You can find below the top of the most desired gifts on holiday season. Desires are differents: mans are wishing electronics while women.......
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Press Release:
More than clothing, jewelry and sporting goods combined, American moms and dads are wishing for consumer electronics gifts this holiday season, according to a new national survey commissioned by electronics retailer Circuit City Stores, Inc.
The survey of more than 3,000 men and women with children found that respondents would most like to see an electronics gift such as a TV, computer or digital camera, under the tree this holiday season. Electronics was the top gift choice (52 percent) for both men and women:
-- 65 percent of men chose electronics, followed by 15 percent clothing,
nine percent sporting goods, three percent furniture, two percent
jewelry
-- 41 percent of women chose electronics, followed by 24 percent clothing,
20 percent jewelry, nine percent furniture, one percent sporting goods
Only six percent of respondents indicated they do not want a gift this holiday season.
Asked which electronics gift they would most like to receive, the top choice of both men and women (40 percent) was flat panel TV:
-- 46 percent of men chose flat panel TV, followed by 12 percent computer,
nine percent tie for GPS navigation and digital camera, seven percent
video game system
-- 36 percent of women chose flat panel TV, followed by 19 percent digital
camera, 13 percent computer, eight percent GPS navigation
-- MP3 players, cell phones and video game titles rounded out the list.
The gift rankings were similar across all age groups, but following TV, men aged 18-24 indicated a greater interest in video games and computers. Following TV, women aged 18-24 indicated higher interest in video games, cell phones and MP3 players.
Ninety percent of survey respondents indicated they were planning to buy a gift for the entire family for the holidays:
-- 44 percent chose electronics
-- 30 percent chose family trip
-- seven percent chose new car
-- six percent chose furniture
-- two percent chose appliances
-- one percent chose sporting goods
The survey was conducted October 26 - November 2, 2007 by independent research firm Decision Analyst, Inc. of Arlington, TX, and has a margin of error of plus-or-minus two percentage points.
Circuit City Launches "Drive to 65" Instant Win Game
As the holiday season approaches, Circuit City is celebrating the opening of up to 65 new and relocated stores in the current fiscal year.
Each day for thirty days, starting November 4, 2007, Circuit City's "Drive to 65" Instant Win Game will give away one Mazda CX-9, 2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the YEAR(TM), along with numerous electronics prizes. Customers can pick up a free game piece at Circuit City stores while supplies last. Using the code on the game piece, players can find out if they are instant winners at www.circuitcity.com/65. Players also can get a code number at the same Web site and enter. Complete rules can be found at the same Web site.
About Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services. The domestic segment operates through 663 Superstores and 13 other locations in 158 U.S. markets. The international segment operates through approximately 800 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates.
Source: Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Holiday Wish-List
Estee Lauder Stockholders' Meeting
The Estee Lauder Companies, a leading manufacturers of beauty products, with shops in over 130 countries in the world, announced the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, November 9, 2007
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Press Release:
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. will hold its 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, November 9, 2007. On that date, the Company will audio webcast the meeting live beginning at 10:00 a.m. (EST). Those wishing to access the webcast can visit the "Investor" section of www.elcompanies.com, the Estee Lauder 's website. The meeting will be archived on the site for two weeks.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Estee Lauder ’s products are sold in over 135 countries and territories under well-recognized brand names, including Estee Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, M•A•C, Bobbi Brown, Tommy Hilfiger, Kiton, La Mer, Donna Karan, Aveda, Jo Malone, Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Michael Kors, American Beauty, Flirt!, Good Skin™, Grassroots, Sean John, Missoni, Daisy Fuentes, Tom Ford Beauty, Mustang, Coach and Ojon.
Source: The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Juice body brilliance collection
Juice Beauty Press Release:
Announcing the launch of Juice Beauty's Green Apple Body Brilliance Collection.
This collection utilizes Juice Beauty's antioxidant technology which combines alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, DMAE, peptides, fat soluble Vitamin C, and essential fatty acids for optimum age-defying results.
