, Finland (60°00' N – 24°20' E). Laurentides, Province of Quebec, Canada (48°00’ N – 71°00’ W). Dokdo Islands ( Liancourt rock ), South Korea (37°14' N – 131°52' E). Chapel on an islet off the coast of Kos, Dodecanese, Greece (36°50'N -27°10'E ). Islet near Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago, Iceland (N 63°26'- W 20°17'). Rice field north of Pokhara, Nepal (28°14' N, 83°59' E). Canton Traku - Cottage on the shores of Lake Galve, Lituanie. Detached house on a lake near Bulat Pestivien - Cotes d'Armor, France. Lighthouse Tevennec-island of Sein 29162 - Finistere, France. Pingvellir Fault east of Reykjavik, Iceland (64°18' N, 21°08' W). Yann Arthus-Bertrand (born March 13, 1946) is a renowned and internationally-recognised French photographer. He originally specialised in animal photography, but later turned to aerial photography of subjects in many locations across the world. He has produced over 60 books of his landscape photographs taken from helicopters and balloons. Yann Arthus-Bertrand's work has often been published in the National Geographic magazine.

His works have both political and aesthetic connotations, and have been exhibited in public spaces all over the world.

In 1991, he founded the Altitude Agency in Paris, a photographic library that specializes in aerial photography. It is the only one of its kind.

In 2000, Arthus-Bertrand created an exhibition with a collection of 100,000 photographs taken in 76 countries which make up his Earth from the Air exhibit. Some of these have been published in his book 365 days: Earth from the Air and exhibited in London, Singapore, Poland, The Netherlands, Finland and elsewhere.


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USA : Terekhov to present F/W at ‘Make Me A Supermodel’ show

January 31, 2008

This Sunday February 3rd, 2008 at 9:00pm, the female models vying to reach supermodel stardom on Bravo's hit show "Make Me A Supermodel" will join established, international models on the catwalk for the anticipated Fall/Winter '08 Terexov collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Voted one of Style.com's 10 Most Promising Up-And-Comers, 28-year-old Russian designer Alexandr Terekhov is high on the U.S. media radar and already a fashion favorite in Moscow.

Sitting front and center at Terexov will be international supermodels and co-hosts of "Make Me A Supermodel" Niki Taylor and Tyson Beckford.

Alexandr Terekhov will present the Fall/Winter '08, Terexov collection on Sunday, February 3rd 2008 at 9:00pm in The Salon at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Bryant Park tents in New York.

Bravo's "Make Me A Supermodel," hosted by the two supermodels Niki Taylor and Tyson Beckford, allow viewers to vote each week to determine who stays to walk the catwalk and who goes home.

Over a 12-week period, 14 beautiful and talented men and women will live together in a New York City loft and explore friendships, romance and naked ambition while undergoing a series of creative challenges designed to test their professional modeling potential, all while exploring what it takes to turn the exceptionally good-looking into the king or queen of the catwalk.

The winner will receive a $100,000 prize, a modeling contract with New York Model Management, and will be featured in a fashion pictorial in GQ. "Make Me A Supermodel" airs every Thursday at 10:00pm on Bravo.

Terexov

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USA : ‘Victoria's Secret: What is Sexy? on E!

January 31, 2008

On the eve of the Super Bowl, Victoria's Secret will celebrate its third annual What is Sexy? list with a VIP and Celebrity party in Scottsdale, AZ.

As America's sexiest brand, Victoria's Secret has been the authority on who and what is the sexiest, naming categories including actor and actress, male and female musician, athlete, eyes, lips and even mom and dad.

The What Is Sexy? 2008 Valentine's Day party hosted by Victoria's Secret Angels including Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova and Selita Ebanks, will be Super Bowl weekend's most exclusive engagement.

The Valentine's Day themed event will take place at Scottsdale's Taste Ultra Lounge and will feature celebrity pink carpet arrivals and special performance by Josh Kelly.

In addition, E! Studios Productions and Ryan Seacrest Productions have joined forces with Victoria's Secret for a one-hour special entitled "Victoria's Secret: What is Sexy? 2008" airing Saturday, February 9th on E! Entertainment Television at 5/4c.

