Online Shopping Brokers: ProActiv

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Established in 1988, Guthy-Renker is today one of the world's largest direct response television companies with sales of more than $1.5 Billion per year and an average annual growth rate of 25% over the last 10 years. Originally launched as a television direct marketer by Co-CEOs Bill Guthy and Greg Renker, the independently-owned, vertically-integrated company has since broadened its focus into every area of electronic retailing, making quality products available to U.S. and international consumers through broadcast television, cable and satellite, as well as internet, telemarketing, direct mail and retail channels.

10 commandments of management at Guthy-Renker

1. Thou shalt take risks.
Risk is a prerequisite for success. So feel the fear and do it anyway, and know that every entrepreneur before you has felt the pang of panic at one time or another. The trick is to fight the fear with four simple rules. Research your ideas extensively. Keep your goals clear. Invest and re-invest, and never be afraid to try new things. Soon your fear will be replaced by financial fortitude.

2. Thou shalt make nice with your competitors.
The old law of "you wash my back, I'll wash yours" is just as applicable in our modern age. Asking competitors for help will reap unparalleled rewards, from getting invaluable advice (especially on new ventures) to combining your forces for mutual benefit. When it comes time to return a favor, brokering a deal for a competitor will allow you to cut in on their profits. It's a win-win situation.

3. Thou shalt pick the right people.
The people you surround yourself with will often make the difference between profit and perish. Choose partners who offer varying perspectives to cover all your bases. Surround yourself with people who are talented, forward thinking, conscientious and loyal, and you'll create an unbeatable team. Finally, take your time to find the right people - it will be time well spent.

4. Thou shalt have a Rolodex® that is fruitful and multiplies.
Go out of the way to forge relationships with agents, vendors, competitors and colleagues because you never know where your next opportunity will come from. Networking works so keep your Rolodex® updated and don't let it gather dust. Seemingly unnecessary meetings and contacts today can turn into valuable contracts tomorrow.

5. Thou shalt welcome change.
Even the subtlest tweak to your pitch, packaging or ad campaign can have a dramatic impact on results. A new headline here and a bumped-up offer there can turn a ho-hum seller into a hit. Be objective and ruthless in your analysis and discard whatever doesn't work. Finally, when re-introducing a tried and true product, change its look but leave the goods alone.

6. Thou shalt master the multimedia marketplace.
Don't stop at television. TV creates interest in a product but a broader multimedia approach ensures maximum profits. Bolster infomercials with traditional commercials, home shopping appeals, print ads in key publications, catalogs, direct mail, Internet sales, and other efforts. Consider new products in light of their full multimedia potential and always be on the look out for new media to tap into.

7. Thou shalt join and lead thy trade association.
A leader leads, so be on the frontlines especially in the heat of battle. In 1990, Congress and the Federal Trade Commission were about to impose a legislative straightjacket on the infomercial industry in response to incidents of fraud and abuse. Asked to testify before a Congressional subcommittee, Guthy-Renker took the initiative to form a trade group that would voluntarily police the industry. Today that group, known as the Electronic Retailing Association, serves as the ethical compass for the direct response television industry and Greg Renker remains its Chairman Emeritus. Because Guthy-Renker was unafraid to lead, we garnered greater respect and prestige among our colleagues, government and the world.

8. Thou shalt build on thy company's brand name at all times.
Get your name out there, but cultivate the right image from the get-go because once the public has a perception about you it is nearly impossible to change it. Inspire consumer recognition and trust by associating the name of your company with each product and program, in effect selling your company as aggressively as your products. Be willing to be visible, even if it means taking a hit for your industry. The result will be that competitors and customers will think you are bigger, better and more powerful than you might actually be.

9. Thou shalt not limit thy upside.
Don't bet the farm on fads. Look for products that sell indefinitely to the largest and most reliable audience possible. Do your homework and go the extra mile to find products with the greatest multimedia potential. Be on the lookout for new capital sources but remember that not every opportunity is your opportunity, so don't be afraid to pass.

10. Thou shalt be prepared to toss out these commandments and start over!
Adapt, adapt, adapt. The direct marketing industry changes on a daily basis. The only eternal rule is to keep your ear to the ground and your antennae up at all times. Stay ahead of and capitalize on changing trends. As your company evolves, so must your corporate strategy. Don't fall in love with a business plan because it will only break your heart.

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Office Depot, Inc. is a global supplier of office products and services. The company was incorporated in 1986 with the opening of our first retail store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In fiscal year 2007, we sold $15.5 billion of products and services to consumers and businesses of all sizes through our three business segments: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division and International Division. Sales are processed through multiple channels, consisting of office supply stores, a contract sales force, an outbound telephone account management sales force, internet sites, direct marketing catalogs and call centers, all supported by our network of crossdocks, warehouses and delivery operations.

Tips for Buying Furniture on eBay

From Aron Hsiao, About.com

Things to keep in mind before and as you shop for major pieces. Whether you’re outfitting a home or a business, it can often be tempting to buy furniture on eBay! because of the cost savings and broad selection involved. There are, however, a number of things that you should keep in mind both before you make the decision to buy and as you shop.

