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Fashion

Girl's Hooded Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Bluestar Silicones Presents its Full Range of Performance Silicones at the In-Cosmetics 2010 Show ( LYON, France, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestar Silicones will be taking a stand at the In-Cosmetics show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 13 - 15 April 2010 to present its full range of silicones for use in a number of cosmetics and healthcare segment application fields - Stand G 80 )
 

HSN Unveils Exclusive Fashion Styles From Acclaimed Designers During 2010 Spring Fashion Series Presented by ELLE (ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The colors of spring are fresh on display on HSN as the multichannel interactive retailer unveils exclusive, on-trend fashions for the season from acclaimed designers as part of its 2010 Spring Fashion Series presented by ELLE.  This spec )
 

Piaget Supports the 25th Anniversary of Independent Film Festival ( LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, the Swiss watchmaker and jeweler Piaget, renowned for its High Jewelry collections and for its expertise in ultra-thin movements that has become a hallmark of the Piaget style, is supporting the Independent Film Festival, )
 

PUMA Acquires Equipment Brand Cobra Golf ( HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportlifestyle company PUMA announces today that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the golf equipment brand Cobra Golf from Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. The acquisition includes the Cobra br )
 

Madonna and Iconix Brand Group's MG Icon Announces First Fashion Partnership With Macy's Inc. (NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MG ICON, the newly formed joint venture between Madonna and Iconix Brand Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: ICON) announced its first direct-to-retail license agreement with Macy's, Inc. for the "Material Girl" collection. "Material Girl" is a newly created, fast-fash )
 

Madonna and Iconix Brand Group Announce Global Joint Venture, MG Icon (NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Madonna and Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) ("Iconix") have announced the formation of MG Icon LLC ("MG Icon"), a joint venture to be owned 50% by Iconix and 50% by an entity controlled by Madonna and Guy Oseary.   MG Icon )
 

Camilo Villegas Wins the Honda Classic Wearing J.Lindeberg (LOS ANGELES, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Immaculately dressed in all white with a signature J.Lindeberg argyle vest, Camilo Villegas won his third and most convincing victory on the PGA Tour this Sunday at the Honda Classic at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Florida, just one month before the brand o )
 

DSW Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2009 Financial Results on March 16, 2010; Conference Call to be Broadcast on the Web (COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW) announced today that fourth quarter and year-end 2009 earnings results will be reported at approximately 7:00 AM Eastern time on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.  DSW management will conduct a conference call to discuss the Company' )
 

Fashion and Music Collide for the Network Premiere of BET's Annual Fashion Special RIP THE RUNWAY on Monday, March 15 at 10:00 P.M.* (NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- This year RIP THE RUNWAY makes its flashy return with a new group of designers showcasing their latest collections along with the hottest names in music.  Exemplifying that music and fashion go hand in hand, RIP THE RUNWAY features eclectic performances by GRAM )
 

Ever-Glory Schedules Full Year 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call ( NANJING, China, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the "Company," "Ever-Glory") (NYSE Amex: EVK) today announced that the Company will report its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009 on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 before the market opens. )
 

J.Crew Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results (NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- J.Crew Group, Inc. (NYSE: JCG) today announced financial results for the three months (fourth quarter) and fiscal year ended January 30, 2010 (fiscal 2009).   Fourth Quarter highlights: Revenues increased 19% to $460.6 million.  Store sales incre )
 

March 8, 2010 Launch of Womanity.com Created by Designer Thierry Mugler ( PARIS, March 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - Inviting Women to Share Their Vision of Femininity Thierry Mugler invites women-and men-of the world to connect and communicate through womanity.com, to share unique, fun and surprising experiences on the theme of femininity. Womanity.com is a cr )
 

Nordstrom Rack to Open in Burbank, Calif. (SEATTLE, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Burbank, Calif. The store is scheduled to open on October 21, 2010. The 35,351-square-foot store will be located between T.J. Maxx and Michaels at Burbank Empire Cente )
 

Legendary Berk's Shoes to Carry kigo footwear (CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Berk's Shoes, the legendary Harvard Square shoe store, has joined the list of retailers carrying kigo footwear, becoming the first retailer in the Boston area to offer the brand line. For more than 25 years, Berk's Shoes has offered a variety of classic and )
 

Foot Locker, Inc. Announces New Strategic Plan (NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At an analyst meeting held today, Ken C. Hicks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, announced a new strategic plan, including a series of operating initiatives to grow its bu )
 

Columbia Sportswear Goes Mobile With Demandware (WOBURN, Mass., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Demandware, Inc., the global leader in on-demand ecommerce, today announced Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, has launched a mobile storefront with Demandware's mobile commerce app )
 

Christopher & Banks Corporation Launches Multi-Channel Loyalty Program (MINNEAPOLIS, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK), a specialty retailer of women's clothing, is proud to announce the launch of its Friendship™ Rewards loyalty program across the Company's entire business of 800 plus retail locations and two e-comme )
 

David Loren Corporation Announces David Loren Home Collection (BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- David Loren Corporation (Pink Sheets: DLCR) is pleased to announce the launch of its new David Loren Home Collection, a collection of high quality bed and bath linens, expertly crafted furniture, fabrics, lighting, mirrors, floor coverings and )
 

International Cooperate Westpex Ltd Partners With 2 More Factories in China in Order to Address Growing Demands ( HONG KONG, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- International cooperate Westpex Ltd is in the advanced stages of negotiating an agreement with two more factories in China to serve the growing demand for the group's products. The first of these two factories to be added to the list of Westpex Ltd p )
 

Household & Consumer

ECRS and UNFI Announce Enhancements to EDI Interface (ANAHEIM, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail systems provider, ECR Software Corporation (ECRS) and natural products distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) are proud to announce new developments in their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) value-added service. UNFI and ECRS partnered in th )
 

Jarden Presents Strategy for Consistent, Profitable Growth at Analyst and Investor Day (RYE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today hosted an Analyst and Investor Day in New York City where senior management provided an overview of the Company's strategy designed to deliver consistent, profitable growth to its shareholders.  Management reinfo )
 

Girl's Hooded Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo:  ht )
 

Telebrands Recalls Scarves With Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

CRL Applauds Bank of America's Decision to Stop Abusive Debit Card Overdraft Charges (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Mike Calhoun, President, Center for Responsible Lending: The Center for Responsible Lending commends Bank of America for its decision to stop charging overdraft fees on debit card purchases.  With this change, Bank )
 

