15,000 Fashionable Eyewear Frames Are Only a Click Away at Eyeweb.Com
Posted Friday, September 22, 2000 - 13:42 by BeautyCare.com
15,000 Fashionable Eyewear Frames Are Only a Click Away at Eyeweb.Com
WHAT: A revolutionary interactive, online system that allows consumers
to "try on" and select fashion eyewear using their own image,
via their home computers. Consumers are "imaged" at a
participating retailer and then log on to Eyeweb.com to browse,
try-on and select from up to 15,000 fashion eyewear frames,
based on personal preferences such as style, shape, size and
price.
Eyeweb, which is already available at 15 New York eyewear
retailers, will be officially launched at Vision Expo 2000 this
weekend.
WHEN: Friday, March 31
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 1
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 2
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHO: Pierre Fay, CEO and President
Eyeweb
WHERE: Jacob Javits Center
34th Street and 11th Avenue
Eyeweb Booth #3614
CONTACT: Maria Poulos, 212-601-8112, mpoulos@porternovelli.com or Carly
Cohen, 212-601-8328, ccohen@porternovelli.com, both of Porter
Novelli, for Eyeweb.com/
SOURCE Eyeweb.com
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/PRNewswire -- March 31/
Web Site: /http://www.eyeweb.com/
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Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc., Signs Letter of Intent For Distribution and Representation in Mexico
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:49 by BeautyCare.com
Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc., Signs Letter of Intent For Distribution and Representation in Mexico
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobson Resonance Enterprises,
Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: JRSE) announced today the signing of a letter of
intent subject to a more definitive agreement for the distribution and
representation rights for the Company's patented resonance technology with
Pedro Sanchez Escalante & Company of Mexico City, Puebla and Cuernavaca,
Mexico.
The agreement calls for an eight(8) year term with quarterly royalty
payments to JRSE of sixteen percent (16%) from gross sales volume in selected
industries and/or a ten percent (10%) representative commission to PSEC from
direct sales in other targeted commercial/industrial use applications.
In conjunction with senior management's visit last week to Mexico, JRSE
has launched a marketing and commercial campaign for the region. The Company
is extremely pleased to have had such a strong acceptance among healthcare
providers and other major industry sectors such as the cosmetics and skin
care, health, agriculture and pharmaceutical industries in Mexico.
"Our Resonance Conference held on March 23, 2000, in Mexico was a complete
success with more than sixty five (65) physicians, government officials,
industry leaders and trade personnel in attendance.
"JRSE expects to have another four large and three medium-size resonators
delivered into Mexico in the next three months to properly address initial
industry demands. Mexico plays an important role in the Company's start-up
revenue stream for this year as the transition takes place from a
developmental stage company to an active revenue-producing public
corporation," stated Frank A. Chaviano, Chief Operating Officer of JRSE.
Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc., is a world leader in the field of
biomagnetics, and its patented resonance technology has wide and diverse
applications in multiple industries such as medicine, food and beverage,
agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, construction and the environment.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters covered
by such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause results, performance or
achievements of the Company to differ materially from those contemplated or
implied by such forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Jacobson Resonance Enterprises, Inc.
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/CONTACT: Frank A. Chaviano, Investor Relations, Jacobson Resonance
Enterprises, Inc. 561-477-8020/
Web Site: /http://www.jrse.com /
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A Web Site Village That Claims, 'We Sell Cash Back!'
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:46 by BeautyCare.com
A Web Site Village That Claims, 'We Sell Cash Back!'
SALT LAKE CITY, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Web sites everywhere are selling
everything from cosmetics to cars, to calculators, but now comes a web site
that sells Cash Back. RightDirectionClub.com , and it's village of web sites
headed by ShopYourButtOff.com , offer something more to it's members.
"We are adding merchants every day to our pages." Says Kathy Kenning, one
of the owners of The Right Direction. "Many of these merchants are among the
leaders on the Internet. And we pay cash back to the consumer when they shop
at these sites."
Membership is free. And all members have to do is log on to
RightDirectionClub.com or ShopYourButtOff.com and then shop. Kenning says, "I
knew the Internet was powerful, but I really had no idea of the amazing stores
online. We add more everyday, and we're literally blown away by every one of
them. Whether you buy anything or not it's a great place to surf. You know,
look at all of the amazing products the Internet has to offer."
RightDirectionClub.com and ShopYourButtOff.com currently have nearly 250
of the webs most impressive merchants linked to their pages. And all the user
has to do after free registration is link from RightDirectionClub to the web
site to take advantage of Cash Back.
Plus, for those wary of shopping online because of credit card fraud
concerns, RightDirectionClub offers help there as well. "Call it third party
purchasing if you like. Or simply call it a better way to buy online," said
Kenning. "We'll make the purchase for you, so you never have to throw your
credit card number out on the Internet to buy. We know this is a new concept
and a new idea, but we know that this one will catch on and build over time."
Right DirectionClub.com has been active for over one month, and has
experienced over 5000 hits without any marketing, and it's producing a growing
number of hits everyday. ShopYourButtOff.com has been up for slightly more
than a week, but once the word gets out Kenning expects a blossoming response.
This release was issued through DigitalWork.com -- Your Business Workshop.
More information on DigitalWork.com may be found at
http://www.digitalwork.com.
SOURCE The Right Direction
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/CONTACT: Dennis Rowley of The Right Direction, Salt Lake City, USA,
801-556-4641, or dennis@thrightdirection.com /
Web Site: /http://www.therightdirectionclub.com /
Web Site: /http://www.digitalwork.com /
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A MISSION FOR RENEWED HOPE
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:45 by BeautyCare.com
A MISSION FOR RENEWED HOPE
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Heads to
Russia to Help Repair Facial Deformities of Children in Need
NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Educational and Research Foundation
for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
is devoted to providing humanitarian assistance to those who suffer from
facial deformities caused by birth, trauma and cancer, both in this country
and abroad. In response to the need for assistance in developing countries,
participating AAFPRS surgeons of the FACE TO FACE International program are
preparing for their return to Yekaterinburg, Russia (the region of the eastern
foothills in the central Urals) from April 11th - 21st.
FACE TO FACE is making its seventh humanitarian mission to Russia to care
for individuals with facial deformities, primarily children, and to have an
educational exchange with Russian surgeons in current facial plastic and
reconstructive surgery procedures and techniques. A distinguishing feature of
the FACE TO FACE program is a focus on repeated visits to the same locations,
which helps to make a more lasting impact on that community.
The team of three AAFPRS surgeons, lead by Marcelo Hochman, MD of
Charleston, SC, will work in collaboration with the Bonum Center -- a facility
(located approximately one hour from Yekaterinburg) that consists of four
separate plants: hospital, kindergarten, school, and camp. In a culture where
many children have been abandoned by their parents because of facial
deformities, the Bonum Center attempts to fill the void beyond just medical
intervention. The program intertwines sociological, psychological and medical
treatment. Other participating AAFPRS surgeons donating their time during the
FACE TO FACE Russia mission include, P. David Hunter, MD (Edmund, OK) and
Stella Desyatnikova, MD (Portland, OR). In addition, anesthesiologist Mark
Friedlander, MBChB, FRCPC (North York, Ontario) and two nurses, Dixie
Hohnbaum, LPN (Little Rock, AR) and Nancy Anderson, RN (Goose Creek, SC) will
accompany the team to Russia. The team will use their expertise to perform
facial plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck. This
includes procedures such as cleft lip and cleft palate repair, microtia
reconstruction and microvascular reconstructions of all forms of facial and
cranial deformities.
"It is an incredibly rewarding feeling to be able to give back to those in
need," says Dr. Hochman. "The FACE TO FACE Russia trip will help give
children a future by correcting the facial deformities that burden them both
physically and emotionally -- this is the first step in helping a child to
advance and lead a normal and productive lifestyle."
The AAFPRS FACE TO FACE International program is a humanitarian and
educational surgical exchange program whose participants assist those abroad
who suffer from facial deformities caused by birth or trauma. FACE TO FACE is
committed to educational exchange among facial plastic surgeons throughout the
world. AAFPRS surgeons travel abroad, with a single mission ... to treat one
face at a time, one person at a time.
This month, AAFPRS FACE TO FACE volunteers will also be traveling to China
from April 8th - 22nd. The team of five AAFPRS surgeons will be lead by
Sherad A. Tatum, III, MD (Syracuse, NY), and includes John M. Hodges, MD
(Memphis, TN), Jonathan M. Sykes, MD (Sacramento, CA), Jon Mendelsohn, MD
(Edgewood, KY) and David J. Kiener, MD (Roseville, CA). Past missions have
included trips to Vietnam and Croatia. To date, it is estimated that AAFPRS
FACE TO FACE volunteers have helped approximately one thousand people
worldwide.
About the AAFPRS:
The AAFPRS is the world's largest association of facial plastic and
reconstructive surgeons - with more than 2,600 members - whose cosmetic and
reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck. Academy fellows
are board-certified and subscribe to a code of ethics.
For more information on the AAFPRS FACE TO FACE program or to speak with
an AAFPRS spokesperson about any area of facial plastic surgery, please feel
free to call Shelley Driscoll or Kerri Mazzoni at Kratz & Jensen Inc.,
212-979-2700. Thank you.
SOURCE American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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/CONTACT: Shelley Driscoll or Kerri Mazzoni, both of Kratz & Jensen Inc.,
212-979-2700, for AAFPRS/
Web Site: /http://www.aafprs.org/
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National Sleep Test Tackles America's Health Crisis
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:39 by BeautyCare.com
National Sleep Test Tackles America's Health Crisis
Select Comfort and National Sleep Foundation Respond to National Sleep Crisis
With Largest Nationwide Sleep Survey Ever
MINNEAPOLIS, March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- A mere 1 in 3 Americans get the
proper amount of sleep and 43 percent of adults are so sleepy during the day
that it interferes with their daily activities, according to the National
Sleep Foundation (NSF) -- just a couple of the alarming statistics pointing to
the impact of poor sleep on our nation's health.