Before You Decide to Buy on eBay!

Before you decide to buy on eBay! , you should carefully consider the pros and cons of buying furnture-type items on eBay! since buying furniture on eBay is not at all like buying consumer electronics, clothing, or other types of common household or business goods on eBay.

Shipping will be expensive. Furniture items can be amongst the most expensive items to ship on eBay! , and at the same time furniture items—particularly used or handcrafted items—often fare very badly during shipment, gaining new creaks and craks, scratches and dents.

Photos can be misleading. Photos on eBay! , in part due to their often very small size, can often make very large items appear to be in nicer condition than they actually are. Surrounding environments, too, can have a major impact on the way a furniture item looks—something that looks great in the environment shown in the photo may look completely different in the area you’ve selected for it.

Returns are extremely difficult. For returns on many furniture items, you will be spending a great deal of money on shipping back to the seller and perhaps even having to cope with the headaches of return freight shipment.

With these things said, it’s also true that there are items and prices to be had on eBay that can be had nowhere else, meaning that sometimes in the final analysis its worth the headaches, extra expense, and potential risk to buy furniture on eBay! .

Choosing and Buying Tips

Though buying furniture on eBay! is in most cases going to be a more involved transaction than most other types of eBay transactions, there are nonetheless things that you can do to make the sale proceed more smoothly and to ensure that you are satisfied in the end.

Know all of the relevant dimensions and numbers on your end. It’s important not only to know the length, width, and height of the space you’re trying to fill but also the amount of weight that can be sustained by the spot where a given furniture item will go and the size of the largest doorway available to you, since the furniture item will have to enter somehow or other.

Bid only with all information in hand. Whether this comes from the listing itself or from the communication with the seller, be sure not only that you have multiple photos of the piece from multiple angles in hand, but that you also have information on condition, materials, workmanship, origin, dimensions and weight, and history. If you can’t get each and every one of these, think twice about placing a bid, since you are likely either to run into trouble or to be disappointed.

Consider buying local-only. If you’re unsure about whether or not you want to have to deal with the difficulties and costs that arise as a result of shipping furniture items, consider using eBay’s advanced search tool (or the narrow your search tool on the left-hand side of any search results page) to find items that are near you, so that you can pick them up in person, rather than having to ship them over long distances through third party carreirs.

Be prepared for the shipping cost.

Make careful note of the shipping costs involved and if none are stated, be sure to communicate with your seller beforehand so that you’re aware of what they are. Costs for shipping furniture can quickly run into hundreds or even thousands of dollars, particularly with insurance, which is generally essential, since furniture is easily damaged in shipment.

Think about using escrow for payment. If the item is very expensive and/or will take a long time to ship or arrive because of the shipment method(s) involved, consider using escrow to ensure that everyone is satisfied with the transaction.

Make arrangements and be ready for the item’s arrival. Because of the sizable nature of most furniture items, shipment and delivery are likely to be somewhat involved. Prepare your area beforehand to minimize the number of obstacles present as the item is wheeled in and make arrangements in advance to be there as this occurs so that you can direct the action.

Make immediate and careful inspection in the presence of the shipper. Don’t let the deliveryperson leave until you have carefully inspected the item and compared any damage or flaws that you found against the list provided by your seller. If damage has occurred in shipment as the result of handling by the shipper, your ability to make a claim depends on your notifying the deliveryperson at the time of delivery that damage has occured—usually accompanied by one or several forms that you will need to fill out in order to make a claim.

Though these tips don’t guarantee that you’ll have a good experience buying furniture on eBay! , ignoring one or many of them is likely to ensure that you’ll have a bad experience. The most important thing for you to keep in mind as you buy furniture on eBay! is that it is up to you in a complex transaction of this sort to be diligent and to ensure that you are satisfied and protected at every step along the way.

Blog Editor's Note: I personally purchased a modern two-piece sectional sofa from eBay! The transaction went smoothly, I received the item directly from the manufacturer and saved money, and I love the sofa. It's exactly what I wanted for the space. Happy ending! eBay!

Online auctions may sell tainted health and beauty products

from Roanoke.com

I can’t recall purchasing many health and beauty items from online eBay! , but if you have, heed a recent warning from the National Retail Federation. The industry group says that some common household items sold on online auction sites have been stolen and tainted. Retail crime rings often steal these items to resell for a profit. But they may not keep them in temperature-controlled environments, so the merchandise is in danger of spoiling. This warning comes after a bust of an organized retail crime ring in Florida. The ring stole more than $100 million in health and beauty supplies over five years. To keep from encountering these products, buy health and beauty items from legitimate retailers, inside stores or on a company’s Website, the NRF says. Read on to see a list of some of the top health and beauty products stolen and resold by criminals.


