DLCS Announces National Sales Director Stephen Nepkin

DAYTON, OHIO (PRWEB) April 19, 2013

Dermatopathology Laboratory of Central States (DLCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Nepkin as National Sales Director of DLCS, effective April 15th, 2013. Nepkin joined DLCS in 2010 as Regional Sales Manager and is responsible for impressive growth in the greater Chicago area.

Nepkin will be responsible for all sales operations including the management and expansion of the DLCS sales team.

I am honored to accept this position at DLCS, says Nepkin. I look forward to working with the management team as we continue building on decades of excellence in dermatopathology.

Nepkin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University.

Steves experience in sales, particularly in dermatopathology, will be a great asset to DLCS as we grow the laboratory, says Dr. Tom Olsen, Founder and President of DLCS.

ABOUT DLCS

Dermpath Lab of Central States (DLCS) is an independent, national dermatopathology laboratory whose goal is to provide physicians with accurate diagnoses of skin biopsies. DLCS has a focus on quality, efficient service, and education all essential to our dedication to patient care.

Early Black Friday Sales In All Categories at SportsFanPlayground.com

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) May 22, 2013

Black Friday & Cyber Monday are upon us, and SportsFanPlayground.com has Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals currently taking place in every category in the store. Many of the items on sale include cameras, video games for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Playstation Vita; cell phones including the Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy SIII, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy Note, TVs, tablets, tools, pools, hot tubs, groceries, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, auto parts, GPS units and many more top products., The store has a variety of sporting goods on sale for the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, UFC and WWE, including jerseys, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more.

The store has sales on various Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 accessories, with many of the accessories marked down to $ .01. The accessories are items used to connect the systems to televisions, such as cables and cords, and also used to allow people to play online and design their systems, such as headsets and special covers and skins for the consoles.

SportsFanPlayground.com also has the Xbox 360 holiday console bundle available for $ 219.99. The bundle consists of the 250GB console, the games Forza 4 and Elder Scrolls V, a 1-month Xbox Live Membership, and a 1-month subscription to Hulu Plus and Epix. SportsFanPlayground.com has holiday bundles available, as well as custom Xbox consoles designed for the recently released Halo 4 game and the Kinect Star Wars game. SportsFanPlayground.com has deals of 28% off of the Xbox Live membership cards, which allow for gamers to play online, download movies and music, and watch applications such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, UFC, ESPN, Nickelodeon, and more.

On the Playstation 3, many games are marked down for the early Black Friday sale, and one of those games is the new Madden NFL 13 game. The game is currently available for $ 34.99, 42% off of the cover price of $ 59.99. The store also has the new Resident Evil 6 for $ 39.99 and FIFA Soccer '13 on sale for 30% off at $ 41.96. The store also has the game Assassin's Creed III available for the Playstation 3 for $ 34.99, and the new Playstation 3 500GB Assassin's Creed III bundle is on sale for $ 284.95 through the end of the Black Friday sale.

The store has deals on popular cell phones, including the various Apple iPhone models - the 3G, 4, 4S and the newest version, the iPhone 5. The iPhones are marked down up to 35% off of the retail price. The phones are available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions, with the exception of the iPhone 3G, which is only available in 8GB. The Samsung Galaxy SIII phones are available for up to 45% off currently and the newest Samsung phone, the Galaxy Note II, is on sale from various vendors at up to 38% off the retail price of $ 999.99.

The store has deals on various HDTVs from Samsung up to 50% off of the retail price. Many of the Samsung TVs are Smart TVs, which allow for users to browse the internet, use entertainment apps for Facebook, Netflix and Hulu Plus, and interact with friends and family with built-in cameras. Many are available in a 3D format, as well. The store has TV deals on various brands including Sony, Sharp, LG, Vizio, Mitsubishi and Toshiba.

SportsFanPlayground.com has sales on various home and kitchen appliances, with markdowns up to 70% off. The store has appliances such as air conditioners, hand vacuums, refrigerators and more. Currently, the store has the Cuisinart 12-cup Coffeemaker available for $ 64.99, 61% off of the retail price of $ 169.99 during the early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

SportsFanPlayground.com has deals on various tablets including the new iPad Mini. The Apple iPad Mini is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB memory sizes. The iPad Mini has a 7.9" LED backlit display and boasts up to 10 hours of battery life. The camera features are strong on the Mini as the device has a 5 megapixel iSight camera with 1080p recording capabilities. The iPad Mini has the ability to work with the regular iPad's over 275,000 apps. The store has older versions of the iPad available in the first, second and third generation models.

If a family is looking for top quality movies and TV shows on DVD and Blu-ray, SportsFanPlayground.com has sales of up to 65% off on various movies, including Cinderella, The Avengers, Prometheus, The Amazing Spiderman and The Dark Knight Rises Trilogy. For TV series, sales include popular AMC shows seasons of The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, ABC's Modern Family, and 71% off of the fourth season of the popular HBO series, True Blood.

When it comes to sports entertainment, the WWE is the leading brand in America for regular, can't miss moments and events. SportsFanPlayground.com has WWE DVD and Blu-ray titles available for at least 40% on all titles, including the recently released CM Punk: Best In The World, NWO: The Revolution, The Attitude Era, and the upcoming Raw 100 DVD and Blu-ray.

An extra Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale is that the store has many WWE DVD and Blu-ray titles under $ 10, including match compilations on Ric Flair, Mick Foley, Eddie Guerrero, Wrestlemania 25, Wrestlemania 26 and many others.

