Swiss watchmaker Hublot made its debut in 1980 hoping to call to mind images of a porthole (in French, the word “hublot”), with titanium screws securing the bezel to the case.

The Hublot watch quickly became a sensation, and is currently a favorite of celebrities like Jay-Z (New watch alert, Hublot) and Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez.

Get the Hublot Big Bang King from STELLAService EXCELLENT rated Ashford.com.

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U.S. Stores Learn How to Ship to Foreign Shoppers
Macy’s is one of several retailers trying to extend its international presence to its Web operations by shipping overseas. In the last year, Williams-Sonoma, J. Crew, Aéropostale, Crate and Barrel and Lane Bryant have added international shipping to their Web sites, while Ann Taylor and Neiman Marcus are working on it. [Source: New York Times]

Old Navy Warns Customers About Dangerous Spiderman Jacket
Old Navy was recently forced to send out a disconcerting recall for a Spider-man rain jacket that exceeds permissible levels of lead in children’s apparel. [Source: Racked]

Do you live in a place with sidewalks? Do you like sunshine and oxygen? Can you see yourself shredding the cement surf on a super smooth-riding longboard?

This Goldcoast Honey Floater Longboard from STELLAService EXCELLENT rated Sun & Ski Sports is calling your name. Sun & Ski Sports currently offers free shipping on orders over $49, a 100% performance guarantee and a 100% price guarantee.

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We’re just two weeks away from Major League Baseball’s opening day. And, that means we’re also just a few weeks away from embarrassing ourselves at the company softball game.

But, there’s still time to warm up your inner Wade Boggs. You’re just going to need a fresh piece of lumber.

Try the Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Lite wood bat from STELLAService ELITE rated BaseballBats.com. This Louisville Slugger is made of Northern White Ash, which is the most common and dependable wood on the market. The bat has a medium barrel, which gives a great hitting zone and a Pro Cupped end that helps to balance the swing weight so you are able to generate a quicker, more powerful swing.

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Wichita Considers Customer Service Requirements For Cab Drivers
Hoping to make a good impression on visitors to the city, Wichita, Kan. is considering an ordinance that would require cab drivers to take customer service classes. [Source: Wichita Eagle]

Researchers Link Company Performance To Customer Service
“The rise of 24/7 help desks, ubiquitous pop-up bubbles on shopping websites that offer assistance, and the ease with which consumers can dress down businesses in 140-character tweets, have arguably made companies more attentive — and accountable — than ever before.” [Source: Knowledge@Wharton]

Having trouble finding a cowgirl boot that also matches your gypsy sensibilities? Problem solved. “This sassy, functional boot features a black ostrich print leather foot under a golden sueded zebra print.”

We had you at sueded zebra.

These Justin Gypsy Cowgirl riding boots are available at STELLAService EXCELLENT rated Sheplers.

Columnist Says JetBlue Is Customer Service Done Right
Forbes contributor Erika Anderson writes that the difference between great customer service and terrible customer service is simple. “The difference in my experience was 100% in the attitude of the customer-facing employee.  Somehow, the management of JetBlue has figured out how to build a positive, friendly, respectful way of interacting with customers into the DNA of their company.” [Source: Forbes]

Amazon Nears A Sales-Tax Deal In New Jersey
“Amazon.com is getting closer to another sales tax exemption deal, this one in New Jersey, in exchange for the retailer’s promise to build warehouses and create full-time jobs.” [Source: Internet Retailer]

You get into adventures every day. Imagine your heroic battles with traffic, baristas and sales reports celebrated in a comic book. Turns out, you don’t have to leap tall buildings in a single bound to get a personalized portrait of yourself in tights and a cape.

STELLAService EXCELLENT rated AllPopArt can render a portrait of you (and the family dog, if that’s your super sidekick) as your favorite character with a comic book background and text. Just send them a headshot.

PayPal Debuts Mobile-Payment Hardware
PayPal has become a household name in payments and now the company has created a product that enables consumers to swipe credit cards with their mobile phones. Dubbed PayPal Here, the product is aimed at small retailers. [Source: Wired]

Amazon to Offer $10 Gift Card for $5 Next Week
On Tuesday, March 20, Amazon will let consumers buy a $10 gift card for $5. The catch: They have to go to amazonlocal.com to redeem it. The card is good for any Amazon merchandise, though. The retailer is limiting buys to one per customer. [Source: Mashable]

For those ready to get their green on for St. Patrick’s Day, bring a piece of the Emerald Isle into your home with shamrock seeds and a pound of “auld sod” to grow it in – soil from County Tipperary in the heart of Ireland. “The shamrock is one of many three-part symbols in Irish art and culture, along with the trinity knot. Representing past, present, and future as well as the virtues of faith, hope, and love, it’s recognized throughout the world as a symbol of Ireland.”

This Shamrock Growing Kit from National Geographic Store contains one pound of dirt, shamrock seed and a handcrafted bowl.