SAN JOSE, Calif. — Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), announced it will host two breakout sessions and will present at Dreamforce, salesforce.com's user and developer conference in San Francisco Nov. 17-20. The breakout sessions, held in the Campground Theatre, focus on how companies leverage SPM applications on the Force.com platform to improve sales effectiveness. Callidus Software will also present on essential sales performance strategies for 2010.

Presentation Schedule:

* Wednesday, November 18, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Moscone North room 124
Accelerate and Streamline Sales Incentive Rollout and Management on Force.com
* Thursday, November 19, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Moscone North room 124
Manage Commissions and Claims with Callidus Commissions Manager on Force.com
* Friday, November 20, 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m., salesforce.com Campground Theatre
Learn the Top Sales Performance Strategies for 2010

The first breakout session, Accelerate and Streamline Sales Incentive Rollout and Management on Force.com, will be presented by Laura Provenza, worldwide sales compensation manager at Brocade and Leslie Stretch, president and CEO at Callidus Software. The presentation will be held Wednesday, November 18 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Moscone North room 124. Attendees will learn how Brocade dramatically improved its incentive compensation programs, streamlined sales operations processes and enhanced collaboration with direct sales and other plan participants.

"It is extremely important to the success of the sales team to approve and deliver sales plans on time," said Laura Provenza. "Using Plan Communicator on the Force.com platform, we were able to deploy the solution quickly and easily. Plan Communicator streamlines our plan approval and distribution processes so plan rollout and sales execution are in sync and aligned with corporate objectives."

The second breakout session, Manage Commissions and Claims with Callidus Commissions Manager on Force.com, will be presented by Leslie Stretch, president and CEO at Callidus Software. The presentation will be Thursday, November 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Moscone North room 124. Attendees will learn how Commissions Manager helps companies simplify sales incentives by opening up a dialogue with the sales force. Deploying this solution on the Force.com platform, sales professionals can forecast their earnings in line with their deals, and track their earnings paid and pending, all as part of their day-to-day opportunity management.

"Commissions Manager allows sales reps to easily access up-to-date information on their performance. With this new solution, the sales force can manage their commissions as part of their daily routine. This increases transparency and confidence in the system, reduces shadow accounting and saves precious selling time," concluded Leslie Stretch.

Callidus Software will also present at the salesforce.com Campground Theatre. Vishrut Parikh, director of product marketing at Callidus Software, will present the topic Learn the Top Sales Performance Strategies for 2010, reviewing common pitfalls in effective sales force management, how to avoid them and best practices for optimizing selling performance in 2010. The presentation will be held Friday, November 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.

For more information about Callidus Software at Dreamforce, please visit: http://www2.callidussoftware.com/Dreamforce2009.html.

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Callidus Software (www.callidussoftware.com, NASDAQ: CALD) is the market and technology leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM). Callidus' customers gain a competitive advantage by maximizing sales cost efficiencies and driving improvements in sales execution. Our award-winning Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications set the standard for performance management across the sales force. Over 2 million employees and channel partners have their performance managed by Callidus Software.

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The online store continues to cater for all skin care types and conditions. There now seems to be a wider variety of professional skin care products, cosmetics, self tanning and natural skin care solutions.

Some of the professional brands to find on CiaoBellaOnline.com.au include: Dermalogica, nimue, ASAP, Gatineau Paris, Pure Fiji, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, Fake Bake, Sun FX, St Tropez, Botanical Extracts and Refreshed Lemon Myrtle.

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* Dr. Joachim Schmidt: 'We will continue this positive trend, and we expect sales in the fourth quarter to be above last year's level.'
* Record sales in China – Schmidt: 'We expect Mercedes-Benz Cars to increase its sales in China by more than 50 percent in full-year 2009.'
* Mercedes-Benz USA posts best monthly result since the beginning of the year, with sales up by 21 percent in October
* E- and S-Class sedans maintain market leadership

In October, global sales were up at Mercedes-Benz for the first time this year. Mercedes-Benz was able to increase sales significantly in October by seven percent to 88,400 units (October 2008: 82,500. The smart brand sold 9,300 (October 2008: 11,300) units (minus 18 percent). With the delivery of 97,700 passenger cars (October 2008: 93,800), total sales at Mercedes-Benz Cars increased by four percent. The October sales increase was due to the E-Class and the new generation of the S-Class as well as to high growth rates in many regions such as North America and Asia/Pacific. Sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles were also above last year's level in Western Europe.

'We will continue this positive trend in the coming months, and we expect sales in the fourth quarter to be above the level of the same period of last year,' said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Head of Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars. Contributing to this development will be the new E-Class and the new generation S-Class, as well as the ongoing strong growth rates in the Asia/Pacific region, particularly in China. By the end of September, Mercedes-Benz had already sold more vehicles in China than in all of last year. Says Schmidt: 'Mercedes-Benz Cars will continue to grow at a dynamic rate in China, and we expect the increase for 2009 as a whole to amount to more than 50 percent.'

In October Mercedes-Benz once again set a sales record in China, with sales rising by 78 percent to 6,600 units (October 2008: 3,700). As a result, since the start of the year, Mercedes-Benz has been the fastest-growing premium brand in China. In October, Mercedes-Benz Cars also delivered more vehicles than ever before to the Asia/Pacific region as a whole, handing over 14,100 passenger vehicles to customers (October 2008: 10,500) for an increase of 34 percent. High growth rates were also posted in October in Australia (up 22 percent) and South Korea (up 63 percent).

In the United States, October was the best month of the year so far for Mercedes-Benz. Sales bucked the general market trend, rising by 21 percent to 18,200 units (October 2008: 15,000). This was the first time this year that sales were substantially higher than in 2008, and ensured that Mercedes-Benz remains the strongest German premium brand in the U.S. Contributing factors here included the E-Class, deliveries of which tripled to 6,100 units, and the GLK, which was once again the best-selling vehicle in its class in October, with deliveries of 1,800 units. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz posted another sales record in Canada in October, increasing customer deliveries by 28 percent to 2,200 passenger vehicles (October 2008: 1,700).

In the Western Europe region (not including Germany), Mercedes-Benz increased its sales by seven percent in October, thanks in particular to the high increases for the new E-Class. The brand enjoyed strong growth amounting to 55 percent in the UK, with a total of 5,800 units sold.

Sales of new E-Class continued to develop positively in the past month, with worldwide deliveries doubling in October to 17,100 units. Double-digit sales increases were registered in almost all markets. That made it once again the clear market leader in its segment. The company expects the launch of the new station wagon, which can be seen at dealerships starting on November 21, to give an additional positive boost to the E-Class family.

The new generation of the S-Class also got off to a successful start. Worldwide sales of the S-Class sedan were slightly above the previous year's level. Since the beginning of this year, the sedan has been the best-selling sedan in its segment. In China, which is now the biggest market for the S-Class, 1,100 luxury sedans were delivered to customers in October alone, which represents an increase of 12 percent. The sedan also sold very well in Germany, with an increase of 42 percent, and in Japan, where October sales increased by 13 percent. Mercedes-Benz sold 15,100 units of its SUVs worldwide (2008: 14,800), with an increase of two percent. The GLK, which was especially popular, enjoyed mainly double-digit growth rates in the Western European markets.

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Google Commerce Search brings retailers:

* Ultra-fast speed and accuracy, by leveraging Google's platform to provide sub-second response time to customer queries. Commerce Search also uses proprietary ranking technology to analyze the products in each data feed and serve the most relevant match. High quality, lightening-fast search increases conversions, as customers can quickly find specific products without having to navigate complex hierarchies on a website.

* E-commerce-specific search features, like parametric search, sorting, spell checker, stemming, and synonym suggestions. These features allow users to easily refine their searches. Retail-specific features like product promotions and product boost allow administrators to fine-tune their marketing approach in real-time and maximize conversions. The rich Commerce Search API also allows retailers to fully customize the search experience on their website.

* Deployment and scaling ease, because Commerce Search is hosted by Google and fully based in the cloud. Retailers can implement the tool very quickly and don't need to worry about maintenance. Using the hosted Google platform also allows retailers to scale without concern for seasonal peaks or valleys.

* Integration with Google tools, like Google Analytics™ and Google Product Search™. Retailers can measure changing conversion rates through Commerce Search integration with Google Analytics on their website. E-commerce vendors benefit from providing a single feed of their catalog items to power Google Commerce Search for their website store and for indexing on Google Product Search. This helps retailers reduce costs and increase consistency across their inventory.

"We're excited to bring Google Commerce Search to market in time for the holidays," said Dave Girouard, president, Google Enterprise. "To date the technology powering retail website stores has not kept pace with innovation in search. Google Commerce Search will help customers find accurate results extremely fast, to the benefit of retailers and customers alike.'"

Birkenstock USA has implemented Google Commerce Search on one of their online properties and found it made an immediate impact on their business.

"'Google Commerce Search is improving user satisfaction -- bounce rates have decreased and we're seeing more return customers,' said Jeff Kilmer, COO, Birkenstock USA. 'The search results are ultra-fast, so customers more easily find the specific products they're looking for. We deployed Google Commerce Search quickly and easily, and we've seen dramatic conversion improvement since implementation. It has also meant a better shopping experience for our customers, which is critical given the holiday season rush."

Better searching means better conversions and a better online shopping experience. Learn more about Google Commerce Search at www.google.com/commercesearch.

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Scent-Sations created 'Hope' as a special Limited Edition 16oz pink jar candle perfumed with high-end designer fragrances, and made it available to thousands of their independent distributors. This clean-burning natural wax candle can be purchased from distributors and online via their secure web store.

The company is donating all profits from each jar sold to the NEPA chapter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to breast cancer, a cancer that will strike almost 200,000 women in the United States this year, and thousands of men. Many individual distributors are also donating a portion or all of their profits from the sales of 'Hope' to their local chapters around the United States.

'This effort will continue for as long as the need is there' says company CEO Bob Scocozzo. 'We're not just going to do this for October, but plan on making a donation every month to this worthy cause.' Scocozzo credits his wife Cathy with her devotion to this cause. 'It was her determination and commitment that made this 'Hope' candle a reality, and we owe a big thanks to her for helping make it happen.'

The next time you consider purchasing a candle, consider buying some 'Hope', and know that a portion of your funds are going to help make this deadly cancer a thing of the past.

Scent-Sations, Inc. is a direct sales company headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA with distributors throughout the United States and Canada. They provide a home-based business opportunity for anyone looking to generate additional part-time income or full-time income from the comfort of their own home.

Products include Mia Bella's Gourmet Candles®, Mia Bella's Bakery® bun and pie shaped candles, Bella Bar® gourmet body bars, hand washes, lotions, wax melters, air fresheners the Mia Bella Beauty ® line of high-end mineral cosmetics.

For more information visit: http://www.Scent-Team.comContact: bob@scent-team.com Direct Line: 570-704-4700

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Stuck for inspiration this season on how to display any last minute seasonal point-of-sale? Well there's still plenty of time to order items for the run-up to Christmas, and to make product selection easier, UK Point Of Sale Group Limited has come up with a quick-fix solution – a Christmas wish list.

The UK manufacturer of point-of-sale materials has created the must-have list as it has been reported that consumers can look forward to seeing significant promotions and early winter sales this year. So UK POS believed a quick call stating the Christmas wish-list would assist retailers with their orders during this extremely busy period.

With UK POS' best possible prices and next day delivery available, the list features six point-of-sale options, including:
- A1 Pavement Sign to get customers in store
- A4 Snap Frames to promote Christmas special offers and deals with interchangeable posters
- Shelf Talkers for stand out pricing displays
- A4 pallet Stacking Card Holders for large displays of product promotions
- Flag Sign Holders to catch the customers attention with special offers and deals
- Extending Wire Hooks for ceiling posters to guide customers through the store

It was Rob Templeman, the chief executive of Debenhams, who predicted that consumers can look forward to significant promotions this Christmas with retailers looking to boost revenues after a somewhat turbulent year*. However UK POS fears that retail outlets could soon become over run with offers or overcrowded sales, when in fact retailers should be taking the less is more approach.

UK POS' sales and marketing director, Debra Jamieson advises:
'Overcrowding shelf space with various offers and promotions can be off putting for consumers and leave shoppers confused as to what product is truly the best value for money. Being clear and concise about your brand offerings is more important than ever this Christmas to ensure retailers secure those all important sales.'

'Retailers need to make consumers feel that an offer is too good to be missed. As such, we are advising our customers to rotate displays during the run up to Christmas, creating first come first serve offers that encourage that immediate impulse response.'

UK POS' next day delivery service means that retailer's can select their must-have display products and have them delivered in time for the Christmas rush. For further information call UK POS on 0161 431 4400 and quote: Christmas Wish List.

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CAPTION: UK Point Of Sale Group Limited makes last minute ordering easy with its Christmas Wish List of essential point-of-sale items

RESOURCES:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/retailing/article6886546.ece

For more information on this story, please contact Fiona Shackleton at Manifest Communications on 01484 469601 or email: fiona@manifestcomms.co.uk

Notes to editors:

Established in 1989 and with its head office in Stockport, UK Point of Sale Group Limited (UK POS) is a leading manufacturer of innovative point of sale display systems. Already a preferred partner to some of the biggest names in supermarket, department store and high-street retailing, it offers over 3,000 quality items - ranging from acrylic and PVC holders to pavement signs. The majority of these items are made in the UK at the company's own manufacturing facility and all are available for next day, nationwide delivery. The company also offers bespoke solutions and continues to invest into the latest plant and machinery to keep its capabilities abreast of the very latest PoS advances.

For further information visit: www.ukpos.com

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CARY, Ill. November 5, 2009 -- BabyStuffGifts.com, a leading online baby boutique, today announced its full line of one-of-a-kind personalized baby gifts and accessories, for those with discriminating tastes. As a trusted industry leader in specialty baby gifts, BabyStuffGifts.com offers an exclusive selection of fine baby clothes, gift baskets, accessories, blankets, hooded towels, bibs, burp cloths, dolls and plush toys.

'In a time when everything we purchase is mass-produced, we are pleased to offer charming gifts that are treasured for their uniqueness and uncompromising quality,' says Nancilyn Gray Scott, founder, BabyStuffGifts.com. 'Most of our gift items and toys are manufactured exclusively for our store. These one-of-a-kind gifts are created by our talented team of designers, who share our philosophy about producing the highest quality baby products and gifts.'

Specializing in gifts for infants from birth to 12 months of age, BabyStuffGifts.com offers dozens of gifts in every price range and for every occasion. In addition to a full line of exclusive boys' and girls' baby gifts, BabyStuffGifts.com offers a variety of bibs and burp cloths, bath and beach wear, nursery décor, stuffed animals and more, all personalized with the baby's name or monogrammed with his or her initials.

BabyStuffGifts.com features one of the largest selection of North American Bear Co. creations, including the popular personalized 'Little Princess' dolls and 'Fleece Friends' blankets, which can be rolled up into a soft, cuddly cat, dog or bear friend. The North American Bear Co. personalized cozy gift set features a 100% cotton tee shirt with a 'Flatofrog,'
'Flatophant,' 'Flatobearius' or 'Flatopotamus' friend made of soft, machine washable ultra velour.