Abreva
Advil
Aleve
Benadryl
Braun toothbrushes and replacement heads
Claritin
Cover Girl cosmetics
Crest Whitestrips
Diabetic testing strips
e.p.t. pregnancy tests
Gillette MACH3, Venus and Sensor razors and refill cartridges
Lotrimin
Nicorette
Oil of Olay
Oral B replacement heads
Pepcid AC
Prilosec
Primatene
RoC
Rogaine
Similac
Sudafed
Schick Quattro razors and all Schick refill cartridges
Sonicare replacements heads
Tylenol Extra Strength
Visine
Zantac

Online Shopping Brokers: MONDERA jewelry

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About MONDERA.

Launched in 1999, Mondera is a unique combination of enduring traditional craftsmanship & modern innovative ideas in the business of jewelry. Founded by Fred & Pascal Mouawad, Mondera brings to you the Mouawad family’s collective experience of 110 years in the business coupled with a modern approach to help serve you better.

It began in 1860 with David Mouawad, who left his country, Lebanon, to learn the craft of watch making & jewelry in the US. He returned home & opened a small shop in Lebanon. His son Fayez carried on the tradition. His grandson Robert & his great grandchildren, Fred & Pascal have been carrying on the family business. (Read more about Mondera History & view the Mondera Diamond Gallery.)

Every piece of our jewelry at Mondera goes through stringent quality control checks. (See the Mondera Promise). Every one of our diamonds is a high quality diamond, graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Gem Society (AGS). Diamond Certificates are issued by these two organizations. We never compromise at any stage in the making of our jewelry whether it is the workmanship or the quality of our products.

Mondera uses its own global sourcing network to offer you the highest quality jewelry directly from the source. This edge allows Mondera to provide exceptional value to its customers in the USA and worldwide by distributing its products directly to consumers through the web.

At Mondera’s Learning Center, you can get expert advice on jewelry & more information about diamonds, gemstones or precious metals in general. You can find out more about the purchase you are making & then take an informed decision.

Our promise to you, our esteemed customer, has always been always timeless quality. The jewelry you buy will always be timeless in appeal, making it ideal for gifting too.Mondera offers you a no-risk shopping spree with Insured Air Shipping. Our 30-day return policy gives you a lot of time to view the piece you are buying at close quarters. You can, at the end of the period return it, if you are not satisfied.

Since 1999, thousands of customers have been expressing their satisfaction with us; they have found us to be the true online jewelry experts. Browse through these testimonials to know what our customers think about us.Shop at Mondera. It’s the place for high quality fine jewelry, diamonds & expert advice. It’s also a sparkling relationship for life.

FORBES Best of the Web

"An extensive selection of dazzling diamonds, platinum and pearls. Each piece comes with detailed photos and descriptions: "four cultured pearls nestle cozily in the center while one lone diamond winks from the edge in this leaf-like, highly polished 14k yellow gold pearl and diamond brooch." Helpful resources such as "how to find your ring size" and "how to buy earrings" let you shop with confidence. Peruse the loose diamonds section, and then create your own ring or solitaire pendant with settings in platinum or gold."

Online Shopping Brokers: Personal Creations

Easter will be here early this year, so make sure you are ready with Personal Creations.

Personal Creations® offers over 3,000 unique personalized gifts for every occasion. Shopping for weddings, new babies, graduations, birthdays, and holidays is easy.

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About Personal Creations:

What makes a Personal Creations Gift Special?
Personalization - There's nothing like a gift that says, "You're one of a kind!" Every item in our catalog is custom-made, especially for you, using the latest in computer technology. And personalized gifts bring the brightest smiles! It will seem as if you went to a lot of trouble, but only you need to know how easy it is! We take care of every detail for you!

Exclusivity - We know you're looking for a gift that stands out among all others. That's why we offer hundreds of unique items designed exclusively for our customers. You won't find these products anywhere else, which is what makes them so special to give and receive. We hope you enjoy presenting these gifts, as much as we enjoyed creating them for you! We guarantee that our products are 100% free of defects in quality and workmanship.

Gracious Gift Service - Many of our items are ready for gift giving! For just $4.50, we can wrap your gift in our elegant white presentation gift box and gold ribbon. And every order can also include your very own, personalized gift message. Most items ship in just seven to 10 days, and we offer rush delivery on most products for those last-minute gifts! We can even ship to international addresses. Our fast delivery, outstanding customer service and quality gift-boxing service help to simplify your shopping experience.

Online Shopping Brokers: Furniture

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About Furniture.com
A Better Way to Shop for Your Home
At Furniture.com, we’re proud to bring you a better way to shop for home furnishings. By partnering with leading retailers across North America, we provide all the advantages of online shopping plus the service and support of local retailers who have merchandise in-stock and are ready to deliver straight to your doorstep.

