Time to sell that diamond
November 4th, 2011
The stigma of selling your diamonds is gone. And jewelers and gold buyers are not only interested, they're raising their offers.
Zanadia.com Selected by Stella Services for Excellent Customer Service
November 2nd, 2011
Woodinville, WA, November 02, 2011 -- -- Zanadia is proud to be included amongst the selected companies honored with the Stella Services seal.
Last Minute Gifts
November 1st, 2011
Being on the road for work is no excuse for not gifting your partner on Valentine's Day.
Engagement season rapidly approaching
October 30th, 2011
According to WeddingChannel.com Associate Editor Amy Eisinger, engagement season officially starts near the end of November and it runs through Valentine's Day.
Blue Nile Joins ShopRunner Network to Provide Free Overnight FedEx…
October 21st, 2011
Committed to making this a simple and stress-free holiday season, Blue Nile , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, has joined the ShopRunner network to provide ShopRunner members free FedEx Overnight shipping and free return shipping on every Blue Nile item regardless of size or cost.
WineEnthusiast.com, LDProducts.com, and Caselogic.com Among Online…
October 21st, 2011
More and more specialty retailers, whether they are selling wine, hats, or laptop cases, know customer service is critical to building their business and brand.
Facebook’s IPO marks end of the party
October 15th, 2011
Remember when Netscape went public in 1995, kicking off a torrent of investment in new Internet companies that lasted for five years? Well, now we're waiting for another Netscape-caliber IPO: the first public stock offering by Facebook, which is expected to come sometime next year.
Will Facebook’s IPO Mark The Beginning Of The End?
October 13th, 2011
After a long career at Barron's, I joined Forbes as San Francisco bureau chief in December 2010.
Will Facebook’s IPO Mark The Beginning Of The End?
October 13th, 2011
Remember when Netscape went public in 1995 , kicking off a torrent of investment in new Internet companies that lasted for five years? Well, now we're waiting for another Netscape-caliber IPO: the first public stock offering by Facebook, which is expected to come sometime next year.
Fabulous Freebies 2011
October 13th, 2011
Go to Volunteermatch.org and AllforGood.org to search for needs in your area, or call a local charity and offer your services.
Pioneer Square in the News
October 12th, 2011
Seattle's Pioneer Square has tech, needs tribe With Zynga and now HTC joining companies like Isilon Systems, BlueNile, Yapta and Payscale there, Pioneer Square is proving it's a place where geeks want to work.
NetFlorist brings on the bling with new sister site, NetJewel
October 5th, 2011
NetFlorist, South Africa's largest flower and gifting service, is solidifying its extensive online presence with the launch of its second sister site, NetJewel, later this month.
Shop Talk
September 29th, 2011
Curve-hugging denim, good-girl-gone-bad crop tops and, of course, a pair of iconic red cowboy boots-- 80s dance flick "Footloose" is remembered as much for its fashion as it is for its music.
From SierraTradingPost.com To Lulus.com, Retailers Of All Sizes…
September 21st, 2011
STELLAService seal guides consumers to retailers offering best online shopping experience New York, NY September 21, 2011 Reflecting how outstanding customer service has become a top priority for retailers of all sizes, STELLAService today awarded the STELLAService seal to a diverse mix of companies - from powerhouses like BlueNile.com, ... (more)
AlertEnterprise Accelerates Growth With $19 Million Investment Led by …
September 8th, 2011
AlertEnterprise, Inc. announced today that Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers has joined existing investors, Opus Capital and Startup Farms Investors, in leading a $19 Million investment in the Security Convergence software company.
ChallengePost Secures $4.1 Million Series A Round of Venture Funding…
August 9th, 2011
ChallengePost Secures $4.1 Million Series A Round of Venture Funding from Opus Capital for Platform Expansion Funds To Be Used to Expand Team, Power Original Challenges, and Develop New Tools to Spur Meaningful Innovation New York, NY August 09, 2011 ChallengePost, a public platform that enables competitive problem-solving, today announced that ...
ChallengePost Secures $4.1 Million Series A Round of Venture Funding…
August 9th, 2011
"We're honored to have Opus Capital and other world-class investors on board as we become the premier site for identifying and solving problems people are passionate about." Brandon Kessler, CEO and Founder of ChallengePost New York, NY August 09, 2011 ChallengePost , a public platform that enables competitive problem-solving, today announced that ...
