"retail" tag (sorted by SiNergy)

UK Sex Shop Retailers Confirm International Strength in Adult Retail Business

slippynipple — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:15:59 -0700

Just as American and New Zealand sex shops have been able to weather the international economic slump, UK's sex shops are similarly reporting strong sales amidst financial turmoil in other sectors. Also noticeable in this industry is the fact that many female operators have been successful in this lucrative and seemingly recession-proof business.

Voting Never Felt so Good

Fuzzy Pants — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:44:22 -0800

While Iâ€™m of the opinion that every American over the age of 18 should vote just because itâ€™s their right, the reality is many simply choose not to. Perhaps they need an incentive or something to motivate them, as if Bush in office for 8 years wasnâ€™t enough reason.

Not All California Towns Accept Adult Sex Shops

pocket-rocker — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:33:59 -0700

The owners of the Spice Sensuality Boutique contend that their modest sex store in downtown Santa Rosa offers a convenient venue for women who want to discreetly purchase massage oils and marital aids. Others in the community have voiced the opinion that the shop degrades the community, and are seeking to force the shop to change its merchandise or go elsewhere.

Aussies Call for Reformed Porn Laws

pocket-rocker — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:16:59 -0700

The Australian government is being petitioned to dramatically revamp its existing porn laws by the adult industry through its 'Eros Association'. The association feels that the classification system used to define adult and violent related material is too confusing to the general public, and enforcement against obscenity needs to be more uniformly applied to all retailers.

Mainstream Electronic Company to Offer Marital Aids

megaphant — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:21:13 -0700

Philips, a Dutch company better known for manufacturing standard household electronics, has announced that they will release their first product in a line of marital aids later in the week.

Arizona Supreme Court to Review Restrictions on Sex Shop Hours

beachboy97a7 — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:12:16 -0700

Arizons's Supreme Court has demanded a review of a Phoenix trial court ruling that previously affirmed the legality of a state law that restricts sex shops from operating between 1am and 8am.

Market for Male Sex Toys Growing

pocket-rocker — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:25:59 -0700

Seems as though the sex toy market, which has long been all but exclusively dominated by dildos and vibrators, is seeing a sudden growth in male oriented toys. Sleeves, holes, and other odd devices that stimulate the male sexual member now account for roughly 25% of the items now sold by LoveHoney and from these first hand user accounts, the devices live up to their expectations.

Retailer Stands Up to City Officials by Walking Out of Arbitration

beachboy97a7 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:36:36 -0700

Sakas, the owner of the Pure Bliss adult novelty store in New Bern, North Carolina, has already won a lawsuit against the city council which ruled that his video store didn't stock an excessive amount of adult products, and is now attempting to arbitrate an agreement to provide remediation for business he has lost as a result of two raids made by the chief of police.

Why Green is Good for your Privates

plumppopotamus — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:13:03 -0700

Consumers are growing ever more conscious of the threat of phthalates in the plastic products that touch their bodies, as these oil-based compounds have been proven to enter the body and cause brain problems in rodents and monkeys. Not to worry, adult sex toy manufacturers are stepping up to demand for healthy sex toys, or as one commented, "...even safer sex."

Mark Your Calendars: AVN Adult Expo Date Set

megaphant — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:38:59 -0700

AVN has announced the event dates for the 2008 Adult Entertainment Expo to be held at the Sands Exhibition Center. The respected venue will feature networking and presentation events for the adult entertainment industry's directors, performers, distributors, and retailers from January 8th to 11th and is a great opportunity for fans to see the industry first hand.