Convenience and Confidence
Whether you want to furnish a certain room, stick to a budget, match a style or find an item with specific dimensions, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for at Furniture.com. Design your new space online using our Room Planner and get a virtual picture of how purchases will look in your home. Balance a busy schedule with our Shopping Cart that saves your favorites for when you come back later. Reach out with E-mail to a Friend for quick and trusted feedback. All from the comfort of your own home. At Furniture.com, we combine and carefully edit the merchandise of our retail partners. The result is thousands of items to choose from and a balanced selection of prices and styles. Plus, with retail partners throughout North America, we can direct you to a local showroom if you want to see an item for yourself. Purchase the item in the store, or buy it online. At Furniture.com, how, when and where you shop is up to you.

The Lowest Prices...and No Surprises
The buying power of our retail partners lets us pass the savings onto you. And with real-time inventory systems, there are no surprises. When you place an order, you know if your merchandise is in stock and can even choose the day when it will be delivered.

Reliable, Inexpensive Delivery
At Furniture.com, your merchandise is delivered by a retailer near you. Our retail partners provide fast delivery, and offer you the same low delivery cost as a customer who buys in a local store.

We use the facilities our retail partners use to deliver thousands of orders a day. Plus, our state-of-the-art online tracking system keeps you in the driver’s seat. You choose your delivery date during the purchase process and track your order online.

At Furniture.com, our customers receive the same local service and guarantees as customers of our retail partners. We think it’s the best of both worlds: an unmatched online personalized shopping experience plus our retailers' strength, service, and ability to deliver.

Have more questions about shopping online with us? Visit our FAQ page.

What Our Customers Are Saying
Furniture.com has delivered furniture to thousands of customers like you - and, after every delivery, we ask each customer about their experience. To see what a few recent customers had to say, please click here!

Our History
The original Furniture.com launched in 1998 with the goal of bringing greater convenience and personalization to the furniture shopping experience. Through the Internet, Furniture.com made it possible for consumers to shop at any hour and from the comfort of home. Offering great selection, powerful search tools, and personalized design advice, online furniture retailing was an idea that customers embraced. After just two years, Furniture.com was selling an annualized $80 million in furniture online, and had grown to be the 67th largest furniture retailer in the U.S. But this rapid growth came at a price, and as the economic climate changed, the company closed in November 2000.

In 2001, a group of former employees founded a new company and purchased the Furniture.com website and name. The idea? To take the best of what had been learned on the Web—ease of navigation, powerful searching and interactive tools—and marry it with local service and quick delivery capabilities of leading furniture retailers across the country. Today, our retail partners are among the largest in North America and are carefully chosen for their wide selection of quality merchandise and proven ability to deliver. Today's Furniture.com is the better way to shop for your home - offering the convenience of online furniture shopping, delivered by the stores you trust.


We look forward to serving you!

Corporate Headquarters
Furniture.com
85 River Street, Suite 8
Waltham, MA 02453

Online Shopping Brokers: Office Depot

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About OFFICE DEPOT
Office Depot, Inc. is a global supplier of office products and services. The company was incorporated in 1986 with the opening of our first retail store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In fiscal year 2006, we sold $15 billion of products and services to consumers and businesses of all sizes through our three business units: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division and International Division. Sales are processed through multiple channels, consisting of office supply stores, a contract sales force, internet sites, direct marketing catalogs and call centers, all supported by our network of crossdocks, warehouses and delivery operations.

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2200 Old Germantown Road
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North American Retail
Our North American Retail Division sells a broad assortment of merchandise, including brand name and private brand office supplies, business machines and computers, computer software, office furniture and other business-related products and services through our chain of office supply stores. Most stores also contain a design, print and ship center offering graphic design, printing, reproduction, mailing, shipping, and other services.

In recent years, we have developed a new store format that we call "M2." This design is intended to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers by providing improved lines of sight, more effective product adjacencies, and updated signage and lighting, while lowering overall operating costs. This format is being used for all new store openings and remodels. In 2006, we completed remodeling 176 stores, and we expect to remodel all remaining stores in the next two to three years.

Our North American Retail Division currently operates over 1,200 office supply stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. The largest concentration of our retail stores is in California, Texas and Florida, but we have broad representation across North America. We plan to continue our store expansion by adding 70 new retail stores in 2007 and approximately 75 additional stores in 2008.

North American Business Solutions Division
We have provided office supply products and services directly to businesses through our delivery operations for over twelve years. In 1998, we expanded our catalog business and strengthened our international operations through our merger with Viking Office Products (“Viking”), a company that sold from catalogs and operated customer call centers in the United States and in several European countries. In 2006, we stopped marketing the Viking brand in the United States, although we continue to use it for direct marketing to customers in our International Division.

Also in 2006, we acquired Allied Office Products, an independent dealer of office products and services. This acquisition strengthened our position in the Northeast part of the United States while bringing us expertise and relationships in key vertical markets. Integration of this acquisition was substantially complete as of the end of 2006. Our North American Business Solutions Division sells branded and private brand products and services by means of a dedicated sales force, through catalogs, and electronically through our internet sites. We strive to ensure that our customers’ needs are satisfied through the method of delivery that they want, and continue to develop the systems and processes to enable us to do so efficiently and effectively.