Visionworks(R) Provides Eye Care For Pittsburgh's Smiling Irish Eyes (PITTSBURGH, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, Visionworks, a leading national eye care retailer new to this market, is focusing on eye care for Pittsburgh's smiling Irish eyes.  As part of its citywide grand opening celebration, Visionworks will )
 

OfficeMax Launches New Reusable Shipping Bin Program (NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, announced today that it is launching a Reusable Shipping Bin Program designed to help its contract business customers reduce corrugated waste by using OfficeMax's durable, reus )
 

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. Announces Engagement with Contract CFO (HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc., developers of the AcceleDent System, which is an acceleration device to enhance orthodontics, announced Pamela Westbrook as its new Contract Chief Financial Officer.  Ms. Westbrook brings over 25 years of experience with a broad-b )
 

Hain Celestial Personal Care Products (MELVILLE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today reiterated its commitment to creating personal care products that fulfill consumers' demand fo )
 

Vote Hemp and Hemp Industries Association Announce Week Long Education Campaign to Bring Back Hemp Farming ('Hemp History Week' Events Planned in 50 States WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and Vote Hemp are excited to announce the 1st Annual Hemp History Week to be held May 17-23, 2010. As a national grassroots education campaign designed to renew stron )
 

La Peau Couture(TM) Brings Luxury to Organic Beauty With an Innovative Line of Skin Care, Bath & Body and Hair Care Products (LAFAYETTE, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- La Peau Couture, inspired by the personal journey of two-time cancer survivor Cheryl Baca, is a new line of certified 100 percent organic skin, bath, body and hair care products.  La Peau Couture seamlessly integrates everything that is smart about be )
 

Sam's Club(R) and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Winners of Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow! Contest (BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of a nationwide contest presented by Sam's Club and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow!, were selected from contestants who submitted short videos promoting their small business, detai )
 

R.G. Barry Management To Present at Roth Conference (PICKERINGTON, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Representatives of accessories footwear and slipper marketer R.G. Barry Corporation (Nasdaq: DFZ) will participate in the Roth Capital Partners 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference being held Wednesday, March 17 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigu )
 

Swimming Pool Expert @poolresolution.com Says Homeowners with Swimming Pools and Spas be Warned... (LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerful forces that are invisible to the naked eye could transform your backyard resort into an unthinkable horror. Industry awareness and legislative rules have lessened the danger for many, but everyone is not secure. Designed to prevent the tragic and hidden )
 

Hydra Sets New Quality Standard in CPA Market by Refining Publisher and Advertiser Base (BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydra, operator of the largest performance based multichannel digital advertising platform, today announced its transition of the Hydra Network portion of its business to an exclusive, invitation-only network, part of an ongoing series of moves designe )
 

Kimberly-Clark Introduces Kleenex Hand Towels (DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced the national launch of Kleenex Hand Towels – an innovative solution that delivers one clean, fresh, dry towel every time consumers wash their hands in the home bathroom.  The single-use, disp )
 

Long Fence and Home Blog Helps Homeowners Do Their Part (BELTSVILLE, Md., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost half of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide come from homes and buildings, and Long Fence and Home wants to help change that in the D.C. region. A longtime leader in the home improvement industry, Long Fence and Home announced the recent launch of )
 

TruGreen Encourages Americans to Register Acts of Green for Earth Day 2010 (MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Touting its new tagline Go greener(SM), TruGreen, the nation's largest professional lawn care service, today launched an initiative to help educate Americans on how unlocking their passion for their lawns can also positively impact the environment. TruGreen i )
 

RedLever and Digitas Partner to Launch Webisode Series for Jenn-Air Appliances (LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- RedLever (www.red-lever.com), a leading producer of premium branded content across all genres and distribution platforms, announced today it has partnered with Digitas, a leading digital marketing agency, to create a 10-part webisode series for Jenn-Air, makers )
 

Restaurants

Saladworks Names Newest Seasonal Salads After Its Fans (CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, announces today the winners of its "Create-Your-Own Powerhouse Salad" Contest.  The contest asked Saladworks fans to submit their own Powerhouse Salad creation based on i )
 

Microsoft Goes From Green to Greener (REDMOND, Wash., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft's main campus in Redmond, Washington, is the first and only corporate dining program to earn the Green Restaurant Association's (GRA) 2 Star Certified Green Restaurant® seal. For Microsoft, transparency is the key to success in creating sustain )
 

High School Coaching Legend Morgan Wootten Names 2010 McDonald's All American(R) Players of the Year (OAK BROOK, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's® along with Morgan Wootten, legendary coach and McDonald's All American® Games selection chair, named Harrison Barnes and Chiney Ogwumike winners of the 2010 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award for their accomplishments on and off th )
 

Cultural Fusion Is Key Ingredient in Mikawaya's Sweet Success on 100-Year Anniversary (LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Mikawaya USA is proudly celebrating 100 years as the finest maker in traditional Japanese pastries. With success deeply rooted in Japanese recipes, the company has embraced cultural fusion to create internationally demanded desserts for the past century. "Mikawa )
 

Luby's Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Release & Conference Call Schedule (HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) announced today that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Luby's has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live )
 

'Malaysia Kitchen for the World 2010' Campaign Launched to Promote Malaysian Restaurants and Cuisine in the New York Metro Area (NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) announced yesterday the "Malaysia Kitchen for the World 2010" campaign to promote Malaysian restaurants and cuisine in the New York City metropolitan area.  The campaign kicked off with a multi-cour )
 

MICROS and wagamama Team-up to Offer the First Fully Integrated Ordering Smart Phone App in the UK (COLUMBIA, Md., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that wagamama and MICROS have teamed with Apple to deliver an improved customer experience wi )
 

Jazzman's Cafe and Bakery Named a 'Top 25 Bakery Cafe Chain' by Technomic Information Services (GAITHERSBURG, Md., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazzman's Cafe and Bakery, the largest and most-popular restaurant concept from Sodexo's retail restaurant development team, Retail Brand Group, has been named a "Top 25 Bakery Cafe Chain" by Technomic Information Services. Jazzman's ranking is ninth in the )
 

BIGGBY COFFEE Celebrates Its 15th Birthday This Month (EAST LANSING, Mich., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan-based BIGGBY COFFEE celebrates its 15th year of business this month by offering a free tall drink to all customers on the 15th of March.   BIGGBY COFFEE is coming off its best year to date in 2009, with positive same store sales during the l )
 

