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California Winegrape Crop in 2011: 3.34 Million Tons

NOVATO, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - The Preliminary California Grape Crush Report released today shows the total crop of winegrapes harvested in 2011 was 3.34 million tons, down 7% from 2010 -- and right on the 5 year average. While the crop was average overall, many key varieties pos...(More)

Nan Richardson Named Director of Marketing & Business Development for JG Construction

CHINO, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Nan Richardson has joined Chino, Calif.-based commercial/retail contracting firm JG Construction as director of marketing and business development.

In her new position, Ms. Richardson will be responsible for all marketing activities bo...(More)

Give Your Sweetie a Gift With a Longer Shelf Life This Valentine's Day, From Informa Research Services

CALABASAS, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and couples will be exchanging gifts to show each other how much they care about each other. Instead of taking the traditional route this year with flowers or chocolates which have short shelf live...(More)

Liberator, Inc. Announces the Retirement of 25 Million Shares

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Liberator, Inc. (OTCBB: LUVU) (OTCQB: LUVU), a dynamic high-growth and vertically integrated company capitalizing on the e...(More)

2012 Greenbrier Classic at the Pinnacle, Where Sports and Entertainment Converge

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - West Virginia, its' communities, and residents have proven to the world that they are amazing. After just two years, The Greenbrier Classic has been awarded the designation of "Best in Class Tournament on the PGA TOUR" by the PGA TOUR...(More)

Panjiva Co-Founder and CEO Josh Green to Speak on What the Fashion Industry Needs to Know About China at SOURCING at MAGIC Conference

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Panjiva, the leading source of objective information on global trade and overseas suppliers, today announced that CEO and co...(More)

Orange 21 Announces Corporate Name Change to SPY Inc., Stock Symbol Change to "XSPY"

CARLSBAD, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Orange 21 Inc. (OTCBB: ORNG) today announced that it has changed its corporate name to SPY Inc. effective Feb. 15, 2012 and has received preliminary approval to change its stock symbol...(More)

Naked Princess Premieres Luxury Lingerie at Curve Expos

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Naked Princess, the new Southern California luxury brand producing More)

Freshpair.com Launches "Freshpair Subscriptions" on OrderGroove Platform

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - OrderGroove, a pioneer in subscription commerce programs that increase purchase frequency, retention and customer lifetime value, today announced that Freshpair.com, the go-to destination for men's and women's un...(More)

Spend Management Experts Wins Supply & Demand Chain Executive Award

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Spend Management Experts today announced that founder and CEO John Haber has received the Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2012 "Pros to Know" award in the provider category. The Pros to Know Awards recognize supply chain executives and manufa...(More)

RYU Professional Athletes to Make Special Guest Appearances at MAGIC

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Today, Respect Your Universe, Inc. (RYU) (OTCBB: RYUN), More)

Golazo to Fuel Futbol With Innovative All Natural Sports Hydration Drink

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Created to meet the demands of today's athletes and health-conscious consumers, Golazo All Natural Sports Hydration is the newest member of the Golazo, Inc. sports beverage team. Developed with a leading sports dietician, the new ...(More)

Video: Tesla Unveils Model X at Its Los Angeles Design Studio

HAWTHORNE, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA)

Watch Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk unveil Model X: More)

PriceSmart, Inc. Announces Purchase Agreement for Additional Real Estate in Costa Rica

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) (www.pricesmart.com) today announced ...(More)

Celebrity Endorsements Carry Weight in Advertising

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - In an article by SmartMoney titled Do Celebrity Endorsements Work?, it highlights that the Journal of Advertising Research looked at stock market valuation and sales data for a raft of athlete endorsements. The authors find that a company...(More)

Auto Dealers Accelerate Toward JobOn and Video Job Interviewing

STEVENSVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Pohanka Acura, Koons Toyota and Koons Ford Annapolis, Annapolis Hyundai, Porsche of Annapolis, JBA Chevrolet, David Wheeler Honda and Preston Hyundai are automobile dealerships that are now using JobOn, the apply-by-video service for job seeke...(More)

