Are you a "green person"? Do you love the environnement? Is the ecoa future trend or fad?
The Institute for International Research Press Release:
Al Gore’s Nobel Prize is sure to further boost the world’s growing attention on the plight of the environment and sustainability. The eco-chic movement is on a roll. Nielsen Buzz Metrics reports that the hype surrounding “green” and “sustainability” spiked 169% in the past year. And prolonged online buzz suggests this movement is more than just a passing fad.
The trend is reflected in the demand for organic cotton clothing, which doubled between 2005 and 2006, according to the Organic Consumers Association. But while it’s growing faster than demand for organic food, organic cotton still represents a very small percentage of the total market.
The biggest inhibitor to broader market acceptance is cost. Most consumers, 95% of the public, including 88% of frequent organic food buyers, believe organic food is more expensive, according to a Harris Poll released last week.
The poll found that 7% of all adults report buying organic food “all or most of the time.” Another 31% buy organic occasionally. Not surprisingly, the demographics of organic food buyers, reveals a big slant to college graduates (11%), liberals (11%), Westerners (10%), Echo Boomers (those aged 18-30; 10%), and Gen Xers (those aged 31-42; 9%).
Meanwhile, legendary real estate “artist” Frank McKinney is building the world’s largest and most expensive certified, green mansion in Palm Beach County, Florida. McKinney who is creating this project based without buyer in mind, says the price tag for “Acqua Liana” will be a heady $29 million.
With Hollywood and real estate developers pushing the concept on the population at large, it’s clear that the green trend will accelerate significantly in years to come.
If you wish to find out more about where eco style is really going, attend the symposium GREEN IS GOOD, eco-trends, sustainability and social responsibility. as part of the Future Trends conference, November 11- 14 , 2007 in Key Biscayne, Florida.
Source: The Institute for International Research
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Eco style trend or fad?
Lord & Taylor unveils holiday windows
Lord & Taylor announced its fetivities for 2007 holidays. The Young People's Chorus of New York City will open the ceremonyin front of the main doors of the Lord & Taylor flagship.
Lord & Taylor Press Release:
Lord & Taylor announces the unveiling of CHRISTMAS IS THE MOMENT!, its 2007 holiday windows, Tuesday, November 13, 5:00 PM. Jane Elfers, Lord & Taylor's President and CEO, will be joined by special guests Iman, Founder and CEO of IMAN Cosmetics and Global Ambassador of Keep a Child Alive, and Larry Jones, Founder of Feed the Children. The Young People's Chorus of New York City will perform under the direction of its Founder and Artistic Director, Francisco J. Nunez.
For more than 80 years, Lord and Taylor has shaped and shared the enchantment of Christmas in New York. For the 2007 holiday season the Lord and Taylor building on Fifth Avenue, a historic landmark, will once again be outlined by thousands of tiny lights, a bright showcase of the festive holiday spirit for which the city is known, while the legendary windows will reveal that Christmas is the Moment to experience a variety of fundamental joys through the five senses.
The festivities begin at 5 pm in front of the main doors of the Lord & Taylor flagship. A special performance by internationally renowned The Young People's Chorus of New York City will open the ceremony. At 5:30 pm, Ms. Elfers will present donations on behalf of Lord & Taylor to Keep a Child Alive as well as to Feed the Children. Founded in Mombassa, Kenya, in 2002, Keep a Child Alive is organized for charitable and educational purposes designed to accelerate action to combat the global AIDS pandemic. Feed the Children, founded by Larry and Frances Jones over 25 years ago, provides assistance to families in the United States and 118 countries around the world. In addition, the Lord & Taylor Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays gift card will also benefit the Feed the Children organization.
About Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor is an upscale specialty department store with 47 stores in nine states and the District of Columbia. Lord & Taylor has built a reputation for attentive customer service and high-quality merchandise focused on apparel and accessories. Founded in 1826, Lord & Taylor's is America's oldest department store and one of America's premier retailers.