• Green Apple Mousse Body Cleanser: This revitalizing body cleanser blends potent glycolic fruit acids from certified organic antioxidant-rich apple and lemon juices, to brighten and refine for healthy, brilliant skin from head to toe,
• Green Apple Body Peel: Potent fruit acids of certified organic apple, lemon, grape juices and raw cane sugar dramatically refine skin tone and texture. Essential vitamin antioxidants and nutrients hydrate and nourish fresh skin for healthy, brilliant skin from head to toe.
• Green Apple SPF 20 Antioxidant Body Moisturizer: This antioxidant-rich moisturizer combines chemical-free spf 20 sun protection with a blend of age-defying peptides, DMAE, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, and a potent fruit acid complex to brighten, smooth fine lines and protect optimum age-defying benefits from head to toe.
Source: Beauty for change
New York Fashion Week
Couture Fashion Week New York amaized in September by the scope that event turn.
USA International Fashion Shows Press Release:
In September 2007 Couture Fashion Week New York exceeded all expectations and delivered the largest and most distinguished audience of socialites, diplomats and VIPs during New York Fashion Week at a single event. Also attending were press and media from around the globe including Book Moda (Italy), CBS, Fashion TV, PBS, and television coverage from Turkey, Costa Rica, China, Russia as well as photographers, editors and writers from a full range of fashion and lifestyle publications. An Andres Aquino production, the three-day event featured beautiful runway fashion shows, world class entertainment, cocktail and networking parties creating a one-of-a-kind opportunity for participating exhibitors, designers and sponsors.
From the electrifying performances by award-winning violinist Alexander Markov and the Masacote Dance Company to the intricate garments by international fashion designers hailing from all corners of the globe, the shows were a feast for the senses. The venues this season the Westin in New York's world-famous Times Square and the exquisite St. Regis Hotel. At the Westin, the stunning atrium soaring seven stories was transformed into a glamorous catwalk and filled to capacity with appreciative guests enjoying the shows from the main floor as well as from the balconies overlooking the runway.
The fashion shows at the St. Regis were held in the breathtaking Roof Ballroom with cocktails and exhibits in the Versailles Ballroom accompanied by the performance of accomplished guitarist Kenny Cunningham. In September 2007 Couture Fashion Week New York exceeded all expectations and delivered the largest and most distinguished audience of socialites, diplomats and VIPs during New York Fashion Week at a single event. Also attending were press and media from around the globe including Book Moda (Italy), CBS, Fashion TV, PBS, and television coverage from Turkey, Costa Rica, China, Russia as well as photographers, editors and writers from a full range of fashion and lifestyle publications.
An Andres Aquino production, the three-day event featured beautiful runway fashion shows, world class entertainment, cocktail and networking parties creating a one-of-a-kind opportunity for participating exhibitors, designers and sponsors.From the electrifying performances by award-winning violinist Alexander Markov and the Masacote Dance Company to the intricate garments by international fashion designers hailing from all corners of the globe, the shows were a feast for the senses.
The venues this season the Westin in New York's world-famous Times Square and the exquisite St. Regis Hotel. At the Westin, the stunning atrium soaring seven stories was transformed into a glamorous catwalk and filled to capacity with appreciative guests enjoying the shows from the main floor as well as from the balconies overlooking the runway.
The fashion shows at the St. Regis were held in the breathtaking Roof Ballroom with cocktails and exhibits in the Versailles Ballroom accompanied by the performance of accomplished guitarist Kenny Cunningham.
Source: USA International Fashion Shows
Handmade Italian coats
Malbea clothes launch this season’s a Prêt-à-Porter line of handmade Italian coats and a retail website.
Press Release:
On November 5, 2007 Malbea Fashion is set to unveil their debut collection of handmade Italian coats. With the launch of this season’s day and evening outerwear designs, the firm establishes itself as an impeccable woman’s wear design house. Their opening collection underlines the precision of Italy’s haute couture ateliers while creating a Prêt-à-Porter line that promises their clientele the allure of couture.
Inspired by famous cities, each garment is made of fine wool or silk and accented elegantly with hand stitched embroidery highlighting each model’s own sense of charm and grace. By combining Italy’s grand tradition of old world tailoring with characteristic touches of a bohemian spirit, Malbea Fashion’s design philosophy emphasizes La Dolce Vita elegance.