The one-hour program, hosted by angel Adriana Lima, is Victoria Secret's first-ever television special on their What is Sexy? list and features the winners on this year's list complete with exclusive interviews from some of hottest names and a full recap of some of the winners from previous years.

E!'s special also takes viewers inside the Victoria's Secret What is Sexy? 2008 Valentine's Day party.
- Victoria's Secret 2008 What Is Sexy? List
- Sexiest Male Athlete: Tony Romo

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USA : Gilt Groupe joins CFDA Business Services Network

January 31, 2008

Gilt Groupe which brings the invitation only ‘sample sale’ online, and to its national membership, announced a partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America as a Business Affiliate.

By joining the CFDA’s Business Services Network Gilt Groupe offers CFDA members a quick discrete online distribution channel for excess inventory, overstock and vendor returns.

Moreover every Gilt Groupe sale is designer specific, held over a one day period and is introduced by a short video reel to educate their membership about the featured designer or brand.

"As CFDA's newest Business Service Network member, Gilt Groupe redefines sample sales by providing a web-based business model that partners with designers to increase sales by reaching Gilt Groupe’s important customer base.

Their corporate affiliation with the CFDA will provide tangible benefits for our members, " explained Steven Kolb, Executive Director of the CFDA.

In addition, Gilt Groupe and the CFDA will co-host educational events and roundtables, which will be announced later this month.

“We are very excited to be partnering with the CFDA to offer its existing members the opportunity to reach consumers (existing and new) online and continue to be the leading online outlet to distribute excess inventory and overstock in a discrete and efficient manner” Alexis Maybank, Co-founder and CEO, Gilt Groupe.

Council of Fashion Designers of America

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Sweden : H&M plans to open 1st store in Russia in 2009

January 31, 2008

Sales excluding VAT for the H&M Group for the financial year amounted to SEK 78,346 m (68,400), an increase of 15 percent. In local currencies, the increase was 17 percent and in comparable stores 5 percent.

Profit after financial items for the financial year was SEK 19,170 m (15,808), an increase of 21 percent. Group profit after tax was SEK 13,588 m (10,797), corresponding to SEK 16.42 (13.05) per share, an increase of 26 percent.

Sales for the fourth quarter excluding VAT amounted to SEK 22,817 m (19,512), an increase of 17 percent compared with the previous year. In local currencies, the increase was 18 percent and in comparable stores 5 percent.

Profit after financial items for the fourth quarter was SEK 6,221 m (5,440), an increase of 14 percent. For the financial year 2007/2008 a net contribution of 190 stores is planned.

First stores in Russia is planned to open in 2009. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman new franchise markets in 2008. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 14.00 (11.50) per share.

Sales in December 2007 increased by 10 percent in local currencies compared to the same month previous year. Up to and including 29 January 2008 sales in local currencies have increased by 16 percent compared to the same period previous year.

Group tax rate for the financial year 2007/2008 is expected to decrease to 27.5 percent from 29.1 percent.

Hennes & Mauritz AB

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USA : LaCrosse Footwear reports successful 2007

January 31, 2008

LaCrosse Footwear Inc, a leading provider of branded work and outdoor footwear, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007.

For the fourth quarter of 2007, LaCrosse reported consolidated net sales of $32.7 million, up 3% from $31.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. For the full year 2007, consolidated net sales were $118.2 million, up 10% from $107.8 million in 2006.

Net income was $2.4 million or $0.38 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2007, up 8% from $2.2 million or $0.36 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2006. For the full year 2007, net income was $7.3 million or $1.15 per diluted share, up 15% from $6.3 million or $1.02 per diluted share in 2006.

Sales to the work market were $17.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2007, up 8% from $16.0 million for the same period of 2006. For the full year 2007, sales to the work market were $60.9 million, up 11% from $54.7 million in 2006. For the year, the growth in work market sales reflects continued penetration into a variety of general and specialized work boot markets.

Sales to the outdoor market were $15.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2007, down 2% from $15.7 million for the same period of 2006. During the fourth quarter of 2007, sales of outdoor boots were adversely impacted by unfavorable weather conditions in the first two months of the period. For the full year of 2007, sales to the outdoor market were $57.3 million, up 8% from $53.1 million in 2006. For the year, the growth in outdoor market sales primarily reflects increased penetration into the rugged outdoor boot markets.