Our Direct business is tailored to serve small- to medium-sized customers. Our direct customers can order products from our catalogs, by phone or through our public web sites (www.officedepot.com), including our public web site for technology purchases (www.techdepot.com). Our Contract business employs a dedicated sales force that services the office supply needs of medium-sized to Fortune 100 customers. These sales representatives build relationships with customers and provide them with information, business tools and problem-solving services. Contract customers can also shop on dedicated web sites and in our retail locations while honoring their contract pricing.

International Division
We sell to customers in 43 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America either through wholly-owned entities, majority-owned entities or other ventures covering 36 countries, and through alliances in an additional eight countries. The International Division sells office products and services through direct mail catalogs, contract sales forces, internet sites and retail stores, using a mix of company owned operations, joint ventures, licensing and franchise agreements, alliances and other arrangements.

The international direct channel was launched in 1990 under the Viking Direct® brand with the start-up of operations in the United Kingdom. We now have catalog offerings in 13 countries outside of North America. In March 1999, we introduced our first international public internet site for consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom. Today, we operate over 30 separate web sites in the International Division.

In June 2003, we further expanded our contract start-up business with the acquisition of Guilbert, S.A. The acquisition of Guilbert added European-wide purchasing power and scale to the International Division. Guilbert operations and customers are now fully integrated into the Office Depot and Viking operations, and as of the end of 2006, we no longer operate under the Guilbert trade name.

We have been selective about opening retail stores internationally. As of September 29, 2007, the International Division operated through wholly-owned or majority-owned entities, 144 stores in France, Japan, Hungary, Israel and South Korea. In addition, 168 retail stores were operated under the Office Depot brand name under various licensing and joint venture agreements in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, and Thailand. We also participate in 72 franchised stores in South Korea, bringing our total number of stores outside North America to 384.

We are continuously assessing opportunities to expand our geographic footprint around the globe. During the second quarter of 2006, we acquired a controlling interest in Best Office in South Korea and increased our ownership interest to a majority stake in Office Depot Israel. In August 2006, we completed the acquisition of Papirius s.r.o., one of the largest business-to-business suppliers of office products and services in Eastern Europe. In October 2006, we acquired a majority stake in AsiaEC, one of the largest suppliers of office products and services in China. To appropriately support our geographic expansion, the International Division operates regional headquarters for Europe/Middle East and Asia and is developing a regional headquarters for Latin America.

Jelly Rollout

By Melissa Magsaysay
Los Angeles Times

THE jelly sandal is back -- and this time it's not just the floppy rubber shoe in the bins at the 99 cents store. Luxury brands such as Givenchy, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Fendi are all making jelly shoes for spring that cost vastly less than anything else they make -- and yet, so much more than the jellies you ran around in through the '80s.

Some of the top-dollar styles -- such as the $165 Mod peep toe sandal from Givenchy -- have great thick straps, which add an architectural element (a big trend in spring shoes). And the shiny rubber makes them look sleeker than your average jelly.

Marc Jacobs is making his popular mouse flat in rubber for $160. It comes in fun colors that include teal and coral, but believe it or not, the Target brand Xhilaration is making a shoe almost identical to the mouse. Target's rubber ballet flat colors include black and red, but at $7.99, the savings might make you reconsider your need for Palm Beach brights.

Chanel, the brand famous for high-end accessories with chain straps and camellias, is also doing the jelly: a clear Roman-style sandal with minimal adornment, just a rhinestone by the big toe, for a staggering $295. It's not a stretch from the version by Xhilaration, which is simple and sophisticated -- and $7.99. Steve Madden's Roman jelly is a neutral crystal clear for $39.95.

The Gucci jelly is in a league of its own -- it works the double-G logo into the shoe, in the form of cutouts all over a Kelly green, blush or navy flat. For $150, it is the most substantial of the jelly lot and would work from summer into fall.

So, take your pick: Snag a little bit of luxury for less, or get the look for just a few bucks.

But whether you choose cash or credit on this spring trend, don't dismiss the jelly just because it's made of ordinary rubber. After all, jellies are waterproof, vibrant in color and of course, vegan friendly -- like Crocs, but c'mon.

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Online Shopping Brokers: Nordstroms - Shop Marc Jacobs Handbags

NEWS FLASH - Nordstrom opens new store in Miami area

Nordstrom Inc (NYSE: JWN), a fashion speciality retailer, announced on Friday (15 February) that the company has opened a new store in Miami, Florida, US.

The new store, located at the Aventura mall in Miami, is reportedly the company's third store in the Miami-area, and its eighth store in Florida.

Nordstrom said that the new store houses five shoe departments, as well as an offering of apparel, accessories and cosmetics. It will also have a Dolce & Gabbana boutique in its Collectors and Designer Handbags departments, and will also offer customers luxury merchandise from designers such as Burberry Prorsum, Jean Paul Gaultier and Versace; footwear from Prada, Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo; and handbags from Jimmy Choo, Valentino and Marc Jacobs. The store will feature Armani, Hugo Boss, Versace, John Varvatos Star USA, among others, for men. It also introduces some new dressing room concepts such as 'girlfriend dressing rooms' in the Point of View department that have moveable curtains and allow women to try on clothes together, and 'The Apartment' in BP that features a comfortable, apartment-like setting for teens.