Source: Lord & Taylor
Swarovski's holiday donation
This year Swarovski donates over $ 200 000 to the annual Edition holiday ornament to Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. The money are destinated to the improvement of the life of almost 15 000 000 children in the US who live every day with a devastating serious illness.
Swarovski Press Release:
Christie Brinkley Unveils Swarovski's 550 pound, 25,000 Crystal Star and Celebrity-Decorated Mini Stars on The Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center(R) on Behalf of Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
It's the most wonderful time of the year and Swarovski kicks off the 2007 holiday season with Christie Brinkley by unveiling a custom-designed 9.5 foot, 550 pound star adorned with over 25,000 crystals that sits atop the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Swarovski is donating $250,000 from sales from its Annual Edition holiday ornament to Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions by providing education, entertainment and family events. This donation brings the company's cumulative gift to more than $600,000.
"We are honored that Swarovski has chosen Starlight for the third year in a row as the charity recipient of this signature annual event," said Paula Van Ness, CEO of Starlight. "Due to Swarovski's consistent generosity, we are able to continue our expansion efforts as we endeavor to reach the nearly 15 million children in the US who live every day with a devastating serious illness."
Sharing the ice for this unveiling will be the celebrity-designed miniature stars, back for a second year by popular demand. Participating celebrities, including Laila Ali, Patricia Arquette, Patti Austin, Cindy Crawford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dakota Fanning, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Teri Hatcher, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dave Koz, Nicole Lapin, Tea Leoni, Debbie Matenopoulos, Robin McGraw, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Brittany Snow, John Stamos, Kiefer Sutherland, Mena Suvari, Meredith Viera and Christie Brinkley have lent their "star power" and design talents. These dazzling creations will be auctioned off on eBay to raise funds for Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation from November 1 - 8 at www.ebay.com/swarovskistars.
"Working with Swarovski and Starlight this holiday season is wonderful because they truly impact the lives of children and families challenged by illness in positive ways. Facilitating connections for families throughout the Starlight community is always important, but it becomes especially significant during this time of year," said Christie Brinkley
Taking 12 weeks to design and over 2,500 hours to create, the Swarovski Star required a team of 15 designers, engineers, crystal makers, lighting consultants and construction technicians in both Austria and New York. This dedication and hard work brings forth this striking combination of art, science and technology and allows it to sparkle throughout the ever-changing New York City winter weather. The Swarovski ornament retails for $70 and is available at Swarovski stores nationwide. For retail outlets, call 1-800-426-3088 or visit www.swarovski.com.
About Swarovski
112 years ago, in 1895, Daniel Swarovski I, a Bohemian inventor and visionary, moved to the village of Wattens, Tyrol in Austria, with his newly- invented machine for cutting and polishing crystal jewelry stones. From these beginnings, which revolutionized the fashion world, Swarovski has grown to be the world's leading producer of precision-cut crystal, for fashion, jewelry and more recently lighting, architecture and interiors. Today, the company, still based in Wattens, family-owned and run by 4th and 5th generation family members, has a global reach, with some 20,000 employees, a presence in over 120 countries and a turnover in 2006 of 2.37 billion Euros. Swarovski comprises two major divisions, one producing and selling loose crystals to the industry and the other creating design-driven finished products. Swarovski crystal components, known by their product brand names CRYSTALLIZED(TM) - Swarovski Elements for fashion and STRASS® Swarovski® Crystal for architecture and light, have become an essential ingredient of international design. Showing the creativity that lies at the heart of the company, Swarovski's own-brand lines of accessories, jewelry and home décor are sold through more than 1150 Swarovski stores and concessions in all major fashion capitals, while the exclusive Daniel Swarovski accessories collection has become the company's Couture signature. The Swarovski Crystal Society has close to 400,000 members worldwide, keen collectors of the celebrated crystal figurines. And in Wattens, Crystal Worlds, the multi-media crystal museum, has attracted over 7 million visitors since it was opened in 1995, as a celebration of Swarovski's universe of innovation and inspiration, of crystal as the ultimate creative material. The Swarovski corporation also includes four industrial brands, Tyrolit®, manufacturing grinding tools, Swareflex, for road safety reflectors, Optik, producing precision optical instruments and Signity, Swarovski's brand for genuine and created gemstones. Illuminating Fashion and Culture, Home and Leisure: www.Swarovski.Com.
About Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
When a child or teenager has a serious medical condition, everyone in the family is affected. For nearly 25 years, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation has dedicated itself to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Starlight's programs have been proven to distract children from their pain, help them better understand and manage their illnesses, and connect families facing similar challenges so that no one feels alone. Through a network of 32 offices, Starlight provides ongoing support to children, parents and siblings in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces with an array of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings. Programs are also delivered internationally through affiliates in Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom.
Source: Swarovski
Baltimore Under Armour's store
The Annapolis store marks Under Armour's entry into the branded retail space. Located in close proximity to the Under Armour world headquarters in Baltimore, the new store will serve as a brand touch point with the performance athlete as well as a retail and merchandising pilot center for new brand campaigns to be rolled out to a larger retailer partner community.
"We want the consumer to experience what it feels it to be in an Under Armour commercial," said Kevin Plank, Chairman and CEO, Under Armour, Inc. "We've built the physical manifestation of the Under Armour Brand. From our perspective, we look to this store to make us a better retail partner, merchandiser and listener to our consumer. As for our consumers, we hope they see the store as an extraordinary and authentic Under Armour experience. It will be like nothing they've ever experienced."
Kick-Off Annapolis, the store opening ceremony on Thursday, November 1st, features an ribbon cutting ceremony with Chairman and CEO Kevin Plank, and continues with weekend appearances by Team UA athletes Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens (Saturday, November 3rd) and World Champion figure skater Kimmie Meissner (Sunday, November 4th).
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China.
Adidas and NBA extend partnership
Adidas and NBA All-Star Center Dwight Howard announced on October, 30, 2007 their multi-year partnership extension agreement. The agreement was negotiated by Aaron Goodwin of GSM.
Adidas Press Release:
Adidas and Orlando Magic NBA All-Star center, Dwight Howard, announced a multi-year partnership extension agreement. This partnership announcement continues to signify adidas’ already strong commitment to the sport of basketball and the talented young players that are the foundation and future of the NBA. Howard’s extension agreement was negotiated by Aaron Goodwin of GSM. Terms of this extension were not disclosed.
"Having been part of the adidas family for many years, I was extremely happy to be able to extend my relationship with them," noted Howard. "adidas has always offered me the best products on the market and outstanding service. I look forward to helping grow their basketball business moving forward."
Howard, starting his fourth NBA season, had a break out 2006-07 campaign, while leading the Magic to their first playoff appearance since 2003. He finished the year with career highs in minutes played (3,023), minutes per game (36.9), points per game (17.6) and field goal percentage (.603). Howard led the Magic in points per game (17.6), blocks per game (1.90), rebounds per game (12.30) and minutes per game (36.9). For all his hard work, Howard was named to his first All-Star game in February and finished the season voted All-NBA third team.
"Having Dwight as a member of the adidas Basketball family for many years to come was a major priority for us," stated Jim Gatto, Director of Global Basketball for adidas. "This year Dwight was able to establish himself as a future superstar in the league and key player in the future of adidas’ basketball business."
Currently Howard is a key component of the new adidas Basketball movement, "Basketball is a Brotherhood." "Basketball is a Brotherhood" is the integrated, digitally led marketing and advertising revolution that does something no other brand has done: it allows today’s greatest players to interact and inspire the next generation of athletes, putting them side-by-side on and off the court. This season the consumer will be able to go to www.adidasbasketball.Com and experience adidas Basketball through a series of web episodes and other creative on-line activities that show the true meaning of Brotherhood. "Basketball is a Brotherhood" will introduce the adidas "Team Signature" footwear and apparel collections.