LaCrosse Footwear Inc

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USA : Moissanite – smart gift on Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2008

The classic one-dozen roses, a box of chocolates, dinner and a movie. These typical Valentine’s Day treats are nice, but they’re just that—typical. Chances are, women will want to know that their “special someone” has taken the time to choose something truly unique for the gift that represents their love.

This Valentine’s Day, there’s a new gift that will put a smile on her face. Moissanite, a brilliant jewel created exclusively by Charles & Colvard, certainly looks a lot like love. How? It shares many of the same characteristics associated with this beautiful sentiment, such as:

Passion-Sparks flew the very first time you looked into each other’s eyes. Moissanite has two times the fire of a diamond, and is certain to heat up your feelings for each other once again.

Uniqueness-No one has the same love you do, and no one can understand or feel exactly what you do for each other. Moissanite is unlike any gemstone. With its brilliance and shine, it’s in a category all its own.

Versatility-Just like your significant other looks just as good in a T-shirt and jeans as she does in evening wear, moissanite is a near-colorless jewel that pairs perfectly with any ensemble.

Quality-Your mate possesses qualities you value and cherish. Moissanite’s quality is undeniable. With a certificate of authenticity, there are no doubts that moissanite is a valuable jewel to be treasured.

Practicality-Even with all the romantic moments, sometimes just knowing your better half gets along with your friends or fits in with your family makes you love her all the more. Moissanite sparkles and shines, but it’s also an affordable gift that will fit within your budget.

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USA : American Express Fashion Network for MBFW

January 31, 2008

American Express announced plans to launch the “American Express Fashion Network,” at which will provide exclusive, never-before-seen, live access to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Visitors to the American Express Fashion Network will see one of the most exciting industry-only events unfold before their eyes with multi-dimensional views from the runways and throughout the tents, as well as interviews and insights from designers and other industry insiders before and after the shows.

The American Express Fashion Network will be the only place to watch shows live with views from around the tent along with insights from designers and other industry insiders before and after the shows through live in-depth interviews.

The American Express Fashion Network launching on Friday, February 1st, will stream live throughout the duration of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and capture archived video footage for fashion fans to enjoy in the weeks to follow. In addition, American Express will drive further attention to the designers’ shows and will promote the Network by syndicating video clips to targeted fashion, lifestyle and news websites.

Also launching is Fashion 360 Presented by American Express, the first dedicated fashion channel on YouTube that will have highlights from the American Express Fashion Network including live runway shows and insider-interviews as well as content from fashion partners and publishers that will include daily party and trend fashion reports.

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USA : Bare Escentuals as Hottest Prestige Makeup Brand of 2007

January 31, 2008

Bare Escentuals Inc, the makers of bareMinerals, has been named Hottest Prestige Makeup Brand of 2007 based on a consumer survey conducted by The NPD Group Inc, a leading provider of consumer and retail market research information.

“We are particularly proud of the awards voted on by consumers because they validate that our brand and our products continue to be loved and adopted by consumers,” said Leslie Blodgett, Chief Executive Officer. “This award is another indication that our loyal customer base continues to grow stronger.”

This award builds on the positive momentum established in 2007 when the bareMinerals brand received over 20 industry awards, the majority of which were consumer-voted.

This most recent achievement marks the third consumer-voted award announced in 2008 for the bareMinerals brand, following the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Foundation in Teen Vogue Magazine and the Reader’s Choice Award for World’s Best Foundation in Elle Magazine.

Bare Escentuals Inc is one of the fastest growing prestige cosmetic companies in the United States and a leader in mineral-based cosmetics.

Bare Escentuals Inc

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Germany : Colorful Strenesse Blue splashes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

January 31, 2008

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Berlin which started on January 27 will continue till 31. It’s a unique fashion destination which attracts media, buyers, fashion leaders, VIPs and celebrities from around the world. The show started off with a big bang as Strenesse presented its collection-Strenesse Blue.

The designs captured the attention of the spectators and managed to steel the show by bringing a band of colours together. Gabriele Strehle, the chief designer of Strenesse is the one who has brought the brand on the international platform by presenting various collections at all high profile fashion weeks.