The company said that the store will have a Cafe Bistro and an Ebar espresso bar. The store will also offer services, including an in-store alterations and tailor shop, Personal Touch, which is a complimentary wardrobe and shopping service, bra and prosthesis fitters, a women's beauty studio and a shoeshine stand.

Online Shopping Brokers: Davids Cookies St. Patrick's Day Special

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The Davids Cookies Story
Back in 1979, in imitation of the fad for fresh-baked cookie shops along the west coast, David, a New York City chef with a winning cookie recipe, decided to start a small cookie-shop business of his own. Chef David, trained in the finest French culinary academies, began mixing and tasting; using only the finest, all natural, ingredients - pure vanilla, butter, Swiss chocolate and whole nuts, he achieved his anticipated result; a uniquely delicious cookie that looked and tasted "just like mamma made!" David was ready to open his very first cookie shop. Passers by quickly fell in love with the funny shaped cookies, which were always fresh from the oven and loaded with chunks (not chips!) of chocolate. Fame and fortune came David's way; he won many awards for his fabulous cookies including the NY Newsday Cookie Award for the Best Chocolate Chunk Cookie! By the mid 1980's David's Cookies had flourished and grown at remarkable speed from a small store in Manhattan to a semi-international franchise organization with over 250 cookie shops in many different countries! With rising operating costs in the late 1980's, David's Cookies continued with its evolution and placed its feelers into the food service and co-branding industries. David's Cookies was purchased by Fairfield Gourmet Foods a New Jersey-based cookie manufacturing company, also known as "Cookie Cupboard". This acquisition allowed for the reduction of costs associated with co-branding, by eliminating all franchising fees, as well as allowing direct sales assistance from the parent company. Today, a well trained sales force works with each customer, providing assistance with the ever-growing selection of gourmet items being offered, and advice with regards to the various components of our merchandising material, necessary for the development of a successful cookie "Store-Within-a-Store." Fairfield, NJ, current home of David's Cookies' 60,000+ square ft. state-of-the-art facility, is but 15 miles west of New York City. Please come and visit our factory outlet store - cookie lover's heaven! All products produced by David's Cookies are kosher dairy, and under the supervision of the Orthodox Union of America, unless otherwise specified.

Online Shopping Brokers: Frederick's Of Hollywood

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Frederick’s of Hollywood is an innovative, world-renowned brand that captures the excitement and glamour of Hollywood by offering sexy styles that make women feel romantic, desirable and confident. Pride in our company, its heritage, its integrity and its products will remain the foundation of Frederick’s of Hollywood.

In 1946, Frederick came to HollywoodOr shall we say, a man named Frederick Mellinger founded Frederick’s of Hollywood and a legend was born. Mellinger believed that incredible lingerie could make a woman feel beautiful—from the inside out.More than fifty years later, the company is still the leading trendsetter in intimate apparel and has earned a renowned reputation for flattering women of all sizes with its sexy signature styles. Frederick’s found success in creating lingerie that is sexy, fresh and sophisticated. A new star on Hollywood BoulevardWhen Frederick Mellinger set out to create lingerie that made women beautiful, suddenly unmentionables were worth mentioning. Introducing little black underthings to the United States may have raised a few eyebrows with the American public, but it was a smash with many a glamorous Hollywood actress—the ones women worshipped as their style icons.After the opening of the first Frederick’s of Hollywood store in 1947, the same Tinseltown stars who graced America’s big screens and magazines came to rely on Frederick’s for the sexy glamour that embodied the Hollywood lifestyle.

The ensuing decades saw changes in how America defined “sexy,” and Frederick’s found a way to keep up with the times—while often leading the way. After years of helping women “catch their man,” Frederick’s turned a corner, emphasizing the value of women looking and feeling sexy for themselves. This kind of change in attitude has maintained and increased Frederick’s customer base and kept sales climbing. Women of all backgrounds, sizes, ages and tastes choose Frederick’s for their lingerie needs, from everyday underwear to those special occasion styles that nobody does like Frederick’s.Rising young starsMore than a few of today’s lingerie staples were born at Frederick’s. “The Rising Star”—the world’s push-up bra, was launched in the early 1950’s to great success, and today is emulated by every intimate apparel manufacturer in the world. Still the leader, Frederick’s currently offers more than 15 styles of push-up bras to suit every woman.And push-ups weren’t the only innovation Frederick’s pushed out. Front-hook bras, bras with shoulder pads, padded girdles, body shapers and colorful fashion bustiers—Frederick’s started it all. In 1981, the company introduced the thong panty to the American woman. Today, Frederick’s offers more than 25 styles and sells nearly 40,000 weekly of its wildly popular “Rio” style—the fastest and largest-selling thong around the world.But even with those smashing successes, Frederick’s hasn’t slowed down. Learn about some of our most recent innovations.