Perfect for an elegant evening out or as a sophisticated approach to dressy day wear, the clothier’s coats celebrate cool temperatures and add an ultra-feminine highlight to any woman’s upscale wardrobe.
Malbea clothes are handcrafted, high fashion, garments which are sold on-line.They are aimed at fashion consious women who understand fine tailoring. Exuisite detail and superb quality fabrics.
To showcase their new designs, Malbea Fashion is also pleased to announce the launch of their retail website. This e-commerce enabled web showroom highlights their luxurious handbags and accent pieces in addition to this years exquisite coat collection. Bringing the world of international fashion home, customers will have the freedom to browse and shop from any city, any country, any time they choose.
Please visit them at malbeafashion.com Where Italian style is never out of fashion.
Source: OPENPRESS
JCPenney Gift-Giving List
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Press Release:
From style mavens and fitness fanatics to technology junkies, finding the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones is an important part of the season. JCPenney’s selection of festive fashion, sparkling jewelry, home décor and toys, for young and old, will make it easy to shop for everyone on your list.For the Fashionista – Deck out a fashionista’s closet with a
pparel and accessories sure to deliver holiday cheer.-- Gifts $25 and Under
-- A paisley or sateen Pashmina, can do double-duty as a wrap for holiday parties or an elegant scarf, $25.
-- Gifts $50 and Under
-- Men like to receive clothes too! J. Ferrar Shirts and Ties are perfect for the modern man, $28.50 - $37.50.
-- For the girl who needs a little sparkle in her life...Bisou Bisou(R) Sequin Embellished Tanks in black, gold, plum, red and silver, $30
-- Cashmere-lined Leather Gloves from Isotoner(R) are a classic favorite, $50.
-- Gifts $75 and Under
-- She'll be on-trend when toting a Sophia Caperelli Josie Satchel in shimmery gunmetal, $69.99.
-- A nicole by Nicole Miller(R) Stone-lined Tunic in gray and black looks elegant for a party or the office, $54.
-- BB Dakota's Pea Coat in red, a jcp.com exclusive, will turn heads, $59.99.
-- He will love cozying up in a St. John's Bay(R) Puffer Jacket, $60.
-- An oversized Garnet Cocktail Ring is the perfect accessory for holiday cocktail parties, $69.99.
-- Gifts $100 and Under
-- Always a classic, Worthington(R) 100% 2-ply Cashmere Sweaters are a wardrobe staple made for gift-giving, $70 - $90.
-- Help her store accessories and special photo memories with a Photo Collage Jewelry Box, $95.
For the Environmentalist – Give the “gift of green” this holiday season with these eco-friendly items.
-- Gifts $25 and Under
-- Help protect nature and show your support for the World Wildlife Fund by purchasing World Wildlife Fund Screen Tees. These 100 percent cotton, short-sleeve graphic tees are available in four styles: "Green is the new black," "Keep it cool," "Ho
tter than I should be," and a white tee with the WWF logo. For every tee sold, $1 will be donated to the Fund, $14.99.-- Gifts $50 and Under
-- Your guests will love the super-absorbent, plush Bamboo Blend Six-piece Towel Set from Studio(TM) jcp home. Bamboo is considered an eco-friendly material since the renewable grass can grow as fast as a foot a day, $49.99.
-- Gifts $75 and Under
-- With its signature five-pocket styling, Levi's(R) Red Tab(TM) 539 Denim Jeans for men are made from 100 percent organic cotton denim. The jeans feature recycled buttons, rivets and zippers and external packaging made from organic fabric and recycled paper printed with soy ink, $58.
-- Gifts $100 and Under
-- For the fashion-conscious man, a Stafford(R) Blazer made of bamboo fabric is a great choice. Dress it up with pants or go casual in jeans, $89.99 - $99.99.
For the Tech Guru – You won’t need a user’s manual to find the perfect holiday gift for the techie in your life.
-- Gifts $25 and Under
-- Switch effortlessly from holiday specials to home videos with the Jumbo Universal Remote, $24.99.
-- For the girl who wants to look hot while sporting the latest gear, sparkly Bling iPod Accessories are the way to go, $19.99.