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About adidas
adidas has been providing innovative products for the world’s best athletes for more than 50 years, from past NBA legends to today’s superstars, such as Chauncey Billups, Dwight Howard, Gilbert Arenas, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Tracy McGrady.
On April 11, 2006 the adidas Group and the National Basketball Association have signed an 11-year global merchandising partnership that will make the adidas brand the official uniform and apparel provider for the NBA, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the NBA Development League (D-League) beginning with the 2006-07 NBA season.
Source: Adidas
Nike ACG at DICK'S Sporting Goods
Do you like Nike? better said: do you love Nike? I do....
Butn do you know about the launch of Nike ACG, the collection of active and outdoor apparel who assures protection, comfort and maximum performance for active lifes?....
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Press Release:
DICK'S Sporting Goods announced today the launch of Nike ACG, a diverse collection of active and outdoor apparel, with exclusive styles available at DICK'S Sporting Goods andwww.dickssportinggoods.com. Nike ACG utilizes innovative, advanced technology and a unique layering system for progressive protection, maximum comfort, and improved personal performance for active lifestyles. Men's and women's apparel includes jackets, pants, layering tees, and accessories.Dick's Sporting Goods is thrilled to bring exclusive styles of Nike ACG apparel to the active and outdoor consumer," said Jeffrey R. Hennion, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of DICK'S Sporting Goods.
"Nike's proprietary technology and performance fabrics reinforce to our customers the authenticity of the experience that we deliver every day. Nike ACG is ideal for our active consumer who wants the freedom to improve personal performance and create a unique look that reflects their individual taste."
Nike ACG's extraordinarily diverse line maximizes fashion-forward colors, performance enhancing fit, and advanced technology to deliver the best in outdoor apparel. Garments are available in a base assortment of neutrals such as khaki, black and white and are coupled with a wide variety of fashion- forward tones, such as Dark Orange for men and Paradise Aqua for women, for stand-out style. Nike ACG fit is true-to-size, with women's jackets and shirts slightly tapered for a performance silhouette.
Progressive Protection
Nike ACG -- All Conditions Gear -- delivers the perfect balance between performance, comfort, and individuality. The "All Conditions" means just that -- adapting to the weather and all its conditions, while performing and looking your best. Parkas, jackets, pants, tees, fleece, pullovers, and accessories are available in a unique progressive protection layering system that reflects individuality and is suited to your active lifestyle and performance capabilities. Each garment is engineered as a separate component and coordinates to every piece in the layering system.
Advanced Technology
Nike ACG utilizes advanced technology to protect while you perform. Each product features a Comfort Control System incorporating either Nike Dri- FIT(TM) for moisture wicking; Nike Therma-FIT(TM) for warmth and insulation; or Nike Storm-FIT(TM) for full-weather protection. Nike ACG also incorporates Nike Thermal-Sphere technology, a 3-dimensional fabric for warm and insulation, into garment construction.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of August 4, 2007, the Company operated 315 stores in 34 states primarily throughout the eastern half of the U.S. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf specialty retailer, with 77 stores in 29 states, ecommerce websites and catalog operations.
About Nike
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, a leading designer and marketer of luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Exeter Brands Group LLC, which designs and markets athletic footwear and apparel for the value retail channel; Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories and NIKE Bauer Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment.
Source: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Gerald's Genta new boutique
Gerald Genta opened a new store, this time in Paris at Rue de la Paix, one of the most famous street in Paris. The presentation of the collection was followed by a cocktail held in the "Orchid Salon".
Gerald Genta Press Release:
On Friday night, the Gerald Genta team hostedtheir guests to present the world's very first Gerald Genta boutique locatedon the famous Rue de la Paix, in Paris.
In the course of the evening, Francesco Trapani, CEO of Bulgari and Gerald Roden, CEO of Gerald Genta, welcomed more than 140 people to the newflagship store.
The party began with a tour of the boutique, a chance to discover all the collections, and a presentation of our museum pieces organised especially fort his event - followed by a cocktail held in the "Orchid Salon" of the ParkHyatt Hotel, beautifully decorated for the occasion in Gerald Genta's red andblack signature colours.