Dunkin' Donuts Celebrates 60th BirthDDay With Return to St. Louis Area, Thursday, March 11 (KIRKWOOD, Mo., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, founded in 1950, is celebrating 60 years of delicious coffee, donuts and baked goods, and the brand is inviting customers in Kirkwood to join the party with the March 11 grand opening of its new restaurant at 1210 South Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood )
 

Crave It, Click It, Come In and Get It From Chili's (DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether planning for hectic family schedules, middle of the day meetings or simply not wanting to cook dinner, finding a simple and quick solution to meal planning just got easier. From your fingertips straight to Chili's® Grill & Bar kitchens, guest favorite )
 

AARP Selects Restaurant.com as a Preferred Provider to Make Delicious New Savings Available to Members (Relationship Gives AARP Members a New Discount on Gift Certificates for More than 14,000 Restaurants Nationwide WASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP and Restaurant.com today announced a new relationship that will make an exclusive discount available to AARP members on the 25,000 daily )
 

Phillips Distilling Company to Support 'Fork the Fire' Benefit (MINNEAPOLIS, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Distilling Company (Phillips), the Minneapolis-based, five-generation creator of premium spirits, is proud to give back to its community by donating $2 from every bottle of Prairie Organic Vodka purchased by Twin Cities restaurants, bars and night clubs )
 

Pastry Chef of Baltimore's Tremonts Who Has Ruined Diets Since 1993 Nominated as Best in Maryland (BALTIMORE, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Restaurant Association of Maryland has announced that Kevin Scheuing of Baltimore's Tremonts has been nominated as Pastry Chef of the Year. The awards honor the Maryland hospitality industry's best in categories such as Maryland's Favorite Restaurant, Pastry Ch )
 

Domino's(R) Partners with the National Fire Protection Association to Deliver Fire Safety Message (ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is right around the corner and Domino's Pizza® (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, announced today its spring fire safety campaign to encourage customers to focus on safety in the home — especially in the kitchen. )
 

5-Year Old Julian Pavone, the World's Youngest Drummer, to Perform at Benefit Concert for Children's Hospital at Doraldo's (WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Julian Pavone, "The World's Youngest Drummer and Inventor!"® will perform live at a benefit concert for Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Doraldo Ristorante Italiano of Williamsburg, Virginia, has partnered with th )
 

The 2010 BK(R) NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) National Tour Hits Charleston on March 17 (MIAMI, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC) brings its first-ever BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) national mobile tour to the Charleston area on March 17, 2010, to find "game-changers" both on the basketball court and in the community.  Local ballers can show off their be )
 

The Committee to Enhance Denny's Alerts Denny's Corporation Stockholders to March 23, 2010 Record Date for Denny's 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (CHICAGO, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee to Enhance Denny's, headed by Oak Street Capital Management, LLC and Dash Acquisitions LLC, noted today that Denny's Corporation (Nasdaq: DENN) has set a record date of March 23, 2010 and a meeting date of May 19, 2010 for its upcoming 2010 Annual Meeti )
 

Papa Bello Enterprises Names Sunit Saha President of Papa Bello Pizza (SAN DIEGO, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Papa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce that the company has named Sunit Saha President of their Papa Bello Pizza concept.  Mr. Saha has over 30 years of domestic and international business experience, including 24 years of experience )
 

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call (HOUSTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Landry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY), 4th Quarter 2009 results will be released before the market opens on Thursday March 11, 2010.  Interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management that morning at 10:30 a.m. central stan )
 

Retail

The Inventure Group Expands Popular Burger King(TM) Snack Chip Line (PHOENIX, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading snack food manufacturer, The Inventure Group (Nasdaq: SNAK),  builds on the success of its growing Burger King™ line of snack chips with the addition of three new flavors, including Hot Fries, Cheese Fries and Hot & Spicy Onion Rings )
 

ECRS and UNFI Announce Enhancements to EDI Interface (ANAHEIM, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail systems provider, ECR Software Corporation (ECRS) and natural products distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) are proud to announce new developments in their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) value-added service. UNFI and ECRS partnered in th )
 

Vital Voices and Avon Announce Innovative Partnership to End Violence Against Women Worldwide (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Voices (www.vitalvoices.org) and The Avon Foundation for Women (www.avonfoundation.org) today announced The Global Partnership to End Violence Against women, a new innovative collaboration with the U.S. State Department to combat the most destructive types )
 

Jarden Presents Strategy for Consistent, Profitable Growth at Analyst and Investor Day (RYE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today hosted an Analyst and Investor Day in New York City where senior management provided an overview of the Company's strategy designed to deliver consistent, profitable growth to its shareholders.  Management reinfo )
 

Byer California Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Girl's Hooded Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo:  ht )
 

Telebrands Recalls Scarves With Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Saladworks Names Newest Seasonal Salads After Its Fans (CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, announces today the winners of its "Create-Your-Own Powerhouse Salad" Contest.  The contest asked Saladworks fans to submit their own Powerhouse Salad creation based on i )
 

HSN Unveils Exclusive Fashion Styles From Acclaimed Designers During 2010 Spring Fashion Series Presented by ELLE (ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The colors of spring are fresh on display on HSN as the multichannel interactive retailer unveils exclusive, on-trend fashions for the season from acclaimed designers as part of its 2010 Spring Fashion Series presented by ELLE.  This spec )
 

Visionworks(R) Provides Eye Care For Pittsburgh's Smiling Irish Eyes (PITTSBURGH, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, Visionworks, a leading national eye care retailer new to this market, is focusing on eye care for Pittsburgh's smiling Irish eyes.  As part of its citywide grand opening celebration, Visionworks will )
 

New Consumer Era Places Retailers at the Forefront of Participating in Shoppers' Health (TORRANCE, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Yakult U.S.A. Inc. will present an exclusive seminar for Natural Products Expo West attendees, "Shopping for Health: A New Era for Consumers" on Saturday, March 13 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center (Room 205B).  Research and ma )
 

OfficeMax Launches New Reusable Shipping Bin Program (NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, announced today that it is launching a Reusable Shipping Bin Program designed to help its contract business customers reduce corrugated waste by using OfficeMax's durable, reus )
 

Hain Celestial Personal Care Products (MELVILLE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today reiterated its commitment to creating personal care products that fulfill consumers' demand fo )
 

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Wii(TM) and PC Comes to Retail (NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers announced today that Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space has shipped to retailers in North America through its partnership with Telltale Games. Fans can play this videogame sitcom as their favori )
 