-- Gifts $50 and Under
-- Capture all those holiday memories and display them on your tree with the Digital Photo Ornament, $39.99.
-- The Kids' Digital Camera is perfect for the budding photographer in your family, $39.99.
-- Gifts $75 and Under
-- For the techie who has it all, a combination Digital Camera and Binocular is a great addition to their collection, $59.99.
-- Gifts $100 and Under
-- Make carting a laptop stylish with a Leather Laptop Portfolio, $100.
-- Keep things simple with a Clock Dock that includes an alarm clock and iPod charging dock, $99.99.
For the Fitness Buff –A few suggestions to keep them fit both in and out of the gym.
-- Gifts $25 and Under
-- The Quad Mini Massager is perfect for soothing sore muscles after a trip to the gym, $11.99.
-- Gifts $50 and Under
-- For the sports fanatic, an NFL Replica Jersey from Reebok will get them ready for game day, $34.99 - $37.99.
-- She will look great both at the gym and running errands in St. John's Bay(R) Terry Pant and Jacket Sets, $26 - $30.
-- Wireless Headphones are a "must have" gym accessory, $39.99.
-- Gifts $75 and Under
-- The Portable iPod Dock means a great workout playlist is always accessible, $59.99.
-- Gifts $100 and Under
-- Work your upper and lower body with the compact Easy Cycle Exercise Bike, $79.99.
For the Ultimate Entertainer – Help make holiday entertaining a breeze for the host or hostess in your life.
-- Gifts for Under $25
-- Serve up a hot delight in the Studio(TM) Modern Jingles Latte Mug, $11.99.
-- Gifts for Under $50
-- Give the busy hostess an energy bump with an Espresso Gift Set, $39.99.
-- Keep things cool with the Caddyo Wine Chiller and then liven them up with the cooks Wine Gift Set, both $39.99.
-- Gifts for Under $75
-- Belgian waffles for your holiday brunch? The Chef's Choice(R) Waffle Pro Select makes four waffles in 90 seconds, $69.99.
-- Gifts for Under $100
-- Shake up the party with an Electric Martini Shaker, a jcp.com exclusive, $79.99.
-- The cooks Burr Mill Coffee Grinder and Thermal 10-cup Coffee Maker are must-haves for making the perfect cup of coffee for guests, $59.99 and $7
9.99
-- Sing the night away with the Karaoke Party Machine, $99.99.
For the Tots – A treasure trove of fun and excitement awaits…from classic toys to hip electronics.
-- Gifts for Under $25
-- Disney's(R) Hannah Montana Electronic Guitar lets little girls sing-along to Hannah's biggest hits, $19.99.
-- Give kids something to cheer about with NFL, MLB and NCAA Checker Sets, $24.
-- Introducing Webkinz pets! These virtual pets come with a unique secret code that kids can enter online at Webkinz World where they can care for their virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best games on the net, $14.99.
-- Gifts for Under $50
-- For the teen who just can't get enough of the pop culture craze, try the High School Musical Board Game, $39.99.
-- Kids get a head start with the Vtech Whiz Kid Learning Board, $49.99.
-- Gifts for Under $75
-- For the kid who dreams of being a chef, a Homestyle Kitchen with Lights and Sounds puts them on the right track, $59.99.
-- Help kids get in touch with their artistic side with the Step 2 Flip 'n Doodle Easel Desk, $69.99.
-- Gifts for Under $100
-- The Toddler Caterpillar Rocker spells out hours of fun for little ones this holiday season, $99.99.
-- For the big kids, Tabletop Air Hockey will keep them busy for hours, $80.
-- Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee with lights and sounds will light up the face of little boys, $99.99.
Come on! - SPLURGE!
Never get lost on your holiday travels with an Invion GPS Unit with MP3/MP4 Player, $199.99.
Bring back memories and start new ones for the youngsters with Heirloom Pedal Cars and Tricycles, $199.99 - $229.99.
Capture all the moments of the holiday with a Digital Camera, $129.99 - $499.99.
Watch your favorite holiday classics on-the-go with the Coby 8½” Portable DVD Player, $279.99!