About Gerald Genta :
Inventive and unconventional, Gerald Genta was founded in 1969. In thatexact same spirit, the Gerald Genta collections continue shaking up thetraditionally discreet and classic world of Haute Horlogerie. In 1979 the company received the highly coveted "Poincon de Geneve", asymbol of excellence and perfection in high-end movements. In June 2000 the Bulgari Group acquired Gerald Genta S.A.
Today, Gerald Genta is the only Haute Horlogerie brand offeringexclusively complex movements combined with an avant-garde design. Usinginnovative materials, coupled with ingenious technology and highly complicatedmovements, it daily accompanies cosmopolitan and non-conformist watchenthusiasts.
The Manufacture Gerald Genta is located both in Geneva and in the villageof Le Sentier, at the heart of the Vallee de Joux, where a team of highlyexperienced watchmakers and technicians combines skilled craftsmanship withcutting-edge technologies to develop and craft all kinds of complicationmovements. The new building, will open in a few weeks. The new manufacturewill square 1950 m2.
Source: Gerald Genta
Sloggi's most beautiful bottom
On October, 31, 2007 took place the finale of the contest 'Show me your sloggi'. Are you interest to know who are the winners? Who has the most beautiful bottom?
Are you agree with the jury?
Triumph Press Release:
Kristina Dimitrova, 19, Bulgaria has the "Most Beautiful Female Bottom in the World" and Andrei Andrei, 24, Romania has the "Most Beautiful Male Bottom in the World"
On October 31st sloggi, one of the world's leading underwear brands, hosted the finale of its global model contest 'Show me your sloggi' to find the world's most beautiful bottom. A VIP jury chose two winners from 42 finalists of 26 countries. Kristina Dimitrova, 19, Bulgaria and Andrei Andrei, 24, Romania were awarded the title 'Most Beautiful Bottom in the World' by sloggi, a modelling contract for the next international sloggi campaign, EUR 10,000 prize money and an insurance cover for their bottom.
Before the final choice was announced the finalists had to convince the jury with their modelling know-how on an unusual catwalk - a moving conveyor belt. Members of the sloggi jury were: - Model Sophie Anderton - Susanne Maushake, model agency Munich Models representing Elite - Psychologist Dr. David - Fitness-expert Karsten Schellenberg - Top-choreographer Marvin A Smith - Thomas Herreiner, Product Management sloggi - Photographer JR Duran The finale preceded an international competition on the Internet at www.sloggi.com whereby candidates could submit their photos. More than 5 million visitors clicked the page and 130.000 registered users voted for around 15.000 candidates.
Candidates from Germany to Italy, from Poland to Estonia, from Japan to South Africa participated in the Show me your sloggi contest to find the world's most beautiful bottom. sloggi(R) - a brand by Triumph International. Triumph International is one of the world's leading lingerie manufacturers. Brands of the company are Triumph(R), sloggi(R), Valisere(R) and HOM(R).
Source: Triumph
bebe stores : NO ANIMAL FUR
Let's see what bebe Stores wants to do about the animal fur.
You, what would you like to do about it? Are you agree with the use of fur in baby's clothes? Do you believe in animal rights and the humane and ethical treatment of animals?
bebe stores, inc.
Bebe stores, inc. today announced that it will discontinue buying product with animal fur starting January 2008.bebe stores, inc. CEO, Gregory Scott, said "bebe's policy regarding fur has always been based on a strong belief in animal rights and the humane and ethical treatment of animals. Over the past year, bebe has gone to great lengths in working with its vendors to ensure that only fur created as a byproduct could be used. Over this same period of time, we are proud to say that we have dramatically reduced the use of animal fur to less than 3% of our product offering and now look forward to completely eliminating animal fur from our orders beginning in January 2008."
bebe stores, inc. designs, develops and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, which it markets under the bebe, COLLECTION bebe, BEBE SPORT and bebe O brand names. bebe currently operates 285 stores, of which 206 are bebe stores, 20 are bebe outlet stores, 58 are BEBE SPORT stores and 1 is a bebe accessories store. These stores are located in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada.
