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September 27, 2007
Offinger’s Marketplaces Announces 2008 Dates

Offinger's Marketplaces have announced the dates for their 2008 Immediate Delivery (cash & carry) Wholesale Trade Shows to be held in Columbus Ohio.January 18-19, 2008, Veterans Memorial BuildingMarch 14-15, 2008, Veterans Memorial BuildingAugust 15-16, 2008,... more »

September 26, 2007
Teddy Bear Depot offers mix of goods

Ware - The Teddy Bear Depot and Coffee Bar on Main Street is a new business that is almost too good to be true.Conceived by Dale E. Ramsey, the large, pristine store at 47 Main... more »

September 25, 2007
GLM and dmg World Media Finalize Acquisition Agreement

White Plains, NY - dmg world media and George Little Management, LLC (GLM) have finalized an acquisition agreement - seven years after their initial partnership and three years ahead of dmg world media's option to... more »

September 25, 2007
Landmark Industry Study Confirms Las Vegas Markets Future as the Dominant Home Furnishings Market

Las Vegas - World Market Center Las Vegas, the industry's fastest-growing home furnishings event and soon to be the largest trade complex in the world, today announced the results of an in-depth, landmark study conducted... more »

September 25, 2007
AmericasMart Welcomes Its Newest Children’s Showroom–Mama Mia

Atlanta, GA - What comes to mind when you hear the words Mama Mia? Do you picture lovable Uncle Tony exclaiming his delight? Or is it the song from the fun and full of life... more »

September 25, 2007
Enesco to Begin Selling Country Artists Limited Products

Itasca, Ill. - Enesco LLC, a global leader in the giftware, and home/garden decor industries, today announced that it will begin distribution of the Country Artists Limited brands in the U.S., commencing with its upcoming... more »

September 25, 2007
Family believes its Gribbits earbud accessory sounds like a winner

A Batavia father of four young children is hoping a product he designed with his brother-in-law grabs on.Dan Donohue and his family created gadgets designed to attach to the earbuds of iPods. The decorative accessories... more »

September 25, 2007
Maine Made & More has new owner

Maine Made & More, a retail fixture in central Maine for 30 years, has been sold -- but don't look for many changes.New owners Emilios and Paige Zirtidis said they are more than content to... more »

September 25, 2007
Penny Auntie’s new owner continues tradition

The parents and children of Chappaqua know Penny Auntie 5&10 as a place where they can find fun and quirky toys and gifts.For the women who have owned the store during its nearly 30-year history,... more »

September 24, 2007
Spooky Sales

Pumpkin patches may not materialize for another few weeks along the Gulf Coast, but that hasn't kept local shoppers from stocking up on all things orange and black since mid-summer.Larry A. Heard, manager of Robert... more »

September 24, 2007
Toys and Honey Mix For Sweet Success

Proctor—Wooden folk toys and honey may not seem like a logical combination, but Steve and Ellie Conlon of Thistle Dew Farm and Mountain Craft Shop have made the combination work very well. "Everything is based... more »

September 24, 2007
Halloween Sales Leave Retailers With Nothing to Fear

Washington, DC, September 24, 2007 - With the year's spookiest holiday approaching, consumers are looking to celebrate. According to the National Retail Federation's Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, consumers are expected... more »

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