Operating under the belief that every baby is a special gift, BabyStuffGifts.com offers a wide selection of exclusive baby products such as personalized baby toys, monogrammed blankets, gift baskets, plush toys, bath and beach wear, nursery décor, baby clothes and much, much more. In addition, BabyStuffGifts.com offers thorough gift registries, corporate accounts and wholesale purchasing, and accepts product suggestions from manufacturers and artisans producing top-quality baby products.

About BabyStuffGifts.com
Every baby is a special gift and each one deserves only the very best! At BabyStuffGifts.com, our passion is to provide each precious baby with personalized baby gifts and baby gift baskets, at reasonable prices. Founded with a deep appreciation for finer quality items and sophisticated gift-giving, BabyStuffGifts.com offers a distinctive selection of personalized baby toys direct to consumers or through select retailers. Shipping to both domestic and international destinations, BabyStuffGifts.com manufactures most of its own products, which make wonderful baby shower, birthday, holiday and all-occasion baby gifts. For more information, please visit www.babystuffgifts.com.

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Muscle Flex has three distinct focuses for the commercials; one is to promote the Muscle Flex corporate name. The second focus is building Danny Alex as a recognizable host. Third and final goal is to build momentum of sales for the product itself, The Beagle StepFit.

The commercials were produced by Showreel (www.showreel.com) and all ongoing commercials for Muscle Flex will be filmed by them as well.

For more information please visit www.buythebeagle.com

To view the full press release http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Muscle-Flex-Announces-the-iw-2944204954.html?x=0&.v=1

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Anyone who drives a car undoubtedly places items on the front passenger seat. If a driver stops short or takes a last minute turn, these items can go flying to the floor or between the seat and door.

Drivers can be distracted by attempting to secure or to pickup these items from wherever they landed. Seat Strap is the perfect automotive accessory to prevent this from happening. Seat Strap keeps items securely in place as drivers turn, stop short or accelerate.

Seat Strap can be placed around any car seat, front or back. It provides a secure, non-slip grip to virtually any object placed on the seat. The Seat Strap keeps drivers and their belongings safe by reducing these distractions.

Holiday gift shoppers can take advantage of the Seat Strap introductory offer which includes 2 Seat Straps and a bonus visor strap for $14.95. More information and a product demonstration is available at http://www.seatstrap.com.

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Zurich, Switzerland - Barry Callebaut signed an agreement with the Nederland Group to acquire Spanish chocolate maker Chocovic, S.A., specializing in chocolate and specialty products for industrial and artisanal customers. The current owners will retain ownership of the other activities of the Nederland Group, which include Moner Cocoa S.A. and Nederland S.A. (cocoa processing). This acquisition underscores Barry Callebaut's strategic intention to further expand its core business with industrial and artisanal customers as well as its geographic presence.

Chocovic, with a corporate history of more than 130 years, has a state-of-the-art factory in Gurb, approx. 70 km north of Barcelona. Chocovic makes about 30,000 tonnes of chocolate and specialty products per year, has annual sales of approx. EUR 60 million (2008) and employs about 120 people. Chocovic also owns 'Aula Chocovic', a chocolate academy, which offers trainings for professionals and gives technical support to Chocovic's commercial team. Chocovic is present in the Spanish market under two well-known brand names – Chocovic and Novacrem – which are highly complementary to Barry Callebaut's brand portfolio. Barry Callebaut highly values Chocovics´s current strategic positioning in the Spanish industrial and gourmet covertures market. Therefore Chocovic´s commercial names and current network which are a reference in the high-quality covertures market will be maintained.

Juergen B. Steinemann, CEO of Barry Callebaut, said: 'With our reconfirmed focus on our core activities with industrial and artisanal customers we now fully concentrate on expanding our existing business. The acquisition of Chocovic is an excellent, future-oriented opportunity for us: Chocovic will strengthen our position in Spain, it is a perfect complement to our existing offering, and we will use it especially as a platform to further build our Gourmet business.'

The representative of the shareholders, said: 'We feel proud of our management team´s strong commitment throughout these years. Their dedication and know-how was key in positioning Chocovic as one of Spain's premier manufacturers of quality industrial and gourmet couvertures.'

The transaction is subject to the approval of the competition authorities and it is expected to close by the end of the calendar year. The two parties have agreed not to disclose any financial details of the transaction.

Barry Callebaut:
With annual sales of more than CHF 4.8 billion/EUR 2.9 billion for fiscal year 2007/08, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products – from the cocoa bean to the finished product on the store shelf. Barry Callebaut is present in 26 countries, operates about 40 production facilities and employs around 7,000 people. The company serves the entire food industry, from food manufacturers to professional users of chocolate (such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs or bakers), to global retailers. It also provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training and marketing.