ChallengePost Secures $4.1 Million Series A Round of Venture Funding…
August 8th, 2011
ChallengePost, a public platform that enables competitive problem-solving, today announced that it has secured $4.1 million in a Series A round of venture funding led by Opus Capital.
Blue Nile Schedules Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call
July 21st, 2011
Blue Nile, Inc. , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, announced that it will release financial results for its second quarter ended July 3, 2011 on Thursday, August 4, 2011.
Amazon to Calif.: Sales Tax Is Unconstitutional
June 30th, 2011
A box from Amazon.com is pictured on the porch of a house in Golden, Colorado July 23, 2008.
Amazon to California: Read My Lips, No Online Sales Tax
June 30th, 2011
A box from Amazon.com is pictured on the porch of a house in Golden, Colorado July 23, 2008.
Amazon to Calif.: Read My Lips,a
June 30th, 2011
Enjoy surfing the web cheaply and easily for that must-have item while you can: The taxman cometh.
Amazon Battles CaliforniaIn Online Sales Tax Rumble
June 30th, 2011
A box from Amazon.com is pictured on the porch of a house in Golden, Colorado July 23, 2008.
Collecting sales taxes
June 5th, 2011
Major online retailers not collecting sales tax nationally: Amazon.com Backcountry.com Bluefly.com Bluenile.com Buy.com Diapers.com eBags.com Eddie Bauer Endless.com Overstock.com Patio.com Shoebuy.com Shopbop.com Shutterfly.com Skymall.com Smartbagains.com Tinyprints.com Weddingpaperdivas.com Zappos.com Source: standwithmainstreet.com Some of the ...
Goldenwest Sues Inta Gems for Fraud, Deceit
May 27th, 2011
Goldenwest Diamond Corporation, which owns the retailer Jewelry Exchange and is headquartered in Tustin, California, sued Inta Gems Inc.
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Those Looking for a Steal or to Splurge
May 4th, 2011
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Colder with lows in the upper 30s.
Search Marketing and Display Analyst, Blue Nile
May 3rd, 2011
Who: BlueNile Position: Search Marketing and Display Analyst Where: Seattle} What: TheA Search and Display AnalystA is responsible for aiding in the development and execution of Blue Nile's paid search, SEM, SEO, and display advertising efforts.A Responsibilities: a Maximize campaign performance across multiple search engines, networks, and ...
Blue Nile Schedules First Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call
April 21st, 2011
Blue Nile, Inc. , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter ended April 3, 2011 on Thursday, May 5, 2011.
5 items to buy secondhand
April 14th, 2011
Consumer expert Clark Howard's column appears here each Thursday in conjunction with Deal Spotter, a weekly print section in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. My friend Elisabeth Leamy of ABC's Good Morning America recently put together a list of the five items you should always buy secondhand.
What to buy secondhand
April 14th, 2011
Consumer expert Clark Howard's column appears here each Thursday in conjunction with Deal Spotter, a weekly print section in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. My friend Elisabeth Leamy of ABC's Good Morning America recently put together a list of the five items you should always buy secondhand.
Blue Nile, Inc. (NILE) Posts Large Volume Increase, Hits $51.77
March 18th, 2011
Shares of Blue Nile, Inc. saw unusually high trading volume on Thursday. Approximately 276,832 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 16.48% from the previous session.
Taste of Ethiopia in Southfield, MI
March 6th, 2011
I cashed-in my Groupon at Taste of Ethiopia last night . Pretty good place. I certainly will be back this year.
M looks a lot like E did a decade ago
February 14th, 2011
According a recent Adobe Scene7 poll , mobile commerce is on the rise. However, a closer look shows consumers still favor safe, low-cost items when shopping via their smartphones.
Bye Bye, Long Tail
February 14th, 2011
Editor's note: This post was written by Alex Rampell , the CEO of TrialPay . Rampell is a regular contributor to TechCrunch - see his previous guest posts here.
TGIF! Where to Find Major Deals This Weekend
January 28th, 2011
TGIF! Today I shared where you can find some great shopping deals this weekend. From clothes to gifts to restaurants -- some are cheap, others are free! I had some help from the mommy bloggers at MyCityMommy.com , a network of women who find great deals and share them with their local communities.