Strenesse Blue is young, graceful, charming and stylish collection with elegance personified. Creations offer ideal fashion for the young women who like to express their youthfulness in appealing and sensuous way. Now, with Viktoria Strehle as creative head, fashion industry can look forward to many more vivacious and youthful collections from the brand, in near future.

This collection comprises fashion for all occasions, be it the trendy and sumptuous beach wear, the casual and comfortable for cafe, sophesticated professional wear or a glamourous evening and party dress. Strenesse, which always competed in the field of high class avantgarde fashion, has plans to take the lable to the great heights.

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Australia : Warmbat brand to grow with UPP

January 31, 2008

Warmbat Australia, the world’s fastest growing brand of Australian sheepskin boots, has selected UPP Entertainment Marketing, a full service entertainment marketing solutions firm based in Burbank, California, as agency of record for consumer communications.

UPP, founded in 1978, specializes in product placement, branded integration and game shows, lifestyle marketing and PR and event planning. UPP has helped place products in film and television and mainstream media for a variety of clients, including Nintendo, The North Face, Waste Management, Motorola and multiple other Fortune 500 brands. UPP is well known for the integral role they played in the explosion of the popular sheepskin boot brand, UGG Australia.

As Warmbat’s consumer communications agency, UPP will launch an aggressive program to strengthen brand awareness through the influential entertainment industry. The program will include media relations, publicity events and strategic product placement, including game and talk show promotions.

“UPP has a great reputation for leveraging the entertainment industry, especially in the fashion and lifestyle arena,” said Perth, Australia native Paul Barclay, founder and president of Warmbat Australia.

“Having worked with our main competitor, The American brand UGG, they truly understand our industry and have a proven track record of matching public relations programs with business and marketing objectives to deliver meaningful results. We look forward to working and growing with UPP.”

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UK : CANON - principal sponsor of London Fashion Week

January 31, 2008

From 10th – 15th February 2008, London Fashion Week will provide a platform for over 250 of the UK’s best British fashion designers to globally promote and develop their businesses.

Recognised as the most creative and exciting of the fashion capitals, London is able to affirm this international status through the continued support of it sponsors.

CANON is principal sponsor of London Fashion Week:
Canon, a world-leader in imaging and information technology solutions, is continuing to enjoy a successful association with the world of fashion as Principal Sponsor of London Fashion Week, which commenced in February 2006.

Our commitment to fashion and the industry will continue at the London Fashion Week shows taking place between the 10th and 15th February 2008.

Canon Professional Services (CPS) will be supporting on-site accredited photographers with a repair and back up loan facility for the duration of the event.

LONDON DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
The London Development Agency is the Mayor's agency responsible for driving London's sustainable economic growth -it's our job to ensure that London remains a global success story.

The fashion industry makes a vital contribution to the London economy. The LDA supports the British Fashion Council and London Fashion Week to promote and enhance London’s reputation as a leading fashion city.

Our aim is to promote London as a centre for emerging designer talent; creating and retaining sustainable fashion businesses in London.

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USA : ‘Growing Feet Record’ to keep track of child’s foot growth

January 31, 2008

The Clarks Companies N.A. announced the market launch of its celebrated kids' footwear brand, Clarks kids. One of the premier brands in children’s footwear, Clarks kids is modeled after the same principles of other Clarks brands, comfort and quality, and the commitment to keeping kids’ feet healthy, happy and looking good.

“Our goal for introducing Clarks kids in the U.S. market is to offer our customers a choice in premium children’s footwear,” said Bob Infantino, president, The Clarks Companies, North America. “As with all our shoes, we invest significant time in research and development to make sure we deliver the best possible fit and the highest quality materials. We think the collection will be greeted with the same excitement it continues to gather in the European market.”

Clarks kids are specially designed to fit the unique characteristics of kids' feet. Research shows that the right fit is critical to promoting healthy bone development and that an improper fit can cause irreparable damage to kids’ feet. From the product development stage to the point-of-sale at Clarks’ store, Clarks kids’ upholds the promise of comfort and fit.