Flashback to the 70’s with the iPod Lava Lamp for a friend with retro style and a need for their own sound track, $119.99.
Your holiday feast will never look better when served on Chambour Dinnerware by Chris Madden® jcp home. Elegant details in silver and gold add the perfect touch to your table, $279.99 for 65-piece set.
Keep the sport-lover in your life entertained for hours with stick hockey, foosball, and air hockey all in the stylish, compact 3-in-1 Rotating Table Games, $499.99.
Make it a holiday she will remember with a pair of elegant one carat Diamond Stud Earrings in white or yellow gold, $1,499.99.
Indulge the golden girl within and accessorize with Hammered Gold Pendants and Earrings, $349 - $429.
Sparkle, dazzle and beguile with the new Gold ‘N Ice collection of bangles, earrings and pendants, $269.99 - $559!
JCPenney’s combination of great fashions, affordable price points and the shopping convenience of over 1,000 stores nationwide and jcp.com will definitely keep the season merry and bright.
About JCPenney
JCPenney is one of America's leading retailers, operating 1,064 department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, jcp.com, and the nation's largest general merchandise catalog business. Through these integrated channels, JCPenney offers a wide array of national, private and exclusive brands which reflect the Company's commitment to providing customers with style and quality at a smart price.
Traded as "JCP" on the New York Stock Exchange, the Company posted revenue of $19.9 billion in 2006 and is executing its strategic plan to be the growth leader in the retail industry. Key to this strategy is JCPenney's "Every Day Matters" brand positioning, intended to generate deeper, more emotionally driven relationships with customers by fully engaging the Company's 155,000 Associates to offer encouragement, provide ideas and inspire customers every time they shop with JCPenney.
Source: J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
Calvin's Klein Jeans new president
The Warnaco Group, Inc. Press Release:
The Warnaco Group, Inc. today announced the appointment of Janice Sullivan as President, Calvin Klein Jeans division. Ms. Sullivan will oversee design, development, merchandising, marketing and sales for the Calvin Klein Jeans brand in the Americas and will report directly to Frank Tworecke, President of the Sportswear Group. Ms. Sullivan is replacing Patricia J. Royak, who is leaving the Company.Sullivan joins Warnaco from Liz Claiborne Inc, where she served as President of Narciso Rodriguez.
Previously, she spent more than 17 years associated with the DKNY brand, spending the last ten years with DKNY Jeans and Activewear, a Liz Claiborne Company, where she served as President from 2005 to 2007. Sullivan began her career with Calvin Klein Inc in its Calvin Klein Jeans division.
Frank Tworecke, President of Warnaco's Sportswear Group, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Janice to our team. Her experience in the denim arena and her proven ability in running a premier lifestyle brand will complement our worldwide Calvin Klein Jeans team as we continue to build our global business.”
ABOUT WARNACO
The Warnaco Group, Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading apparel company engaged in the business of designing, marketing and selling intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear, swimwear, men's and women's sportswear and accessories under such owned and licensed brands as Warner's®, Olga®, Body Nancy Ganz®, and Speedo®, as well as Chaps® sportswear and denim and Calvin Klein® men's and women's underwear, men’s and women’s bridge apparel and accessories, men's and women's jeans and jeans accessories, junior women's and children's jeans and men’s and women's swimwear.
Source: The Warnaco Group, Inc.
Greg Norman Collection revenue
Greg Norman Collection a luxury brand of golf-inspired sportswear for men and women increased its sales this year. Are you curios to see how much and how?
Greg Norman Collection Press Release:
On the heels of the successful recapitalization of its parent company, MacGregor Golf Company, Greg Norman Collection reports strong business results across all sales channels.Sales from the company's Corporate division have increased 37 percent over last year to date.
"Over the past 12 months, our sales force has strengthened and our Corporate product assortment has increased with an emphasis on proprietary tech fabrics such as Luxury Play Dry and Pima-Tech," said Dave Capano, Director of Corporate Sales. "Both factors contributed to the success in 2007." The company added five sales representatives in 2007 and increased its corporate product offering by 20 percent.
