Cowen Remains Sidelined on Wal-Mart (WMT) After Spending Time with Management

Life Clips, Inc. (LCLP) Signs Retail Representation Agreement with Huey Long & Associates

June 6, 2016 7:30 AM EDT

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/06/16 -- Life Clips, Inc. (OTC PINK: LCLP), an innovative brand of products revolutionizing the way people capture, manage, enjoy, and share life's moments, signed a Retail Representative Agreement with Huey Long & Associates.

Mr. Long brings with him tremendous sourcing abilities, logistics expertise, marketing and sales distribution opportunities, all of which will be deployed toward Life Clips, Inc. (LCLP). Some of the channels that Mr. Long works with include, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, AT&T, Costco, Amazon, Target, Ebags and numerous other retail stores.

"Life Clips is introducing... More

Chico's FAS, Inc. Files Definitive Proxy Materials and Mails Letter to Shareholders

June 6, 2016 7:30 AM EDT

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) today announced that it has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with its upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on July 21, 2016. Shareholders of record as of May 16, 2016, will be entitled to vote at the meeting.

In conjunction with the definitive proxy filing, Chico's FAS is mailing a letter to the Company's shareholders. Highlights from the letter include:... More

Walmart Announces 2016 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Voting Results

June 3, 2016 3:00 PM EDT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced shareholder voting results for its Annual Shareholders Meeting. Approximately 92.90 percent of all outstanding shares were present or represented by proxy at the meeting.

The company reported that shareholders approved the election of each of Walmarts 12 director nominees. Each director nominee received affirmative votes from approximately 94.51 percent or more of the shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes, as follows (all percentages are rounded to the nearest 1/100 of 1 percent):

Director Nominee             For             Against James I. Cash, Jr. 97.12 2.88 Pamela J. Craig... More

Walmart President and CEO Outlines Retailer’s Newest Chapter

June 3, 2016 12:08 PM EDT

Companys associates and shareholders urged to reimagine retail again

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today at Walmarts 46th Annual Shareholders Meeting, President and CEO, Doug McMillon outlined his vision for the future. He urged the companys 2.3 million associates to write the next chapter in Walmarts story, saying We have the opportunity to reimagine retail again.

McMillon reinforced the call to action by announcing that... More

LaRose Industries Recalls Cra-Z-Jewelz Ultimate Gem Jewelry Machine Due to Violation of Lead Standard

June 2, 2016 11:11 AM EDT

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/LaRose-Industries-Recalls-Cra-Z-Jewelz-Ultimate-Gem-Jewelry-Machine/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations

Hazard: The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy:  Refund

Consumers should... More

Pinterest Emerges as Top Back-to-School Platform for U.S. Shoppers; Blogs & Social Media Rival Traditional Formats for Purchase Influence

June 2, 2016 10:02 AM EDT

Crowdtap Study Reveals Consumer Behavior Ahead of Back-to-School Shopping Season

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- While families around the country are readying their summer plans and waiting for that final bell, marketers are already ramping up their back-to-school marketing efforts and with good reason. Per new research from Crowdtap, a social engagement and insights platform, many U.S. adults are already starting their back-to-school... More