In America, many people love their cars, trucks and motorcycles, and also love working on those items. At SportsFanPlayground.com, the store has sales on thousands of various auto parts and accessories for those vehicles. The store has sales on car care products, interior and exterior accessories, motor oils and fluids, premium tires, wheels, hubcaps, paint, body trim, performance parts, and many other items to keep a consumer's vehicle running strong and at peak level. Currently, the store has deals of up to 20% off of Sirius XM radio systems for vehicles. Sirius XM is the leader in premium satellite radio with thousands of channels available, allowing people to listen to hundreds of music channels, sports, comedy, politics, news, and more, with the top personalities in the entertainment industry.

The store has Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales on Dell, Asus and Sony laptop computers, with markdowns up to 35% off. The laptops are ready to ship out immediate from the various vendors. Right now, SportsFanPlayground.com has the Samsung Series 3 NP-RV515-A04US laptop on sale for $ 349.99. The system features an AMD dual core processor, 500GB hard drive, 15" screen, 4GB of memory, and the Windows 7 Operating System.

For those looking for great deals on food and grocery items, SportsFanPlayground.com recently launched a grocery store which has a variety of items available in bulk at low prices including beverages, meats, poultry, prepared foods, fruit, and much more. Most of the grocery products are marked down up to 60% off of the retail prices in regular grocery stores.

For more information, please visit SportsFanPlayground.com.

About SportsFanPlayground.com -

SportsFanPlayground.com is a leading online e-commerce provider of electronics which range from tablets, PCs and cameras to video games, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs, appliances, lawn and garden products, IT systems and hardware, and more. The store recently began having the Apple iPhone 5 available in their marketplace.

The store also carries the top brands in electronics including Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Cisco, Apple, Sony, Samsung, Microsoft, EA Sports, and many more. The company recently began its initial expansion into clothing and jewelry and will continue to expand over the next several months.

The store is a leading provider of NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, UFC and FIFA apparel and accessories. The playground has various shoes, jackets, home & garden products, bedroom and kitchen products - all with sports and team themes and help for tailgating or throwing a party for the big game happening soon.

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TriDerma Growth Leads to Hire of New Sales Vice President

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) May 30, 2013

TriDerma, a manufacturer of skin care products, announced today that Angie Echele will lead the companys U.S. sales efforts as Vice President of Sales.

Angie Echele has a well-rounded background in consumer packaged goods (CPG), having managed some of the countrys largest retail accounts, first at Purina and later at Energizer Battery. Ms. Echele has spent the last seven years putting lessons learned at big brands to work for small and medium companies via Genesis Sales and Marketing and her own firm, Transformation Sales and Marketing, LLC. Ms. Echele provided market feasibility studies for clients interested in expanding into the Food, Drug, Mass or Club channels, conducted pre-market due diligence to ready clients for U.S. launch, developed sales and marketing strategy and managed ongoing marketing and sales operations for various CPG clients.

Gloria Vanderlaan, President of TriDerma said, Angies career includes over 20 years in sales and brand marketing. She brings a diverse background and a unique perspective regarding how we can improve retail partnerships and increase consumer loyalty. Angies experience and insights will complement our existing staff and help to grow our business. We are thrilled to have Angie on our team.

The TriDerma brand features over 50 specialized skin care items, each created for specific, hard-to-heal skin conditions. The company is growing and Ms. Echele said, I'm excited to be working with the great team at TriDerma, truly the best skin care on the market.

About Triderma

Headquartered in Anaheim, California, TriDerma has provided fast healing without a prescription for 21 years. Founded upon the determination of one woman seeking a natural healing solution, TriDerma now manufactures over 50 products available online and in the First Aid, Skin Care and Baby section of drugstores and supercenters across the U.S. and the world. TriDerma formulas are purpose-driven to help heal specific skin conditions without the use of cortisone, steroids, parabens or other harmful ingredients. Proprietary formulations made in the USA ensure quality and efficacy are never compromised. TriDerma is a women-owned company. For more information and a store locator go to http://www.Triderma.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TriDerma.

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Ginika Announces Holiday Season Sales for Dudu-Osun Natural and Organic Face and Bath Soap

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 29, 2012

Ginika offers Dudu-Osun natural and organic face and bath soap, and unrefined African Shea butter at huge discount prices this holiday season. Shea Butter and Dudu-Osun natural and organic face and bath soap are both very important for every skin type from the toughest to the most sensitive skin. Pure and unrefined shea butter by Ginika has natural active compounds that are not found in various other body creams, wrinkle creams, and even anti-aging creams. When used, dry skin, hair, hand, feet, and so on, are new again within seconds. On the other hand, Dudu-Osun natural and organic face and bath soap exfoliates and deeply cleanses as it helps rejuvenate and heal the skin.

Ginikas Dudu-Osun black soap is an excellent choice for the skin. Thanks to its all-natural tropical ingredients like Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Pure Honey, Osun (Camwood), Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Pod Ash, Palm Bunch Ash, Lime and Lemon juice, this luxurious natural herbal soap has been the best selling African Black Soap since its introduction some years ago. This luxurious natural and organic herbal soap is very excellent and works perfect for all skin types! The name Black soap comes purely from its color (brownish-black), which is due to the all-natural tropical ingredients used in the making of this soap. Ginikas Dudu-Osun natural and organic face and bath soap possesses many curative and healing properties as well as enhances the appearance and feel of the skin. It relieves all major skin problems like body odor, eczema, acne, pimples, blackheads and many more. You will notice result on the skin once you start using Dudu-Osun soap (and Shea Butter). This natural and organic face and bath soap contains no artificial colors, no preservatives, and is bio degradable.

Along with Pure, Unscented and All-natural African Black Soap, and Nubian heritage bath and body naturals, Ginika also carries Dudu-Osum natural and organic liquid skincare products (Dudu-Osum black soap-liquid, Dudu-Osum natural Shampoo, Dudu-Osum raw Shea butter lotion, and Dudu-Osum natural and organic massage oil and moisturizer).