Green grass distribution continues to generate strong results for the company. Spring bookings with key premier on-course management groups are trending up double-digits over last year at this time. In addition, Greg Norman Collection is now sold in more than 80 percent of Golf World magazine's "100 Best Golf Shops".
"Greg Norman Collection is stronger than ever and continues to innovate with a large offering of superior performance fabrics for spring 2008," said Adrienne Flentge, Director of Retail, KemperSports Management. "Several new facilities in the KemperSports portfolio will carry GNC in the upcoming season and we anticipate positive reactions from our customers."
GNC is finding additional success internationally with double-digit growth in both Canada and the United Kingdom. In February 2008, product will begin selling at retail in Korea, the world's third largest golf market. Plans to launch in Japan and China are currently set for 2009.
The brand's luxury assortment, Signature Series, which launched in Fall 2006 and is identifiable with an exclusive silver label, is the company's single biggest fashion delivery, nearly doubling its fashion business in its first full year of shipments.
"Greg Norman Collection created a niche in the industry with its wide range of products that is truly defined as golf-inspired sportswear," said Jennifer Hawkins, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. "We were the first to offer retailers a product constructed with both luxury and performance elements called Luxury Play Dry, and by doing so we bridged the gap between athletic product and sportswear sophistication."
As a whole, the company's Spring 2008 bookings are up nearly 10 percent over last year. "We are hearing from customers that Spring 2008 is our strongest line of the past several years, and the pre-book orders reflect their confidence in Greg Norman Collection," said Suzy Biszantz, CEO and President. "Our new fabric innovations are getting our customers' attention this season, especially the 2-Below, Pima-Tech and Ultimate 80s knit shirts."
Built upon a unique combination of performance, luxury and style, Greg Norman Collection, a subsidiary of MacGregor Golf Company, is a leading worldwide marketer of golf-inspired sportswear for men and women, influenced by one of the world's leading golf professionals.
Source: Greg Norman Collection
Maybelline supports education
de a difference in their communities through the power of education. The program salutes women who work every day to motivate, teach, mentor and elevate people's lives through education by creating unique programs within their communities."Maybelline New York knows that education is the tool that opens doors to endless possibilities," says Karen Fondu, President of Maybelline New York-Garnier. "Through our education program, we are able to give back and continue to support women who are making a real difference through education."
To select the ten honorees, PEOPLE, People en Espanol and Essence magazines announced the contest through a promotional advertisement in the September issues of the publications. The in-book unit drove customers to the Maybelline New York website, where they were asked to submit a photo and inspirational story about how they have made a difference in their community by supporting educational initiatives.
A panel of judges from Maybelline New York, PEOPLE, People en Espanol and Essence magazines selected a total of ten women-four readers from PEOPLE four from Essence and three from People en Espanol -- to receive the Grand Prize package. Each honoree will receive a $10,000 grant donated to their affiliated educational cause along with their photo and story pictured in a follow up spread in each magazine including PEOPLE's November 5th issue date and the December issues of People en Espanol and Essence. Maybelline New York will officially present each of the ten honorees with their $10,000 grant at a special luncheon hosted in their honor in New York City on November 1st.
The 2007 Maybelline New York honorees are:
PEOPLE Magazine:
-- Dr. Lois Frankel (Pasadena, CA): Founder of MOSTE (Motivating Our
Students Through Education), a mentoring organization that provides
inner city girls with positive role models and guidance to a better
future. In June 2007, one of MOSTE's mentored girls graduated cum laude
from Yale
-- Valerie Hill-Jackson (Houston, TX): Founder of BOF (Barnabas Outreach
Foundation), a foundation that emphasizes human potential. Valerie was
the twelfth of 13 children born to illiterate migrant workers. Now she
provides college prep workshops, leadership workshops and scholarship
opportunities so that every student can enter the workforce as an
empowered leader
-- Janine Lee (San Diego, CA): Founder of Capture the Dream, a non-profit
organization for children from low-income homes. Janine took her
passion for volunteering and created a charity that holds school supply
drives, provides mentorship programs and organizes family outings
-- Abigail Rosin (New York, NY): Owner of Groove With Me, a free dance
studio and after school program that allows inner city to find a safe
haven and help build confidence. Groove With Me provides a sense of
self that helps young girls overcome their fears, recognize their
potential and ultimately achieve their goals
People en Espanol Magazine:
-- Marcelina Fernandez: Dedicated counselor at the College Assistance
Migrant Program, which assists students who are migratory or seasonal
farmworkers (or children of such workers) enrolled in their first year
of undergraduate studies
-- Raquel Lee: Family advocate at the Greenfield Family Resource Center,
which advocates and supports families in the community to improve the
education, health, safety, social and emotional success of families by
providing them access to needed resources
-- Dora Maria Abreu (New York, NY): Volunteer for the program FIRST (For
Inspiration And Recognition Of Science and Technology), which
encourages and inspires young people's interest and participation in
science and technology.