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'Mobile Internet applications, GPS, and multimedia functionality were the most important drivers,' says Alex Liu, In-Stat analyst. 'In the smartphone OS marketplace, Symbian retained its leading position and saw a small share increase in 2008 due to steady growth of Nokia smartphone sales and a drop in Linux smartphone sales.'

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

* China's smartphone shipments are projected to more than triple by 2013.
* The next wave of smartphone market growth will be driven by lower barriers to entry in both OS and chipset platform solutions.
* A free and complete smartphone software platform from OHA and the Symbian Foundation will fuel smartphone market growth in the coming years.

Recent In-Stat research, Lower Barriers to Entry Will Drive China's Smartphone Market (#IN0904538CWW), covers the Chinese market for smartphones. It includes:

* Examination of the smartphone value chain.
* Analysis of chipset market trends.
* Smartphone OS market trend analysis including Symbian, Google Android, OMS, and Windows Mobile.
* Examination of market drivers and barriers in China.
* Forecasts of China's smartphone market unit sales through 2013.

For a free sample of the report and more information, please contact a sales representative: http://www.instat.com/sales.asp

To purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/apcatalogue.asp?id=279

The price is $2,995 (US).

This research is part of In-Stat's China Wireless service, which provides insight into the technologies, consumer requirements, devices, applications, and business models of the world's fastest growing economy and mobile market.

Related In-Stat research:

Worldwide Smartphones

Future Cellphones: Leveraging Building Blocks for Better Experience

Wi-Fi in Mobile Phones: Dual Mode Becomes the In Thing

Mobile Processor Review

The Recession Reshapes the Worldwide Cellular Handset 5-Year Forecast

Mobile VoIP—Transforming the Future of Wireless Voice

The Apps Store is Born: Smartphones Enable New Marketing and Advertising Opportunities Worldwide

Report Info

* Title: Lower Barriers to Entry Will Drive China's Smartphone Market
* Service: China Wireless
* Product Number: IN0904538CWW
* Publication Date: October 2009
* Number of Pages: 27
* Price: $2,995 U.S. Dollars
* Abstract, Table of Contents, Figures & Tables
* Members Only Access: Full text HTML , PDF

About In-Stat

In-Stat's market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user research and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital Entertainment ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. In-Stat provides its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory services to inform critical decisions. Technology and semiconductor vendors, infrastructure and device manufacturers, service providers and media companies worldwide rely on partnerships with In-Stat's tenured, experienced staff and on our in-depth market intelligence to support critical business, product and technology decisions.

In-Stat is a strategic segment of the $9 billion Reed Elsevier global information network, with access to an expansive worldwide electronic network, extensive technology databases and well-informed personnel. As a member of Reed Business Information, In-Stat is a division of the largest business-to-business publisher in the U.S.

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EXPANSION plans for men's gift and accessories company Menkind Stores certainly created the right impression with the Royal Bank of Scotland, when it agreed to help fund the company's plans to open five new stores.

The high street bank decided that Menkind could benefit from a little 'grooming' if its plans to expand beyond its original single store and launch a cutting-edge new website were to take it to the next level.

So Menkind Stores' founder, Paul Kraftman, went to his bank manager, Robert Laurie, with his plans, and was put in touch with the administrators of the government's Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme.

And the bank helped Menkind secure £987,000 of EFG cash which has gone a long way to funding the buying and fitting out of the five new stores.
The funding boost has certainly had the desired effect on the business's fortunes.

'Our new store openings were fitted out in a new concept, which has proven to be a great success in driving sales,' said Mr Kraftman.

'We are grateful to Robert and the team at RBS for arranging the finance package we needed.'

One thing Mr Kraftman is only too well aware of is the seasonal nature of the men's gift market, but he believes Menkind's growth has been achieved because of, rather than in spite of, this.

'Our flexible operating model allows us to manage and align costs so effectively with the seasonality of our market,' he added.

Menkind opened its first store in 2001 in the Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex. The five new stores are in Aberdeen, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool and Manchester.

Its new-look website, www.menkind.co.uk, is now live in good time for Christmas, and is crammed with thousands gift and novelty ideas for men (and big boys) of all ages to suit every pocket.

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ST. PAUL, MN (October 1, 2009) -- There is a safety issue on America's roads that rarely comes to light -- reduced visibility, which is a factor in 2.8 million accidents, 23,000 fatal crashes and 2,300 pedestrian deaths. As Daylight Savings Time ends, and kids hit the streets trick-or-treating, the importance of clear nighttime visibility increases.

The AAIA Car Care Council found that 26 percent of the cars it inspected had issues with their lighting system. The culprits -- headlight bulbs that dim over time and hazed headlight lens. When one bulb burns out, both bulbs should be replaced, a commonly ignored automotive maintenance step.

Millions of cars on the road today have plastic headlight lenses. As cars age and are exposed to weather, they may become hazed and yellowed, reducing the light output from the headlamp. With the average age of cars on the road about 10 years old, the problem is growing. This is a common issue on many domestic and foreign automobiles, from economy to luxury vehicles.

Automotive experts Sam Memmolo and Courtney Hansen are recommending that car owners conduct their vehicle visibility safety check this fall to determine their risks and take steps to correct their visibility problems. They are offering safety tips, project ideas and how-to videos to help consumers address this issue on www.3MCarCare.com, YouTube 3M Car Care Channel and the Facebook 3M-US Car Care group.