Sauer Energy Rejects City Windmills, Inc. Purchase

NEWBURY PARK, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Sauer Energy, Inc. ("SEI") (OTCBB: SENY), a developer of home and enterprise scale vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) systems, announced today that the opportunity to purchase City ...(More)

Callidus Software to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

PLEASANTON, CA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) - Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in sales effectiveness and cloud computing, announced today that management will be participating in the following investor conferen...(More)

ValueVision Secures $40M Credit Facility, Renews TV Distribution Agreements and Previews Q4 FY'11 Sales

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - February 10, 2012) -    ValueVision Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVTV), a multichannel electronic retailer operating as ShopNBC (More)

SelectCore Signs Agreement to Purchase Canadian Payment Processor

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2012) - SelectCore Ltd. ("SelectCore" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SCG), a prepaid telecom and financial services provider and transaction processor for the under-banked consumer...(More)

GAME Unveils BAFTA GAME Audience Award Shortlist, and it Could Be a Real David vs. Goliath Battle

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2012) - With the awards season in full swing, excitement is growing around the games industry's own blue ribbon awards, the GAME British Academy Video Games Awards, w...(More)

Buy Cheap Valentine's Roses: California Flower Mall Open 24/7 Record Flower Spending Blooms

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - LA's top DIY destination to buy cheap Valentine's roses is a procrastinator's paradise for last minute cupids and budget w...(More)

Try These Creative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas, From Informa Research Services

CALABASAS, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Valentine's Day is next week and couples everywhere will be spoiling each other with lavish gifts of roses, chocolates, and the like. Informa Research Services, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: More)

Zumiez Inc. Relocating Ecommerce Operations to Kansas

EVERETT, WA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ), a leading specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, today announced the company will move their ecommerce fulf...(More)

Grace Home Design Receives National Exposure; Launches Newsletter

JACKSON, WY--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Grace Home Design, located in Jackson, Wyoming, has gained national exposure and recognition with an article spotlight of their service and expertise in More)

Inaugural Node Summit Concludes With Announcement of NodeJam Winners

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Node Summit, the only conference to focus on how Node.js is transforming the future of computing, concluded last week, drawing a sold-...(More)

Smart Card Alliance Payments Summit: The Time Is Now for EMV and Mobile Financial and Transit Payments

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Day one of the Smart Card Alliance Payments Summit brought spirited discussions from experts on the future of payments in the United States, but they all agreed that More)

Ronn Motor Company Announces a New Pilot Program for H2GO Hydrogen Fuel Injection System With Roadhouse Transportation

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Ronn Motor Company (PINKSHEETS: RNNM) announces a new pilot program for H2GO Hydrogen Fuel Injection System with Roadhouse Transportation.

Ronn Motor Company announc...(More)

Closing out Fashion Week 2012 in New York City Is the First Annual Code Purple Event Fashion Show on February 16th at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Calling all New Yorkers, surrounding areas, and those who will be traveling into New York City for the 2012 Fashion Week events: Join C...(More)

Net Savings Announces Launch of Enhanced Savings Website Available Free to Consumer Market and as Private Label Turnkey for Business Market

CLEARWATER, FL--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) -  Net Savings Link, Inc. (OTCBB: NSAV), a company currently in the business of providing electronically deliverable incentives that increase sales for businesses, organizations and...(More)

Healthier Relationship Trends Predicted This Valentine's Day

SANTA ANA, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - How do I love thee? Let me count the healthy ways.

While romance is alive and well in 2012, die-hard romantics are finding healthier ways than ever before to express their love this Valentine's Day, according t...(More)

Peppercorn Shrimp Bursts Into Panda Express

ROSEMEAD, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Panda Express debuts Peppercorn Shrimp, its boldest and zestiest creation to date. Made with plump, marinated shrimp, tender asparagus, chopped yellow onions and sweet red bell peppers tossed in a sizzling wok with a signature sauce made from ...(More)

A BRA-illiant Fit!

