Christofle to Open Boutiques

News  |  www.giftsanddec.com | Oct 9, 2008

New York – Christofle plans to open three new boutiques throughout 2009. The first is set to open in January in Boston.

http://www.giftsanddec.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA6603736

Prepare thyself

News  |  www.homeaccentstoday.com | Jun 1, 2008

It's that time of year again when we all start getting very excited about attending summer shows. Anticipation, as always, is running high at the chance to see all the new creative products the vendors have found and to get ready for the fall season. Having just returned from a trip to China, and

http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA6569914

Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard

News  |  www.kidstodayonline.com | Apr 7, 2008

The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6549386.html?industryid=47267

Rugs (2003): Shinking rugs helped sales

News  |  www.hometextilestoday.com | Jun 14, 2004

NEW YORK — Rug companies "shrunk" their businesses in 2003 and, as a result, the industry was able to eke out a 2 percent increase to $4.8 billion in total sales over the prior year.

http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA498821.html

NASCAR action figures unveiled

News  |  www.playthings.com | Aug 22, 2003

TEMPE, Ariz. — ActionMcFarlane, the joint venture between action figure maker McFarlane Toys and motorsports collectibles producer Action Performance, has taken the tarp off its debut series of NASCAR driver action figures.

http://www.playthings.com/article/CA318389.html

Clay Feeter Goes On The Road To Find People's Ancestors

GOLD BEACH, Ore. - Civil War ancestor researcher Clay Feeter has a goal - help people learn about their Civil War ancestors - and a plan - he's going to pack up his laptop computer and spend the fall traveling and holding national "Discover Your Civil War Ancestors" search events.

http://www.civilwarnews.com/archive/articles/clay_feeter.htm

Supermarket News

BENTONVILLE, Ark. Wal-Mart s Sam s Club is planning to test a new warehouse store catering specifically to Hispanics and featuring products from Mexico, executives of the chain said at the company s annual analyst meeting here yesterday....

http://supermarketnews.com/

International architects and global commercial architects in UK, Hong Kong, Dubai, Poland, United

Towering Achievement for Liverpool 27 May 2008 Aedas is celebrating the success of West Tower, which has won the Mixed Use Development of the Year category at the Regional Property Awards held on Friday 11 April 2008.

http://www.aedas.com/html/press_releases.cfm?ID=134&sort=press&leftnav=news_events

Classroom Companions By Cindy Bartlett from Teaching K-8

No animals allowed? If you're unable to have a resident pet, perhaps welcome in a four-legged guest. Spud Edward often visits Cindy Bartlett's classroom (above right), when the two aren't enjoying time outside with their equestrian friend Bandy (above left).

http://www.teachingk-8.com/archives/articles/classroom_companions_by_cindy_bartlett.html

Sports Direct buys £3.4m stake in JJB Sports

Friday's acquisition has fuelled speculation Sports Direct could make a bid for JJB Sports. However, the sportswear retailer has previously held stakes in other listed companies including Blacks Leisure, without tabling an offer.

http://www.drapersonline.com/news/2008/10/sports_direct_buys_34m_stake_in_jjb_sports.html