La Peau Couture(TM) Brings Luxury to Organic Beauty With an Innovative Line of Skin Care, Bath & Body and Hair Care Products (LAFAYETTE, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- La Peau Couture, inspired by the personal journey of two-time cancer survivor Cheryl Baca, is a new line of certified 100 percent organic skin, bath, body and hair care products.  La Peau Couture seamlessly integrates everything that is smart about be )
 

Kroger to Participate in The 2010 Morgan Stanley Retail Field Trip (CINCINNATI, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will participate in the 2010 Morgan Stanley Retail Field Trip on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.  Mike Schlotman, Kroger senior vice president and chief financial officer, will address investors. The presentation will be broadc )
 

Sam's Club(R) and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Winners of Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow! Contest (BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of a nationwide contest presented by Sam's Club and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow!, were selected from contestants who submitted short videos promoting their small business, detai )
 

American Lorain Announces Engagement of RedChip Companies to Lead Investor Relations ( JUNAN COUNTY, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international, processed-foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it has engaged RedChip Co )
 

Hydra Sets New Quality Standard in CPA Market by Refining Publisher and Advertiser Base (BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydra, operator of the largest performance based multichannel digital advertising platform, today announced its transition of the Hydra Network portion of its business to an exclusive, invitation-only network, part of an ongoing series of moves designe )
 

Sales Reports

Grainger Reports February 2010 Sales Results (CHICAGO, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of February 2010.  Daily sales increased 12 percent versus February 2009.  Results for the month included a 5 percentage point positive contribution from acquisitions, a 1 percentage )
 

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Reports Traffic for February 2010 (GREENWICH, Conn., March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) (NYSE: GWR) today reported traffic volumes for February 2010. GWI's traffic in February 2010 was 63,583 carloads, a decrease of 6,261 carloads, or 9.0 percent, compared with February 2009. GWI's traffic in th )
 

American Media, Inc. Provides Lenders With Updated Information (NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- American Media, Inc. (AMI) today said that it has made available at its corporate website certain information, including the average estimated monthly circulation of certain key magazine titles during the period April 2009 through February 2010, as well as the recen )
 

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. Reports February 2010 Traffic (CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: GLUX) today announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of February 2010. FEBRUARY 2010 AND YEAR TO DATE STATISTICS Feb-10 Feb-09 Change Passengers Enplaned 33,255 35,042 (5.1) % Reven )
 

8000inc (EIGH.pk) takes first $50K order for Brand8000 clothes before official launch (Prior to the official launch at the national stadium in Barbados, Brand8000, the exclusive clothes line from 8000inc takes its first order for 650 items across the entire range MANASSAS, VA, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Brand8000, which incorporates the exclusive clothes ranges 8000Red, 8000Pin )
 

Media General's Eight NBC Stations Exceed Winter Olympics Revenue Goal (RICHMOND, Va., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General (NYSE: MEG) today said its eight NBC-affiliated broadcast television stations generated $7.6 million in advertising revenues from the 2010 Winter Olympics, compared with its previously announced expectation of $7 million.   On the a )
 

ITG Releases February 2010 US Trading Volumes (NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Investment Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: ITG), a leading agency broker and financial technology firm, today announced that February 2010 US trading volume was 3.1 billion shares and average daily volume (ADV) was 161 million shares.  This compares to )
 

McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Increase 4.8% in February (OAK BROOK, Ill., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8% in February. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. up 0.6%Europe up 5.4%Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 10.5%"Our worldwide results for February show that we )
 

The Number of Active Websites in uCoz System has Reached 1 Million ( MOSCOW, March 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Currently, with 1 million of active websites uCoz has become one of the largest free hosters in Eastern Europe. The market of the system that offers its users not only hosting service, but also a modern integrated website management system, covers mainl )
 

Southwest Airlines Reports February Traffic (DALLAS, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 5.0 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February 2010, a 2.3 percent decrease from the 5.1 billion RPMs flown in February 2009.  Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 8.7 per )
 

ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for February 2010 Down 6.9% Year Over Year (MEXICO CITY, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for February 2010 decreased by 6.9% when compared to February 2009. This announcement reflects comparisons between February 1 th )
 

Buy.com(R) Reports Exponential Year-Over-Year Marketplace Growth of Nearly 150 Percent (ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Buy.com®, the Internet Superstore™, today reported 146 percent year-over-year sales growth for its retail Marketplace, which currently has more than 11.5 million product listings from thousands of qualified third-party retailers.   Buy.com )
 

Ross Stores Reports February Same Store Sales Gain of 11% (PLEASANTON, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 16% to $554 million for the four weeks ended February 27, 2010, up from $476 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 11%. )
 

Cato Reports February Same-Store Sales Up 3% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended February 27, 2010 of $80.0 million, an increase of 7% over sales of $74.7 million for the four week period ended February 28, 2009.  Same-store sales for the month )
 

Abercrombie & Fitch Reports February Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $198.1 million for the four-week period ended February 27, 2010, a 16% increase from net sales of $171.4 million for the four-week period ended February 28, 2009.  February compar )
 

Stein Mart, Inc. Reports Sales for February 2010 (JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stein Mart, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMRT) today reported total sales and comparable store sales for the fiscal period(s) ended February 27, 2010. Total Sales (in millions) Percent Chan )
 

Limited Brands Reports February 2010 Sales (COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009.  The company reported net sales of $600.1 million for the four week )
 

SEYI (Shieh Yih Machinery) Poised for Recovery in 2010 Due to Strong Sales in China ( KUEISAN HSIANG, Taiwan, March 4 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- SEYI (Shieh Yih Machinery) (4533 TT), one of the world's leading producers of mechanical presses, said today that its China sales are expected to grow significantly in 2010. Strong market conditions lead to a fourfold increase in sales to cust )
 

Destination Maternity Reports Sales For February 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that net sales for the month of February 2010 decreased 1.4% to $42.1 million from $42.7 million reported for the month of February 2009. & )
 

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Sets Back to Back Sales Records (HICKORY, N.C., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DJRT), the "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, announces that it broke all-time sales records for January and February.  January sales exceeded $127,000 eclipsing 09's sales by ove )
 

Supermarkets

Household & Consumer

ECRS and UNFI Announce Enhancements to EDI Interface (ANAHEIM, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail systems provider, ECR Software Corporation (ECRS) and natural products distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) are proud to announce new developments in their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) value-added service. UNFI and ECRS partnered in th )
 