What’s hot in HollywoodLiquid Lift Collection. First sold in 1998, this water bra’s unique push-up “padding” is actually a mixture of rosewater and oil. When worn, the water and oil combination warms to the body and creates a natural look and feel not possible with customary padding. The bra adds a full cup size and is completely puncture-proof. Since its introduction, the Liquid Lift Collection has become Frederick’s best-selling bra line.Hollywood Exxtreme Cleavage Bra—After many years of creating innovative bras, Frederick’s has done it again with the introduction of this cleavage-enhancing bra. A one-of-a-kind design allows wearers to customize the amount of cleavage and push-up achieved.Signature Fragrance—No off-the-shelf fragrance, this scent was created by the Frederick’s team to bring the sexy brand to life. The development of the fragrance was led by Frederick’s CEO, Linda LoRe, former CEO of Giorgio Beverly Hills. The resulting fragrance captures the spirit of the brand—bold, sexy, flirty and fun—all in a bottle.A new eraAlthough Frederick’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June 2001, during that period it turned once again to its innovation and creative spirit, poising itself for significant growth and a turnaround of the brand. In true Frederick’s style, the company has experienced positive sales and brand development since emerging from bankruptcy protection in December 2002.Frederick’s innovation, plus its 175 retail stores, highly successful catalog and Internet sales channels, have led the company to become one of the 25 most recognized brand names in the world.

Online Shopping Brokers: Mothers Work Maternity Clothes

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Rebecca Matthias started Mothers Work from scratch out of her home with a little money and a lot of determination and drive. Now Rebecca is the president and founder of a multi-million dollar, publicly traded company.

Founded in 1982 as a catalog business, Mothers Work, Inc has grown to become the world's largest maternity apparel retailer with more than 1,500 locations. Since the time of its initial public offering in March 1993, Mothers Work has grown as a result of the addition of new stores, the acquisition of existing maternity stores, new brands, increased sales volume and most importantly, a great group of team members!

Mothers Work team members are amazing people who energize, inspire and innovate. Everyone is approachable. No one works in isolated compartments, but rather everyone is part of cross-departmental teams with every member free to develop the next big idea. It's our open environment and support of a team approach that has helped us to . quite literally . give birth to the modern maternity apparel market.

Rebecca Matthias saw a need for fashionable maternity clothing. Her instinct was right on and now her team has revolutionized maternity retail. Humble beginnings have been exchanged for four specialty maternity brands, including A Pea in the Pod® , Mimi Maternity® , Motherhood Maternity® and Destination Maternity® and two exclusive brands Two HeartsTM and Oh Baby!TM By Motherhood. We've opened our Destination Maternity flagship in New York City and have gone online with Destinationmaternity.com an expectant mom's one stop shop for the latest fashions from all brands, as well as dot.coms for each brand. And, we've extended our mission of making pregnant women look good to making them feel good with the opening of luxurious EdamameTM Maternity Spas.

From humble beginnings to the world's leading authority on maternity fashion, this is a team that understands how to get the mom-to-be what she wants, when she wants it!

Online Shopping Brokers: Bare Necessities

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Named as one of the 10 fastest growing inner city companies in America by the ICIC and Inc. Magazine - BareNecessities.com is the premiere online retailer of women’s brand name intimate apparel and men’s designer underwear. With over 35 years of experience satisfying the intimate apparel needs of women of all shapes and sizes in our retail stores, BareNecessities.com provides the care and knowledge of your favorite local bra store combined with an amazing selection that far exceeds that of a department store – all from the comfort of your own home.

Average figure, plus size or petite – BareNecessities.com has the bra to suit your needs and your body. Our incomparable selection of bras range from size 30AA to 54H – a true range of sizes and styles to fit the full range of real women’s bodies. BareNecessities.com is a consummate fave of both our loyal customers and the press as well – we’ve been featured in InStyle, Lucky, Shop Etc. and many other publications.

BareNecessities.com carries over 125 of the top intimate apparel brands. Spanning the gamut from everyday favorites - Bali, Wacoal and Jockey, to luxurious designer lingerie by Betsey Johnson, Roberto Cavalli and La Perla - as well as men’s designer brands such as 2(x)ist, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. Our unparalleled brand selection fully represents the varied needs of our customers as well as the finest style, quality and value.

BareNecessities.com offers an unrivaled selection of brand-name intimate apparel, men’s underwear and designer lingerie – over 125 brands, over 600 styles of bras alone!Our high-powered search engine is the most convenient way to find your bra in your size – sizes 30AA to 54H. We make the search for the perfect bra simple – search by size, style, brand or price – even by color!