Visit ginika.com store today and take advantage of the ongoing Shea butter and Dudu-Osun black soap season discount sales! Pamper your skin in ultimate comfort and nourishment this holiday and winter season for less! All purchases are processed and shipped within 24hrs of the order and are delivered to the customers door (via USPS Priority mail or UPS ground/air) within just a few days. Ginika is here to serve and provide the very best in natural bath and body care products.

Ginika Announces New Year Shea Butter Sales

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 31, 2012

Are you looking for the perfect natural and organic whole body moisturizer for the whole family? This New Year is the time. Ginikas 100% pure and unrefined Shea butter is an excellent choice for both the skin and the hair. Take advantage of our huge discount sales on both Yellow and White Shea butter from now until the end of January 2013 and nourish your skin to good health for less this New Year. African Shea butter can be found in many high end moisturizing skin products, however they are usually three percent of the product or even less, leading to low healing effect on the skin or hair. Pure and organic all-natural unrefined Shea butter from Ginika provides immediate moisturizing, soothing, rejuvenating, and protection for the skin due to its high content of unsaponifiable fats and vitamins.

Pure and unrefined Shea butter by Ginika is an excellent whole body natural moisturizer and emollient. It is also a known anti-inflammatory agent. Shea Butter works wonders on dark spots, fading scars, stretch marks, dry hair, eczema, burns and sunburns, sore and aching joints and muscles. It is also used in the treatment of rashes, acne, dry and severely dry skin, blemishes, skin discolorations, chapped lips, dermatitis, wrinkles and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis, among other skin conditions. Shea butter also provides natural UV sun protection ranging approximately up to SPF 6 (during the hot weather season). Ginikas Shea butter is also used in hair treatment as conditioner to add and maintain moisture in dry, brittle hair, in addition to revitalizing, repairing and preventing breakage.

Ginika also carries Dudu-Osum all-natural and organic Shampoo which is excellent for washing the hair. This organic Shampoo soothes and relieves dry itchy scalp, sore scalp, clears dandruff and flakes, and helps remove oil and other hair products build up. It is enriched with moisturizing pure honey, Shea butter, Osum (camwood), Potassium palkernelate, Sodium palm kernelate, glycerine, Aloe vera, Lime juice, Lemon juice, Neem oil, Tea tree oil, water and natural fragrance. Ginikas Dudu-Osum all-natural and organic Shampoo will leave your hair well replenished and moisturized.

In addition, Ginika carries Pure, Unscented and All-natural African Black Soap, Dudu-Osun natural and organic face and bath soap, and Nubian heritage bath and body natural products. All purchases are processed and shipped within 24hrs of the order and are delivered to the customers door (via USPS Priority mail or UPS ground/air) within just a few days. Ginika is here to serve and provide the very best in natural and organic bath and body care products.

Small Businesses Can Increase Sales This Super Bowl 47 with Mobile Websites Now Offered by Padebuen.com

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) January 29, 2013

The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens are now scheduled to play at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, Lousiana on February 3, 2013. Mobile marketing is important during Super Bowl. Mobile technology is evolving at a great pace, with users looking for more smartphone-friendly sites when they go online. 2012 marked the release of popular smartphones like iPhone 5, iPad Mini, Galaxy S3, and Galaxy Note II. Padebuen Web services now offers its free mobile website mock-up for small businesses this Super Bowl season.

More information and video about websites that are optimized for smartphones available at http://padebuen.com/mobile-website-mock-up/.

Super Bowl Ad-related searches increased by 970% on tablets and 2700% on smartphones last year. 41% of all the ad-related searches came from smartphones (Source: googlemobileads.blogspot.com/2012/02/super-bowl-mvp-mobile-device-41-of.html). A study also found out that about 40% of smartphone and tablet owners use their smartphones while watching television (Source: blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/40-of-tablet-and-smartphone-owners-use-them-while-watching-tv/).

It is now important for local businesses to have their site smartphone-optimized. Savvy owners can improve their businesses and grab new customers by using mobile marketing.

People in New Orleans can witness first-hand the Super Bowl 47. Lots of tourists are also expected to arrive in New Orleans. People in San Francisco and Baltimore will also cheer for their own teams. Lots of businesses in New Orleans, San Francisco, Baltimore, and other cities will also take part of the football frenzy. Business owners in New Orleans, San Francisco, and Baltimore can take advantage of the football championship season by having their site optimized for smartphones by Padebuen.com.

Here are some industries that can benefit with smartphone-friendly sites from Padebuen during the football championship game:

1. Food Industry - restaurants, catering, bars, sports pubs, and food deliveries like pizza, etc

2. Personal Care - massage therapist, day spas, nail and wax salons, barber shops, hair salons, and laser hair removal

3. Automotive - oil change shops, tune-up centers, and tire stores

Other services that can benefit with having smartphone-friendly sites:

Health Care - optometrists, dentists, orthodontists, chiropractors, fertility specialists, and dermatologists
Home Services - carpet cleaners, pest control, maid services, landscapers, and insurance agents
24-hour/Emergency Services - plumbers, locksmiths, towing services, and computer repair specialists

Business owners can check if their sites are smartphone-ready through the new mobile site mock-up service by Padebuen Web Services. The new mock-up service will also show a better-looking site for mobile.

There are a number of other businesses that need mobile sites. People only need critical information about small businesses like the location, contact information, and hours of operation. Small businesses in New Orleans, Baltimore, San Francisco, and other cities can get free mobile website mock-ups which are now available at http://padebuen.com/mobile-website-mock-up.