In response to sleep deprivation problems revealed in this year's annual
NSF Omnibus Poll, Select Comfort and NSF today announce the National Sleep
Test, a collaborative initiative to not only raise awareness of the country's
sleep problems, but to offer solutions. This is the largest sleep survey ever
conducted and is expected to reach more than 16 million Americans.
By taking the National Sleep Test, a five-minute questionnaire,
individuals will receive a "personal sleep problem assessment" and find out
how they compare to the alarming health statistics about our nation's sleep
deficit.
"We recognize that America is in a crisis with the amount of sleep they
get, and we are taking the next step," says Tracie Andrescik, spokesperson for
Select Comfort, the Minneapolis-based "sleep solutions" company. "Spending
five minutes on the National Sleep Test could mean thousands of additional
hours of sleep over a lifetime."
To take the sleep test, Americans can call a toll-free number
(800-954-6554 ext. 23861). Simple questions are asked to determine the
severity of sleep problems, identify symptoms of sleep deprivation and
evaluate one's personal sleep environment.
People who take the free survey will receive individualized results which
include:
-- A personal "sleep assessment"
-- A comparison to national averages and other normative sleep information
-- Tips from NSF for obtaining quality sleep or recommendations on how to
seek medical help for possible sleep disorders
-- An opportunity to request additional information on sleep solution
resources
"With the sleep test, our mission is to alert people to the severity of
this problem and to positively affect public health and safety," says Richard
Gelula, Executive Director of the National Sleep Foundation, a non-profit
organization dedicated to educating Americans about the causes and effects of
our nation's growing sleep crisis. "The National Sleep Test is designed to
identify potential sleep problems and offer solutions to a better night's
sleep."
The campaign, which has a hard-hitting Public Service Announcement (PSA)
tone, sounds the alarm about the dangers of sleep deprivation and will be
supported by national print advertising, direct mail, and retail involvement
by Select Comfort stores. The test will be available online at a later date
in 2000.
Preliminary results of the National Sleep Test will be announced in coming
months.
The National Sleep Test is a result of a recently inked one-year
partnership agreement between the two parties. As part of the sponsorship
agreement with NSF, Select Comfort will also fund a sleep research fellowship
grant independently selected by NSF. Part of Select Comfort's contribution
will go towards supporting NSF's public education programs that raise
awareness about the need for sleep, sleep disorders, and problems such as
drowsy driving and other effects of sleep loss.
Founded in 1987, Select Comfort Corporation is the leader in sleep
solutions, specializing in air technology and holding 24 U.S. issued or
pending patents for its products. The company designs, manufactures and
markets a line of mattresses with adjustable firmness, as well as foundations
and sleep accessories. Select Comfort's products are sold through 341 retail
stores located nationwide; including 45 leased departments in Bed Bath &
Beyond stores, through its national direct marketing operations, and on the
internet at http://www.selectcomfort.com.
SOURCE Select Comfort Corporation
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/CONTACT: Tracie Andrescik of Select Comfort, 612-918-3058, or Jennifer
McKinley of Cone, Inc., 617-227-2111, or Kierstan Boyd of the National Sleep
Foundation, 202-347-3471, ext. 205/
Web Site: /http://www.selectcomfort.com/
CO: Select Comfort Corporation; National Sleep Foundation
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Allergies Don't Have to Mean Life Without Pets
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:33 by BeautyCare.com
Allergies Don't Have to Mean Life Without Pets
MADISON, Wis., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal lovers who suffer from
allergies don't necessarily have to live without animal companions. Steps can
be taken to allow pets and allergies to live together, according to Bruce
Darkow, product manager for Aprilaire(R) High Efficiency Air Cleaners.
For example, Dr. Brian Darrow, an Iowa veterinarian, has been living
without pets because of his wife's animal allergy. Now, by following a few
guidelines, the Darrow family is enjoying a new puppy.
"Until recently, I was known as 'the vet without a pet,'" Darrow said.
"Our kids badly wanted a dog, and my wife and I didn't want them to miss out
on that experience. We decided to try to take some steps to allow the kids to
have a dog without making my wife miserable. We keep the dog out of our
bedroom, we take turns vacuuming so my wife's allergies aren't aggravated, and
we installed a high efficiency air cleaner. The air cleaner, built into our
heating and cooling system, can remove most of the particles that carry animal
allergens through the air."
"Allergists agree that the best treatment for animal allergies is avoiding
animals. But that doesn't always mean you have to live without pets.
Especially if the allergies are moderate," Darkow said. "There are steps you
can take to limit your exposure to animal allergens at home."
The best strategy for eliminating animal allergens from the home is to
keep the pet outside, but since that isn't always possible, some allergists
recommend the following strategy:
-- Don't allow your pet in carpeted areas of the home.
-- Keep your pet out of the bedroom and off your furniture.
-- Eliminate carpeting and upholstered furniture as much as possible.
-- Provide good ventilation in the house.
-- Use a high efficiency air cleaner.
-- Operate your furnace fan continuously or for at least two hours after
vacuuming.
-- Have a non-allergic family member do the vacuuming.
-- Leave combing, grooming and litter box clean-up to non-allergic
family members. Brush your pet, preferably outside, once a day.
For more information on how animals and allergies can live together,
contact the Aprilaire consumer information department at Research Products
Corporation at 800-545-2219. Ask for the free booklet Tips for Taming Animal
Allergies. Or read more about it at http://www.Aprilaire.com
SOURCE Research Products Corporation
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/CONTACT: Jodi Zirbel for Research Products Corporation, 608-257-8801/
Web Site: /http://www.Aprilaire.com /
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Eve.com Extends Lead in Online Beauty Space
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:32 by BeautyCare.com
Eve.com Extends Lead in Online Beauty Space
PC Data Online and Media Metrix Report that Eve.com Leads Competitors
In Latest Site Traffic Rankings
Online Beauty Site Earns Top Industry Recognition
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- PC Data Online and Media Metrix
report that Eve.com, the leading online prestige beauty retailer, surpasses
competitors in recent site traffic rankings. In addition to consumers "voting
with their feet," the company has also recently received recognition from
leading publications and consumer-focused research organizations. Eve.com's
#1 rank in site traffic rankings and industry recognition demonstrate its
leadership position in the increasingly crowded online beauty space, both in
terms of the site's prestige selection and overall customer experience. From
classic cosmetic companies to hip new lines, from Elizabeth Arden to NARS,
Eve.com offers the most prestigious names in beauty with personalized service
and advice.
According to PC Data Online, Eve.com led competitors in site traffic for
the month of February. The site had more than double the traffic of its
nearest competitor, beating competitors such as Sephora.com, gloss.com and
ibeauty.com. Recent available data from PC Data for the first half of March
shows that Eve.com has an average of two to three times more unique visitors
than its nearest competitor.
"From our inception, Eve.com has been committed to creating a luxury
experience for women who want the finest brands in beauty and the
highest-level of service," said Mariam Naficy, co-founder and co-president of
Eve.com. "Eve.com's leadership in PC Data Online and Media Metrix's site
traffic rankings shows that we are achieving that goal, customers are voting
with their feet. We're thrilled to be recognized by our customers."
Eve.com's recent industry endorsements include:
-- Fortune Magazine: In a study for the February 21, 2000 issue of
Fortune Magazine, Resource Marketing of Columbus Ohio ranked the top
50 online retailers according to 88 specific ratings, including site
navigation to product availability to return policies. Eve.com ranked
in the Top 10, with other category leaders Amazon.com, eToys,
garden.com, Cooking.com, and Fogdog Sports.
-- The San Francisco Chronicle: Eve.com highlighted in its "Best of the
Web" in the March 7, 2000 edition.
-- Time Magazine: 1999 Holiday Shopping Guide included Eve.com as one of
"The Best Sites on the Web."
-- Entertainment Weekly Magazine: Eve.com awarded "Best of Breed" website
in the beauty category, earning an "A" grade in the November 11, 1999
issue.
-- Feedback Direct: Eve.com named to prestigious list of "The Feedback
50" in February 2000. This award is given to the top 50 North American
companies who have consistently demonstrated excellent customer service
across several communication channels, both online and offline.
-- eWonders.com: Eve.com named as a top online destination to purchase
perfumes and fragrances by consumers for Valentines on
February 8, 2000.
-- Fragrance Foundation: In October 1999, Eve.com was awarded the Retail
Fragrance All-Star Salute by The Fragrance Foundation members in the
E-tailer category. The All-Star Awards acknowledge retailers'
commitment to promoting fragrance year-round.
About Eve.com
Eve.com opened its doors in June 1999 as the first company launched to
offer an array of prestige beauty products on the Web. With more than 180 of
the most exclusive brands in beauty, including BeneFit, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein,
Club Monaco, Decleor, Hard Candy, LORAC, NARS, philosophy, and Versace,
Eve.com offers a personalized shopping experience, where every customer
receives tailored product suggestions, customized product samples and
evePoints with each purchase. As the "beauty authority" on the Internet,
Eve.com delivers advice from leading experts in makeup, hair, fragrance,
skincare, bath and aromatherapy products, as well as cosmetics accessories and
apothecary. Eve.com is a member of the idealab! family with additional funding
from Menlo Ventures, Charter Venture Capital, Weiss, Peck and Greer and
Crosslink Capital. Board members include Marleen McDaniel, CEO of Women.com,
the largest online community of women.
SOURCE Eve.com
-0- 03/29/2000
/CONTACT: Emilie Fritz or Leslie Stevens of LaForce & Stevens,
212-242-9353, for Eve.com; or Margit Wennmachers of OutCast Communications,
415-392-8282, or margit@outcastpr.com, for Eve.com/
Web Site: /http://www.eve.com/
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Revlon Announces the Sale of its Plusbelle Brand for $46.5 Million
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:18 by BeautyCare.com
Revlon Announces the Sale of its Plusbelle Brand for $46.5 Million
NEW YORK, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) announced
today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Nuevo Federal S.A., a
subsidiary of U.S.-based Dial Corporation, to sell an Argentine subsidiary
which operates the Plusbelle brand for $46.5 million in cash, subject to
adjustments. Plusbelle is a brand of value priced shampoo and conditioners,
which is distributed principally in Argentina. The transaction, which is
subject to a number of conditions, is expected to close by early May of 2000.
