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The digital switchover of Ireland's terrestrial television signal which occurred at the end of 2012 saw Ireland's analogue television signal switched off in favour of a digital signal. This provided a major boon for electronics and appliance specialist retailers as a significant increase was recorded in sales of televisions and digital signal decoders during the period leading up to the change. However, even this positive event was not enough to halt flagging sales in the channel during 2013 as...

2013 was a particularly bad year for electronics and appliance retailers in the UK, with a number of companies operating in the channel ceasing trading or continuing to trade at a much smaller capacity. Those retailers which survived the cut continued to struggle due to the consumer reluctance to pay for expensive new consumer appliances and consumer electronics devices. The country's specialist retailers in general are also losing out to non-specialist retailers channels such as grocery...

After only one month of selling on the mega online store Amazon.com Hydracentials owner Kristen Darkenwald announces the success of the company’s flagship product. The Hydracentials Slim Grip 25 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle has been met with hundreds of orders and substantial reviews from satisfied customers. Optimum for people in all types of circumstances due to the eco-friendly bottle’s ability to keep beverages cold for up to 12 hours no matter what the locale, the item is a crowd-pleaser. Made of 100% stainless steel possibly the best news for the satisfied Hydracentials customers is that the BPA free water bottle doesn’t leech toxins into drinks.

Rugs are a form of decoration that have lent warmth and comfort to homes for thousands of years. First invented in ancient Armenia and made famous by the Persians, the loom allowed individuals to combine simple machinery and artistry to create incredibly complex patterns. They are still enjoyed to this day, and modern technology has allowed natural materials to be fused with man-made fibers to make them more robust than ever, and create amazing designs of all kinds. Karastan rugs are widely regarded to be the finest rugs in the world, and PlushRugs has created a promotion for individuals to save 10%-20% when buying from their online store, with a free rug pad thrown in to complete the deal.

Online retailer AsSeenOnTVOfficialSite.com announced an across-the-board reduction of its standard shipping charges. Despite having already been among the lowest available for the merchandise it stocks, the shipping fees were reduced further thanks to new agreements with its partnering carriers. This change makes the site, which was already the best place to buy As Seen on TV-branded products, even more of a leader in this field.

Hoping to bring some life to the enjoyment of blooming blossoms and more pleasant weather Hydracentials announces the launch of their company’s Spring Sale. The sale is held exclusively for their Hydracentials Stainless Steel Water Bottle currently sold on Amazon.com. Held for a limited time, the BPA free water bottle will be on sale for 43% off of the regular retail price for the entire month of April. Kristen Darkenwald, Owner of Hydracentials said of the springtime sale, “Our company wanted to usher in spring in an upbeat way. After giving our customer’s warmer weather needs some thought we knew there was no better way to bring in the new season than to offer our flagship product, the stainless steel water bottle, at a reduced price. Putting everything we could toward the effort to pass savings along to our Amazon customers we’re happy with the 43% reduction in our product’s normal retail price.”

AreaTrend.com a prominent online timepiece and accessory retailer, is very excited to announce the recent growth of their Fossil watches inventory to include a variety of new models, collections, and styles. With this inclusion, AreaTrend is able to promote the rustic and stylish characteristics that Fossil is known for, while still guaranteeing the unbeatable, low prices that AreaTrend proudly offers on all of their products.

Living into a modern house becomes not just a fancy, but a necessity for the modern families. This is the reason why more and more people look for contemporary dining sets that would enhance the modern look of their rooms. They prefer the comfort, sensibility and style that this type of furniture adds to their home, upgrading it appearance. Customers can choose from various types and nuances that come with contemporary dining sets – from standard sets to ones that have a futuristic touch.

Celebrated makeup artist Bobbi Brown recently released her eighth book entitled, “Everything Eyes: Professional Techniques, Essential Tools, Gorgeous Makeup Looks." The launch complemented the introduction of a new her spring eye makeup collection.

Three concepts are currently shaping trends in grocery retailing in the UK: convenience stores; discounters; and online sales. 2013 saw strong expansion in the number of convenience stores operating in the UK, confirming the development of a trend which first emerged in 2012 as UK consumers are now less likely to make major weekly grocery shopping trips, preferring instead to make smaller weekly grocery shopping trips and topping up their grocery stocks during the week by shopping in local...

Growth in total grocery retailers current value sales in 2013 was down on 2012, and also fell below the review period CAGR. Similar slowdowns were evident with regard to growth in total outlet numbers and selling space. While this was partly because of increasing maturity, the slump was primarily due to the harsh austerity programme launched by the Dominican government in late 2012. The resultant downturn in the domestic economy made consumers reduce spending on all kinds of goods and services,...

In the second half of 2011 new legislation, called Norma 29, aimed to prevent the expansion of modern retailers in residential areas and secondary streets of Mexico City. This restriction looked after the interests of traditional retailers, but modern retailers claimed it was an unconstitutional law limiting free competition. By mid-2013, Norma 29 was rescinded, to the displeasure of many traditional businesses and associations.