Essence Magazine:
-- Dr. Lynne Holden (New York, NY): Co-founder of Mentoring in Medicine,
which pairs minority health care professionals with students in urban
areas, encouraging them to pursue professions within health care. With
the support of Mentoring in Medicine, socio-economically disadvantaged
students are empowered to achieve their goals
-- Darlene Willis (San Diego, CA): Founder of College Bound San Diego, an
organization that helps African-American students prepare for college
through tutoring, community service, campus tours and seminars
-- Sheila Joseph (New York, NY): Founder of East New York Prep, a tuition-
free school located in a poverty stricken area of Brooklyn, NY. The
school gives the opportunity to students to achieve their dreams by
building confidence through education
Thursday, November 1, 2007
NikeiD London studio
In the central London will open the first store London NikeiD studio, a studio who has a unique customization service the first of its kind in the United Kingdom.
he NikeiD.com online design process, with help from one-to-one appointments with trained Design Consultants.Once consumers have created their designs in the studio they can be stored in an online 'locker' and shared with others online. After ordering, the shoes are individually made and delivered to them, either via the Nike Town store or direct to their homes.
The NikeiD business has more than tripled since 2004 with more than 3 million unique visitors going to www.NikeID.com every month. As many retailers continue to take their instore offering online, Nike has seized the opportunity to bring this unique online design experience t
o the heart of its store and the heart of London's busiest shopping district. This puts the consumer in control of the design process and extends the NikeiD experience beyond the computer screen where it has lived since its inception in 1999."The world has changed. Consumers interact with brands on their own terms," said Trevor Edwards, Vice President, Brand and Category Management for Nike. "The NikeiD Studio enables consumers to create their expression of the Nike brand with the guidance of a skilled Design Consultant."
Pilot NikeiD spaces have previously opened in Paris, France and Osaka, Japan and the NikeiD London studio follows a similar studio that opened at NikeTown New York in early October.
The first floor of the London NikeiD studio houses the iD Bar, a walk-in space where consumers can customise a selection of 54 different styles of Nike footwear, as well as Nike Pro apparel and bags and watches, using thousands of colour and material options and with assistance from a Design Consultant. They can also buy NikeiD Exclusive product (product that has already been iD'd) and book appointments for the NikeiD Studio on the second floor.
The second floor, the iD Studio, is an appointment-only private space, hosted by the studio concierge, Q, in luxuriously appointed surroundings. The iD Studio is manned by Q and her team and hosts four Mac stations, each manned by a Design Consultant, who will facilitate consumers' designs, drawing on their passions and creativity in a one-hour personal consultation. As well as the product offered on the first floor, the second floor iD Studio has 5 exclusive footwear styles - the Classic BW, Dunk Hi, Dunk Lo, Women's Dunk and Air Max 90 that can only be customized on iD in that space or at Nike iD studio New York.
The Design Consultants, amongst the most creative and cutting edge individuals in the capital, have been handpicked from London's cultural elite and include graffiti artists, musicians and sneaker freaks. Each has undergone a 14 week training programme that included sessions at Claridges and a meeting with a colour psychologist.
Consumers are recommended to call the NikeiD concierge service (020 7612 0990) or log onto www.nikeid.com/londonstudio to make an appointment for the second floor studio, but walk-in design sessions can be accommodated on the first floor based upon availability each day. Each session is scheduled for up to one hour and a Design Consultant will work with consumers throughout each session.
Source: Nike