Jeffrey M. Nugent, President and Chief Executive Officer of Revlon, Inc.
commented, "The disposition of this non-core brand is another step in our
previously announced plan to achieve greater focus on our core businesses and
to reduce debt. We will apply a portion of the net proceeds to reduce the
commitment under our worldwide credit agreement and the balance will be
available for general corporate purposes."
This transaction includes the facility in Garin, Argentina, which is
dedicated to manufacturing Plusbelle.
Forward-Looking Statements
Information in this press release which is not historical is forward
looking and subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include Revlon's expectations
and estimates about future events, including Revlon's expectation that it will
consummate the sale of the Plusbelle business by early May of 2000. Actual
results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements for a
number of reasons including difficulties, delays or an inability to consummate
the sale of the Plusbelle business.
Revlon is a worldwide cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care
products company. The Company's vision is to become the world's most dynamic
leader in global beauty and skin care. A web site featuring current product
and promotional information can be reached at http://www.revlon.com. Revlon
brands include Revlon(R), Almay(R), Ultima II(R), Charlie(R) and Flex(R) and
they are sold in approximately 175 countries and territories.
SOURCE Revlon, Inc.
-0- 03/29/2000
/CONTACT: Richard Woods, 212-527-5791, or Investor Relations - Larry
Winoker, 212-527-5230, both of Revlon/
Company News On Call: / http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/110701.html or fax,
800-758-5804, ext. 110701/
Web Site: /http://www.revlon.com/
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FrequentShoppers.com by PassPoints Puts Any Website 'In the Front of the Mall'
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 11:16 by BeautyCare.com
FrequentShoppers.com by PassPoints Puts Any Website 'In the Front of the Mall'
Over 122 Merchants Endorse PassPoints.com to Earn Rewards for Shopping
SAN FRANCISCO, March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- PassPoints.com, Inc., a leading
provider of loyalty rewards programs for the Web, today launched
FrequentShoppers.com, an entirely new way for web sites -- big and small -- to
earn more revenue while attracting their best customers back to their web
sites over and over again.
"Small businesses can't afford to spend millions of dollars broadcasting
their message to just attract eyeballs," explains Alan Gunshor, PassPoints'
CEO. "They must turn visitors into buyers and give people a reason to return
to their website. They need to provide services compelling enough to
stimulate word-of-mouth. FrequentShoppers.com offers a quick, turnkey,
cost-effective rewards system to attain these goals. Plus -- websites will
get paid by us for referring new customers to their own unique rewards
program."
How it works:
-- In just a few minutes, a business can establish a single link to a
pre-built, co-branded shopping portal hosted by FrequentShoppers.com
that offers goods in sixteen categories -- from Apparel to Books to
Travel. These categories are filled by PassPoints' relationships with
122 e-retail businesses, including Lands' End, The Sharper Image,
Borders, PETsMART, Food.com, art.com, healthshop.com, dELiAs.com, Le
Village, and eBags.
-- Site visitors who sign up (for free) to shop from this portal (located
on websites like Fashionmall.com, for example) opt in to an affinity
program where every dollar spent purchases loyalty credits (in this
case, Fashionmall Points) from the branded website. This virtual
currency can be redeemed for more than a million products in the
FrequentShoppers.com redemption catalogs.
-- To accumulate points, shoppers must launch each shopping session from
the private-label portal on the branded website. Hence, customers
return continuously to the branded website as the starting point for
their Web-wide shopping. Fashionmall.com is one of several customers
using the new system. "Fashionmall needed a loyalty solution that we
could get up and running quickly. We want to reward customers for being
loyal to both the Fashionmall site and web shopping in general, without
consumers having to change their shopping habits to get great rewards.
PassPoints provides us with the right solution," said Ben Narasin, CEO
of Fashionmall.com (Nasdaq: FASH).
-- Branded websites are paid a bounty for every customer who shops from
their website, powered by FrequentShoppers.com. Branded websites, in
turn, only pay for the rewards to the consumer and not for the points
themselves.
The benefits to participating Web sites:
For Each Site Owner, Their Own Currency
FrequentShoppers.com is the only incentive program on the Web that
effectively draws customers back to each branded website issuing the points in
a manner where the site owner can make money quickly, and where they can get
started right away. PassPoints is the only system built to manage
private-issued currencies across multiple branded websites -- that is, points
that can only be accumulated from one source, but can be turned in for
millions of products. A patent is pending on this technology.
No Expensive Loyalty Consulting Needed
To date, implementing private-label loyalty programs has been a slow and
expensive process -- involving lots of high-paid "loyalty consultants."
FrequentShoppers.com is the only loyalty program that can be deployed in a
matter of minutes, with little manual process or cost, and no software to
install. All branded websites have to do is place one link on their site and
they are live. All the technology is already pre-configured -- the mall, the
sign-in process, points tabulation, redemption procedures, and award
fulfillment services.
Profitable Marketing for Businesses
PassPoints' FrequentShoppers.com is tailored to not only meet the needs of
the millions of businesses that will make the transition to e-commerce over
the next few years, but also the needs of established e-businesses whose
time-to-market for a loyalty program is crucial. For small businesses, at
present only 13% of the 2.3 million of them with 5-99 employees transact
business over the Internet -- but more than 50% will by 2004. Add to that
total up to ten times as many SOHO businesses that will take their business on
line -- and clearly there will be millions of online merchants who can't
afford to spend money on Super Bowl ads.
For this explosive market, FrequentShoppers.com pays branded websites for
referring customers to this unique marketing program designed to turn
page-viewers into habitual purchasing customers. The FrequentShoppers.com
mall greatly extends a small business' appeal -- and offers powerful viral
marketing potential, as users spread the word about how you would get credit
for shopping from your favorite site. Finally, there's the retention
incentive -- the enlisting site is always the gateway to the mall.
About PassPoints, Inc.
PassPoints.com, Inc., founded in 1998 by several ex-Netscape employees, is
developing the tools and information for online merchants to reward their most
valuable online and offline customer, employee, and B2B relationships. The
company is establishing partnerships with leading online retailers, direct
marketers, web portals and technology vendors. PassPoints will provide its
solutions through direct and indirect sales channels. PassPoints, Inc. is a
privately held company headquartered in San Francisco, California. PassPoints
can be reached on the World Wide Web at http://www.passpoints.com or by calling
415-928-2454.
SOURCE PassPoints.com, Inc.
-0- 03/28/2000
/CONTACT: Andrew Sprung of PassPoints, Inc., 212-721-3495, or
sprung4@eclipse.net/
Web Site: /http://www.passpoints.com/
(FASH)
CO: PassPoints.com, Inc.
ST: California
IN: MLM REA HOU
SU: PDT
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CCSI Commences Research Study on Breastfeeding Effectiveness with Kaiser Permanente, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Exempla St Joseph Hospital
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:44 by BeautyCare.com
CCSI Commences Research Study on Breastfeeding Effectiveness with Kaiser Permanente, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Exempla St Joseph Hospital
NEW YORK and DENVER, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Chromatics Color Sciences
International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCSI) announced today that it has signed a
Research Agreement with principal investigators from Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser
Foundation HealthPlan of Colorado, the University of Colorado Health Sciences
Center/The Children's Hospital and Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver.
The investigators will study "The Relationship of Early and Frequent
Breastfeeding to Peak Transcutaneous Bilirubin Levels" including observations
of maternal use of CCSI's Colormate(R) TLc-BiliTest(R) transcutaneous
bilirubin monitoring device. The study's purpose is to examine the effect of
improved guidelines for breastfeeding mothers that may reduce the incidence of
infant hyperbilirubinemia among breastfed infants, maximize breastfeeding
effectiveness and decrease healthcare costs.
The goals of the study are to help determine optimal guidelines for
initiation and frequency of breastfeedings, and to assess the use by mothers
of CCSI's Colormate(R) TLc-BiliTest(R) System as a monitoring tool for
jaundice in their infants. Although mother's breastmilk provides optimal
infant nutrition, ineffective breastfeeding may lead to dehydration or
elevated bilirubin levels in infants, called "exaggerated physiologic
jaundice" or "breastfeeding jaundice". The researchers hope to produce
sufficient data showing that if mothers follow improved guidelines while
breastfeeding, then these concerns can be alleviated and the infants can
safely receive the nutritional and immune system benefits of breastfeeding.
The study will include the use of the TLc-BiliTest(R) System by the mother
to provide clinical data on use of the device in the home by a
layperson/parent. The researchers specifically requested that the
TLc-BiliTest(R) System be used for their study, and the Company has provided
it for this trial after approval of the protocol by the IRB (Institutional
Review Board).
The study will be led by Dr. Susan Niermeyer, Associate Professor of
Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center/The Children's
Hospital in collaboration with Carol Grunfeld, MSN, RN, CPNP, Director of
Pediatrics and OB/GYN Home Care Program, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of
Colorado, and Stefan Mokrohisky, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Kaiser
Permanente Medical Group and Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver.
Darby Macfarlane, the Chief Executive Officer of CCSI stated, "We're very
gratified and proud that Dr. Niermeyer and Kaiser Permanente asked us to
participate in this important study. To assist mother nature in resuming her
role and removing another obstacle from the natural and advantageous process
between mother and child would indeed be an accomplishment. To do so while
studying the potential for a whole new and significant market use for our
product by mothers makes it even more exciting."
Chromatics Color Sciences is in the business of color science and has
developed technologies and intellectual properties in this field. The Company
has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the
commercial use of its medical device for the non-invasive monitoring of
bilirubinemia in newborn infants by healthcare professionals in hospitals,
clinics, pediatrician offices, and the home environment. The Company believes
its technologies and intellectual properties may also have medical
applications in the detection and monitoring of other chromogenic diseases
which the Company defines as those diagnosed or monitored by the coloration of
the human skin, tissue or fluid being affected. Additional medical
applications to the non-invasive monitoring of bilirubinemia in newborns will
require additional clinical trials and FDA clearances for commercial use.
The Company's technologies and intellectual properties also have other
applications including the scientific color measurement and classification of
human skin and certain color-sensitive consumer products, and in determining
the color compatibility of such skin and product color classification for use
in a variety of industries including the cosmetic, beauty-aid and fashion
industry.