Source: Bebe stores, inc.
Online shopping protection!
Because holiday shopping is very important for all of us, we can announce you that online holiday sales will increase 21% this year. This is not o problem until we dicover that with this occasion some of us will be the victims of identity theft. You can find below ten tips to protect you Your identity while holiday shopping online.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Press Release:
Online holiday sales are projected to increase 21 percent in 2007, according to Forrester Research. But while consumers continue to increase their use of holiday shopping, there is also widespread fear that they will be the victims of identity theft. That's why Huntington Bank has developed ten tips that shoppers can follow to make for a safe and secure holiday season whether consumers are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa.
"At Huntington we understand how time-starved our customers are and how convenient online shopping can be," said Timothy J. Scholten, senior vice president responsible for Huntington's online banking. "Huntington's online banking site continues to be one of the top 10 sites in the country. We want to share our expertise with shoppers to give them peace of mind about their online transactions."
Make your list, check it twice and follow Huntington's ten cyber shopping tips:
1. Check your accounts daily for any activity you did not initiate. This
is especially needed during the busy holiday shopping season. You
should be able to log on quickly and check to see if there is any
unusual activity in your bank or credit card account that you did not
initiate. If there is, contact your bank immediately.
2. Do business with companies you know and trust. Research a company
before revealing personal or financial information online. Confirm an
online seller's physical address and phone number in case you need to
get in touch with them. If you get an email or pop-up message from the
seller while you're browsing that asks for financial information,
don't reply or click on the link in the message. Legitimate companies
don't ask for this information via email or pop-ups.
3. Watch out for fake "look-alike" sites. Some con artists disguise their
Web site as a well-known company's site. Check your browser's address
bar to make sure you're always using the correct Web site address. If
the Web site seems suspicious, leave it immediately and call the
company.
4. Check a company's privacy policy before doing business with it. A
company should allow you to know what personal information its Web
site is collecting, why and how it will be used. If you can't find a
privacy policy -- or if you can't understand it -- consider taking
your business to another site that's more security-conscious and
accommodating to customers.
5. Only provide personal information if you're on a secure Web site.
Once you are logged in, make sure the Web address starts with "https"
("s" means it's secure). For added safety, check for a site
certificate before submitting information on a secure page. Confirm
the owner of the certificate by clicking on the padlock icon at the
bottom of most browsers. You should see the owner listed as well as
the site address. This address should match the Web site address at
the top of the page; if they do not match, you may be at a fraudulent
Web site and should not enter personal data.
6. Never respond to emails asking you to "confirm" recent transactions
after you shop. These likely are "phishing" scams sent to lure private
information from you.
7. Maintain a paper trail. Print and save records of your online
transactions, including the product description and price, the online
confirmation/receipt, and copies of any email(s) you exchange with the
seller.
8. Do not share your passwords with anyone and never provide your social
security number, birth date, or mother's maiden name in an email.
9. Make sure all of your security software is up-to-date before you do
your online shopping. That includes anti-virus software, anti-spyware,
and firewalls.
10. Use a separate email account for your online shopping. You can set up
a free email account online through several different services.
About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $55 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Huntington has more than 141 years of serving the financial needs of its customers. Huntington's banking subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, provides innovative retail and commercial financial products and services through over 600 regional banking offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Huntington also offers retail and commercial financial services online at huntington.com; through its technologically advanced, 24-hour telephone bank; and through its network of over 1,400 ATMs. Selected financial service activities are also conducted in other states including: Dealer Sales offices in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee; Private Financial and Capital Markets Group offices in Florida; and Mortgage Banking offices in Maryland and New Jersey. Sky Insurance offers retail and commercial insurance agency services, through offices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and West Virginia. International banking services are available through the headquarters office in Columbus, a limited purpose office located in both the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong.
Source: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated