The combined U.S. retail sales of children's home furnishings, portable accessories, and toys are ascending by more than 5% during 2010 to reach a record $18 billion by year's end, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts' recent industry study, "Infant, Toddler and Preschool Furnishings, Toys and Accessories in the U.S., 4th Edition". The report focuses on products for kids age 0-5. In terms of share of retail dollars, toys account for more than $8 billion, or 46%, of the entire infant, toddler, and preschooler (ITP) furnishings/accessories/toys market ...

As travel agents ramp up for the busy holiday season, the all-inclusive Almond Resorts, located on two of the Caribbean's hottest islands, has developed an online travel agent rewards program as exceptional as the properties themselves. Agents who complete the online program will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a brand new iPad. Once the winner is announced on Dec. 15, the iPad will be delivered directly to the agent's home just in time for the holidays. The new interactive program educates Team Almond members on everything from the exhilarating excursions, ...

Impact Fitness Wear, a private label athletic apparel brand for women, is releasing six new eye-catching prints for their fall line of workout tops this week. Using some of the most popular styles of tank tops from 2010, Impact Fitness will offer their new printed designs on The Dimension Tank, The Essence Tank, and The Basic Training V Neck Tank. http://www.ImpactFitnessWear.com/tops/tanks Impact Fitness focuses on fun and unique styles of workout wear for women and is the industry leader in printed workout tank & tops. "We know many women are looking for options other ...

Rugged and cost-effective mobile computing solutions to be showcased at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Expo in Orlando, FL GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, will be showing several of its rugged notebooks and tablet PCs at IACP 2010. The show, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, runs from October 23 through 27. GammaTech is located in booth 1209. Like the law enforcement community, GammaTech products are rugged, durable, and rigorously ...

Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP announced today that it has unveiled a new brand to better reflect the size and scope of the services offered to their client base. The new brand officially communicates how Citrin Cooperman has evolved to provide dynamic business advisory services to owners and entrepreneurs, to increase the value of their business and personal enterprises. It is the first time in Citrin Cooperman's 30-year history that it has updated its brand. Citrin Cooperman commissioned a branding firm to work with its marketing department for this project. It was ...

The Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC) enables homebuyers to reduce the amount of federal income tax paid. Mortgage 1 Suburban Branch as a participating member in the MCC program, is leading the way in qualifying homebuyers for higher priced homes, which expands consumer choices, all through this federal tax credit. In this changing and often times difficult market homebuyers are becoming more and more reluctant about taking the big step toward homeownership. However, despite changes in the market, there are programs out there that assist homebuyers. The MCC offers ...

One Kent, Washington dentist is redefining the phrase "put your money where your mouth is." This Halloween trick-or-treaters 12 and under can bring their unopened excess candy to Dr. Susan Hollinsworth's office on Kent's East Hill and receive $1.00 per pound of candy. Dr. Hollinsworth is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away cash in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. "Ditch the candy, that's what we're saying. Come up with healthy alternatives, such as nuts, stickers or shells. Kids can still have all the fun of trick-or-treating, pick out a few of their ...

Klomptek, an innovative software development company specializing in mobile device management and security solutions, announces the launch of a public beta program for its Track and Protect (TnP) client-server web security service for BlackBerry devices. Participants will be able to engage and test the full range of security features of the TnP remote management tool to monitor, lock and wipe data in the event that their BlackBerry is lost or stolen. BlackBerry users are invited to send an email to trackandprotect@klomptek.com, listing their device's model number, their ...

Honorees for the 2010 Gold Nugget Awards have been announced and Whittier Ranch Development has received the Award of Merit Honors for Best Renovated/Restored House or Project. The Gold Nugget Awards honor creative achievements in architectural design and land use planning for residential, commercial and industrial projects. "This is a tremendous honor for us," said Albert Keck, owner of Whittier Ranch. "Whittier Ranch has been an important project and we are proud of what we have accomplished thus far." This project was a special case for the Keck family. In 2008, ...

Directus Navigation (a Tatmar Technologies Company), an industry leader in 12 Volt Automotive& Mobile Electronics; Announces the appointment of three new marketing partners; Driven Sales and Marketing, Castell Marketing and ROBO Marketing, as their newest rep firms of our "Total Vehicle Technologies" product line. These Manufacturer Representative Companies specialize in the management of 12volt consumer electronics dealers and automotive expeditor support for accounts in New York, Northern New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. With ...

After serving as the company's chief operating officer since April, Geoffrey D.K. Stiles is now chief executive officer of Stonewood Holdings LLC, owners of Stonewood Grill & Tavern and Peach Valley Cafe. Effective Oct. 14, Stiles will serve as president and CEO of the restaurant holding company, which operates 16 locations of Stonewood Grill & Tavern, in Florida and one in Cary, N.C. Stiles will also lead Peach Valley Cafe, which has four locations in Florida. "I am humbled by the trust and faith placed in me by the Stonewood Holdings board of directors, and together, ...

Abacus Financial, the national expert in the resolution of distressed commercial real estate borrowers and operating companies is extending its purchasing campaign at an unprecedented pace. Having acquired and sold hundreds of apartment, industrial, office, hospitality, warehouse, single family residential and retail properties in the last 30 years, Abacus knows the ups and downs of real estate cycles and is uniquely positioned to help property owners and investors out of their negative equity predicament. While countless real estate operating companies and investors ...

Arizonans can enjoy beauty on the cheap with special fall savings now through Oct. 31 at International Academy of Hair Design schools in Arizona. Specials include: $5 haircuts, $8 for a plain pedicure, $10 for nail tips with overlays, 20% off all Peter Hantz liters and 20% of all Madrid's hair care products. "We try to provide the greatest value for both our students and our clients," said Jessica Wolman, one of the owners of the schools. "This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the season with affordable beauty services and products." The special will be honored ...