During the early stages of production, Clarks road tests each style of shoe with school-age children in the U.K. At the store, all Clarks store associates go through rigorous training and are not approved to fit kids until they have witnessed 50 fittings, a system that creates a staff of Expert Trained Fitters.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Gadgets that Changed the World

RCA Model 630TS 1946
1946 RCA Model 630TS

Western Electric 500 1949
1949 Western Electric 500

Kodak Brownie 127 1953
1953 Kodak Brownie 127

Bell & Howell Zoomatic 1962
1962 Bell & Howell Zoomatic

Amana Radarange 1967
1967 Amana Radarange

JVC HR- 3300 1976
1976 JVC HR - 3300

Atari 2600 1977
1977 Atari 2600

Sony Walkman 1979
1979 Sony Walkman

IBM 5150 1981
1981 IBM 5150

Motorola Star Tac 1996
1996 Motorola Star Tac
Interesting, huh? Seems like we've always had this stuff, doesn't it?


UAE : Liali to create a romantic bond with your Valentine

January 30, 2008

A dazzling diamond jewellery piece given on Valentine’s Day always has a great impact and Liali Jewellery, leading retailers of branded and custom-made jewellery, has an exceptional range that captures femininity and combines a luxurious blend of power and sensuality inspired by the beauty of a woman for this romantic event.

This purveyor of beauty has created a special window offering only the Valentine collections. Thus this Valentine, do not just make her feel happy, romantic or loved but ecstatic! Starting from February 5 to 14, Liali is offering its valued customers a number of special discounts such as a free dinner for two at a Jumeirah Group Hotel when you buy jewelley over Dh5000; free roses delivered to your beloved’s doorsteps when you buy jewellery worth Dh2,000 to Dh5000; and a cute and cuddly teddy bear free when you buy jewellery worth Dh1,000 to Dh2,000.

Anuraag Sinha, Managing Director of Liali Jewellery, said: “This Valentine, give your loved one a diamond-studded jewellery piece as an ultimate gift of love.

Women across the globe appreciate the emotional and touching message of a man’s love if it comes in the form of jewellery, and when studded with those magical gems, diamonds, it has the power to consolidate unions.

So make your Valentine feel special this year and leave the mushy details to us.” To show your everlasting love, this Valentine send a sophisticated piece of Liali’s diamond jewellery to the one you love and repeat the history of Maximilian of Austria who demonstrated his love to Mary of Burgundy by sending her a diamond band.

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India : Second Reliance Mart to be launched in Gujarat

January 30, 2008

Reliance Retail Ltd launched its hypermarket under the brand name “Reliance Mart” at Reliance Greens, Motikhavdi, Jamnagar.

After the successful launch of ten formats Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital, Reliance Trendz, Reliance Wellness, Reliance I store, Reliance Footprint, Reliance Jewels, Reliance Timeout and Reliance Super, this is the second Reliance Mart to be launched in Gujarat.

Spread across 83,000 square feet of shopping area, Reliance Mart will provide the shoppers a never before experienced shopping delight. The hypermarket will carry a range of over 35,000 products catering to the entire family.

Shoppers will have the option to choose from a wide array of products in every category ranging from Fresh Produce, Food & Grocery, Home Care Products, Apparel and Accessories, Non-food FMCG products, Consumer Durables and IT, Automotive Accessories, Lifestyle Product, Footwear, wellness products and also a wholesale section.

Commenting on the launch of the Reliance Mart, Mr Parimal Nathwani, Group President said, “The revolution in organized retail in India can bring about unprecedented socio-economic transformation in our country.”

“Reliance Mart is another step forward by Reliance Retail towards providing a superior shopping experience to all our customers.

Reliance Mart seeks to exceed its customer’s expectations by offering them a wide range of products and services of guaranteed quality at unmatched affordability.

Reliance Mart marks the achievement of another milestone in our effort to unleash a retail revolution in India.” Mr. Nathwani said.

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Reliance Retail Ltd

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USA : ‘Wow’ factor for bridal & wedding gifts

January 30, 2008

Agnes Avery Collection is pleased to announce it has added Baby Gifts and Accessories to its unique collection of baby shower favors. Agnes Avery gifts add the "Wow" factor to whatever event you are planning.

Featured new products in the current collection include "Honey Bear," a baby girl gift set with embroidered burp clothes; "Beary Special Delivery," a plush bear and baby's bodysuit in a gift box; and "Tillie the Turtle," a four-piece hat box bath time gift set.