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Online Small Electrical Appliance Sales in Australia Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) February 05, 2013

The Online Small Electrical Appliance Sales industry has enjoyed rapid growth in the past five years. IBISWorld estimates revenue growth at a compound rate of 18.4% in the five years through 2012-13, reaching $ 135.2 million, with current year revenue growth estimated at 18.7%. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Ricky Willianto, several sparks of success in the industry attracted many traditional bricks-and-mortar brands to enter the online sphere, especially during a dismal sales period for retailers.

The Online Small Electrical Appliance Sales industry is characterised by a small number of players enjoying fast organic growth. Most major players entered the market within the past five years, making the industry relatively new in contrast to many online industries. Despite this, online purchases of electrical appliances are increasing in popularity, largely due to a receptive market that has been extensively primed by other online industries. Products in the market are highly differentiated and well developed with low level of technological changes, as expected of an online industry that is simply an extension of an already well-established industry, says Willianto.

Market share concentration is low because the industry is new. Players have popped up and sales are growing quickly with little need for consolidation. For example, many traditional retailers have only recently launched their online retailing platforms. With much market potential remaining for the industry, sales are expected to continue to expand rapidly over the next five years. The outlook for the industry is positive. As existing players grow in size, the market is expected to become more concentrated, resulting in a lower number of entrants in the next five years. Operational expansions also mean that many players are able to function more efficiently due to economies of scale, generating higher profit margins in the medium term.

For more information, visit IBISWorlds Online Small Electrical Appliance Sales report in Australia industry page.

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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics

Operators in this industry retail small electric appliances via the internet. Products sold within this industry include small kitchen appliances such as blenders and coffee makers, personal care appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers, and floor care appliances such as vacuum cleaners.

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Market Share Concentration

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About IBISWorld Inc.

Recognised as the nations most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every Australian industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Melbourne, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organisations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com.au or call (03) 9655 3886.

International Cosmetics Manufacturer Pierre-Fabre Deploys iPad Solution For Sales Force Automation, Enterprise Mobility in Wholesale Distribution

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) February 13, 2013

Software developer Ai2 today announced that Pierre-Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique USA is deploying Ai2s ProSel enterprise mobility solution for sales. Pierre-Fabre, a leading international cosmetics manufacturer and distributor, will replace an online laptop order entry system with ProSel for iPad, a move designed to increase outside sales rep mobility and presentation capabilities. Ai2 trained Pierre-Fabres outside salespeople and theyre on the street with the automation solution. Initial reaction from users has been "very positive," according to Pierre-Fabre.

The high profile of a large global organization like Pierre-Fabre demands high-profile technology, and no device is more suited to an elegant and smooth presentation than the iPad. When the industry-leading tablet is coupled with Ai2s ProSel sales force automation system, the result is a greener and more efficient sales process. iPads lend themselves to a more interactive presentation to a customer and are better for displaying images and videos related to the product line.

Ai2 has worked in the cosmetic and beauty product industry for more than ten years and were proud to give Pierre-Fabre a fantastic solution, said Douglas Katich, CEO for Ai2. This kind of mobility is what top companies demand from their technology solution providers, and we welcome the opportunity. When you vet other providers, it becomes clear: only ProSel has everything a sales rep needs in a tablet app.

ProSel, a worldwide top-100 business app, is Ai2s latest addition to its software suite for distributors. The native app gives wholesale distribution sales reps offline access to their complete product e-catalog, the ability to order from an image display, a very fast search function, content management, document syncing and much more. The solution works without the need for a persistent connection and integrates seamlessly to any host ERP system. Since ProSel's debut, some of the largest distributors in the U.S. have licensed the solution to replace their legacy field ordering systems. A free demo version of ProSel is available on the App Store for download here.

Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique USA, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. The companys cosmetics and hair-care products are sold everywhere in the US in Dermatologists offices (Avene and Glytone), Retail (Avene and Klorane) and Salons (Rene Furterer). For more information, visit Pierre-Fabre.com.

Ai2 was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in downtown Chicago. More than 75,000 users use Ai2 solutions each day to capture upwards of $ 75 billion in annual sales. More than 10,000 retail stores and more than 1,000 movie theaters use Ai2 solutions for their order entry needs. Ai2 improves the sales process for some of the worlds largest distributors in foodservice, convenience store, grocery, beverage, hardware, medical, beauty products, jewelry and more. For more information about Ai2, visit http://www.Ai2.com.

New 2012 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study Shows Solid Growth for Salon Services and Retail Sales

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 06, 2013

Total revenues for all salon industry services (hair, skin, nails) plus salon retail grew at a robust 4.1% to $ 75.38 billion, according to the new 2012 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study from Professional Consultants & Resources, the leading salon industry strategic consultants and data source. The total U.S. salon haircare market segment (services plus retail) registered $ 63.33 billion and grew at about 3.3%. There are nearly 288,300 salons and barbershops in the United States.

The professional beauty industry is strongly evolving," says Cyrus Bulsara, president. Mens salon/barber services and product sales showed nearly twice the growth of unisex salons. The nail category continued to grow strong at nearly four times salon market growth. Continuing the 2011 trends, haircolor, keratin/smoothing services and basic cutting and styling services were major growth-drivers. Clients and stylists continued to move from traditional independent salons and mid-tier chains to chair/suite rentals, family-economy chains and upscale men's barbershop chains. The continued growth of blow-dry bars added to total service growth.