Maximum Exposure PR, a full service, lifestyle focused boutique public relations agency located in Bergen County since 1994, was named agency of record by five companies; Carousel Cakes (Nanuet and Ridgewood), and Manhattan based companies: Clara Sunwoo Fashions, Ovando Floral Boutique, Warehouseclub.com, and Manor Moving and Storage Ltd (all in Manhattan). Carousel Cakes, a wholesale bakery in Nanuet NY since 1975, is a popular choice with upscale restaurants, hotels, caterers, and consumers throughout New York and New Jersey. Carousel recently opened a cupcake retail ...

Could this be right? Does God really have a sense of humor? The all-powerful, all-knowing creator of the universe has a sense of humor? "As a matter of fact God does have a sense of humor," says Harvard Medical student Tiffany Hope. Hope's latest project, eBlurp.com is a look at life's challenge in overcoming obstacles, fear, anger, failure, loneliness and other dilemmas everyone faces in a very simple way. Look at pictures. Most would agree life is not always easy. Life is filled with set-backs and pain both emotional and physical. Do you ever feel like you're the ...

Being popular has its awards: being widely liked and appreciated. This is particularly true of award-winning interior designer Louis Shuster whose talents, throughout his 30-year career, have been sought after by new and repeat clients alike. The affable design veteran and president of South Florida-based Shuster Design Associates has demonstrated his popularity again and again in residential projects that range from primary estate homes and luxury condominiums to winter retreats. Those projects, located in more than 50 communities in Florida, include both new ...

Jersey born promotional item boutique Superior Promotionals is proud to be West Jersey' largest supplier of promotional marketing items and now able to fulfill the needs of all the small business owners throughout western Jersey. Prior to the opening of Superior Promotionals there were nearly no options for promotional advertising supplies within the lower portion of the state, and because of this those who searched found themselves having to travel to NYC or Philadelphia. But now the traveling can be kept to their own office or home as Superior Promotionals has turned ...

The Customized Promos Online Company announces they are offering end of the year pricing on entire online catalog. As one of Chapel Hill's fastest growing online promotional purchasing platforms; www.Customized Promos Online.com is providing apparel, accessories, and other promotional products to all who choose to take advantage of their warehouse pricing and streamlined supply chain methods. The greater Chapel Hill based discount application is primarily for those who reside within the state or are maintaining their residence while temporarily abroad, but the site itself ...

Project management services can be a beneficial service to companies looking for a strategic means of achieving business goals in any industry according to a new whitepaper released by SkillStorm, a national IT services firm. The whitepaper addresses topics such as different project management positions and their possible roles within an organization, the benefits of using managed project services and the use of IT Project Management. "Project management has become a critical component to business success, not just in the technology arena but in all industries. Over ...

The Ad Specialties Logo Shop Company wants to hear who is the craziest Raven fan in Baltimore with their latest contest, "Raven Crazy"; with winner to be given year long discount on entire catalog of products. As a promotional company with roots in the Baltimore region, and the ability to provide their products all across the US and abroad - via online business platform- Ad Specialties Logo Shop has taken stake as Baltimore's premier supplier of promotional products for small businesses and charitable organizations. Due to their popularity with small business vendors and ...

Ketelsen Campers of Colorado announced today they have become an exclusive dealer of Coleman Camping Trailers. âEURœColeman Camping Trailers have been around almost as long as we have. TheyâEUR ve been manufactured in the same Somerset, PA location for more than 40 years,âEUR said Randy Ketelsen, President of Ketelsen Campers. âEURœColeman is the most trusted brand in the industry. No other brand of folding camping trailer compares to the legendary quality and construction of Coleman Camping Trailers. Over the years we have carried several brands of pop-up camping ...

The Give Aways Unlimited, of Los Angeles, have taken a lead in the race to be Los Angeles' first choice for all items relating to Hollywood promotions, as well as its tourist destination to star search. The company has worked hard to become the area's premier vendor- based on market growth and product availability. Throughout the state there are numerous options for Los Angeles related apparel and other supporting resources but none have the concentration of products or the level of craftsmanship for their logo design. This is the primary reason as to why local bloggers ...

The Your Quality Promo Shop Company, of Pittsburgh, has taken a lead in the race to be the state's first choice for all items relating to Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania based promotions, and recently has become the area's premier vendor.. Throughout the state there are numerous options for Steel City related apparel and other supporting materials but none have the concentration of products or the level of craftsmanship for their embroidery, this is the primary reason as to why local bloggers and mystery shoppers alike are raving of their experiences with First US Promos. "As ...

Each month people, businesses, and non-profits, with ideas that positively impact their community, submit a plan to the Pepsi Refresh Project. The public then votes on the accepted submissions throughout the month. The plans with the most votes will receive grants in the amount of $5,000, $25,000, $50,000 or $250,000. Morrisville, NC realtor Paulina Bohorquez of Sustainable Legacy Properties, a division of Paulina Real Estate Team, Inc., is looking to be awarded one of two $250,000 grants in order to clean up parks and neighborhoods in Wake County and the Greater Raleigh ...

David Ferguson the President of MIE Solutions will be presenting two educational seminars at FABTECH November 2nd, 2010. 1. 10:30 am -12:30 pm in room B304 - The topic of the presentation is Job Shop Scheduling - Myth versus Reality. The presentation will cover the variables needed to schedule a job shop and estimate the time to produce a part. Indentify different operations or work centers and whether they should be set-up in a work cell format or individual work center by machine type. 2. 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in room B301 - The topic of the presentation is Estimating ...