Photo a woman shops online in this file photo.
January 28th, 2011
TGIF! Today I shared where you can find some great shopping deals this weekend. From clothes to gifts to restaurants -- some are cheap, others are free! I had some help from the mommy bloggers at MyCityMommy.com , a network of women who find great deals and share them with their local communities.
Blue Nile Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call
January 28th, 2011
Blue Nile, Inc. , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, announced that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended January 2, 2011 on Thursday, February 10, 2011.
Kudos To The Best Online Customer Service On the Internet?
January 21st, 2011
Yesterday, I posted an article called "Raspberries To The Worst Online Customer Service on the Internet?", which pointed out that while not all companies can be at the top of the heap, most should strive for something approaching quality.
Blue Nile, Inc. (NASDAQ: NILE) Upgraded by The Benchmark Company to a oeHolda
January 12th, 2011
Blue Nile, Inc. Upgraded by The Benchmark Company to "Hold" Equities research analysts at The Benchmark Company upgraded shares of Blue Nile, Inc.
New Trade: Long Apple and Short Blue Nile
January 3rd, 2011
After a good performance in 2009 and even better numbers last year, this is the first stock pick of the new year and it should certainly be a very interesting one! This opening trade for 2011 is a classic one as Apple is one of those stocks that I have generally been long on and Blue Nile is probably the stock that I have most preferred to short.
Blue Nile, WebMD Seeing Success With Mobile Apps
December 23rd, 2010
According to Forrester, online retail sales in the United States will increase 16% over the year to $52 billion this holiday season .
How to Avoid Overpaying for Hot Holiday Gifts
December 17th, 2010
Expert Discusses Items Most Often Marked-Up, and How to Keep from Paying Too Much for Hard-to-Find Ones, Even at Last-Minute Lewis said retailers often mark-up jewelry 100 to 200 percent.
Gifts by relationship status
December 16th, 2010
If you're struggling over what to give the booty call, the long-time girlfriend, the disgruntled bed-mate or the happy hubby of 20 years, we've got you covered with this snazzy list that could either save your relationship or finally help you get out of it! Smug marrieds: Christmas is a great time of year for counting your blessings and re-igniting ...
From ’smug marrieds’ to ‘booty calls’
December 15th, 2010
A solid Christmas gift may even improve a relationship status. If you're struggling over what to give the booty call, the long-time girlfriend, the disgruntled bed-mate or the happy hubby of 20 years, we've got you covered with this snazzy list that could either save your relationship or finally help you get out of it! Smug marrieds: Christmas is a ...
What to give the person who has everything
December 5th, 2010
What do you get the person who has everything, or at least enough money to buy whatever they are still missing? You don't need to live on Rodeo Drive in California or on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan to find a special extravagant something for that special, and wealthy, someone.
Waltz Lures Chinese Shoppers With 3D Visions of Luxury Goods
December 1st, 2010
A prospective customer enters a high-end jewelry store and sinks into a leather couch.
Blue Nile Kicks Off Engagement Season and Cyber Monday With First Live Proposal at NASDAQ
November 29th, 2010
Today, November 29, is not only Cyber Monday, but the kickoff to the peak engagement season - the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas which has historically accounted for approximately 20 percent of annual engagements.
Blue Nile Kicks Off Engagement Season and Cyber Monday with First Live Proposal at NASDAQ
November 29th, 2010
Perry Whan and Michaela Maloney, Winners of Blue Nile's "Ring It. Sing It." Online Contest, Engaged Live as part of Cyber Monday Kickoff Event During Opening Bell Ceremonies at NASDAQ Couple Treated to Special, Live Performances from Universal Recording Artist and Actress Katharine McPhee and Green River Ordinance's Josh Jenkins and Joshua ...
Photo Release — Just in Time for the Holidays, Blue Nile Launches…
November 27th, 2010
Mobile shopping is the biggest holiday shopping trend of 2010. According to the Mobile Marketing Association, 59 percent of consumers plan to use their mobile phones for holiday shopping.
Blue Nile, Inc. (NILE) Chief Executive Officer to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
November 27th, 2010
Blue Nile, Inc. , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square. In honor of the occasion, Diane Irvine, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Nile, Inc.