Certain of the matters discussed in this announcement contain forward-
looking statements that involve material risks to and uncertainties in the
Company's business that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those anticipated by the statements made herein. Such risks and uncertainties
include, among other things, the availability of any needed financing, the
Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various
applications for its technologies, the Company's ability to enter into
agreements with additional marketing and distribution partners, the impact of
competition, the obtaining and maintaining of any necessary regulatory
clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology, management
of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to
time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including those set forth in its annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1998, and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1999.
SOURCE Chromatics Color Sciences International, Inc.
-0- 03/30/2000
/CONTACT: Darby Macfarlane, Chief Executive Officer of Chromatics Color
Sciences International, 212-717-6544; or Rick Matthews, Public Relations of
Rubenstein Associates, 212-843-8007/
(CCSI)
CO: Chromatics Color Sciences International, Inc.; Kaiser Permanente;
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center;
Exempla St Joseph Hospital
ST: Colorado, New York
IN: MTC
SU: CON
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Revlon Closes the Sale of its Worldwide Professional Products Business with CVC Capital Partners and Carlos Colomer
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:42 by BeautyCare.com
Revlon Closes the Sale of its Worldwide Professional Products Business with CVC Capital Partners and Carlos Colomer
NEW YORK, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV), Revlon
announced today the closing of the sale of its Worldwide Professional Products
business to The Colomer Group for $315 million before adjustments, plus $10
million in contingent consideration. This follows the signing of the
definitive agreement for the sale, which was announced on February 19, 2000.
Revlon intends to use approximately 60% of the net proceeds to permanently pay
down debt, and the balance will be available for general corporate purposes.
Revlon is a worldwide cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care
products company. The Company's vision is to become the world's most dynamic
leader in global beauty and skin care. A web site featuring current product
and promotional information can be reached at http://www.revlon.com. Revlon
brands include Revlon(R), Almay(R), Ultima II(R), Charlie(R) and Flex(R), and
they are sold in approximately 175 countries and territories.
SOURCE Revlon, Inc.
-0- 03/30/2000
/CONTACT: Media - Richard Woods, 212-527-5791 or Investor - Larry
Winoker, 212-527-5230, both of Revlon/
Company News On Call: / http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/110701.html or fax,
800-758-5804, ext. 110701/
Web Site: /http://www.revlon.com/
(REV)
CO: Revlon, Inc.; Colomer Group
ST: New York
IN: REA
SU:
NM
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Medbroadcast to launch HealthMart.ca
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:36 by BeautyCare.com
Medbroadcast to launch HealthMart.ca
VANCOUVER, March 30 /CNW-PRN/ - Medbroadcast Corporation, publisher of
medbroadcast.com, Canada's source for health information, is pleased to
announce the launch of its new and improved comprehensive online health store
in early April. The store, called HealthMart.ca, will feature thousands of
health and beauty products conveniently available for direct purchase from the
web site through a secure server anytime of the day and night.
HealthMart.ca will stock products for everyday use, such as vitamins,
skin care, foot care and personal care products. The store will also feature
items which have been specifically designed to improve the quality of life at
home. Many of these products have been selected on the recommendations of
Canadian health care professionals, including items for customers with
arthritis, asthma, diabetes and pain such as pain relief medications, support
braces, and blood pressure monitors. HealthMart.ca will also carry unique
products seldom available online, such as post mastectomy products, sport and
rehabilitation braces, orthotic foot supports from Superfeet Canada, complete
line of first aid kits from St. John Ambulance for home and office, and a
range of back supports by Obus Forme. In addition health and medical books
from Chapters.ca will also be for sale.
In addition to providing Canadians a wide variety of health and beauty
products at Canadian prices, HealthMart.ca customers can access invaluable
health information from Canada's largest provider of health information,
medbroadcast.com, to assist them in making informed choices.
HealthMart.ca will feature a 1-800 number and help desk to assist
purchasers with their orders and product inquiries. The site offers free
delivery on regular parcel service anywhere in Canada for purchases over $50.
In addition, weekly specials and members discounts will be offered.
Shopping on line made simple:
HealthMart.ca's ease of navigation and intuitive organization allows
customers to conveniently browse by product category:
Babies and Moms
A full line of products and gifts for new and expectant mothers.
Fitness
Equipment to improve strength and flexibility as well as products for
rehabilitation and performance measurement.
Health and Beauty
Personal health products selected to address specific health needs
and to improve personal appearance.
Mobility Aids
Patients with physical disabilities will also have their own range of
products that have been designed to improve mobility, such as
walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
Daily Living Aids
Products of interest to the elderly will be featured and the store
will stock items specific to women's and men's health.
Pharmacy
A full range of over-the-counter pharmacy products will be for sale,
as well as vitamins, herbs and health supplements.
HealthMart.ca Manager, Tom Riessner, said that HealthMart.ca, would be a
value-added service that would bring convenient, secure online shopping to
many customers. ``As far as home health care needs are concerned, we will be
offering a very comprehensive range of items. We have already shopped for the
customer, and will only showcase those products that we believe will help our
customers and add meaningful value to their daily quality of life.'' He adds:
``Many people with specialized needs aren't even aware that some of these
products exist. They can now browse and select their purchases securely and
privately, from the comfort of their own home.''
Medbroadcast Corporation (CDNX:MDB; OTCBB:MDBRF) produces and publishes
http://www.medbroadcast.com. Developed in conjunction with technical partner
Ericsson Canada Inc., http://www.medbroadcast.com hosts thousands of pages of
medical, health and wellness information and is configured for the delivery of
broad band media and e-commerce transactions.
SOURCE Medbroadcast Corporation
-0- 3/30/2000
/CONTACT: Terry O'Donovan, VP, Corporate Communications Telephone:
604-687-7463 ext.137, todonovan@medbroadcast.com
To request a free copy of this organization's annual report, please go to
http://www.newswire.ca and click on reports@cnw/
(MDB. MDBRF)
CO: Medbroadcast Corporation
ST: British Columbia
IN: HEA MLM
SU: PDT
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Paragon Announces Securities Listing
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:26 by BeautyCare.com
Paragon Announces Securities Listing
NORCROSS, Ga., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: PGTR) today announced that its new common shares and
warrants have been approved for quotation on the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) Over-the-Counter (OTC) Bulletin Board
beginning today. The Company's shares will be quoted on the OTC Bulletin
Board under the symbol "PGTR" and the warrants under the symbol "PGTRW".
Paragon Trade Brands is the leading manufacturer of store brand infant
disposable diapers in the United States and, through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Paragon Trade Brands (Canada) Inc., is the leading marketer of
store brand infant disposable diapers in Canada. Paragon manufactures a line
of premium and economy diapers, training pants, feminine care and adult
incontinence products, which are distributed throughout the United States and
Canada, primarily through grocery and food stores, mass merchandisers,
warehouse clubs, toy stores and drug stores that market the products under
their own store brand names. Paragon has also established international joint
ventures in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and China for the sale of infant
disposable diapers and other absorbent personal care products.
Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning
historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements. Such
statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the Company's
forward-looking statements. Factors which could affect the Company's
financial results, including, but not limited to: increased raw material
prices and product costs; new product and packaging introductions by
competitors; increased price and promotion pressure from competitors; new
competitors in the market; increased financial leverage; Year 2000 compliance
issues; and patent litigation, are described in the Company's periodic filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on
Form 10-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-
looking statements contained herein, which speak only as of the date hereof,
and which are made by management pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
SOURCE Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
-0- 03/30/2000
/CONTACT: Alan J. Cyron, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Paragon Trade Brands, Inc., 678-969-5200, or Kurt P. Ross, or Guy
B. Lawrence, both of Ross & Lawrence Public Relations, 212-308-3333, or
kpross@rosslawpr.com , for Paragon Trade Brands, Inc./
(PGTR)
CO: Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
ST: Georgia
IN: HEA HOU
SU:
GL-RB
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Multi-Color To Acquire Leader in Heat Shrink Label Market
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:24 by BeautyCare.com
Multi-Color To Acquire Leader in Heat Shrink Label Market
CINCINNATI, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-Color Corporation
(Nasdaq: LABL) today announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire
Uniflex Corporation, a pioneer and a U.S leader in the manufacture of heat-
shrink labels and tamper-evident bands for brand-name consumer products.
Uniflex is a 13-year-old company with projected sales for 2000 of
$9.6 million. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, CA, with a rotogravure
printing and conversion plant in Las Vegas, NV, and sells its products in the
United States, Mexico and Canada. Uniflex is currently a subsidiary of Meiwa
Corporation of Japan, one of the Mitsubishi worldwide group of companies.
Multi-Color and Uniflex did not disclose details of their letter of
intent. Negotiations are under way for the completion of a definitive
agreement. The transaction is subject to due diligence and bank approval as
well as approval by both company's Board of Directors.
Multi-Color is a leading U.S. manufacturer of specialty labels for major
global consumer product companies for liquid detergents and laundry-care
products, household cleaners, juices, and heath and beauty aids. It sells its
labels in the United States, Mexico and South America.
Multi-Color is the No. 1 worldwide producer of in-mold labels (IML). IML
labels are affixed to blow-molded plastic containers as the containers are
being molded. Multi-Color recently entered the market for pressure-sensitive
labels through the acquisition of a printing facility in Batavia, OH.
Through the first nine months of fiscal 2000, ended March 31, 2000, Multi-
Color reported net income of $2.7 million, or $.94 per fully diluted common
share, on revenues of $39.4 million.
"Adding Uniflex to the Multi-Color family will have enormous benefits for
both companies and for our customers," said Frank Gerace, Multi-Color
president and chief executive officer. "We share a commitment to excellence in
performance and to quality. We also share technical knowledge of sophisticated
converting processes that are essential to meeting the requirements of major
consumer product companies.
"Heat-shrink labels and tamper-evident bands are complex, technically
demanding products, the kind of products that are the heart of our business.
This is an attractive new market for us -- and another new capability we will
offer our customers.
"And our rotogravure plant in Scottsburg, IN, provides Uniflex with
opportunities to expand sales of its heat-shrink products to its customers."
