--(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 09/25/2008 - Consumer Goods industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Mariner's Choice International, Inc. (Other OTC:MCII.PK) supplies eco-safe products to Mariposa Cruise Line, one of the largest privately owned hospitality cruise lines in North America. Over the past 20 years, Mariposa Cruise Line has grown to include a fleet of seven cruise ships, situated in the heart of Toronto's premier tourist destination -- the harborfront at Queen's Quay Terminal. Over one million people have enjoyed the incredible sightseeing experience from the water's edge aboard these distinguished crafts (http://www.mariposacruises.com). Amie Hingston, President of Mariner's Choice, states, ``We're very pleased that, once again, our product portfolio has been selected as the products of choice by an industry leader. We have received interests from other cruise lines in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, and we're confident that we will further extend our reach into this particular industry sector.''
SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPNG) is pleased to announce that its CEO and President, Michael Metter, will be interviewed recently on Steve Crowley's American Scene Radio Show at 11:06 a.m. EDT. The interview can be heard live on BusinessTalkRadioNetwork(R) affiliate radio stations streamed on its website, www.businesstalkradio.net . You can find local radio stations by accessing the website, as well. Mr. Metter will be scheduled for future interviews on American Scene, where he will keep listeners updated on SpongeTech(R)'s products and developments. SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems is a development stage company, which designs, produces, and markets a unique line of reusable cleaning products for household use. These sponge-based products utilize SpongeTech(R)'s proprietary, patent (and patent-pending) technologies involving hydrophilic (liquid absorbing) foam and polyurethane matrices. The Company's sponges are specially configured with an outer contact layer and an inner matrix, the latter of which comes pre-loaded with specially formulated soaps and wax that are released when the sponge is wetted and applied to a surface with minimal pressure. The Company's current product line is designed for Car Care and Pet Care, however, SpongeTech(R) is currently exploring additional applications for its technology including an anti-bacterial, kitchen and bath cleaner, as well as a unique 'foaming' bath sponge for children.
True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRLG) recently announced the opening of a new branded retail store in the Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Located at 1000 Ross Park Mall Drive, the 1,920 square-foot branded store will offer shoppers the entire True Religion collection for men, women and kids, including its signature jean styles, its expanding denim and sportswear collection, and a full range of licensed product, such as footwear, swimwear, headwear and handbags. Recognized as one of Pittsburgh's premiere shopping destinations with accessibility to the entire Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Ross Park Mall attracts an estimated 10 million visitors annually. The Center, which encompasses over 1.2 million square feet of retail space, is currently in the final phase of a redevelopment which will include the first and only Nordstrom located within the greater Pittsburgh area. Notable new stores for Fall 2008 also include several luxury retailers such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Burberry, Michael Kors, Juicy Couture and Kate Spade, all of which will be the first stores in the Pittsburgh marketplace.
VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PAY) announced today that Heartland Payment Systems, one the of nation's largest payments processors, has certified VeriFone's ON THE SPOT pay-at-the-table managed services solution for nationwide use. Heartland is marketing this pay-at-the-point-of-service technology to restaurant customers under the Heartland TablesideSM brand. Tableside utilizes the VeriFone Vx 670 handheld system with Wi-Fi and the managed services model that VeriFone developed. This provides restaurants with many of the advantages of integrated systems without the need to invest in expensive restaurant management systems.
"VeriFone's wireless payment and managed services solution is ideal for independent restaurants and small chains that want to provide diners with faster, more secure card payment options," said Mike English, Heartland's executive director of product development. "Heartland Tableside enhances our ability to provide restaurants with quick, dependable service and easy, cost-effective access to enhanced processing and reporting capabilities."
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