'When you walk through a parking lot or drive in traffic today, you see a number of cars with hazed headlights, non-working lights, streaky windshield wipers and broken sideview mirrors,' said Sam Memmolo, host of 'Sam's Garage' radio show and longtime expert on car repair and restoration. 'Every one of these cars may create a danger to the driver and other people on the road. But with some basic education about car care and maintenance, all car owners can take care of these problems before they cause accidents.'

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Better online delivery services, limited choice of goods and long distances to stores have encouraged 94% of people living in rural areas to shop online. In 2009, 4.4 million people living in rural communities have increased their online shopping. The online discount site, www.grabvouchercodes.co.uk reported an increase of visitors from the UK countryside searching for a variety of goods including food & drink, electronics & appliances, DIY equipment, and health & beauty products.

16% say their nearest shops do not offer them the things they need
10% say their nearest shops are too far away
10% say they have increased the amount they shop online to avoid driving to their nearest high street
17% say greater reliability and convenience in home delivery has been the key reason they have increased their online spending
66% say they expect to get delivery for free
35% say they expect next day delivery

Carl Scheible, the managing director of PayPal UK, said: "The internet has brought the high street to the countryside, and as many rural communities struggle without any shops at all, online shopping will play an increasingly bigger role as a lifeline for many communities. "

"It's alarming that up to 33 village shops are closing a month, however the extraordinary choice of goods and services available online means that people living in rural Britain need not be stranded. The internet may not yet be able to meet all our shopping needs — such as a pint of milk the moment you need it — but we expect more people to join the 4.4 million in the countryside who have increased their reliance on online shopping this year alone. "

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NEW YORK and BOSTON — CashEdge, Inc. (www.cashedge.com ), the leading provider of Intelligent Money Movement™ services, and mobile commerce enabler Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic relationship to bring to market an integrated mobile person-to-person (P2P) payments solution integrating CashEdge's POPmoney P2P payments service and Firethorn's Mobile Wallet solution.

The integrated mobile P2P solution will enable financial institutions to offer their customers the ability to send electronic payments using CashEdge's POPmoney from within their Firethorn mobile banking application, by simply using the email address or mobile phone number of the recipient. This comprehensive mobile P2P banking solution will give consumers greater control over their finances, enabling them to pay other people whenever and wherever they want.

The convenience and security of using a service offered by one's existing financial institution is compelling for consumers. According to CashEdge's 2009 consumer survey, 77 percent of consumers would prefer to use a P2P payments service offered through their financial institution compared to an independent service.

'Consumers are demanding new payment solutions, particularly the ability to conveniently and securely send payments while on the go,' said Ben Ackerman, Vice President of product strategy for Firethorn. 'This Firethorn and CashEdge relationship is an excellent fit, both in terms of business and technical capabilities. We already have many common customers and prospects who have been asking for a holistic P2P solution, and now we can put those customers on the path to mobile commerce.'

"Firethorn's Mobile Wallet application is an innovative service that successfully helps meet the demands of today's consumers for easy and convenient mobile banking solutions," stated Neil Platt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, US Banking, CashEdge Inc. "CashEdge is always looking for opportunities to broaden the scope of our services and deliver cutting-edge services to financial institutions, and working with Firethorn further enables us to meet those goals."

POPmoney is the first email and mobile person-to-person payments (P2P) service for financial institutions that allows customers to send an electronic payment, from within the online or mobile banking site, by simply using the email address or mobile phone number of the recipient. Likewise, the recipients of the payment can receive the funds directly into their account. Firethorn's Mobile Wallet solution enables bank customers to use their mobile devices to view account balances, check credit card balances, transfer funds between accounts, view and pay bills, and access other services such as loyalty programs and targeted offers.

CashEdge will showcase POPmoney at the BAI Retail Delivery Conference on November 3 - 5, 2009 in Boston, at booth #725.

Firethorn can also be found in the exhibit hall at the BAI Retail Delivery Conference on November 3 - 5, 2009 in Boston, at booth #232.

About Firethorn
Firethorn Holdings, LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), is providing an important link in the emerging mobile commerce ecosystem. As a pioneer in mobile banking, Firethorn is transforming the traditional wallet into a streamlined, efficient and protected mobile revenue channel that will bridge relationships among financial institutions, retailers, wireless operators and consumers. Firethorn's innovative technology creates easily accessible, branded and personalized mobile commerce channels that give consumers access to their accounts, offers and transactions while on the go. For more information about Firethorn, visit www.firethornmobile.com

About CashEdge
CashEdge is the leader in Intelligent Money Movement™ services providing innovative payment solutions to financial institutions for their retail and small business banking customers. CashEdge's services include mobile and online person-to-person (P2P) payments and small business payments. CashEdge currently serves hundreds of leading financial institutions, including seven of the ten largest banks in the country.