Multi-Color has four gravure presses in Scottsburg, IN, including a 10-
station press and a nine-station press.
Uniflex's colorful, graphically-intense labels, many of them 360-degree
wraparounds, and tamper-evident neckbands appear on containers for many name-
brand beverages.
Using a gravure press, Uniflex prints up to nine colors on heat-shrink
film. The resulting label or band is converted to a "sleeve" that, through
application of heat, shrinks to fit the exact contours of the bottle.
"Joining with Multi-Color is the opportunity we have been looking for to
expand our relationships with our blue-chip customers," said John Yamasaki,
Uniflex founder and president. "The Multi-Color culture of excellence fits
well with our own."
Mr. Yamasaki, who has 25 years of experience in the packaging business and
is the industry pioneer leader in heat-shrink applications, will become a
member of Multi-Color's senior executive team and continue to direct sales,
marketing, and new product development for the heat-shrink label business.
Multi-Color Corporation is the premier U.S. manufacturer of decorative
labels and related services for technically demanding applications for major
consumer products. Historically, Multi-Color has supplied in-mold labels (IML)
for blow-molded containers; it has now expanded into high-end applications for
pressure-sensitive labels, a $6 billion a year market. Multi-Color shares are
traded over the counter under the Nasdaq National Market symbol LABL.
Forward-looking statements in this release including, without limitations,
statements relating to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives,
expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-
looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following:
general economic and business conditions; the ability to integrate
acquisitions; the success of its significant customers; competition;
acceptance of new product offerings; changes in business strategy or plans;
quality of management; availability, terms and development of capital;
availability of raw materials; business abilities and judgment of personnel;
changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations, and other
factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
SOURCE Multi-Color Corporation
-0- 03/30/2000
/CONTACT: Dawn Bertsche, Vice President, CFO of Multi-Color Corporation,
513-345-1108/
(LABL)
CO: Multi-Color Corporation; Uniflex Corporation
ST: Ohio, California
IN: PAP
SU: TNM
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Coty Inc. Introduces Aspen Discovery Global Company Continues to Lead Men's
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:13 by BeautyCare.com
Coty Inc. Introduces Aspen Discovery Global Company Continues to Lead Men's
Fragrance Category with Major Launch in May 2000
NEW YORK, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Coty Inc., the world's leading
manufacturer of mass-market fragrance and a leader in the category of personal
care products, today announced the introduction of Aspen Discovery, a new
men's fragrance. Aspen Discovery is the second major men's fragrance launch
for the company in the past six months and the third major product launch in
the past three months. Aspen Discovery will be available in stores May 2000
at over 18,000 retail outlets in North America.
The Aspen line of men's and women's fragrance is one of Coty's most
successful brands. Originally introduced in 1989, the fragrance line includes
Aspen (for men) and Aspen Sensation (for women). Aspen is one of the
top-selling men's fragrances in the United States according to Information
Resources Inc.
Peter Harf, chairman and ceo of Coty Inc., says: "Aspen has proven to be
one of Coty's most enduring brands. Over the past decade, the fragrance has
been one of our best-sellers, and a leader in the men's category. As we
continue to globalize our strongest brands, I am pleased we are building on
the strength of the Aspen name, which conjures images that are fresh and
exhilarating-two words that also accurately describe Coty's direction as an
international company."
Aspen is the second men's fragrance introduced by Coty in the last six
months. The first, adidas moves, has been a major success for the company
since entering the marketplace in September 1999.
The advertising campaign for Aspen Discovery was created entirely by
Coty's in-house creative department, Coty's Ideas+Image. The print campaign
features a male model photographed in the woods of Aspen, Colorado, and uses
the tagline "Find you own path." Advertisements for Aspen Discovery run in
magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, In Style, Glamour and
Esquire starting in May 2000.
About Aspen Discovery
The original Aspen, launched in 1989, is one of Coty's top-selling men's
fragrances. Aspen Discovery is the second brand extension for the men's
fragrance, which includes four products: a 1 fl. oz. aftershave for $10.00;
1 fl. oz. cologne spray for $14.50; 1.7 fl. oz. cologne for $18.00 and 1.7 fl.
oz. cologne spray for $19.95.
Coty created a fragrance with notes indigenous to Aspen [Colorado], the
product's namesake: Colorado Blue Spruce, ivy geranium and white pine. The
fragrance also carries citrus, leafy green, anise and mountain sage notes, and
includes ingredients that are calming, soothing and balancing, as well as
ingredients that promote concentration and self-awareness.
About Coty Inc.
Coty Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of
fragrances, color cosmetics and skin treatments in the mass and prestige
markets, with $1.7 billion in sales for the year ended June 30, 1999. The
privately held company, headquartered in New York City, was founded in 1996 to
operate the worldwide fragrance and cosmetics businesses of Germany's Joh. A.
Benckiser GmbH.
Coty was originally founded by Francois Coty in Paris in 1904, when he
established the modern fragrance industry. For almost 100 years, Coty has
developed hundreds of products that are sold around the world. Today, Coty
Inc. is a global company with operations in 29 countries and sales in over
80 markets. Coty brands include adidas moves, the healing garden, Calgon,
Stetson, Jovan, Vanilla Fields and Rimmel, a line of color cosmetics recently
introduced to the U.S. market. The company's prestige fragrance and cosmetics
brands are sold by the Lancaster Group and include Lancaster, Davidoff, JOOP!,
Chopard, Jil Sander, Isabella Rossellini's Manifesto, Vivienne Westwood
Boudoir and Yue-Sai.
Additional information on Coty is available at http://www.coty.com.
SOURCE Coty Inc.
-0- 03/29/2000
/CONTACT: Arthur Gallego, Director, Corporate Communications of Coty
Inc., 212-479-4408, office, or arthur_gallego@cotyinc.com/
Web Site: /http://www.coty.com/
CO: Coty Inc.
ST: New York
IN: HOU ADV
SU: PDT
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Intimate Brands To Integrate Gryphon, Personal Care Product Sourcing and Development Subsidiary, into IBI Business Units
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:09 by BeautyCare.com
Intimate Brands To Integrate Gryphon, Personal Care Product Sourcing and Development Subsidiary, into IBI Business Units
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Intimate Brands, Inc. (NYSE: IBI)
today announced that it will integrate its personal care design, development,
formulation and sourcing functions at its Gryphon Development subsidiary into
Bath & Body Works and the Intimate Beauty Corporation's Victoria's Secret
Beauty Company. After July 31, 2000, Gryphon associates who have been
supporting either Bath & Body Works or Victoria's Secret Beauty Company will
now be joining these business units.
"Over the past 12 years, we have developed very strong expertise in
personal care product development and sourcing at Gryphon that has been
crucial to the growth of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret Beauty
Company," said Leslie Wexner, Chairman of Intimate Brands. "The Gryphon team,
led by CEO Robert Ruttenberg, has been a strategic partner to these
businesses, resulting in very innovative and effective products from suppliers
around the world. But now, eliminating the business structure around Gryphon
and allowing our brands to go 'business to business' will give us
opportunities for greater speed, efficiency and growth."
This change will have no material effect on the financial condition or
results of Intimate Brands. Longer term, it is expected to create cost
efficiencies and enhance the growth potential of Intimate Brands' personal
care businesses.
Intimate Brands, Inc. is the leading specialty retailer of intimate
apparel, beauty and personal care products through the Victoria's Secret, Bath
& Body Works and White Barn Candle Company brands. As of February 26, 2000,
Victoria's Secret products are available through 896 lingerie and beauty
stores, the Victoria's Secret Catalogue and online at http://www.VictoriasSecret.com.
The Company offers a broad selection of personal care, home fragrance and
decor products through 1,217 Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle Company
stores.
SOURCE Intimate Brands, Inc.
-0- 03/29/2000
/CONTACT: Debbie J. Mitchell of Intimate Brands, Inc., 614-415-7546/
Web Site: /http://www.intimatebrands.com/
(IBI)
CO: Intimate Brands, Inc.; Gryphon Development; Bath & Body Works; Victoria's
Secret Beauty Company
ST: Ohio
IN: REA
SU:
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iVillage.com Introduces New Garden Channel in Partnership with Garden.com
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:07 by BeautyCare.com
iVillage.com Introduces New Garden Channel in Partnership with Garden.com
- In Time for Spring, New Channel Offers Everything
for the Gardener Except Fresh Air -
NEW YORK, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- iVillage.com: The Women's Network
(Nasdaq: IVIL) today announced the launch of its Garden Channel. The channel
is a partnership between iVillage.com and Garden.com (Nasdaq: GDEN), a leading
online provider of gardening information, products, and services. A unique
hybrid, the Garden Channel enables iVillage.com's members the opportunity to
consult a gardening expert, plan a project from soil type to seeds, and
purchase high-quality supplies in a few steps.
"Our research showed that over 25% of our members like to garden in their
spare time, and this partnership really grew from there," said Kate Hanley,
Garden Channel Producer. "iVillage.com offers women a trusted sense of
community and information, while Garden.com offers the best garden advice and
commerce on the Internet. We're thrilled to introduce home and garden content
at iVillage.com with this beautiful channel. There's lots more to follow."
"Partnering with iVillage.com to create a new Garden Channel was such a
natural choice for Garden.com because we've consistently seen a 70% female
demographic in our own customer base," said Lisa Sharples, chief marketing and
merchandising officer for Garden.com. "Together we can provide women with an
unmatchable combination of gardening products, content and services; in fact,
everything they need to build the garden of their dreams with the speed and
convenience of the Internet."
In keeping with iVillage.com's mission to provide usable and useful
solutions for women the Garden Channel offers unique and visual tools that
make gardening simple:
* Answer Finder
The perfect starting place for gardeners of any level, the "Answer
Finder" provides answers to questions on getting started, indoor
gardening, and garden maintenance.
* Garden Calendar
The Garden Calendar offers timely advice for gardeners as the seasons
change. From the first spring thaw to a coming frost, each week
features a different project, with all the necessary links to get it
done, from consulting an expert to purchasing supplies.