Major study highlights, current style trends and high-growth areas indicate robust salon industry growth in the future:

Home Design Trends Push Hardwood Flooring Sales Up 3 Consecutive Years

Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) March 15, 2013

Despite a slowdown in the overall economy, home remodeling involving hardwood surface flooring continued to make inroads in the U.S. floor coverings market in 2012, according to Catalina Research results. "Premium residential neighborhoods have chosen hardwood flooring significantly more often for three years in a row, like we find in our Wayzata home renovations," commented Destiny Homes.

"Twin Cities residential Realtors that I talk with agree- homes with hardwood floors hold their value better, sell homes quicker and fetch higher prices. When buyers have a selection, hardwood floors may well make the difference between selling your home or watching a potential buyer turn around and purchase a home that does," says Butch Sprenger, owner of Destiny Homes.

According to Catalinas Quarterly Updates, the value of hardwood flooring sales is estimated to have increased three consecutive years by:

4.3% additional gains in 2012

4.4% increase up in 2011

15.8% gain in 2010

Destiny Homes Has Found The Following Benefits of Hardwood Flooring:

Hardwood Flooring Increases A Home's Value - Hardwood floor installations increase the market value of a home and enhance its desirability. The key is quality of wood grade that is used. Top grade suppliers select hardwood devoid of naturally occurring "character marks." Trendy homes designed with a rustic country charm; may find character grades to fit their interior d

Carib Sales, Inc. Hosts Their Annual Trade Show

Opa-Locka, FL (PRWEB) April 09, 2013

Starting in February, Carib Sales began emptying and cleaning their warehouse in preparation for their annual trade show on the 27th. A three-day event, Carib Sales invited vendors and merchandisers to the warehouse to get acquainted with their sales representatives and to introduce them to the new and exciting ethnic health and beauty products they provide. They also featured their new system for taking and executing orders.

Representatives from Unilever, J. Strickland, Soft Sheen-Carson, Universal Products, Bic Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, LOreal Techniques as well as Concept II, E.T. Browne (Palmers Products), and many others held booths at the Carib Sales Event on February 27, featuring new product lines to sample.

Larry OMalley from J. Strickland, the makers of Blue Magic, Nadinola, Five Star, and Doo Gro said, The Carib show is one we look forward to all year long. It has tremendous opportunities for all of our brands, especially the Blue Magic Brand and now with the addition of Doo Gro we look forward to even greater shows in the future.

Originally, when customers wanted to place an order at the trade show, they would have to flip through a book that resembled a price list with no images, write down their order, and turn in the book when leaving. The post-processing of orders from the event took at least two weeks for Carib Sales to manage, with orders and POs finalized afterward.

However, at their 2013 trade show, Carib Sales introduced a new system of taking and fulfilling orders. A multiplatform website featuring shopping cart technology, all of the information for the almost 6,000 in-stock items was available to customers along with images and special deals that were valid the day of the show.

The turnaround time for processing orders was significantly reduced, taking only three days, which made it possible to finalize orders the very next day for individual customers. The turnaround for POs improved to less than a week, making it possible for vendors to start receiving their orders faster than ever before.

Alex Ceratto, the Marketing Director at Carib Sales said, The ease of use of the new electronic ordering system introduced at this years trade show, the friendly interface and ability to find any item quickly, and the addition of product pictures right on the screen made this system the best way to place and process orders. It also significantly reduces our turnaround time on processing and fulfilling orders. I believe that in time this will be the adopted standard in the industry.

Tara Coleman, the IBC Channel Manager for Unilever said, This years Carib show was great! The implementation of electronic order taking was an excellent idea; not only to streamline the ordering process, but to also advise customers and manufacturers up front of order quantities and values. No more waiting to identify show sales! She also asked Carib Sales to keep up the good work!

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Carib Sales, Inc. is a service oriented wholesaler of ethnic hair and skin products, as well as general market items for personal care and household needs. For more information about their trade show events, email Cindy Milian to cindym(at)caribsalesllc(dot)com; for products or sales information contact Patrick Clark at patrick(at)caribsalesllc(dot)com. For any marketing related inquiries contact Alex Cerrato by calling (305) 953-6313 or emailing alex(at)caribsalesllc(dot)com.

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Hairtrade.com Extends its Moroccanoil Range as Sales Increase

(PRWEB UK) 11 April 2013

Hairtrade.com, the UK's leading retailer of hair extensions, hair care and beauty products has announced that it has extended its Moroccanoil hair care.

Following from the addition of Moroccanoil Curl collection, and the newest product Moroccanoil Frizz Control, Hairtrade.com has extend the range further with the introduction of a new treatment.

The latest launch for Moroccanoil sees its treatment line expand to include treatments for the scalp.

Moroccanoil Scalp Treatment is a professional restorative treatment range which caters for both dry and oily hair to correct signs of scalp imbalances.

The Dry Scalp Treatment works to restore scalp imbalances, relieve irritation and revitalize hair. This lightweight but concentrated formula with antioxidant-rich argan oil, lavender and geranium oils penetrate deeply to soothe the scalp. Irritation, dryness and itch are instantly relieved. Flakiness is reduced, circulation improves and hair reaps the benefits of vitality and shine.

It is also ideal for scalps that are sensitive to colour and is highly recommended to use before any colour service to protect the scalp and eliminate itchiness. It also provides soothing relief to tight scalps when hair extensions are being removed.

The Oily Scalp Treatment is a concentrated formula of antioxidant-rich argan oil and essential ginger oil. It helps to correct imbalances and soothe inflammation of the hair follicle, which manages oil production. Roots are lifted and hair takes on more body and life. Used pre-shampoo, it soothes the scalp and keeps it from getting too oily or dry.

Keven Kou, Managing Director at Hairtrade, commented: The Moroccanoil range has been extremely so it was a natural progession to expand the range.

He continued, We noticed a trend in the sales of treatments and found that our customers were looking for specialised treatments. Often the scalp is overlooked so we decided to cater for those with dry and oily scalps and it has already proven to be a hit with our customers.

Moroccanoil Scalp Treatment is available from Hairtrade.com now.

About Hairtrade:

Established in 2005, Hairtrade (owned by I&K International Limited) is now one of the leading distributors of online hair care and beauty products across the UK and Europe. Hairtrade provides a wide range of hair extensions, hair care products and hair electrical brands.

Hairtrade provide a wide range of 100% human hair extensions mainly, human hair weaves, I&K clip in Hair Extensions and pre-bonded hair and European hair extensions. Among its top brands are I&K 100% Human Hair and Remy Hair, Top Model and Jessica Simpson hair. In addition to its 100% human hair extensions the company also provides synthetic hair extensions, wigs, hairpieces, hair extensions accessories and tools, as well as an extensive range of hair care products from brands such as Tigi, Loreal, Schwarzkopf, Goldwell, Matrix, Fudge, Keune, Sexy Hair and many more.

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Marketing Expert Says Seasonally Based Businesses Can Boost Sales by Using On-Hold Marketing to Manage Increased Call Flow, Reduce Hang Ups

Portage, Michigan (PRWEB) May 07, 2013

As the warm weather heats up, call volumes to seasonal businesses heat up, too. And when it does, says Julie Cook, CEO of Easy On Hold, those businesses should take advantage of the increased call volume by marketing to callers on hold with custom music and advertisements.

Businesses like vacation resorts, golf courses, RV dealers, outdoor attractions, landscaping, air conditioning and home repair services see an upswing in call volume during the spring and summer months. Its one of the best times to manage the increased hold time by introducing a custom on hold messaging program to close more sales. It really works, Cook say.

If your business generates most of its revenue in one or two seasons of the year, you must do everything you can to educate your callers on what you can do for them. Youll also improve the on hold experience, not to mention reducing hang ups, because youve improved the on hold experience, she adds. Strike while the weather is hot and youll see sales increase.

Cook says that silence on hold can cause hang ups or frustration because the caller perceives theyve been left unattended or forgotten. If you receive a barrage of interested callers all at once and put them on hold in silence, how many will still be there when you pick up the line again? The answer is, not many. In fact, an AT&T study showed that after 60 seconds of silence, most callers put on hold will hang up, and half of them will never call back, Cook says.

She says examples of on hold messaging content includes a sale or special offer, packages, financing deals, and tips and ideas for how to use your product and service. Think of the time-sensitive information that you know they need to know or want them to know; this information can programmed into the on hold player with start and end dates so your callers dont hear old information, Cook says. If your phone system only takes files, we can accommodate that, too.

Cook says that the goal is to think like your customers are thinking. Once school lets out for the summer, families are on the move, searching for new activities, exploring, needing service on their vehicles, or looking for an easy care hair style, Cook says. This seasonal upswing can be a perfect time to use your on hold messaging and music to create a mood, and keep your customers interested in what you have to offer.

Seasonal marketing boosts from well-written copy, combined with just the right style of licensed music, are what we do exceptionally well, Cook adds. Weve helped companies ranging from a local pool cleaning service to regional credit unions offering great summer rates on home remodeling loans, right up to working with prime vacation destinations and large cruise lines. Sure, managing the cash flow and hiring the right employees are vital aspects, but its also important for a seasonal business to take advantage of every affordable marketing option--like on hold messaging--to get the most out of their prime sales periods.

Cook adds, Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos, says that the telephone is the best branding device out there, and he couldnt be more astute. I encourage all businesses, big and small, to follow Hsiehs lead by viewing your phone as an important asset to their marketing efforts. For as little as $ 39/month, you can have professional on hold messaging and music. What business can afford not to do it, at that rate?

Easy On Hold, http://www.easyonhold.com, created in 1997, provides professional telephone recordings, music and on hold message productions, auto attendant, IVR, voicemail greetings, and web audio to companies around the world.

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Vestiage Announces Launch of Exclusive Territories for Reluma Brand Sales in USA

(PRWEB) May 24, 2013

Vestiage, Inc. (stock symbol "VEST") a publicly traded anti-aging lifestyle company focused on science-based research and development, sales and marketing of premium branded highly effective anti-aging cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals, announced today that it is awarding exclusive Vestiage territories in the United States for the sale of Reluma Skin Illuminating Facial Care. Qualified applicants can request an information packet and application by sending an email to info(at)vestiageinc(dot)com and putting RELUMA in the "Subject" line.

"Reluma is a human stem cell derived facial care brand in which the science, formulation, and ingredients surpass normal facial care as we know it by a stunning margin," said Scott Kimball, CEO of Vestiage. "We have all tried facial care and anti-aging lotions and potions over the years, and the reality is that they are mostly water, glycerin, mineral oil and other "filler" ingredients. This is why as consumers we have been consistently disappointed by this industry and why so many people have become numb to the stories the industry puts out. With Reluma, the most skeptical clientele become our biggest fans because it works like nothing they have experienced in their lives. You know it almost immediately because you don't get that "watery" feeling from it. You get a feeling that this is a product packed with very rich, effective and luxurious science and ingredients. The list of ingredients in the eye cream alone recently stunned an industry consultant that we had in our offices. She said that usually she sees only one of the main ingredients we have in the eye cream as the active in a product. She couldn't believe that we had packed the product with so many actives and the stem cell derived media as well."

