Jewelry Television Celebrates Birthday Week October 6-14

Celebrating its 14th birthday, Jewelry Television, having revenue of $ 500 million/year, offers to its customer special offers and prices between October, 6 and 14, 2007.

Jewelry Television Press Release:

"Jewelry Television is throwing
a party for its customers as the network celebrates its 14th birthday
October 6-14. Customers will receive special offers like 14 event-priced
Host Wishes, new Top-of-the-Hour Specials, plus Customer Choice items rated
most popular by viewers. In addition, winners of a www.jtv.com Birthday
Wish Giveaway will be granted their wishes and the winning designs in the
network's 2007 Jewelry Design Contest will be revealed.

"This will be our largest birthday celebration ever," explains Natalie
Parman, Vice President of Merchandising. "We appreciate our customers so
much and this is our annual opportunity to say thank you. We hope everyone
will take advantage of the promotions and treat themselves to something on
their wish list."

Free shipping will be offered on "Host Wishes" and "Customer Choice"
items October 6, 7, 9 & 10 and all items October 11-14. Tune in to Jewelry
Television(TM) beginning Midnight ET Saturday, October 6 through 11:59 ET
October 14 for these special offers.

About Jewelry Television(TM)

Jewelry Television(TM) is the nation's fastest-growing home shopping
network, focusing exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and loose
gemstones. Jewelry Television(TM) airs live programming 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. The network is the 11th largest fine jewelry retailer in
the United States and is distributed to 68 million full-time households.

Industry experts host Jewelry Television(TM) programming, bringing
rare, beautiful and affordable merchandise to people everywhere. Many of
the on-air hosts hold Accredited Jewelry Professional certifications and
even Graduate Gemologist degrees from the Gemological Institute of America.
Jewelry Television(TM) shows can be viewed live from www.jtv.com which
contains all merchandise for sale and a learning library with informative
videos and articles about gemstones. www.jtv.com was recently ranked the
5th largest online jewelry store by Internet Retailer.

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Jewelry Television(TM) acquired Shop
At Home Television Network in 2006, including its popular branded line
Bella Luce. Jewelry Television's revenues are approximately $500 million."

Source: Jewelry Television

Seiko Watch launches Regatta in Mumbai

Since being established in 1881, Seiko has contributed to society with one revolutionary product after another - starting with the production of Japan’s first wristwatch in 1913 and including the creation of the world’s first quartz watch in 1969.

Seiko has also been the official timekeeper at many international sporting events since the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. In 2001 Seiko become an independent company. Let's see what Seiko Watch Corporation does today.

SEIKO Watch Corporation Press Release:

SEIKO Watch Corporation, the leading global watch maker announced the launch of the Sailing season opener “ Regatta” in India under the burgees of Sea Cadet Sailing and supported by the Yachting Association of India, Indian Navy and the Indian Army and other reputed Sailing Clubs in India.

The Yachting Championship is scheduled on October 6, 2007. The race will take off from the Training Ship Jawahar in Colaba, Mumbai.

The Seiko Velatura YAI season opening Regatta will feature India’s leading sailors competing in the race in Mumbai. This will be one of the largest ‘Regatta’ in the history of India with over 100 boats and over 250 sailors participating in the race.

The sailors range from top junior sailors in India to past and current Asian Games and Olympic sailors. This occasion will also mark the launch of Seiko’s latest Sailing watch collection in India.

There would be a wide range of classes of boats that would be participating for the Seiko Velatura YAI Season Opening Regatta. These would be Optimist (juniors), 420, 470, J24, Enterprize, Seabird, Lightning, Hobie, Lasers, Windsurfer, Unclassified big boats & an exclusive 49er class boat.

Announcing Seiko India’s foray into sports like Sailing, Mr Atsushi Kaneko, Managing Director, Seiko Watch India said, “Internationally Seiko has always been closely associated with sports and have been official timekeepers in various Olympics and Football World Cups."