"We urge those planning a bridal shower, or a wedding, or who are giving baby gifts, to come visit Agnes Avery," said Brooke Nance, founder of the Company.

"Our newly launched web site is easy and fun to navigate. We are sure to provide you exactly the gift or product you are searching for."

Agnes Avery Collection

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USA : Apparel brand Worth Collection to bring Fashion Week

January 30, 2008

Worth, which designs and shows four collections per year of couture-inspired, ready-to-wear fashions, is bringing its Spring/Summer 2008 collection to cities across the country over the next several months via chic trunk shows.

Finally, there's a hassle-free way for fashion-conscious, on-the-go women to learn about the season's key trends, see those trends brought to life in sophisticated and wearable styles and plan their wardrobes without having to leave town or pore over fashion magazines.

According to Diane Manley, Vice President of Design at The Worth Collection, looking runway-chic and modern each season is easy. Says Manley, "The key is to start with high-quality, classic anchor pieces like pants and suits and update them each season with a few, fresh trend pieces that have staying power."

So what are those pieces? Following are the season's key trends and Manley's suggestions for what to buy now to update your wardrobe so you'll look chic and modern this spring and summer:
- '70s Glam: Think Yves Saint Laurent designs from the era and the Studio 54 look. Underscoring the trend, Christian Dior's show in Paris featured a mix of music from Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, and Eli Saab's couture collection "could have been an ode to the James Bond film, Diamonds Are Forever," according to Fashion Week Daily.

- Get the Look with Worth: the Pique Biker Jacket in yellow or orange, the A-line Sonic Slicker in ivory or black and the Dinner Poncho in white or black silk charmeuse to wear with highwaisted pants or glam-rock jeans and a pair of stilettos.

- Buds and Blooms: Flowers were positively blossoming on the Paris runways with Valentino showing dresses and gowns featuring large florals but in subdued shades of pink, lavender and yellow and John Galliano at Dior gracing his dresses and gowns with rows of magnificent sculpted fabric roses.

- Get the Look from Worth: The Mini Floral Cinch Waist Shirt, the Dahlia Bouquet and Orchid Ice Floral Silk Squares, which look chic worn as blouses, and a jacket structured in the shape of a flower petal.

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An Enchanted Playhouse

Enchanted Play House
This cool playhouse was built by a dad for his daughter. It's not really a "tree house," because it was built on top of a 1200 year old giant Redwood stump.

Enchanted Playhouse Entrance
As you can see, he even installed a cool stairway that goes up through the middle.

Enchanted Play House Sink
This kitchen "sink" shows how much love went into the construction.

Enchanted Play House
The whole story, complete with pictures of the original stump, how it was all accomplished, along with more pictures of the interior and architectural details, can be found at Parallel Design. It's pretty cool, and worth checking out.


USA : Felicity Huffman spotted at Pure & Natural Eco-Retreat

January 30, 2008

Felicity Huffman, Virginia Madsen and John Legend are just some of the top celebrities that stopped by the Pure & Natural Eco-Retreat produced by Backstage Creations in Park City, Utah.

Located on Main Street, this celebrity gifting suite, open to exclusively to invite-only VIPs, took green to a new level by providing eco-friendly cocktails, hors d'ouevres and gifts, while also educating their influential guests on the importance of living an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Other sponsors of the Pure & Natural Eco-Retreat included Warmbat Boots, manufacturers of the World's finest sheepskin footwear, Navigon GPS Systems, a provider of navigation products and solutions that make reaching a destination a simpler and more eco-friendly task for consumers; Dianka Designs, which offers three distinctive jewelry collections utilizing materials from renewable resources such as aspen leaves, rose petals and genuine butterfly wings; grow, which designs eco-friendly products for modern babies and kids and Undun Denim, a fashion-forward organic line, all of which helped to further demonstrate the lounge's commitment to providing an eco-friendly haven to celebs in Park City.

Media partner Variety magazine was also live in the lounge and reported on the latest celebrity sightings and happenings.

As part of the retreat, a guest appearance was made by eco-friendly stylist Kimberly Rider, author of Organic Baby and The Healthy Home Workbook. Guests ofthe retreat, including up and coming rock group One Republic, members of Maroon 5, High School Musical and Eliza Dushku had the chance to chat one-on-one with Ms. Rider and take away valuable tips on how

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