The Reluma Brand is manufactured in California, USA and Vestiage has a distribution agreement for the brand allowing Vestiage to sell online, and through spas, salons, resorts, all retailers, and physicians both in the US and certain other countries. The Vestiage Territory Program awards exclusive Vestiage Metropolitan Statistical Areas ("MSA's") to qualified companies or individuals that sell to salons, spas, retailers, resorts and physicians in each MSA territory. Vestiage provides product literature, retail displays, product training, and marketing/sales support. The most lucrative MSA's in major cities are available to the most qualified organizations/individuals and will likely be in very high demand. The extremely low cost and high revenue potential of each MSA territory and the ability to control an attractive Vestiage MSA that can generate millions in revenue annually is expected to be the attraction.

"If you have the ability to sell, or you're already selling to the spa and salon channel, Vestiage gives you the ability to sell the most sophisticated and advanced science in skin care to the independent retailers, prestige salons, spas, and physicians with very little investment on your part. We are not charging for the MSA territory. We pay for all the product that is sold by each MSA 'manager' so our MSA 'managers' never have to come out of pocket and buy product from us. We provide marketing materials, retail displays, pay for the product that is ordered, ship to the buyers, and pay the MSA 'manager' a commission on all sales in the MSA that they generate. We further support the salon or spa with a media and publicity campaign that highlights their business in the press and drives customers to them. We suspect that our average territory will be able to create a revenue stream of $ 1 million or more annually to the MSA 'manager' and some perhaps much more. These are large territories so people can really start an entire business around selling Reluma through Vestiage, Inc. All they have to do is open accounts, take orders and service the customers. It's surprising how few premium accounts one need to generate a large annual revenue from just this line alone."

The complete Reluma skin care line sells for $ 435 at retail. A minimum wholesale order for a typical salon is 12 of each of the 4 facial care products for $ 2610 that includes 12 count Cleanser, Serum, Moisturizer, and Eye Cream. The Reluma Hair and lash products are also available and most salons are interested in some of these as well. Commission are paid to the MSA 'manager' on the wholesale amounts purchased by the customer. More information is available upon request to qualified applicants.

"The Reluma line is attractive to the higher rated salons and spas because it utilizes the latest science, the clientele love how it works for them, and financially the salon or spa can make a large amount of money simply by carrying the line and using it in stem cell facials," said Kimball. "The profit from the Reluma line alone can pay the overhead for the entire salon for a year by simply putting 2 women a day onto the Reluma Regimen."

The territories that are available include: Dallas, Houston, Miami (several), Other Florida (several), Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York (several), Los Angeles (several), Orange County, California (2), San Francisco Bay Area (2), Seattle, San Diego, Colorado, Arizona (2), the Carolina's, Washington DC/Northern Virginia, and more. For more information on the Vestiage Territory Program, please email your request to info(at)vestiageinc(dot)com or call 949-258-4404 and ask for Garrett Heiser, Vice President of Operations.

About Vestiage, Inc.

Vestiage (stock symbol "VEST") is a publicly traded anti-aging lifestyle company offering premium branded science-based cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals. Vestiage is focused on the use of human stem cell, marine/ocean, and cutting edge botanically based science and ingredients to produce highly potent, elegantly formulated, effective products with clinically proven ingredients. Using high potency and novel ingredient combinations, Vestiage creates and distributes cosmeceuticals such as Reluma (http://www.RelumaSkinCare.com) and multifunctional nutraceuticals through Monterey Bay Nutraceuticals (http://www.MontereyBayNutra.com). Vestiage brands address the top in demand anti-aging consumer concerns. Vestiage research is focused on longevity and human performance science that covers both the cognitive and physical realms. As clinical results validate discoveries, Vestiage intends to apply new potential ingredients or ingredient formulations and combinations to its anti-aging products across brands. To learn more, visit the Company website, http://www.VestiageInc.com.

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business. These forwardlooking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "believe," "expects," "plan," "intend," "may," "will," "should," "can," or "anticipates," or the negative thereof, or variations thereon, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause industry trends or our actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by these statements. Important factors that may cause our results to differ from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in or new government regulations or increased enforcement of the same, (ii) unavailability of desirable acquisitions or inability to complete them, (iii) increased costs, including from increased raw material or energy prices, (iv) changes in general worldwide economic or political conditions, (v) adverse publicity or negative consumer perception regarding nutritional supplements, anti-aging or stem cell facial care products or stem cell technology in general, (vi) issues with obtaining raw materials of adequate quality or quantity, (vii) litigation and claims, including product liability, intellectual

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DietAssist responds to news of record winter food sales

(PRWEB UK) 15 April 2013

Retailers say sales of winter foods such as stews, pies, casseroles and hearty soups have reached 'unprecedented levels' because of spring's late arrival.

Some supermarkets have reported selling triple their usual amount of so-called comfort foods ahead of what is said to have been the coldest Easter on record, according to trade magazine, The Grocer.

Supermarket Morrisons, said that sales of pies were up by 246% in the week leading up to the Easter weekend. The chain sold 80% more soup than in the same period last year

Temperatures dropped to lows of -12.5C on 31st March, making it the coldest British Easter day on record.

Britain has been hit by some of the coldest April temperatures for almost 100 years.

Co-creator of DietAssist, Rob Woodgate, says "This news shows how we are more influenced by our environment than we might care to admit. When faced with unseasonal winter conditions, our automatic response is to reach for comfort foods. We dont really think about it - we just do it automatically.

"At DietAssist, we believe that over 95% of eating is emotionally driven, and that is why dieting is usually so hard using willpower alone. We teach people how to lose weight more easily by taking back conscious control of their eating habits and behaviours so that they can avoid automatic comfort eating."

The DietAssist programme is the result of over 20 years experience of helping people to lose weight effectively, and uses the latest psychological techniques to avoid the self sabotage and demotivation that dieters commonly experience.