* Find Your Zone
Matching geography with enthusiasm, the Zone Selector allows gardeners
in the continental U.S. to get the vital information they need to plan
a garden that will grow and thrive. The iVillage Garden Channel also
includes a Monthly To-Do List for each garden hardiness zone.
* Choose Your Plants
This plant finder ensures that gardeners choose the best plants for
their zones and planting plans. The plant finder includes every detail
needed for a green thumb; it accounts for soil acidity, plant color,
and even the amount of maintenance a gardener wants to provide.
* iVillage.com's Gardener-in-Residence: Fran Sorin
A serious gardener for more than 20 years, Fran is known for her
ability to make gardening exciting and accessible to those at any
level. Fran answers members' questions and aims to share her belief
that a garden is not just a place for plants, but a means to greater
health and happiness too.
Fran's advice and chats join thriving message boards at iVillage's
Garden Channel to provide a complete experience for modern gardeners.
Visit http://www.ivillage.com/home/garden for more information.
About iVillage.com
iVillage.com: The Women's Network (http://www.ivillage.com and AOL
keyword: ivillage) is the leading women's network online providing practical
solutions and everyday support for women between the ages of 25 and 54.
iVillage.com is organized into branded communities that focus on issues of
most importance to women and provide interactive services, peer support and
online access to experts through content channels and several shopping areas.
Content channels include Parent Soup, allHealth, MoneyLife, Work from Home,
Garden, Relationships, Beauty, Diet & Fitness, Click!: Where Computers Make
Sense, Pets, Travel, ParentsPlace, Food, Book Club, Election 2000,Working
Diva, and Astrology are complemented by stores such as iBaby, iMaternity,
PlusBoutique and Shopping Central. Established in 1995 and headquartered in
New York City, iVillage Inc. (Nasdaq: IVIL) is a new media company, recognized
as an industry leader in developing innovative sponsorship and commerce
relationships that match the desire of marketers to reach women with the needs
of iVillage.com members for relevant information and services.
About Garden.com
Founded in December of 1995, Garden.com is a leading online destination
for home gardeners. Through three Web sites, garden.com, virtualgarden.com
and hortmag.com, Garden.com provides consumers a one-stop-shop resource
through which they can access a wide variety of gardening information and
services, purchase gardening and garden-related products, and interact with an
online gardening community. The company's core online property,
http://www.garden.com, offers gardeners an unsurpassed collection of 20,000
high-quality gardening supplies and garden-inspired gifts, seasonally inspired
magazine content, professional advice, and garden design software. Since
inception, the company has garnered significant industry recognition,
including a 2000 Webby Award nomination, two top rankings among e-commerce
sites in all categories after extensive studies by Resource Marketing; being
named Global Information Infrastructure's 1999 Netrepreneur of the Year; one
of Red Herring's Top 100 Technology IPO's of 1999, and one of Time Digital's
Best 25 E-Commerce Websites. Garden.com also consistently receives top marks
in PC Magazine's Annual Top 100 Web sites issues. Headquartered in Austin,
Texas, Garden.com has offices in California and Iowa.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995:
iVillage Inc. and Garden.com, Inc. have included in this press release
certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning iVillage's and
Garden.com's business, operations and financial condition. The words or
phrases "can be", "expects", "may affect", "may depend", "believes",
"estimate", "project" and similar words and phrases are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject
to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties and iVillage and
Garden.com caution you that any forward-looking information provided by or on
behalf of iVillage or Garden.com is not a guarantee of future performance.
Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-
looking statements due to a number of factors, some of which are beyond
iVillage's and Garden.com's control, in addition to those discussed in
iVillage's and Garden.com's other press releases, public filings and
statements by iVillage's and Garden.com's management, including (i) the
uncertain success of the Garden.com/iVilllage venture (ii) the volatile and
competitive nature of the Internet industry, (iii) changes in domestic and
foreign economic and market conditions, (iv) the effect of federal, state and
foreign regulation on iVillage's business, (v) failure of iVillage, its
vendors or other third parties to achieve Year 2000 compliance and (vi) the
impact of recent and future acquisitions on iVillage's business and financial
condition.
SOURCE iVillage.com
-0- 03/29/2000
/CONTACT: Morra Aarons of iVillage.com, 212-206-3198,
maarons@mail.ivillage.com; or Meg Hays of Garden.com, 512-532-4151,
meg.hays@garden.com/
Web Site: /http://www.ivillage.com
http://www.garden.com/
(IVIL GDEN)
CO: iVillage.com; Garden.com, Inc.
ST: New York
IN: MLM
SU: PDT
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Reports Net Earnings Increase of 41.5%
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:05 by BeautyCare.com
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Reports Net Earnings Increase of 41.5%
In Fiscal Fourth Quarter, 34.8% for Fiscal Year
8th Consecutive Year of Record Earnings Since 1992 IPO
Fiscal Fourth Quarter Net Sales Increase by 37.0%,
Comparable Store Sales by 9.6%
UNION, N.J., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. today
reported net earnings of $48.4 million ($.34 per share) for the fiscal fourth
quarter ended February 26, 2000, an increase of approximately 41.5% from the
$34.2 million ($.24 per share) earned in the fiscal fourth quarter of 1998.
Net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter of 1999 were $574.6 million, an
increase of approximately 37.0% from the fiscal fourth quarter of 1998.
Comparable store sales for the fiscal fourth quarter of 1999 increased by
approximately 9.6% from the corresponding period last year, when comparable
store sales increased by approximately 10.8% from the corresponding fiscal
quarter of 1997.
Fiscal 1999 net earnings totaled $131.2 million ($.91 per share),
exceeding fiscal 1998 net earnings of $97.3 million ($.68 per share) by
approximately 34.8%. Fiscal 1999 was the 8th consecutive year of record
earnings since the Company's 1992 IPO. Over the eight year period ended
February 26, 2000, net earnings has grown by an average annual rate of
approximately 34.9%. Net sales for fiscal 1999 were $1,878.0 million, an
increase of approximately 34.4% from a year ago. Comparable store sales for
fiscal 1999 increased by approximately 9.2% from the prior year, when
comparable store sales increased by approximately 7.6% from fiscal 1997.
At the end of fiscal 1999, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. operated 241 stores in
38 states, including 55 new superstores opened during the year. In addition,
four stores were expanded during the year. States entered for the first time
during fiscal 1999 were Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana and Nevada. Total store
space grew to approximately 9,815,000 square feet, an increase of
approximately 2,127,000 square feet (27.7%) over total store space of
approximately 7,688,000 square feet occupied by 186 stores in 34 states
operating at the end of fiscal 1998. During the fiscal fourth quarter of 1999,
four new superstores were opened.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. plans to open approximately 60 new superstores in
both new and existing markets during fiscal 2000. Thus far in March, new
superstores have opened in Providence, RI, representing our first store in
this state, and in Montgomeryville, PA.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is a nationwide chain of superstores selling better
quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings. Its stock is traded on
NASDAQ under the symbol "BBBY" and is included in the Standard & Poor's 500
Index and the NASDAQ-100 Index. The Company has been assigned an investment
grade credit rating by Standard & Poor's.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Important
factors which may affect these statements are contained in the Company's
Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended February 27, 1999 and
may be contained in any subsequent reports filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
BED BATH & BEYOND INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
February 26, February 27,
2000 1999
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $144,031 $90,396
Merchandise inventories 470,433 360,337
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 32,904 22,529
Total current assets 647,368 473,262
Property and equipment, net 208,911 150,438
Other assets 9,521 9,448
$865,800 $633,148
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $145,114 $99,370
Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 108,079 89,725
Income taxes payable 33,590 16,610
Total current
liabilities 286,783 205,705
Deferred rent 19,972 16,356
Total liabilities 306,755 222,061
Total shareholders' equity 559,045 411,087
$865,800 $633,148
BED BATH & BEYOND INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
February 26, February 27, February 26, February 27,
2000 1999 2000 1999
Net sales $574,551 $419,249 $1,877,966 $1,397,197
Cost of sales, including buying,
Occupancy and indirect
costs 336,263 243,719 1,111,110 821,072
Gross profit 238,288 175,530 766,856 576,125
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 161,150 120,136 557,516 418,073
Operating profit 77,138 55,394 209,340 158,052
Interest Income 2,194 1,368 5,790 3,517
Earnings before provision
for income
taxes 79,332 56,762 215,130 161,569
Provision for income
taxes 30,940 22,562 83,901 64,223
Net earnings $48,392 $34,200 $131,229 $97,346
Net earnings per
share - Basic $0.34 $0.25 $0.94 $0.70
Net earnings per
share - Diluted $0.34 $0.24 $0.91 $0.68
Weighted average shares
outstanding
- Basic 140,375,147 139,336,228 139,965,010 138,842,151
Weighted average shares
outstanding
- Diluted 144,090,628 144,177,763 144,116,776 143,235,599
BED BATH & BEYOND INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Twelve Months Ended
February 26, February 27,
2000 1999
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Earnings $131,229 $97,346
Adjustments to reconcile
net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and
amortization 31,625 23,217
Tax benefit from exercise
of stock options 8,932 11,546
Deferred income taxes (8,197) (5,166)
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Merchandise
inventories (110,096) (89,980)
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets (2,347) (2,223)
Other assets 96 (1,276)
Increase in liabilities:
Accounts payable 45,744 34,652
Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities 18,354 16,115
Income taxes payable 16,980 4,595
Deferred rent 3,616 3,766
Net cash provided by
operating activities 135,936 92,592
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (90,098) (62,274)
Net cash used in investing
activities (90,098) (62,274)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from exercise of
stock options 7,797 6,798
Net cash provided by financing
activities 7,797 6,798
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 53,635 37,116
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 90,396 53,280
End of period $144,031 $90,396
SOURCE Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
-0- 03/29/2000
/CONTACT: Investors - Ronald Curwin, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer, 908-688-0888, Ext. 4550, Kenneth C. Frankel, Director of Financial
Planning, 908-688-0888, Ext. 4554, or Paula J. Marbach, Investor Relations,
908-688-0888, Ext. 4552, or fax, 908-810-8813, all of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc/
Web Site: /http://www.bedbath.com/
(BBBY)
CO: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
ST: New Jersey
IN: REA HOU
SU: ERN
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Serengeti Eyewear, Inc. Announces Earnings Improvement in 1999
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 10:04 by BeautyCare.com
Serengeti Eyewear, Inc. Announces Earnings Improvement in 1999
SARASOTA, Fla., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Serengeti Eyewear, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: SOLR) today reported net income of $1,557,650 or $0.65
per common share, prior to adjustment for the payment of stock dividends upon
its preferred stock of $1,564,000 for the year ended December 31, 1999. After
giving effect to such adjustment, net loss applicable to common stock was
$6,530 or $0.00 per common share.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company reported a net loss of
$5,289,033 or $2.22 per common share, prior to adjustment for the payment of
stock dividends of $1,476,000. After giving effect to this adjustment, net
loss applicable to common stock was $6,765,033 or $2.84 per common share.