Bahrain's increasingly sophisticated urban population is forecast to continue spending on nonessential items such as luxury clothing and jewellery over the next few years, leading to a steady expansion of the kingdom's retail sector. This will result in a strong rise in household spending across all retail subsectors, with the growth prospects for food & non-alcoholic drinks and recreation & culture being particularly strong. Spending on personal care, communications, clothing & footwear and furnishing & home is also projected to increase significantly between 2014 and 2018. However, we expect housing & utilities expenditure to remain by far the highest throughout our forecast period.

SYNCFAB Hybrid 3D Print and Design released a Video Update with a personal message related to the company's current Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign ending April 30, 2014.

Keno Tractors - the premier west coast Jinma dealer - is maintaining a continued focus on simplifying its online parts store. As a result of this focus, Keno Tractors has updated its parts ordering system to no longer be a 3 page process, instead the whole ordering process is now condensed into one page. Keno Tractors knows that customers will be more inclined to come back to their website as return shoppers now that the process is so quick and easy

With the spring kicking off and Easter around the corner, many individuals are beginning to buy special little gifts that are festive for the season and can be displayed around the house. As proud retailers of fun, cute little items at affordable prices, Little Obsessed is pleased to announce they are now offering a wide selection of spring and Easter gifts for their valued clientele. The accessories and high quality basket fillers will put a smile on customer’s faces, and their variety of petite items allow every customer to find a distinctive product that adheres to a certain personality.

In preparation for the Holy Week in the Philippines, Regalo Manila is suspending operations for April 17 and 18. This is because their suppliers are also closed at this time as well so they cannot continue to assist their customers on these days.

The Smart Headband™ will be a high quality sports headband fitted with Bluetooth V3+EDR technology and featuring two inbuilt dynamic stereo speakers and a covert microphone which syncs to your phone or device. The Smart Headband™ will let consumers listen to their tunes, follow satellite navigation or make hands-free calls.

ZAT delivers an unparalleled solution to revolutionize the industrial sector of hotel supplies. The company now brings out some great hotel supplies in Dubai with the quality product and years of experience. In addition, they are the leader across GCC region and supplies variety of items that hospitality business requires.

Professionally photography is an art and different classes of professional photography demand different sets of expertise. In addition to shooting skill, photographers need further assistance of technology to execute their prowess with finesse. CPCE is the company that caters to the need of all such professionals. CPCE is a Chinese online wholesale store that sells various kinds of cameras and other equipment required by professional photographers. In addition to cameras, the company sells LED studio light, camera tripods, camera bags, handheld stabilisers and LCD monitor with camera. Moreover, visitors can also purchase tablets, oral irrigators and even Chinese clothing at the online store.

Zhejiang Province, China, based Anny's Plastic Tableware Company Ltd is a renowned manufacturer and supplier of quality food packing and catering related products at the most attractive rates.

Sparkly Jewellery ensures that men don’t get bored while their lady spends time perusing fashion jewellery. Having an assorted selection of every piece and variety of jewellery a woman could possibly want, Sparkly offers a great collection of watches, rings, cufflinks and much more, for the

As the one year anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombing approaches, Hilaire Productions, a Boston based Apparel Company, gives back to its hometown by donating 1% of all its sale proceeds from Boston Strong Beach and Sports Towels to One Fund Boston. The innovative and patented (pending) Aire Collection of Boston Strong Sports and Beach Towels were specially designed to commemorate the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Towels are an essential part of any runners gear bag, and Aire Collection of Boston Strong towels are not just an ordinary towel. The soft and absorbent, all-cotton Boston Strong Sports Towels have an integrated grommet loop that fits securely to any athletic bag, exercise gear or sporting equipment. The Sports towels come in a standard size (14-1/4” x 24”) with a hidden water-resistant zippered storage pocket that allows to store phone, wallet, keys, ipod etc. It also carries hassle-free Aire Collection of Boston Strong Beach Towels that comes in different designs and sizes for all age-groups, with an integrated draw-string to securely and snuggly wrap the towel around the body, and hidden water-resistant zippered storage pocket to store essentials.

When Goltz’s daughter texted him on her way to school: “Its 2014 and my backpack is crazy heavy." Nachshon realized he must take on this mission for our children. And when his daughter's teacher told him that this problem will only increase with age, Goltz knew he must do whatever he can to solve this problem. Amazingly enough, when the idea was shared with people close to Goltz, the common response was: "Well, we carried it too."

Kawaii-Kigu, a manufacturer and an online retailer of cute Kigurumi Animal Pajama based in Toronto Canada have set out on a mission to introduce and popularize the fun, cozy, and adorable, costumes in Canada and the entire North America They want others to love and embrace their inner kawaii animal as much as the people at Kawaii-Kigu do. Kigurumi is a full bodied hooded pajama, which first started in Japan. It is often styled after animals or cartoon characters; the Kigurumi trend has expanded from the Japanese street style to countries all over the world.