Jarden Presents Strategy for Consistent, Profitable Growth at Analyst and Investor Day (RYE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today hosted an Analyst and Investor Day in New York City where senior management provided an overview of the Company's strategy designed to deliver consistent, profitable growth to its shareholders.  Management reinfo )
 

Girl's Hooded Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo:  ht )
 

Telebrands Recalls Scarves With Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

CRL Applauds Bank of America's Decision to Stop Abusive Debit Card Overdraft Charges (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Mike Calhoun, President, Center for Responsible Lending: The Center for Responsible Lending commends Bank of America for its decision to stop charging overdraft fees on debit card purchases.  With this change, Bank )
 

Visionworks(R) Provides Eye Care For Pittsburgh's Smiling Irish Eyes (PITTSBURGH, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, Visionworks, a leading national eye care retailer new to this market, is focusing on eye care for Pittsburgh's smiling Irish eyes.  As part of its citywide grand opening celebration, Visionworks will )
 

OfficeMax Launches New Reusable Shipping Bin Program (NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, announced today that it is launching a Reusable Shipping Bin Program designed to help its contract business customers reduce corrugated waste by using OfficeMax's durable, reus )
 

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. Announces Engagement with Contract CFO (HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc., developers of the AcceleDent System, which is an acceleration device to enhance orthodontics, announced Pamela Westbrook as its new Contract Chief Financial Officer.  Ms. Westbrook brings over 25 years of experience with a broad-b )
 

Hain Celestial Personal Care Products (MELVILLE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today reiterated its commitment to creating personal care products that fulfill consumers' demand fo )
 

Vote Hemp and Hemp Industries Association Announce Week Long Education Campaign to Bring Back Hemp Farming ('Hemp History Week' Events Planned in 50 States WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and Vote Hemp are excited to announce the 1st Annual Hemp History Week to be held May 17-23, 2010. As a national grassroots education campaign designed to renew stron )
 

La Peau Couture(TM) Brings Luxury to Organic Beauty With an Innovative Line of Skin Care, Bath & Body and Hair Care Products (LAFAYETTE, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- La Peau Couture, inspired by the personal journey of two-time cancer survivor Cheryl Baca, is a new line of certified 100 percent organic skin, bath, body and hair care products.  La Peau Couture seamlessly integrates everything that is smart about be )
 

Sam's Club(R) and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Winners of Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow! Contest (BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of a nationwide contest presented by Sam's Club and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow!, were selected from contestants who submitted short videos promoting their small business, detai )
 

R.G. Barry Management To Present at Roth Conference (PICKERINGTON, Ohio, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Representatives of accessories footwear and slipper marketer R.G. Barry Corporation (Nasdaq: DFZ) will participate in the Roth Capital Partners 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference being held Wednesday, March 17 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigu )
 

Swimming Pool Expert @poolresolution.com Says Homeowners with Swimming Pools and Spas be Warned... (LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerful forces that are invisible to the naked eye could transform your backyard resort into an unthinkable horror. Industry awareness and legislative rules have lessened the danger for many, but everyone is not secure. Designed to prevent the tragic and hidden )
 

Hydra Sets New Quality Standard in CPA Market by Refining Publisher and Advertiser Base (BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydra, operator of the largest performance based multichannel digital advertising platform, today announced its transition of the Hydra Network portion of its business to an exclusive, invitation-only network, part of an ongoing series of moves designe )
 

Kimberly-Clark Introduces Kleenex Hand Towels (DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced the national launch of Kleenex Hand Towels – an innovative solution that delivers one clean, fresh, dry towel every time consumers wash their hands in the home bathroom.  The single-use, disp )
 

Long Fence and Home Blog Helps Homeowners Do Their Part (BELTSVILLE, Md., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost half of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide come from homes and buildings, and Long Fence and Home wants to help change that in the D.C. region. A longtime leader in the home improvement industry, Long Fence and Home announced the recent launch of )
 

TruGreen Encourages Americans to Register Acts of Green for Earth Day 2010 (MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Touting its new tagline Go greener(SM), TruGreen, the nation's largest professional lawn care service, today launched an initiative to help educate Americans on how unlocking their passion for their lawns can also positively impact the environment. TruGreen i )
 

RedLever and Digitas Partner to Launch Webisode Series for Jenn-Air Appliances (LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- RedLever (www.red-lever.com), a leading producer of premium branded content across all genres and distribution platforms, announced today it has partnered with Digitas, a leading digital marketing agency, to create a 10-part webisode series for Jenn-Air, makers )
 

Restaurants

Saladworks Names Newest Seasonal Salads After Its Fans (CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, announces today the winners of its "Create-Your-Own Powerhouse Salad" Contest.  The contest asked Saladworks fans to submit their own Powerhouse Salad creation based on i )
 

Microsoft Goes From Green to Greener (REDMOND, Wash., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft's main campus in Redmond, Washington, is the first and only corporate dining program to earn the Green Restaurant Association's (GRA) 2 Star Certified Green Restaurant® seal. For Microsoft, transparency is the key to success in creating sustain )
 

High School Coaching Legend Morgan Wootten Names 2010 McDonald's All American(R) Players of the Year (OAK BROOK, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's® along with Morgan Wootten, legendary coach and McDonald's All American® Games selection chair, named Harrison Barnes and Chiney Ogwumike winners of the 2010 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award for their accomplishments on and off th )
 

Cultural Fusion Is Key Ingredient in Mikawaya's Sweet Success on 100-Year Anniversary (LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Mikawaya USA is proudly celebrating 100 years as the finest maker in traditional Japanese pastries. With success deeply rooted in Japanese recipes, the company has embraced cultural fusion to create internationally demanded desserts for the past century. "Mikawa )
 

Luby's Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Release & Conference Call Schedule (HOUSTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) announced today that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Luby's has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live )
 

'Malaysia Kitchen for the World 2010' Campaign Launched to Promote Malaysian Restaurants and Cuisine in the New York Metro Area (NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) announced yesterday the "Malaysia Kitchen for the World 2010" campaign to promote Malaysian restaurants and cuisine in the New York City metropolitan area.  The campaign kicked off with a multi-cour )
 

MICROS and wagamama Team-up to Offer the First Fully Integrated Ordering Smart Phone App in the UK (COLUMBIA, Md., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that wagamama and MICROS have teamed with Apple to deliver an improved customer experience wi )
 