"Just recently, Seiko was the official timekeeper to the World Atheletics Championship. Seiko is also closely associated with sports like Formula 1 and Sailing, for the various range of watches suitable for the specific sport."

"In India, this is our first step to enter sports by getting associated with the Yachting Association of India for the ‘Seiko Velatura YAI Season Opening Regatta’. It’s a great pleasure indeed, for SEIKO to be able to foster and encourage the great sport of sailing and yacht racing in this country”.
Adding to this, Mr Niladri Mazumdar, Head – Sales & Marketing, Seiko Watch India said, “Seiko as a watch has always been known for it’s ‘classy active’ look which embodies precision, hi-end technology for split second accuracy with a range of new distinctive styles."

"Seiko is a brand of substance, and when we link up with a Sport, our watches are not just inspired by the Sport but associated with it."

"Our watches are designed and manufactured keeping in mind the major demands of such high quality performance sports, but on top of this we have the actual Sailors and Formula 1 racers involved in the critical design process."

"SEIKO is the worldwide sponsor of 49er class sailing, a fast growing Olympic sailing class that is capturing the imagination of sailors all over the world. Our association with the sport of Sailing in India, is in tune with Seiko’s Global Strategy”.

Hony Secretary General of YAI, Captain Ravi Nadkarni said, “Sailing a 49er class or any other racing yacht is a precision skill in which every wave, every gust of wind and every second is of vital importance to gain speed and time."

"This is most important for the precise preparation at the start of a race and during the course of the race to meet the trying conditions of the ocean. We hope Seiko’s association with the Season Opening Regatta will bring in that skill for our sailors to be able to achieve excellence and explore the international sport arena."

"We are delighted that a brand like Seiko is supporting and promoting sailing which we believe has the potential to become one of the prominent sports in India”.

Seiko is proud to be hosting the Regatta under the burgee of Sea Cadet – Sailing, which promotes the sport of sailing amongst the Indian youth.

The demands of this Sport helps build character and provides the youth a rare opportunity to take to the seas and enjoy the thrills of this magnificent sport, which could become a part of the yearly calendar owned by Seiko.

Source: SEIKO Watch Corporation

L.L.Bean announce gifts for employees and free holiday shipping for customers

Pleased by the revenues of the last season L.L.Bean announced gifts for the employees, every employee hired before February 2006 will receive a cash gift of $ 165. The gift will be paid to nearly 7 000 eligible employees. Who wouldn't like to receive a good salary and extra gifts?

L.L.Bean Press Release:
L.L.Bean announced today the completion of a strong spring season with a recognition gift for its employees and a free holiday shipping offer as a gift of appreciation to its customers.

L.L.Bean's spring season, which closed August 31, ended 8% over last spring with strong performance in all channels: retail, catalog and web. The company announced its Board of Directors approved a cash recognition gift to all eligible employees, a payout of approximately one million dollars. In recognition of the strong spring business performance and in celebration its 95th anniversary the company is also announcing a special holiday offer of free shipping. "Business growth was healthy and profitability was at near record levels for the season. Our product offerings have been well received, allowing L.L.Bean to beat the retail trends in our market.
This bodes well for business as we move into the fall season," said Chris McCormick, L.L.Bean's President and CEO. "In recognition of this performance we are taking this opportunity to express our appreciation to our employees with a cash gift, and offer our customers an added benefit to their holiday shopping." Employees hired before February 26 will receive a cash gift of $165, and those hired after that date will receive prorated amounts. The gift will be paid to nearly 7,000 eligible employees. L.L.Bean will begin offering free shipping and handling to all customers for the fall and holiday shopping season.

The offer begins on September 28 and will run through December 21, and requires no minimum purchase. Free shipping and handling applies to L.L.Bean's delivery service in the United States, Canada, APO/FPO and US Possessions addresses. L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. While its business has grown substantially, L.L.Bean still upholds the values of its founder and continues his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors. You can visit L.L.Bean anytime at http://www.llbean.com . A privately held company, L.L.Bean does not publicly disclose financials.

Source: L.L.Bean