Over 35 years of experience is represented in the products and information that BareNecessities.com provides. Our buyers are expert bra fitters and their ongoing mission is to assemble the finest selection of intimate apparel available on the web.Let us be your personal lingerie expert - our Fit Tips and Advice offer information on everything from bridal underpinnings to tips for men buying lingerie gifts.Our customer’s satisfaction is our greatest priority – we offer a generous, hassle-free, 60-day return policy. We offer our customer’s all-time-favorite styles from popular brands such as Bali, Warner’s and Vanity Fair at everyday discounts.

“I just wanted to say thanks for an incredibly prompt, efficient ordering experience recently. I found what I wanted at a great price, you shipped expeditiously, and the order arrived at my home in perfect condition.Some would say that's the basic level of service one should expect from an online shopping experience, but for all of us who know how hard it is to get those things right, thank you for all the hard work required to make it so.” – A Bare Necessities Customer

“I just received my order the other day and I wanted to let you know how pleased I am. The bras are terrific - I have a whole new figure, and at my age, that's quite an accomplishment.But what I really liked was the extra effort you took to wrap each item individually. It was like getting a birthday present. I definitely will be re-ordering from Bare Necessities in the future. Thank you for making this customer feel special.”– A Bare Necessities Customer

Our foremost priority is to not only meet, but to exceed the expectations of our customers. We take tremendous pride in providing all of the information you need to make the right choice – with detailed product information and real-time inventory as well as providing a simple, easy-to-use, shopping experience before, during and after you place an order.

Bare Necessities operates three lingerie specialty stores in the northeastern United States. The stores specialize in bra fitting and carry almost every major brand within the foundation category. Our staff is dedicated to providing our clientele with the most professional, caring and knowledgeable service. At this time, our men's selection is available at our online store only.

Online Shopping Brokers: Woman Within

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About Woman Within®

We are Woman Within® and our commitment to comfort, style and value is the hallmark of our brand. With extensive experience designing fashions in sizes 12W to 44W, we remain the leader in women’s plus-size apparel.

We previously distributed the Lane Bryant Catalog, which satisfied every apparel need of the plus-size woman, including lingerie, sportswear, suiting and special occasion wear. Woman Within® catalog will continue to do so, because we know our customers and will continue to offer great merchandise that meets their individual needs.

With our recent name change, we wanted more than just another name—we wanted a definition. After reviewing years of correspondence with our customers, we confirmed that a Woman Within® customer buys from us because she cares about how she feels as much as about how she looks. She wants to feel comfortable in her clothes, confident in herself and smart about the value she receives. Equally important, a Woman Within® customer wants to be fashionable without being a victim of short-lived fashion trends. That is why we now offer the broadest selection of sportswear, career clothing, special occasion apparel, outerwear, intimate apparel, shoes (to size 14WW and plus-calf boots), and now fragrance and accessories. Our online shop offers speed, privacy, and over 1,000 styles, so our customers can be both comfortable and fashionable.

Woman Within® is not only our new name, it is our promise that we will always acknowledge each customer’s “inner voice,” the one that asks for the comfort, quality and value she has come to expect from our company. Woman Within® reflects our customers’ needs and respects their desires, building on our early commitment to an individual customer’s shape, size and age.

Woman Within® will make you feel confident, smart and at home.

Woman Within®
P.O. Box 4408
Taunton, MA 02780-0433
(800) 677-0216

Woman Within® is a highly ethical company and requires the highest standard of conduct from its employees and business partners. As members of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA), the largest association for consumers and businesses interested in direct marketing, we adhere to the Guidelines for Ethical Business Practice, Shopping and Consumer Rights and the DMA's Privacy Promise.

Online Shopping Brokers: WalMart

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Wal-Mart Teams with 1-800 CONTACTS to Expand Vision Care Offerings
Companies estimate first of its kind alliance could save customers approximately $400 million on contact lenses over the next three years

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and DRAPER, Utah – In the latest move to help drive down healthcare costs, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced a long-term agreement with 1-800 CONTACTS that will bring contact lenses to more Americans at lower prices. The alliance combines Wal-Mart savings and the convenience and high quality care of independent eye doctors located in nearly 3,000 Wal-Mart Stores and Sam’s Clubs with 1-800 CONTACTS’ convenience and customer support to help customers save money and live better, healthier lives.

Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and 1-800 CONTACTS will create efficiencies across their call centers, websites, purchasing, and distribution efforts – resulting in customer savings the companies estimate could reach $400 million over the next three years. By offering greater accessibility and savings on contact lenses, the alliance also aims to make it easier to replace lenses according to a schedule doctors recommend, a practice that may result in better eye health.

According to a 2004 Federal Trade Commission report, a McKinsey & Company survey showed that contact lens wearers use lenses longer than their doctor prescribed. Some consumers in that same survey specifically cited cost and “purchasing them is inconvenient” as reasons for over-wearing their lenses.*

“Our $4 prescription program is proof that Wal-Mart is committed to meeting America’s healthcare challenges. Our commitment to affordable eye care is no different,” said Dr. John Agwunobi, senior vice president and president for Wal-Mart’s professional services division. “Lowering costs and increasing convenienc