Shopping News Page 139
This is page #139 of the shopping news archives.
Starbucks Adds Healthier Ingredients, New Breakfast Items
Starbucks is introducing food items for breakfast that include Marshmallow Dream Bars, Blueberry Oat Bars and Banana Walnut Bread. (June 30, 2009)
Swoosh Recovery: Nike CEO Compares Economic Recovery to Nike Logo
Nike recently reported a 2% drop in U. (June 26, 2009)
Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Partners With Liberty of London
Vogue UK reports that The Rolling Stones guitarist and bassist Ronnie Wood will be collaborating with Liberty of London to launch a fashion collection that will include men's and women' (June 15, 2009)
Dolly Parton Launches Girl Scouts Patch Program
Dolly Parton's song Coat of Many Colors has inspired a new Girl Scouts patch. (June 15, 2009)
The Hard-To-Find Grocer
The Hard-To-Find Grocer was an online grocery retailer that carried some rare food items and food products that were difficult to find elsewhere. (June 14, 2009)
Company to Develop GPS Shoes for Alzheimer's Patients
A company named GTX Corp is developing GPS shoes to help locate Alzheimer's patients that wander off and get lost. (June 7, 2009)
Audrina Patridge Stars in Carl's Jr. Burger Ad
Audrina Patridge is the latest celebrity to bite down on a Carl's Jr. (June 4, 2009)
Max Factor Being Discontinued in the U.S.
Proctor & Gamble has announced that it is all sales of Max Factor cosmetics in the United States, although it will continue to sell the brand in the rest of the world. (June 4, 2009)
Freebies for National Doughnut Day
National Doughnut Day falls on the first Friday each year. Several retailers offer freebies. In the past Dunkin and Krispy Kreme have participated. (June 1, 2009)
Tous Throws Kylie Minogue a Surprise Party
A surprise party is thrown for Kylie Minogue at the Le Meurice hotel in Paris in the latest Tous campaign photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth. (May 31, 2009)
Birkin Bags as an Investment
Hermes Birkin bags can retain more of their value than other handbags. Some limited edition luxury Birkin bags have even grown in value. (May 30, 2009)
Adriana Lima Stars in Givenchy's Fall 2009 Ads
Adriana Lima looks completely different from her Victoria Secret photo shoots in Givency's Fall 2009 campaign. (May 28, 2009)
FAO Schwarz Acquired By Toys R Us
"Financially, I think it's brilliant," Chris Byrne, a New York-based toy-industry analyst and director of content at TimetoPlayMag. (May 28, 2009)
Leather and Chrome Rubik's Cubes
Here you will discover different leather and chrome versions of the classic Rubik's Cube toy. There is also a Rubik's Cube lab from Google. (May 27, 2009)
Traces of Cocaine Found in Red Bull Cola
Germany officials found traces of cocaine in Red Bull Cola. This likely had to do with de-cocainized coca leaves used in foods as a natural flavoring. (May 25, 2009)
Wearable Towel Aims to Be Next Infomercial Fad
The makers of the Wearable Towel are probably hoping the product will take off like the Snuggie did. (May 24, 2009)
Joke Comments Boost Sales For Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt
A t-shirt known as the Three Wolf Moon t-shirt has become a surprise bestseller on Amazon. (May 22, 2009)
Triumph Displays the Countdown to Marriage Bra
The Countdown to Marriage Bra from Triumph, or Konkatsu bra, is a very strange gimmick product to make single women feel extra anxious. (May 20, 2009)
Will Ferrell Launches Line of Sunscreens
Will Ferrell has launched a line of sunscreens with names like Sunstroke and Forbidden Fruit. The benefit the Cancer for College's Willpowered Scholarship Fund. (May 19, 2009)
Stackable Lego USB Hubs
We are still waiting for LEGO to release a great stackable LEGO USB Hub. In the meantime, there are do-it-yourself options and the WeDo 2.0 Smart Hub. (May 16, 2009)