Items tagged “Toy Stores”

Blogs

Should a millionaire be allowed to win the lottery?

By abcreps.com

You have to play to win.
A little bit of luck…a lot of persistance.

Driving to work today I heard on the radio that the owner of Marriott’s son, heir to the Marriott millions, won 109 million dollars playing the lottery. There was a debate as to whether or not that was fair. My gut reaction was to think “that’s not fair; he’s already rich and doesn’t need the money!” After thinking about it for 10 more seconds I had to laugh and remember I rarely play the lottery and the lottery isn’t biased so I guess you have to play to win.

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Blogs

Is owning a business like running a marathon?

By abcreps.com

If you can run a marathon you understand owning a business.

A few years ago I was responsible for a team of sales people to help them grow
their businesses and I went to a training to better my ability with developing
a strong sales force. There the leader of the class said, “If you can run a
marathon you understand what it is like to be in sales.” Well prior to that
position I had never done sales nor had I run a marathon so I took her advice
literally and now 5 years later I recently completed my 5th marathon.

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Blogs

Life is a Beautiful Struggle. The ups and downs of your retail store

By abcreps.com

Do you remember the day you decided to open your retail store? You had such specific dreams and passions of where your store would be and the impact you were going to have in the community. This could have been 25 years ago or you could be a brand new retailer looking to live the dream of a happy, balanced, successful retailer store owner.

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The Grapevine

Cyber Monday/Black Friday Sees Retailers Respond to Customers with Varying Levels of Success

By Mari Gold

The Internet’s top retailers responded to customers by phone, email and live chat over the four-day period that saw record-breaking online sales. Based on a study, it appears that retailers struggled to answer phone calls quickly with the average call wait time 139% higher for the top twenty-five retailers than usual. The study was conducted by STELLAService, an independent company that uses a nationwide network of mystery shoppers to evaluate the customer service performance and quality of Internet retailers.

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News Updates

Actress and Comedian Caroline Rhea to Host K.I.D.S. 26th Annual Gala

Posted by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) - 11/21/11
December 8th Event Celebrates Corporate Giving by Honoring jcpenney, Levi’s® Brand, and Delta Children’s Products

New York, NY – Nov. 21, 2011 - Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, today announced that actress and comedian Caroline Rhea will serve as mistress of ceremonies at its 26th Annual Gala at 583 Park Avenue on Dec. 8. The event, which is expected to attract 700+ executives from the retail, fashion, and children’s industries, will honor jcpenney, Levi’s® Brand and Delta Children’s Products for their leadership in corporate giving and outstanding philanthropic efforts in helping children and families in need.

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Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
News Updates

K.I.D.S. Ranked in Top 2% of All U.S. Charities By Chronicle Of Philanthropy

Posted by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) - 10/26/11

New York, NY – October 26, 2011 – Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) today announced that, as a result of increased support from its donors, it was ranked among the top 2% of all not-for-profits, including major universities, medical centers, hospitals and charities, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual “Philanthropy 400” list for 2011.

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Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
News Updates

The Chicago Market Announces 2012 Calendar

Posted by The Chicago Market - 10/25/11
Winter Market kicks-off Thursday, January 19 and runs through Wednesday, January 24

CHICAGO, IL (October 25, 2011) - Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) and The Chicago Market announce their 2012 Market schedule offering retail buyers in the Midwest and beyond access to an extraordinary line- up of new and established resources. A world-class market with Midwest hospitality will welcome buyers, manufacturers, reps and designers four times this year with its expansive array of categories and collections.

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Contact: The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600
Show Reports

ABC Kids Expo Completes First Louisville Show, Looks to 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2012

By ABC Show
ABC Kids Expo - Louisville, Kentucky (9/23/11 - 9/26/11)

San Antonio, TX - All Baby & Child, Inc., the parent company and organizer of ABC Kids Expo®, has released a post-show statement regarding their ninth annual trade show, held for the first time at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, on September 23 - 26, 2011.

Preliminary stats showed an overall decrease of about 2,200 after last year’s record-breaking attendance and a venue change for this year’s show. Retail buyers, mostly from the West Coast, were down by about 400. Final numbers are expected in the next few weeks.

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News Updates

United Legwear Pledges 100,000 Pair of New Socks To K.I.D.S. at Earnshaw Magazine's 34th Annual Earnie Awards

Posted by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) - 10/6/11
K.I.D.S. President Janice Weinman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award and Inducted into Hall of Fame

New York, N.Y., October 6, 2011 – Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) today announced that United Legwear Company, LLC pledged to donate 100,000 pairs of new socks to K.I.D.S. to help children in need. The pledge was announced in a spontaneous gesture of giving back by United Legwear’s CEO Mr. Isaac Ash, at Earnshaw Magazine’s 34th Annual Earnie Awards on Monday evening.

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Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
News Updates

TD Monthly Magazine Highlights Noodle Head's new Pawparazzi Value Line

Posted by Noodle Head Inc. - 9/16/11
Noodle Head Offers New Value Line Just In Time For Holidays

Noodle Head’s Purr-fect Plush Gifts Will Bow-Wow Your Customers
By Justina Huddleston, TD Monthly Magazine

Noodle Head Inc’s popular Pawparazzi sets will be available just in time for the
holidays in a new value line, perfect for customers who’ve had to pinch their pennies in
the recent tough economy.

“We’re offering Pawparazzi pets and accessories in fun new packaging and introducing
them at a lower price point than the boxed sets,” Susan DeCoste, Marketing and
Communications Manager at Noodle Head Inc, told TDmonthly.

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Contact: Chris Ryan / (866) 892-7311
Road To Success

Four Generations Making Wonders from Wood

By Mari Gold

Central Vermont, home to Maple Landmark Woodcraft, has a long and proud history of crafting wooden products. Over two hundred years ago, most Vermont towns had several individuals who made functional items from wood. Mike Rainville, the founder of Maple Landmark, is proudly part of this continuing tradition. Since the business began, customers have responded with enthusiasm to the cars and trucks; games including checkers, chess and dominos; train whistles; fairy wands; and scores of other finely crafted items and “Made by Me” construction kits that encourage kids to build creatively.

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News Updates

Travel Buddies Neck Pillows Receive 5 Star Rating From WTS Toy Review!

Posted by Noodle Head Inc. - 9/9/11

Recently the What The Stuff Toy Review Team tested and reviewed Noodle Head, Inc.’s Travel Buddies neck pillows and gave them their highest rating - 5 Stars! Here’s what the reviewers had to say:

EASE OF USE

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Contact: Chris Ryan / (866) 892-7311

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