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Toys “R” Us raises more than $1.5 million for Autism Speaks 05/15/2008
Toys“R”Us and the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund announced that its second annual nationwide in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, raised more than $1.5 million. More
Lone Star Baby & Kids looks to franchise Lisa Casinger - 05/15/2008
Frisco, Texas-based Lone Star Baby & Kids, owned by Michael Schaul, has announced it is launching an “aggressive expansion program through franchising.”
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Vertis launches money-saving postage program 05/14/2008
Vertis Communications has launched Vertis Optimal Postage, a predictable and cost-effective mailing solution that provides marketers a guaranteed flat-rate postage and processing fee.
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World Market Center saves big with recycling program Heath E. Combs -- Furniture Today - 05/14/2008
LAS VEGAS – Prior to the first Las Vegas market in July 2005, Gerry Sawyer watched from World Market Center’s dock as 28 refuse containers were being filled with waste faster than they could be pulled to the city’s landfill.
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Scandinavian Child acquires Euro-baby 05/09/2008
RALEIGH, N.C. – Scandinavian Child has acquired European juvenile products distributor Euro-Baby. As part of the acquisition, the Micralite stroller brand will join Scandinavian Child’s roster of high-end gear products.
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Lindh resigns as IHFC president, CEO Larry Thomas -- Furniture Today - 05/07/2008
HIGH POINT — Tom Lindh has resigned as president and CEO of the International Home Furnishings Center, effective immediately, the showroom building complex announced Wednesday.
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Some baby furniture emits formaldehyde, group says From Furniture Today - 05/06/2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An environmental group says that some cribs and changing tables may be exposing babies to unhealthy levels of formaldehyde, according to a report in today’s Sacramento Bee.
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Carter’s launches nursery furniture at Babies “R” Us 04/30/2008
ATLANTA – Infant and children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s is introducing its first nursery furniture collections that will be sold exclusively at Babies “R” Us
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Customer Care and Beyond Kelly Nelson, Customer Service Manager, New Baby Products, Atlanta April 15, 2008 Next Level Retailing
After attending an in-depth seminar on upgrading to Retail Pro Version 9, my sisters ... More
Customer Care and Beyond Kelly Nelson, Customer Service Manager, New Baby Products, Atlanta April 10, 2008 Teutonia In The US
Teutonia strollers are coming to the states on a pilot basis. A select few stor... More
Customer Care and Beyond Kelly Nelson, Customer Service Manager, New Baby Products, Atlanta March 12, 2008 Value Driven Consumers
Consumers want the most for their money. Even as retailers in one market, we ar... More
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