Shopping News Page 139
This is page #139 of the shopping news archives.
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)
Cameron Diaz Graces the Cover of June Vogue
Actress Cameron Diaz graces the cover of the June issue of Vogue. (May 15, 2009)
Jonathan Adler's Salt and Pepper Shakers
Jonathan Adler has several different salt and pepper shakers shaped in the form of animals, rockets, people and more. (May 15, 2009)
Creepy Goth Photo Shoot in Italian Vogue
Photographer Craig McDean has shot a compelling but disturbing goth fashion editorial for Italian Vogue. (May 12, 2009)
Kate Spade Owl Bag Launches
This adorable Kate Spade owl bag launches in August. (May 12, 2009)
Maybelline to Launch Vibrating Mascara
Maybelline's new vibrating mascara is out. It is called the Pulse Perfection. (May 9, 2009)
Louis Vuitton's Cake Trunk
Louis Vuitton created a luxury cake trunk to celebrate Selfridges' 100th birthday. There's also an actual cake made to resemble a Louis Vuitton trunk. (May 6, 2009)
Painted Adirondack Chairs From Lands' End
Land's End offers a collection of classic painted Aidrondack chairs. The collection also includes a cool shark chair for kids. (May 5, 2009)
McDonald's Wants Starbucks Premium Coffee Business
The McDonalds-Starbucks wars continue to heat up. (May 5, 2009)
Parents Tell Oprah of Continued Search for Kidnapped Madeleine McCann
It's now been two years after Madeleine McCann disappeared in Portugal at the age of 4. (May 4, 2009)
Jessica Simpson Covers June 2009 Vanity Fair in White Dress
Actress and singer Jessica Simpson covers the June issue of Vanity Fair. (May 4, 2009)
Megan Fox and the Daisy Duke Shorts
Megan Fox is bringing back Daisy Duke shorts. She plays car mechanic Mikaela and wears them in a scene where she's fixing Sam's (Shia LeBeouf) car. (May 1, 2009)
Luminex Fiber Optic Bedsheets Not For Insomniacs
These Luminex Fiber Optic Bedsheets are not a good idea for anyone who has trouble sleeping. (April 30, 2009)