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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Dara Foster on NJ 12
www.pupstyle.com | 34 minutes ago
Here is the video from Dara’s latest appearance on The Pet Stop with Dr. Brian Voynick from American Animal Hospital. Here’s sending a big ole PupStyle shout out to Dr. V!

Homer Breaks Character GPS Record - License
www.licensemag.com | 2 hours 49 minutes ago
Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products character Homer Simpson has entered the Guinness World Records as the most downloaded character voice for GPS personal navigation devices in history.

Cosmetic regulator authorizes JRC/ PCPC report on nanomaterials
www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com | 12 hours 16 minutes ago
The International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulators' (ICCR) has directed the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the US Personal Care Products Council in publishing a report on nanomaterials characterization methods.

Aurora World Inks Licensing Deal with Hasbro to Create Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Plush Doll Line
www.giftshopmag.com | Feb 8, 2012
Aurora World Inc. (http://www.auroragift.com) today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro, Inc. to bring to market a new line of plush dolls based on the iconic RAGGEDY ANN and RAGGEDY ANDY brand. Targeting youngsters and collectors alike, Aurora will produce a range of

Comparatively Speaking: Regulation of Coal-tar Hair Dyes vs. Other Color Additives in Cosmetics |
www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com | Feb 7, 2012
Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the

C.R. Gibson adds Jill McDonald line - 2012-02-07 05:04:54 | Kids Today
www.kidstodayonline.com | Feb 7, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - C.R. Gibson has partnered with artwork brand Jill McDonald, which will be part of the gift manufacturer's new kids category.

Décor, giftware sector sees 8% to 12% 2012 growth | Top Business News
manilatimes.net | Jan 31, 2012
GIFT and holiday décor manufacturers expect a slight growth of 8 percent to 12 percent in 2012 after posting negative figures the previous year amid the lingering global crisis. In a statement, Nora

Yankee Candle Unveils Pure Radiance - Yahoo! Finance
finance.yahoo.com | Jan 20, 2012
From Yahoo! Finance: SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of premium scented candles , today announced the launch of its new contemporary ...

Specialty Retail Expert » Winter Shows Preview, Take 3
www.specialtyretailexpert.com | Jan 17, 2012
Today's guest post is from Poornima Apte, Editor-in-Chief of GIFT SHOP Magazine and Specialty Retail Report. The winter markets are all set to ring in another year of exciting product launches and brisk business. Here's a sneak peek at more of the exciting finds you can expect this

Agency's Final Work for Target Involves Candy and Dog Treats - NYTimes.com
mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com | Jan 12, 2012
The retailer announced a new project, The Shops at Target, which is likely to be a last project for its departing agency, Wieden & Kennedy.