Jazzman's Cafe and Bakery Named a 'Top 25 Bakery Cafe Chain' by Technomic Information Services (GAITHERSBURG, Md., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazzman's Cafe and Bakery, the largest and most-popular restaurant concept from Sodexo's retail restaurant development team, Retail Brand Group, has been named a "Top 25 Bakery Cafe Chain" by Technomic Information Services. Jazzman's ranking is ninth in the )
 

BIGGBY COFFEE Celebrates Its 15th Birthday This Month (EAST LANSING, Mich., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan-based BIGGBY COFFEE celebrates its 15th year of business this month by offering a free tall drink to all customers on the 15th of March.   BIGGBY COFFEE is coming off its best year to date in 2009, with positive same store sales during the l )
 

Dunkin' Donuts Celebrates 60th BirthDDay With Return to St. Louis Area, Thursday, March 11 (KIRKWOOD, Mo., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, founded in 1950, is celebrating 60 years of delicious coffee, donuts and baked goods, and the brand is inviting customers in Kirkwood to join the party with the March 11 grand opening of its new restaurant at 1210 South Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood )
 

Crave It, Click It, Come In and Get It From Chili's (DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether planning for hectic family schedules, middle of the day meetings or simply not wanting to cook dinner, finding a simple and quick solution to meal planning just got easier. From your fingertips straight to Chili's® Grill & Bar kitchens, guest favorite )
 

AARP Selects Restaurant.com as a Preferred Provider to Make Delicious New Savings Available to Members (Relationship Gives AARP Members a New Discount on Gift Certificates for More than 14,000 Restaurants Nationwide WASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP and Restaurant.com today announced a new relationship that will make an exclusive discount available to AARP members on the 25,000 daily )
 

Phillips Distilling Company to Support 'Fork the Fire' Benefit (MINNEAPOLIS, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Distilling Company (Phillips), the Minneapolis-based, five-generation creator of premium spirits, is proud to give back to its community by donating $2 from every bottle of Prairie Organic Vodka purchased by Twin Cities restaurants, bars and night clubs )
 

Pastry Chef of Baltimore's Tremonts Who Has Ruined Diets Since 1993 Nominated as Best in Maryland (BALTIMORE, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Restaurant Association of Maryland has announced that Kevin Scheuing of Baltimore's Tremonts has been nominated as Pastry Chef of the Year. The awards honor the Maryland hospitality industry's best in categories such as Maryland's Favorite Restaurant, Pastry Ch )
 

Domino's(R) Partners with the National Fire Protection Association to Deliver Fire Safety Message (ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is right around the corner and Domino's Pizza® (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, announced today its spring fire safety campaign to encourage customers to focus on safety in the home — especially in the kitchen. )
 

5-Year Old Julian Pavone, the World's Youngest Drummer, to Perform at Benefit Concert for Children's Hospital at Doraldo's (WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Julian Pavone, "The World's Youngest Drummer and Inventor!"® will perform live at a benefit concert for Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Doraldo Ristorante Italiano of Williamsburg, Virginia, has partnered with th )
 

The 2010 BK(R) NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) National Tour Hits Charleston on March 17 (MIAMI, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC) brings its first-ever BK® NEXT BEST MOVE(SM) national mobile tour to the Charleston area on March 17, 2010, to find "game-changers" both on the basketball court and in the community.  Local ballers can show off their be )
 

The Committee to Enhance Denny's Alerts Denny's Corporation Stockholders to March 23, 2010 Record Date for Denny's 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (CHICAGO, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee to Enhance Denny's, headed by Oak Street Capital Management, LLC and Dash Acquisitions LLC, noted today that Denny's Corporation (Nasdaq: DENN) has set a record date of March 23, 2010 and a meeting date of May 19, 2010 for its upcoming 2010 Annual Meeti )
 

Papa Bello Enterprises Names Sunit Saha President of Papa Bello Pizza (SAN DIEGO, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Papa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce that the company has named Sunit Saha President of their Papa Bello Pizza concept.  Mr. Saha has over 30 years of domestic and international business experience, including 24 years of experience )
 

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call (HOUSTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Landry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY), 4th Quarter 2009 results will be released before the market opens on Thursday March 11, 2010.  Interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management that morning at 10:30 a.m. central stan )
 

Retail

The Inventure Group Expands Popular Burger King(TM) Snack Chip Line (PHOENIX, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading snack food manufacturer, The Inventure Group (Nasdaq: SNAK),  builds on the success of its growing Burger King™ line of snack chips with the addition of three new flavors, including Hot Fries, Cheese Fries and Hot & Spicy Onion Rings )
 

ECRS and UNFI Announce Enhancements to EDI Interface (ANAHEIM, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail systems provider, ECR Software Corporation (ECRS) and natural products distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) are proud to announce new developments in their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) value-added service. UNFI and ECRS partnered in th )
 

Vital Voices and Avon Announce Innovative Partnership to End Violence Against Women Worldwide (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Voices (www.vitalvoices.org) and The Avon Foundation for Women (www.avonfoundation.org) today announced The Global Partnership to End Violence Against women, a new innovative collaboration with the U.S. State Department to combat the most destructive types )
 

Jarden Presents Strategy for Consistent, Profitable Growth at Analyst and Investor Day (RYE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today hosted an Analyst and Investor Day in New York City where senior management provided an overview of the Company's strategy designed to deliver consistent, profitable growth to its shareholders.  Management reinfo )
 

Byer California Recalls Girls' Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Girl's Hooded Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo:  ht )
 

Telebrands Recalls Scarves With Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: )
 

Saladworks Names Newest Seasonal Salads After Its Fans (CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, announces today the winners of its "Create-Your-Own Powerhouse Salad" Contest.  The contest asked Saladworks fans to submit their own Powerhouse Salad creation based on i )
 

HSN Unveils Exclusive Fashion Styles From Acclaimed Designers During 2010 Spring Fashion Series Presented by ELLE (ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The colors of spring are fresh on display on HSN as the multichannel interactive retailer unveils exclusive, on-trend fashions for the season from acclaimed designers as part of its 2010 Spring Fashion Series presented by ELLE.  This spec )
 

Visionworks(R) Provides Eye Care For Pittsburgh's Smiling Irish Eyes (PITTSBURGH, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, Visionworks, a leading national eye care retailer new to this market, is focusing on eye care for Pittsburgh's smiling Irish eyes.  As part of its citywide grand opening celebration, Visionworks will )
 