CashEdge's industry leading products include POPmoney™ for person-to-person payments; OpenNow®/FundNow® for new account opening and funding; TransferNow® for Consumers, which includes Me-to-Me Transfers and Third Party Transfers; and TransferNow® for Small Businesses, which includes Invoicing, Me-to-Me Transfers, Employee Payments and Vendor Payments. All CashEdge products are supported by industry-leading risk management capabilities that leverage proprietary technology to help financial institutions mitigate risk and decrease fraud exposure.

The Company is headquartered in New York with offices in Silicon Valley and India. For more information, visit www.cashedge.com

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., Today, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation kicked-off 'Walmart Gives Back,' a holiday giving initiative that will provide $32 million in monetary and in-kind donations to charitable organizations across the U.S. Executives from Feeding America and Meals On Wheels joined Walmart to launch the historic campaign by sending off a convoy of 35 trucks donated by the Walmart Foundation.

Valued at $3 million and loaded with Great Value-branded products and fresh apples, the new refrigerator trucks will arrive at Feeding America food banks in Miami, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Boston, Memphis and 30 other communities in time for Thanksgiving. Feeding America estimates that these refrigerator trucks will enable the food banks to transport up to 52.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 41 million additional meals, per year.

'In this economy, families and seniors across the country who rely on food banks have been hit especially hard,' said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. 'As Walmart stores continue to be the price leader on groceries, our partnership with Feeding America is helping us do our part to put more food on the dinner table. Our business and our charitable giving are united in the commitment to eradicate hunger in America.'

The donated refrigerator trucks are the Walmart Foundation's response to a call from food banks that were unable to safely transport nutritious produce, deli meat, beef, chicken, dairy and other nutritious food donated from Walmart stores and other grocers. Since last November, Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations have donated more than 90 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 70 million meals – to Feeding America food banks, exceeding the company's goal and making Walmart Feeding America's largest food donor.

'With more than 90 million pounds of food donated to Feeding America's network of food banks, Walmart is Feeding America's top corporate partner in the fight against hunger,' said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America. 'These 35 new refrigerated trucks are critical to the food banks and will make an enormous impact in allowing the safe transport of nutritious food to millions of people in need around the country. No American should go hungry, and we are proud to partner with Walmart and fight to end domestic hunger.'

In addition, the Walmart Foundation announced today a $2.2 million grant to Meals On Wheels Association of America. Through this funding, 140 Meals On Wheels programs across the nation will upgrade or replace delivery vehicles, stoves, refrigerators and freezers. These improvements will help increase the number of meals provided to the one in nine seniors facing the threat of hunger.

'When people think of hunger in the United States the elderly do not come to mind. The reality is, though, that hundreds of thousands of our country's seniors are going to bed hungry right now. Those are our mothers, our fathers, our veterans, the people who raised us,' said Enid Borden, president and CEO of Meals On Wheels Association of America. 'We are thankful that the Walmart Foundation understands that senior hunger is a major problem and can be eradicated. I applaud Walmart for stepping up to the plate, once again, to help us deliver the next meal so no senior goes hungry.'

As in years past, the majority of Walmart's holiday giving will happen at the local level with more than $24 million donated from the Walmart Foundation to nonprofits in the communities where Walmart's 4,000 stores and clubs are located. In addition, the Walmart Foundation will, once again, donate $1.25 million to The Salvation Army and Red Kettles will fundraise at Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations nationwide from Friday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 24.

Later this holiday season, Walmart will announce additional recipients of its Walmart Gives Back holiday giving initiative. For more information, visit www.walmartgiving.com.

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About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009, Walmart – and its domestic and international foundations – gave more than $423 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.

About Feeding America
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 63,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. Feeding America is headquartered in Chicago. For more information on how you can fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit www.feedingamerica.org.

About Meals On Wheels
The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest national organization in the United States representing those programs that provide meals to people in need. To obtain more information about MOWAA or to locate a local Meals On Wheels program, visit the MOWAA website at www.mowaa.org.

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According to Liz Jones, La Cafetière® product manager, "We've introduced the Star range just in time for the pre-season rush, and we are confident that it's going to appeal to coffee and tea lovers throughout the UK as an excellent Christmas gift."

"The Star range offers a number of tea and coffee gift solutions suitable for hot beverage enthusiasts, and the delightful, coordinating gift boxes take care of the gift wrapping headache too!"

According to the latest from the La Cafetière® product team the Star Collection will include the Silver Star Cafetière, which combines a screen-printed star motif with a contemporary stainless steel frame, the Red Star Le Teapot, suitable for both tea bags and loose leaf, and the Red Star Cafetière, which is finished in a luxurious and festive jewel-red colour.

"La Cafetière®'s range of seasonal drink makers will not only make for ideal Christmas gifts! The festive season is the perfect time to welcome friends and neighbours into your home to share a cup of tea or coffee and relax into the holiday atmosphere!"

The firm's commitment to quality in the production and sourcing of their cafetières, teapots and French press coffee makers has helped it to establish a fantastic reputation. La Cafetière® was the first brand of French press coffee makers to be sold in the UK.

For more information about the company and their brand new Star Collection, visit their website at: www.lacafetiere.com.