The DietAssist programme gives dieters a deep understanding about how their mind works, and how to use it to their advantage whatever diet or sensible eating plan they are using. It aims to help them to take back control over their eating behaviours and teaches them to act more

Increased Awareness Leads to Increasing Vitamin D Sales for Luxe BC

(PRWEB UK) 24 April 2013

Vitamin D is a much needed vitamin for the body and is an extremely important contributor to healthy mineralization and growth of bones. Vitamin D is naturally produced after exposure to ultraviolet light which is then converted to a hormone called calcitriol in the kidneys which is responsible for regulating calcium levels within the blood.

Pharmacies and online stores are stocking up on varieties of Vitamin D as the body can produce it by taking supplements in the form of capsules or liquids. Luxe BC is an online store which provides a selection of Vitamin D as they understand the importance of consuming it on a daily basis to ensure the body is healthy. Sales Manager, Adam Poules from Luxe BC states Awareness in the UK has increased but this information still needs to be given to mums who have small children. He then added: Over the years, there has been lots of media coverage on the importance about Vitamin D so people are becoming more educated on it.

Luxe BC has seen an increase in their sales for Vitamin D due to the media coverage surrounding maintaining healthy lifestyles which is why they offer such a selection to choose from. Poules added: Luxe BC offer a selection of Vitamin D in capsules, tablets and liquids so if people have a preference they will be sure to find it at Luxe BC and the stock is always fresh which ensures the longest shelf life on all products.

Many people did not realise the importance of Vitamin D in the past but now the media has started to state the important factors of Vitamin D; it has provoked more people to find ways to produce Vitamin D in their bodies. Even famous A-list celebrity actress, Jennifer Aniston, has brought attention to Vitamin D as she recently stated in an interview that she ensures she spends 20 minutes a day in the sun to produce the vitamin as part of her healthy lifestyle plan, and, Jennifer is constantly the picture of health which is inspiration to entice people to take Vitamin D every day.

There are many more benefits to Vitamin D which include; increasing life span, boosting immunity, helping to heal wounds and helping people sleep better. It can also help to prevent major disease, reduce depression and contribute towards weight loss.

The public can find a selection of healthy Vitamin D supplements at LUXE BC and they cater to special diets including; gluten free, kosher, sugar free, vegan, vegetarian and more.

Luxe BC Ltd was established in 2010 and their office is in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. They are a fast growing online beauty company committed to bringing their customers high quality products.

SoViva Naturals Announces Records Sales of Acacia Powder

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 23, 2013

The latest diet craze to hit the airways and social media is Acacia Powder or Acacia Fiber as it is sometimes known. After being featured on a national TV health and wellness show, demand for this soluble fiber has skyrocketed across the country as scores of people look for a solution to lose those extra pounds before summer.

SoViva Naturals, a leading seller of high quality health and wellness products, is reporting the demand for Acacia Powder has surged ten fold in the last 30 days and continues to rise. "We are experiencing such high demand that we simply cannot keep the product in stock," says SoViva Naturals president, Brandon Larson. "For those looking for a natural, gentle, and yet effective support for weight loss, Acacia Powder is a natural fit," says Larson.

So why so much interest in Acacia Powder? Is this a "miracle" solution for weight loss? "Frankly, there are no 'miracles' when it comes to weight loss but Acacia comes close." Larson goes on to state that, "as a natural fiber Acacia expands in the stomach making you feel full faster and thus eat less. It also improves overall digestion and may help those with digestive issues like IBS and chronic constipation."

So is Acacia Powder a diet fad or diet "miracle"? Only time will tell but as millions scramble to get in shape for the summer, it's nice to know there are natural options.

SoViva Naturals is an online retailer of premium dietary supplements and natural health products made in the U.S. SoViva Naturals is devoted to assisting others in reaching their weight loss goals, improving their lives, and helping countless others Discover a Whole New You. Visit http://www.SoVivaNaturals.com to begin your journey into a healthier lifestyle.

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Diet Pill Prescopodene Marks Another Month Atop Health Supplement Sales Lists

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) June 14, 2013

After one year, Prescopodene is still topping sales charts around the world. The diet supplement has been widely available on the market for a little over a year and demand shows no signs of easing: satisfied customers swear by Prescopodene's ability to melt fat quickly through a triple-action process that suppresses appetite, burns fat directly, and boosts metabolism.

Key to Prescopodene's popularity is its reputation for delivering weight loss results that are not only effective but also safe. Prescopodene is formulated from all-natural ingredients, including green tea extract, DMAE, magnesium, and pantothenic acid. It also contains the patented fat-fighting compound Advantra Z, itself 100% natural. There are no reported side effects or health complications.

This is not the first time Prescopodene has found the spotlight. Last year, the diet supplement was named to the Best Diet Pills of 2012 list by independent industry organisation The Diet Pill Review. We have enjoyed a wonderful response from consumers, who have shared their weight loss stories and positive experiences, says Prescopodene Nutritionals CEO Jack Smythe. It is an endorsement of our hard work and gives us the motivation to support the Prescopodene community of users in achieving their health goals.

Plans to keep pace with demand include more than simply ramping up production: Prescopodene Nutritionals recently announced it will be expanding its facilities and offering direct distribution to over 105 countries across the globe in the coming months. More information about Prescopodene and related products can be found at this online information resource.

About Prescopodene Nutritionals:

Prescopodene Nutritionals has emerged as a leader in the field of healthy living. Prescopodene is credited with helping usher in a new era of weight loss supplements that are effective and safe and the company continues to innovate new products to help diet consumers create the body they want. Prescopodene Nutritionals operates manufacturing facilities and fulfilment services in Australia and the USA.