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) - George at Asda has given the nation's men help in choosing right sized bra for their partners this Valentine's Day by taking to the streets of London with four gorgeous women wearing i...(More)

Mickey Williams' Valentine's Day Survival Guide

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and with love in the air the question is... are you prepared? Celebrity make-up artist, Mickey Williams says not to worry! She had some helpful, no-fuss tips to help you prepare and look your best!

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Are Calgarians Romantic, or Just Cheap? Actually, We're Both!

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) - Ah Love. On no day is it more on display than Valentine's Day, a day synonymous with grand gestures and expensive gifts. But what of those love-struck students, starving artists, cash strapp...(More)

Media Advisory: Release of Wine Grape Crush Report Reveals Low Inventories Impacting the Future of California Wine, Experts Explain

NOVATO, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) -

WHAT:
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2011 is a critical barometer for the wine and grape industry, containing prices and tons of wine grap...(More)

Plastic Jungle and InComm Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Gift Card Opportunities for Gift Card Providers

SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Plastic Jungle, the web's largest secured gift card exchange, and InComm, an industry leading marketer, distributor and technology ...(More)

HookLogic Integrates Polk Intelligence to Accelerate Auto Sales With Lead to Show 2.0

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Based on a proven track-record of success with automotive dealers, HookLogic has worked with More)

KooKoo Bear Kids Now Offers Wide Range of Strollers, Car Seats & Installation Services

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) -   KooKoo Bear Kids, an online, catalog, and retail store marketer of designer kids' rooms and exceptional gifts, today introduced a wide range of top quality baby and kid strollers and car seats....(More)

Big Idea Brands Acquires Flow Society Lacrosse Brand

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Big Idea Brands, LLC announced today that on February 3, 2012, the Company purchased the Flow Society Lacrosse Brand from Passport Brands, Inc. The Flow Society concept will be guided by Anthony Ottimo, the founder and cr...(More)

Aberdeen Publishes BI, Financial Management, Retail and Banking, IT Security Research

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Aberdeen Group, a More)

Laura Ashley Sofas Make for a Home Sweet Home in 2012

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) - In terms of bringing comfort and character to any home, a key piece to always consider is the ...(More)

Myxer's BoomBox Report Reveals Key Findings in Mobile Entertainment Consumption and App Usage

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) -   Myxer, a top 15 U.S. mobile destination for free, ad-supported mobile entertainment, today released its first quarter BoomBox Report highlighting key trends in entertainment consumption and mobile app usa...(More)

Exclusive Access to Top Wineries, Wine-Makers and Chefs

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) - A new Vancouver-based travel company is taking wine touring to a whole new level by opening up exclusive access into the world of wine travel.

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mPhase Technologies, Inc. in Negotiations With Private Equity Group

LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL) announced today that it is in negotiations with a Private Equity group to invest a minimum of $2 million in mPhase. The Private Equity invest...(More)

College Students -- Valentine's Day Survey From Campus Entertainment

CHARLESTOWN, MA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - According to a recent survey of college students on dating, students clearly prefer to talk about their dates outside of social media channels. The survey was conducted by college marketing company Campus Entertainment and included over 1200 stu...(More)

Cosi Initiates Consulting Agreement With Industry Veteran Brad Blum

DEERFIELD, IL--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Così, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), the fast casual restaurant company, and Brad Blum, owner of BLUM Growth Fund, today entered into an agreement for Blum to provide consulting services r...(More)

Anita Borg Institute Announces Kara Swisher to Be Keynote Speaker for 2012 Women of Vision Awards Banquet

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - Kara Swisher, co-executive editor at All Things Digital, will be the Keynote Speaker for the Anita Borg Institute for Wome...(More)

WTIA Announces Finalists for 17th Annual Industry Achievement Awards

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) (http://www.washingtontechnology.org), one of the largest statewide asso...(More)

Mecom Signs With NimbleCommerce to Deliver Daily Deals Across Europe

SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2012) - NimbleCommerce, an enterprise local marketing and e-commerce platform, today announced that it has signed a deal with Mecom, a leading pan-European news and information publishing business. Mecom has now adopted the NimbleCommerce platform to po...(More)