New Consumer Era Places Retailers at the Forefront of Participating in Shoppers' Health (TORRANCE, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Yakult U.S.A. Inc. will present an exclusive seminar for Natural Products Expo West attendees, "Shopping for Health: A New Era for Consumers" on Saturday, March 13 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center (Room 205B).  Research and ma )
 

OfficeMax Launches New Reusable Shipping Bin Program (NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, announced today that it is launching a Reusable Shipping Bin Program designed to help its contract business customers reduce corrugated waste by using OfficeMax's durable, reus )
 

Hain Celestial Personal Care Products (MELVILLE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today reiterated its commitment to creating personal care products that fulfill consumers' demand fo )
 

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Wii(TM) and PC Comes to Retail (NEW YORK, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers announced today that Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space has shipped to retailers in North America through its partnership with Telltale Games. Fans can play this videogame sitcom as their favori )
 

La Peau Couture(TM) Brings Luxury to Organic Beauty With an Innovative Line of Skin Care, Bath & Body and Hair Care Products (LAFAYETTE, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- La Peau Couture, inspired by the personal journey of two-time cancer survivor Cheryl Baca, is a new line of certified 100 percent organic skin, bath, body and hair care products.  La Peau Couture seamlessly integrates everything that is smart about be )
 

Kroger to Participate in The 2010 Morgan Stanley Retail Field Trip (CINCINNATI, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will participate in the 2010 Morgan Stanley Retail Field Trip on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.  Mike Schlotman, Kroger senior vice president and chief financial officer, will address investors. The presentation will be broadc )
 

Sam's Club(R) and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Winners of Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow! Contest (BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of a nationwide contest presented by Sam's Club and The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Como Si: Doing Business Today for Tomorrow!, were selected from contestants who submitted short videos promoting their small business, detai )
 

American Lorain Announces Engagement of RedChip Companies to Lead Investor Relations ( JUNAN COUNTY, China, March 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (NYSE Amex: ALN) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international, processed-foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it has engaged RedChip Co )
 

Hydra Sets New Quality Standard in CPA Market by Refining Publisher and Advertiser Base (BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydra, operator of the largest performance based multichannel digital advertising platform, today announced its transition of the Hydra Network portion of its business to an exclusive, invitation-only network, part of an ongoing series of moves designe )
 

Sales Reports

Grainger Reports February 2010 Sales Results (CHICAGO, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of February 2010.  Daily sales increased 12 percent versus February 2009.  Results for the month included a 5 percentage point positive contribution from acquisitions, a 1 percentage )
 

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Reports Traffic for February 2010 (GREENWICH, Conn., March 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) (NYSE: GWR) today reported traffic volumes for February 2010. GWI's traffic in February 2010 was 63,583 carloads, a decrease of 6,261 carloads, or 9.0 percent, compared with February 2009. GWI's traffic in th )
 

American Media, Inc. Provides Lenders With Updated Information (NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- American Media, Inc. (AMI) today said that it has made available at its corporate website certain information, including the average estimated monthly circulation of certain key magazine titles during the period April 2009 through February 2010, as well as the recen )
 

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. Reports February 2010 Traffic (CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: GLUX) today announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of February 2010. FEBRUARY 2010 AND YEAR TO DATE STATISTICS Feb-10 Feb-09 Change Passengers Enplaned 33,255 35,042 (5.1) % Reven )
 

8000inc (EIGH.pk) takes first $50K order for Brand8000 clothes before official launch (Prior to the official launch at the national stadium in Barbados, Brand8000, the exclusive clothes line from 8000inc takes its first order for 650 items across the entire range MANASSAS, VA, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Brand8000, which incorporates the exclusive clothes ranges 8000Red, 8000Pin )
 

Media General's Eight NBC Stations Exceed Winter Olympics Revenue Goal (RICHMOND, Va., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General (NYSE: MEG) today said its eight NBC-affiliated broadcast television stations generated $7.6 million in advertising revenues from the 2010 Winter Olympics, compared with its previously announced expectation of $7 million.   On the a )
 

ITG Releases February 2010 US Trading Volumes (NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Investment Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: ITG), a leading agency broker and financial technology firm, today announced that February 2010 US trading volume was 3.1 billion shares and average daily volume (ADV) was 161 million shares.  This compares to )
 

McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Increase 4.8% in February (OAK BROOK, Ill., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's Corporation today announced global comparable sales growth of 4.8% in February. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. up 0.6%Europe up 5.4%Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 10.5%"Our worldwide results for February show that we )
 

The Number of Active Websites in uCoz System has Reached 1 Million ( MOSCOW, March 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Currently, with 1 million of active websites uCoz has become one of the largest free hosters in Eastern Europe. The market of the system that offers its users not only hosting service, but also a modern integrated website management system, covers mainl )
 

Southwest Airlines Reports February Traffic (DALLAS, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 5.0 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February 2010, a 2.3 percent decrease from the 5.1 billion RPMs flown in February 2009.  Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 8.7 per )
 

ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for February 2010 Down 6.9% Year Over Year (MEXICO CITY, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for February 2010 decreased by 6.9% when compared to February 2009. This announcement reflects comparisons between February 1 th )
 

Buy.com(R) Reports Exponential Year-Over-Year Marketplace Growth of Nearly 150 Percent (ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Buy.com®, the Internet Superstore™, today reported 146 percent year-over-year sales growth for its retail Marketplace, which currently has more than 11.5 million product listings from thousands of qualified third-party retailers.   Buy.com )
 

Ross Stores Reports February Same Store Sales Gain of 11% (PLEASANTON, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 16% to $554 million for the four weeks ended February 27, 2010, up from $476 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 11%. )
 

Cato Reports February Same-Store Sales Up 3% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended February 27, 2010 of $80.0 million, an increase of 7% over sales of $74.7 million for the four week period ended February 28, 2009.  Same-store sales for the month )
 

Abercrombie & Fitch Reports February Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $198.1 million for the four-week period ended February 27, 2010, a 16% increase from net sales of $171.4 million for the four-week period ended February 28, 2009.  February compar )
 

Stein Mart, Inc. Reports Sales for February 2010 (JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stein Mart, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMRT) today reported total sales and comparable store sales for the fiscal period(s) ended February 27, 2010. Total Sales (in millions) Percent Chan )
 

Limited Brands Reports February 2010 Sales (COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009.  The company reported net sales of $600.1 million for the four week )
 

