America's Pampered Pets Gobble Up $14.5 Billion Worth of Pet Food

DALLAS, Aug 27, 2006 / --- It looks like Fido and Kitty are becoming part of the new luxury that has been sweeping the America for the past two years. According to ‘Pet Food in the U.S.: Riding the Premium Wave,’ a new report from Packaged Facts, sales of premium pet foods helped boost 2005 sales of the product to $14.5 billion. [more]

Security Concerns and New Technology Reasons for Retailers Increasing IT Budgets

BCBG Max Azria Group Completes Acquisition of Max Rave

NEW YORK, Aug 25, 2006 / --- BCBG Max Azria Group, which currently owns 30% of Max Rave, has announced today that it has acquired the remaining 70% equity interest from Guggenheim Corporate Funding. [more]

Saks Fifth Avenue Pres Andrew Jennings Resigns From Post

LOS ANGELES, Aug 22, 2006 / --- Retailer Saks Incorporated announced yesterday the resignation for Andrew Jennings from his post as President of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a division of Saks Incorporated. [more]

Back to College Spending Hits $36.6 Billion Due to Double-Digit Surge in Electronics Purchases, Says NRF