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1999, declined to $38,429,533
from $43,323,222 or 11.3% but gross profit increased to $17,150,747 from
$13,395,372 in 1998 or 28%. As a percentage of sales, gross profit improved
to 44.6% from 30.9%.
Total operating expenses were $14,056,855 or 36.6% of net sales in 1999
compared to $16,900,166 or 39.0% of sales in 1998.
Interest expense declined in 1999 to $1,523,596 from $1,889,446.
Stephen "Rusty" Nevitt, President and CEO of Serengeti, said, "We are
pleased with the Company's improved performance in 1999. The strategies that
we set out in the beginning of the year have produced the positive results we
wanted for our shareholders. We defined the channels of distribution that
best fit the Serengeti customer, developed product and pricing to complement
those channels, organized our sales management to focus on those channels,
controlled our expenses and refinanced the credit facility. The earnings
improvement indicates our strategy is working. It is our expectation to
continue these strategies during Fiscal 2000."
Serengeti Eyewear, Inc. designs, manufacturers through outside sources and
distributes sunglasses targeted at the premium, general purpose and active
lifestyle segments of the sunglass market. The Company also markets a
diversified line of quality sunglasses at popular prices.
Serengeti Eyewear, Inc. maintains its principal offices at 8125 25th Court
East, Sarasota, Florida 34243. The telephone number is (941) 359-3599.
Statements made herein are forward-looking in nature and are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing,
product demand and market acceptance risks or capacity and supply constraints
or difficulties. Further information regarding these and other risks is
described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC.
Serengeti Eyewear, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the years ended December 31,
(Audited)
1999 1998
Net sales 38,429,533 43,323,222
Gross profit 17,150,747 13,395,372
Total operating
expenses 14,056,855 16,900,166
Income (loss)
from operations 3,093,892 (3,504,794)
Other income (expense) (1,536,242) (1,784,239)
Net income (loss) 1,557,650 (5,289,033)
Preferred stock
dividends 1,564,000 1,476,000
Net loss applicable
to common stock (6,350) (6,765,033)
Basic loss per
common share $0.00 ($2.84)
Weighted average
common shares
outstanding 2,384,000 2,384,000
SOURCE Serengeti Eyewear, Inc.
-0- 03/29/2000
/CONTACT: Stephen Nevitt, President, Serengeti Eyewear, Inc.,
941-359-3599, ext. 267/
Company News On Call: / http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/117140.html or fax,
800-758-5804, ext. 117140/
(SOLR)
CO: Serengeti Eyewear, Inc.
ST: Florida
IN: HOU
SU: ERN
BK
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looks.com Launches Japanese Site
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 9:58 by BeautyCare.com
looks.com Launches Japanese Site
Leading On-Line Fashion and Beauty Boutique Expands Consumer Access
To Asia's Largest Cosmetics Market
HONG KONG, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- looks.com, Asia's leading fashion and
beauty destination on the web, has rolled out a Japanese version of its
retail, information and entertainment site, six months ahead of schedule.
The new site is accessed via the http://www.looks.com portal, which also
hosts the Traditional Chinese and English versions rolled out in December
1999. Korean will be added in Q2 2000.
Japan has 18-20 million Internet users, 30% of whom are women. According
to research by Warburg Dillon Read, Japan is also the largest cosmetics,
makeup, skincare and fragrance market in Asia, accounting for 54% of retail
sales in Asia. looks.com is in the process of setting up a Japanese joint
venture for customer service and operations support.
"The Japanese consumer response to our English language site has been very
positive, and far exceeded our expectations, so we accelerated our plans for a
Japanese language site t meet the demand," said Ian Smith, Managing Director
of looks.com. "We already have great content, a strong portfolio of
international brands, and rapid delivery. Making the site available in our
customer's native language is just the beginning. We are continuously adding
ways to make every visit personal and entertaining."
looks.com recently expanded the editorial content on the site to include
career and health-related features, as well as news on global beauty, fashion
and make-up trends, and entertainment. Looks.com now also features
custom-designed "sites within the site" produced in conjunction with each
brand (just like cosmetics counters at departments stores) that give the user
the full picture about each brand's philosophy and products.
looks.com has rapidly built an innovative portfolio of well-known
international beauty brands, such as Benetton, Crabtree & Evelyn, Kenzo,
L'Occitane, Sonia Rykiel, Urban Decay, and Versace. The site also features
boutique brands that are not widely available in Asia, such as Joey New York
and Too Faced Cosmetics, and specialty skin care items such as Cali from
Italy, and Ahava from Israel. Fashion accessories including pashmina shawls
have also been added to the site.
About looks.com
Launched in December 1999, looks.com is the first e-commerce site in the
Asia-Pacific to offer a unique assortment of international beauty brands,
including brand names previously unavailable to Asian consumers, as well as
timely information on beauty, make-up, fashion trends, health-related issues
and entertainment.
For more information contact:
Jacqueline Ng, Marketing & Communications Manager
looks.com Limited
tel: 852-2891-1700 / Email: jacqueline@looks.com
Please visit our website at http://www.looks.com
SOURCE Looks.com
-0- 03/27/2000
/CONTACT: Jacqueline Ng, Marketing & Communications Manager of looks.com
Limited, +852-2891-1700, or jacqueline@looks.com/
Web Site: /http://www.looks.com/
CO: Looks.com
ST: China
IN: CPR MLM
SU:
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Candies.com Announces Advertising Sales Alliance with Alloy Online
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 9:57 by BeautyCare.com
Candies.com Announces Advertising Sales Alliance with Alloy Online
Alloy and Candie's Form Strategic Alliance to Sell Advertising and Marketing
Sponsorships for Candies.com
NEW YORK, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Candies.com, a teen community site
operated by Candie's, Inc., has announced it has entered into an agreement
with leading teen site Alloy Online (Nasdaq: ALOY) for the sale of advertising
and marketing sponsorships on Candies.com. Under the terms of the agreement,
Alloy will act as the Company's strategic partner for the sale and placement
of banner and button advertising as well as integrated marketing sponsorships.
"This represents another important step in expanding the scope of our site
from one that is a community for young girls to one that generates revenue
from advertising and product sales," said David Conn, Vice President of
Marketing, Candie's, Inc. "It is very exciting to partner with Alloy as they
are one of the leading teen sites on the web and have a sales force that
understands our market and have the relationships needed to maximize our
advertising sales efforts."
According to Samantha Skey, Vice President of E-commerce & Sponsorships
for Alloy, "Candie's is an established and dominant Gen Y brand. They have
been aggressively building their website with exciting content and have
developed a very targeted community of teen girls. The Candie's assets work
well with our own, as we both combine community and commerce to drive
merchandise sales and to serve advertisers. The alliance extends both
companies' reach and increases options for advertisers. "
About http://www.candies.com
Candies.com is a teen community site operated by Candie's, Inc. Launched
in October 1999, Candies.com's goal is to become a leading site for the
Gen. Y consumer. In order to meet their goal and maximize revenue, the
Company has announced strategic advertising and content deals with
RollingStone.com and MTVi as well as several on-line promotional partnerships
including a recent deal with leading Internet portal Yahoo! The Company also
recently announced a collaboration with leading Gen Y retailer, Journeys, to
launch a co-branded footwear e-store to anchor candies.com.
About Candie's Inc.
Candie's Inc., (Nasdaq: CAND), is a leading designer and marketer of
footwear, apparel and accessories to Gen. Y. The Company distributes its
products through better department and specialty stores nationwide as well as
a growing number of international markets. Candie's Inc. also owns and
markets footwear, accessories and apparel under the Bongo trademark.
The Candies brand is licensed to Liz Claiborne for the manufacture, sale and
distribution of fragrances and cosmetics. For investor information please
visits the corporate website at http://www.candiesinc.com.
About Alloy Online
Alloy Online is a leading Web site and direct marketer providing
community, content, commerce, and entertainment to Generation Y, one of the
fastest growing segments of the Internet population. Alloy's convergent media
model -- which combines its Web site, http://www.alloy.com, its Alloy Online
e-zine and its catalog -- has a total reach of more than 10 million
individuals per month.
Together, these components offer a unique blend of services through which
teens can interact, share information and explore compelling and relevant
content and shop for apparel, accessories, footwear, music, cosmetics and
magazine subscriptions. For further information regarding Alloy Online, please
visit the company's web site http://www.alloy.com and click on 'Investor Info'
or call the investor information line at 877-ALLOY-IR.
Safe harbor statement under the private securities litigation reform act
of 1995. The statements which are not historical facts contained in this
press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors all of which are difficult
or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the
Company, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of
the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainty regarding continued
market acceptance of current products and the ability to successfully develop
and market new products particularly in light of rapidly changing fashion
trends, the impact of supply and manufacturing constraints or difficulties
relating to the Company's dependence on foreign manufacturers, uncertainties
relating to customer plans and commitments, competition, uncertainties
relating to economic conditions in the markets in which the Company operates,
the ability to hire and retain key personnel, the ability to obtain capital if
required, the risks of litigation, the risks of uncertainty of trademark
protection, Year 2000 compliance, the uncertainty of marketing and licensing
the trademarks acquired during fiscal 1999 and other risks detailed and in the
Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and uncertainty
associated with the impact on the Company in relation to recent events
discussed in the Company's Form 10-K for fiscal 1999. The words "believe,"
"expect," "anticipate," "seek" and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on these forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date the
statement, was made.