SEYI (Shieh Yih Machinery) Poised for Recovery in 2010 Due to Strong Sales in China ( KUEISAN HSIANG, Taiwan, March 4 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- SEYI (Shieh Yih Machinery) (4533 TT), one of the world's leading producers of mechanical presses, said today that its China sales are expected to grow significantly in 2010. Strong market conditions lead to a fourfold increase in sales to cust )
 

Destination Maternity Reports Sales For February 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that net sales for the month of February 2010 decreased 1.4% to $42.1 million from $42.7 million reported for the month of February 2009. & )
 

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Sets Back to Back Sales Records (HICKORY, N.C., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DJRT), the "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, announces that it broke all-time sales records for January and February.  January sales exceeded $127,000 eclipsing 09's sales by ove )
 

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New Study: Federal Energy and Climate Legislation Could Slash U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil Through Enhanced Oil Recovery With Captured Carbon Emissions (Enhanced oil recovery is a key to greater energy security, increased domestic revenues and fewer carbon emissions;  "Winner States" include Arkansas, California, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. HOUSTON and WASHINGTON, March 1 )
 

MemberClicks Announces 'Great iPad Giveaway' for Small-Staff Organizations (ATLANTA, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- MemberClicks, the foremost provider of association management software for small-staff organizations, announced on Tuesday its Great Small-Staff iPad Giveaway.  Any small-staff organization has the opportunity to win one of four 32 GB Apple iPads equipped with )
 

The Inventure Group Expands Popular Burger King(TM) Snack Chip Line (PHOENIX, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading snack food manufacturer, The Inventure Group (Nasdaq: SNAK),  builds on the success of its growing Burger King™ line of snack chips with the addition of three new flavors, including Hot Fries, Cheese Fries and Hot & Spicy Onion Rings )
 

Nonprofit Developer Opens $90MM Green Housing Development for Low-Income Families in La Quinta, With Support From Wells Fargo, Citi (LA QUINTA, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 200 low-income families have the opportunity to live in new, high-quality affordable housing with this week's grand opening of Wolff Waters Place, a $90MM green development near Palm Springs designed for families earning 35-50 percent )
 

Firewood Quarantine Revised to Exempt Additional Types of Treated Hardwoods (Move Helps Protect Against Invasive Species, Benefit Important Industry HARRISBURG, Pa., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that out-of-state firewood producers now have two additional treatment options for exempting their firewood )
 

ECRS and UNFI Announce Enhancements to EDI Interface (ANAHEIM, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail systems provider, ECR Software Corporation (ECRS) and natural products distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) are proud to announce new developments in their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) value-added service. UNFI and ECRS partnered in th )
 

Larsen Opens Green Brook Campaign Headquarters (GREEN BROOK, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David Larsen, Republican Congressional candidate for the 7th District, has opened his campaign headquarters at 319 Route 22 East, Sansone Plaza in Green Brook. (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100310/DC68359 ) "I picked this )
 

Over 40,000 Brands Adopt New Social Media Platform In Less Than a Year as Brands Establish Workflows and Infrastructure for Handling Social Media (SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Involver, the most flexible social media platform, announced today that since May 2009, over 40,000 brands are using its technology to engage over 100 Million people on Facebook. Involver has quickly become the go-to choice for leading brands and agencies look )
 

Multiple Organics Hosts an International Discussion on Food Safety and Social Responsibility (SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In February, at an international trade show, Multiple Organics hosted their annual dinner with their suppliers and partners from Kenya, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, El Salvador, and Turkey. The focus of this year's dinner was )
 

Save on California's Great America Hotel Packages (SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Save on California's Great America theme park when you spend a night at one of 10 Santa Clara hotels. The discount packages represent an almost 50% savings over regular room and ticket cost. Packages include one night's weekend accommodations )
 

Vital Voices and Avon Announce Innovative Partnership to End Violence Against Women Worldwide (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Voices (www.vitalvoices.org) and The Avon Foundation for Women (www.avonfoundation.org) today announced The Global Partnership to End Violence Against women, a new innovative collaboration with the U.S. State Department to combat the most destructive types )
 

White Lodging Awarded Highest Form of Recognition From Apple REIT (MERRILLVILLE, Ind., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is proud to announce that the Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs, New York is the recipient of Apple REIT's highest form of recognition, the Shining Apple. Each year Apple REIT chooses two properties in their portfolio that best exempli )
 

Study Predicts Half of Physician Continuing Education Will Be Online by 2016 (TUCSON, Ariz., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- If current trends in the use of online education continue, 50% of continuing medical education (CME) used by physicians will be delivered via the Internet in 2016. This would represent a dramatic increase over the 9% of CME delivered via the Internet in 2008. )
 

Jeep(R) Kicks Off All-new 'Jeep Tweet-to-Win' Contest (AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeep® Brand's "Tweet-to-Win" contest begins Monday, March 15 on the Jeep Brand Twitter page, www.twitter.com/jeep  Five-day contest asks participants to correctly "Tweet" answers to Jeep-branded trivia questions  Five winners are sele )
 

US secretary of labor testifies before House appropriations subcommittee on fiscal year 2011 budget (Announces administration's support for another $2 billion in training and youth employment WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Ser )
 

AAR Reports Monthly Carload Declines Slow in February 2010 (WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported that in February 2010, U.S. freight railroads saw a 1.5 percent decline in carloads compared with the same month last year and a decline of 15.6 percent compared with the same month in 2008.   To vie )
 

Jarden Presents Strategy for Consistent, Profitable Growth at Analyst and Investor Day (RYE, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today hosted an Analyst and Investor Day in New York City where senior management provided an overview of the Company's strategy designed to deliver consistent, profitable growth to its shareholders.  Management reinfo )
 

IAPMO, Elementary Schools Celebrate World Plumbing Day (ONTARIO, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We've all seen the stereotypical image of a plumber, heavy tool belt tugging his pants down to reveal more than the source of your leaky faucet. But how often do you consider the plumber who designed, installed and maintains the system that transp )
 

Spectral appoints two new board members (TORONTO, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Spectral Diagnostics Inc. (TSX:SDI), a company developing products for the treatment of sepsis, today announced the appointment of Mr. Kevin Giese, President, CEO and Director of BioMS Medical and Mr. Laine Woollard, QC, Senior Legal Counsel of TEC Edmonton )
 

Stryker's New Mobile Bearing Hip Solution Marks Advancement in Large Head Technology (MAHWAH, N.J., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stryker Corporation's (NYSE: SYK) Orthopaedics Division today announced the release of the ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System, a next-generation technology for hip replacement surgery designed to minimize the risks associated with total hip repla )