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According to Steven Haase of One Stop Motors, consumers who want to sell their car online need to ensure they provide as much information as possible about the vehicle and themselves. Haase says: 'The first element that needs to be established between the buyer and the seller is trust, if information is sparse or missing, you can be sure that the consumer will be weary.'

To sell a car online and establish a trust factor, Haase recommends following these quick pointers:

1. Upload a current, quality photo of the car to be sold; Ads with photos have 3 times the success of those without

2. Use 'lifestyle comments' about the car to attract targeted audiences' example: 'Spacious SUV is safe for large families with plenty of room for people and pets!'

3. Use 'Or Best Offer' in pricing strategy; include a competitive price as well as an acknowledgement to accept the buyer's best offer

4. Offer a complimentary Car Fax report; Car Fax is one of the most reputable and trusted names in the used car business

5. List at least 2 forms of communication; some consumers prefer phone, some prefer email, list both if possible

Haas recommends these tips for those attempting to sell on a Craig's List type of site. Consumers who sign up for a service like the one offered by One Stop Motors to sell their car online can take advantage of their broad spectrum of online sales tools. One Stop Motors not only builds a complete vehicle profile for the consumer, but they will also maximize its visibility by using key search engine optimization (SEO) tactics online and blast the vehicle's information out through their affiliate websites. One Stop Motors also handles all interested buyers quickly and effectively to help complete the sale, taking the hassle out of the consumers' hands.

Consumers who would like to learn more about One Stop Motors can visit http://www.onestopmotors.com/plat.aspx

About One Stop Motors
One Stop Motors specializes in the sale of used cars online. The company offers value added tools such as shipping, financing, extended warranties, insurance, marketing and advertising support for sellers and fraud protection for buyers.

ww.onestopmotors.biz/

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'The finalists are a select group of companies and individuals who have achieved notable success and demonstrated strong leadership in and commitment to both their industries and their communities,' said Tom Curtin, publisher, NJBIZ. 'We congratulate Circle BMW – the only automotive dealer selected as a finalist – for their contributions to the economy of the state of New Jersey,' added Curtin.

Finalists are grouped into the following six categories: Business of the Year (51-100 Employees), Business of the Year (1-50 Employees), Business of the Year (101 plus Employees), Emerging Business of the Year, Executive of the Year and Corporate Citizen of the Year. Circle BMW is a finalist in the Business of the Year (51-100 Employees).

President of Circle BMW, Tom DeFelice, said, 'For the last 28 years, we've put forth a tremendous effort to grow Circle BMW into the company it is today. We are delighted to be recognized as a finalist for the Business of the Year Award and honored to be among these exceptional companies and individuals.'

Businesses and business leader's were selected by an independent panel of judges comprised of Jim Barrood of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Mark Kuehn of Gibbons, P.C., Tom Bracken of TriState Capital and Diane Schwartz of the American Conference on Diversity, based on their commitment to professional excellence, business growth and the community.

The Business of the Year Awards is a program of NJBIZ and is presented by Amper, Politziner & Mattia. It is sponsored by Wolf Block LLP, Oracle and Rutgers School of Business – Camden.

About Circle BMW
Circle BMW, a family owned and operated business for more than 28 years, is dedicated to excellence in all phases of the BMW ownership experience: sales, service, parts, accessories, lifestyle products and long-term customer support. Monmouth County has long known of Circle BMW's commitment to its customers, but Circle BMW also has many satisfied customers in Ocean County, Middlesex County and the tri-state area. In addition to new vehicles, Circle BMW offers Certified Pre-Owned vehicles that meet demanding standards for resale. Circle BMW is one of the largest BMW authorized stocking dealers of original equipment parts and accessories in the region.

To obtain more information about Circle BMW, visit www.circlebmw.com.

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The agreement sees Vodat become BroadVision's Master Partner and the only UK reseller for its eMerchandising SAAS solution. The technology works independently from the retailers web site and makes it easy to set up incentives, promotions, cross selling, recommendations, bundles, offers, companion deals and shipping discounts which can increase a retailers AOV up to 40%. This solution will be hosted by Vodat who have been selected as a strategic BroadVision® partner in the United Kingdom due to the company's extensive retail expertise.

The eMerchandising™ solution is a low-cost, low risk solution that enables retailers to support their online efforts at a minimal investment and a percentage revenue share for the increase in sales.

For more details about eMerchandising please visit http://www.vodat-int.com/emerchandising-shopping-cart-incentives.asp

Mike Bielinski, CEO at Vodat International, said, "This is an exciting partnership for our business. There are many retailers who are still without an online presence or are in the early stages of offering an online store. This solution presents an affordable and exciting piece of technology that will help retailers not only understand their customers better but also help them to grow their business and increase the average order value within a customer's shopping basket."

Ian Heggs, NEMEA Regional Manager at BroadVision, said, "We selected Vodat as our strategic partner due to the company's extensive retail experience. Vodat is a forward-looking business keen to embrace new technology to help retailers develop further and we're looking forward to working together in the UK. This low-cost investment can help retailers develop and make a big difference to growing their online efforts."

For more information please visit http://www.vodat-int.com/news_article.asp?ID=28

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