SOURCE Candies.com
-0- 03/27/2000
/CONTACT: Maria Dolgetta of Candie's Inc., 212-730-0030,
Mdolgetta@candiesinc.com/
Web Site: /http://www.candies.com
http://www.alloy.com/
(CAND ALOY)
CO: Candies.com; Alloy Online
ST: New York
IN: MLM ADV REA
SU: JVN
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eCoupons click with savingumoney.com consumers and retailers
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2000 - 9:53 by BeautyCare.com
eCoupons click with savingumoney.com consumers and retailers
savingumoney.com now hosts over 10,000 eCoupons
DENVER, March 27 /CNW-PRN/ - SUMmedia.com Inc. (NASD OTC BB - ISUM), an
Internet media and marketing company that provides eBusiness opportunities for
small business through its eCoupon portal, http://www.savingumoney.com, today
announced that it has surpassed 10,000 eCoupons on the savingumoney.com site.
``The eCoupon wave is gaining momentum,'' said Al Szajman, vice
president, marketing. ``Saving money is a universal concept and
savingumoney.com enables consumers to find coupons online for just about
anything from special discounts at beauty salons to attractive deals on
muffler and brake repairs. SUMmedia.com plans to aggressively grow its base of
coupon offerings, with a goal of hosting more than 100,000 savingumoney.com
eCoupons by the end of the year in alliance with its offices worldwide.''
Consumer awareness and response to savingumoney.com's Web site has
increased dramatically over the past two months, since the company's TV ads
started airing. Coupon printing has grown by more than 50 per cent during this
period.
``We attribute this increased response in part to the effectiveness of
our recent TV advertising campaign for savingumoney.com,'' said Szajman. ``We
will leverage our experience in North America as we plan the ad campaigns for
savingumoney.com in Australia and Hong Kong that are launching in April. We
expect to see significant increases in traffic to the site in the months
ahead.''
Since savingumoney.com went live nine months ago, the coupon base has
grown to more than 10,000 current eCoupons with close to 4,500 active
retailers and approximately 90,000 coupons have been printed. The site now
averages over 830,000 page impressions per month.
Coupon Redemption Made Simple
Connecting the virtual world and the real world, savingumoney.com coupons
are designed to drive traffic into a business's bricks and mortar location.
Unlike most coupon sites, savingumoney.com coupons do not require consumers to
give away personal information in order to sign up to receive coupons. To
redeem a coupon, consumers follow three easy electronic steps: find and select
the coupon; clip it; and print it. Consumers can then take the printed coupon
to the retail or service location for redemption.
About SUMmedia.com Inc.
Founded in March 1999, SUMmedia.com (NASD OTC BB: ISUM) is an Internet
media and marketing company that provides online coupons as eCommerce
opportunities for small business through its eCoupon portal, savingumoney.com.
SUMmedia.com's products and services enable the millions of smaller companies
without Web expertise to easily and inexpensively increase their sales by
using the eCouponing phenomenon to target and entice shoppers. SUMmedia.com
and its offices worldwide have more than 160 employees and cumulatively host
more than 10,000 coupons available for redemption in major centers across
Canada, as well as the United States, Hong Kong and Australia.
Consumers can start saving now at http://www.savingumoney.com.
For more corporate information, visit the company's Web site at
http://www.SUMmedia.com.
Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21B of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Any statements that express or involve discussions with
respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives,
goals, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of
historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the
statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which
could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently
anticipated.
SOURCE SUMmedia.com Inc.
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/CONTACT: Company Contact, Al Szajman, Vice President, Marketing
877-605-0901, al@summedia.com; Investor Contact, Lillian Armstrong/David
Barnard, CFA, Lippert/Heilshorn and Associates 415-433-3777,
lillian@lhai-sf.com or david@lhai-sf.com/
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BeautyUniverse Announces First B2B Metamediary
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:45 by BeautyCare.com
BeautyUniverse Announces First B2B Metamediary
For the Beauty and Personal Care Market
Buyers and Sellers Come Together in a Central Marketplace that Lowers Costs
And Increases Revenues While Providing Total Procurement Management, Financial
Settlement, Fulfillment and Quality Assurance Services
Bear Stearns Predicts Metamediaries Responsible for $438 Billion
In Transactions in 2003
SAN FRANCISCO, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- BeautyUniverse today announced
that it has created the first business-to-business vertical marketplace for
the beauty and personal care industry. BeautyUniverse enables all companies --
retailers, salons, spas, manufacturers, designers, formulators, and raw
materials, components and packaging suppliers -- to engage in selling,
sourcing, ordering, fulfillment and replenishment via BeautyUniverse's secure,
Internet exchange.
"Being first mover in the beauty and personal care industry gives us
significant advantage over any competitor that might enter this market.
BeautyUniverse will be the marketplace of choice for B2B transactions in this
industry," said Panch Prasad, Chairman of BeautyUniverse. "We have the
funding, management team, technology, and customer and partner relationships
in place to execute on our vision. We fully expect to deliver the same value
and range of services to our members as Chemdex, Freemarkets and eSteel have
in their respective industries."
BeautyUniverse provides buyers and sellers with a wide range of buying and
selling formats -- Multi-Vendor Catalogs, Auctions, Reverse Auctions and
Exchanges. BeautyUniverse eliminates inefficient business processes among
supply chain participants by providing current pricing, product detail and
comparison, inventory availability, delivery date and status information.
BeautyUniverse provides complete local and international financial settlement
and fulfillment services.
BeautyUniverse's members can create Virtual Showrooms so that buyers can
do in-depth product analysis. Price lists are either open or closed based upon
the preferences and negotiated relationships between individual buyers and
sellers. Members can rate products based upon real-world experience. Virtual
Offices facilitate negotiations while orders may be confirmed via email, chat
or Internet telephony (VoIP). BeautyUniverse provides a mechanism for any
member to develop its own private label brands in a Virtual Design Studio,
collaborating with designers, formulators, manufacturers and component
suppliers.
About BeautyUniverse
BeautyUniverse is a pioneer in the business-to-business e-commerce
economy. BeautyUniverse has transformed the supply chain by allowing
suppliers, buyers, manufacturers and enterprises to enhance productivity,
streamline business processes and reduce costs. BeautyUniverse generates
revenue opportunities by bringing together every beauty and personal care
company on the planet. For more information, please visit us at
http://www.beautyuniverse.com or call 415-541-9811.
SOURCE BeautyUniverse
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/CONTACT: Hendrix Bodden of BeautyUniverse, 415-999-6354/
Web Site: /http://www.beautyuniverse.com/
CO: BeautyUniverse
ST: California
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min magazine Names Top Magazines for 2000
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:35 by BeautyCare.com
min magazine Names Top Magazines for 2000
POTOMAC, Md., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The magazines named by min magazine
(http://www.minonline.com) as this year's most successful publications cover topics
ranging from the Internet economy to sports and fitness, bridge design and
construction and fly fishing.
The 2000 Spring issue of min magazine, a semiannual publication of min
(Media Industry Newsletter) and Phillips Business Information, Inc. (PBI),
honored 10 consumer and business-to-business titles in six categories: for
Editorial Excellence, Sports Illustrated and Builder; for Best Marketing,
Yahoo! Internet Life and Sales & Marketing Management; in the Most-Improved
category, Women's Sports & Fitness and Roads & Bridges; for Best-Looking,
Cigar Aficionado and CIO; and for Best Web Play, Fly Fisherman and The
Industry Standard.
min magazine's editors also identified several magazines that appear to
have promising futures. Included in the Magazines to Watch category are Talk,
George, YM, Brill's Content, Silicon Alley Reporter, Electronic Media and PC
Computing.
"Our selections for overall editorial excellence are titles that continue
to add strength to already formidable editorial packages and consistently show
growth in circulation and advertising," says Matthew Schwartz, editor of min
magazine. "We also favored magazines that refuse to be pigeonholed with any
audience, such as Yahoo! Internet Life, which is orchestrating its marketing
efforts through music and film."
The current issue also looks at the ways computer and video-game magazines
capturing advertisers' and readers' attention, examines the growing number of
publishers placing more stock in women's financial issues and explores the
relationship between magazine publishing and the Internet.
min magazine's Fall 2000 issue will name the top "players" at advertising
agencies, publishing companies and corporate marketing departments.
A sister publication of min, min's New Media Report, min's b-to-b and PR
NEWS, min magazine focuses solely on magazines and the marketers who use them.
Its goal is to celebrate the special qualities of magazines and bring together
the community of publishers, advertising agencies and corporate marketers.
For a copy of the Top Magazines issue, call min magazine's Client Services
Department at 301-340-7788, ext. 5410, or send e-mail to
clientservices.pbi@phillips.com.
Phillips Business Information, Inc. (http://www.phillips.com/pbi), a subsidiary
of Phillips International, Inc., provides a broad range of business
information resources for executives in specialized industries including
telecommunications, media, aviation, aerospace, satellite and energy.
Phillips International, Inc., a $300 million corporation headquartered in
Potomac, Md., offers a wide variety of quality products and services for both
consumer and business-to-business markets. Phillips is one of the leading
publishers in America, with a fast-growing Internet business.
SOURCE min magazine
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/CONTACT: Anne Coffey, 301-340-7788, ext. 4190 or acoffey@phillips.com, or
Jennifer Myers, ext. 6120 or jmyers@phillips.com, both for min magazine/
Web Site: /http://www.phillips.com/pbi
http://www.minonline.com/
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Aquasearch Announces Launch of The AstaFactor(TM)
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 10:47 by BeautyCare.com
Aquasearch Announces Launch of The AstaFactor(TM)
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquasearch, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: AQSE) announced today the launch of The AstaFactor(TM),
its astaxanthin-rich dietary supplement, or "nutraceutical." Astaxanthin is a
powerful anti-oxidant, up to 100-550 times more powerful than Vitamin E in
certain tests.
Astaxanthin has also demonstrated efficacy in either animal or in vitro
(test tube) models of several major human diseases, including:
-- Macular Deg
