Complex indexes answer queries Aug 25, 2008
With semantic search, a search for "Montana Gadgets" would bring back results for gadget manufacturers and dealers in Montana, and not results for tween singer Hannah Montana and the gadgets she sells, regardless of how popular she might be. For more reading on this subject and when it might become a reality, try Googling "semantic search.". (Missoulian, MT)
Miner raising more funds Aug 24, 2008
Shaun Bliss, Jacksonville, planning consultant, $210 Peter Hallock, Jacksonville, engineer, $200 Lawrence Patterson, Ponte Vedra Beach, $100 Donald Fullerton, Jacksonville, landscape architect, $220 Michael Sullivan, Jacksonville, architect, $150 Allen Geiger, Jacksonville, attorney, $250 Bucky Odum, Jacksonville Beach, tree surgeon, $300 Karen Massaniso, Ponte Vedra Beach, office manager, $300 Edwards Cohen, Jacksonville, law firm, $200 William Buckley, Orange Park, general manager, $300 First... (The St. Augustine Record)
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic (R) Partners with Jerry Leigh to Launch Sleepwear and Loungewear Line Aug 23, 2008
With over 750 employees worldwide, Jerry Leigh distributes to retailers at all tiers of distribution, from boutiques to mass market, and manufacturers apparel for toddlers to adults. Top licenses Gwen Stefanis Harajuku Lovers, Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne, Disney Classic Characters, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Camp Rock, Coca-Cola, Fender, Bon Jovi, Wizard of Oz, Supergirl, Omnipeace, VH1, Betty Boop, Nickelodeon, Ford, and It's Happy Bunny. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Delft Blue and White Pottery Aug 23, 2008
By the mid 1600's the decline of the brewing industry, lead to the growth in pottery, as pottery manufacturers eagerly utilized the existing industrial infrastructure for a a whole new industry. Delft Majolica. (Suite101.com)
Furniture Market marketing director calls herself a 'busy lady' Aug 22, 2008
At the market, it's Clayton's job to push the message that Tupelo is the best place for furniture retailers and manufacturers to meet. In addition to marketing director, she wears a couple of other hats, too. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Antiques will lure visitors to Riverfest Jul 23, 2008
Many items from famous lure manufacturers will be shown such as: Heddon, South Bend, Paw Paw Lure Co., and Shakespeare. In addition there will be lures from local lure makers such as Roy Kimble Lures, Fred Hoenk Lures, and Anthony Sobecki Lures all of South Bend, Ind. (Niles Star, MI)
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old Jul 18, 2008
In 2007, about 55,000 people received such combination devices according to Dr. Greenberg, a consultant to the three main manufacturers of the device, who estimated that people 90 or older accounted for fewer than 100 of the devices. Dr. Karen P. Alexander, an associate professor of cardiology at Duke University, said the defibrillator might go too far. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Melrose Jewelers (http://www.MelroseJewelers.com.au) Announces the 2008 Australia Pre Owned Rolex Award Winners: McGlades Jewellers (mcglades.com.au), Nicholas Hacko Fine Watches (clockmaker.com.au), Armadale Watch Gallery (watchgallery.com.au), Harringto Jul 6, 2008
Melrose Jewelers is a member of the NAWCC (National Association of Watch Collectors), the MJSA (Manufacturers ers Association of America) and the California Sheriff's Association. Melrose Jewelers is not an authorized agent or affiliated with Rolex USA, Rolex S.A., Rolex International, Rolex. (PR Newswire)
Enesco buys toymaker Gund Jul 2, 2008
Gund now joins Boyds Collection, Our Name is Mud and Jubilee Art collectible manufacturers that have been recently acquired by Enesco, a giftware and dcor seller. We continue to focus on building Enescos portfolio of strong consumer-driven brands and look forward to the addition of more great artists and brands to the Enesco family in future, Matthew Bousquette, executive chairman Enesco, said in the statement. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Where to shop Jun 30, 2008
You'll also find furniture from Moroso and other manufacturers, Jack Spade bags, travel things, candles, Grobal self-watering pots and more. The store joins Haus' Scottsdale location at 4821 N. Scottsdale Road. (AZCentral -- Home)
Road to the White House Jun 15, 2008
Paint manufacturers have hundreds of names for what most would refer to as simply "white." (Simply White is actually a Benjamin Moore color. Ralph Lauren Home offers 60 shades of white paint in its White Wash collection. (Boston Globe)
Thomas Kinkade's Artwork Gives Fresh Life to Iconic American Classics Jun 9, 2008
CBG works with a wide range of celebrities, artists, designers and corporations to quantify, develop, manage and maximize their brands, managing an extensive portfolio of active contracts with manufacturers, distributors and retailers around the world. Clients include Thomas Kinkade, Rachael Hale, Kitson LA, Heidi Klum, LIFE Magazine, Wilmer Valderrama, Calavena, Roma Downey, Bethany Hamilton, Myrka Dellanos, Walden Wahine. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Verdict Against eBay in Counterfeit Suit Leaves Consumers Reeling Jun 6, 2008
"Portero's authentication model is a necessity in order to protect both consumers and manufacturers from being victimized by counterfeit merchandise." Unlike eBay and many other online sites, Portero. com sets the standard in the online marketplace for the authentication of the branded luxury products featured on its site. (PR Newswire)
Collectible Cloth Dolls Jun 6, 2008
Fabric dolls, both homemade and by toy manufacturers have become a popular segment of the doll collecting market ... Originally made by The Volland Company to help sell the adventure stories of Ann & Andy written by John Gruelle, Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls are also popular with collectors, and have been produced by a variety of manufacturers in the years from 1920 to the present ... Raggedy Ann & Andy manufacturers include Volland (1920-34) Exposition Doll & Toy Co (1935), Mollye s Doll... (Suite101.com)
Indie music stores find their niche May 25, 2008
"There aren't nearly the number of record manufacturers that there once were, so the vinyl plants are overrun with business," Register said. "I told people three years ago to watch out for vinyl and people thought I was crazy. But it's not a fad - it's (high definition) for music lovers. We're seeing a resurgence, and it's not just older people. Teenage girls who have the 'Juno' soundtrack buy a vinyl copy because they want the artwork.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe May 22, 2008
In the days when the "Curse of the Bambino'' that was a high-water mark. However, now that there are headlines proclaiming World Series titles, I suspect that will dampen interest in this decades old paper. It might be worth as much as $25 to a diehard fan, but that's just a guess. Dear Babe: I have a 1975 Pepsi 16 oz. glass bottle commemorating the Nebraska Cornhusker National Champions from 1970 and 1971 along with the team's bowl wins from 1969-74. -- Jan Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb. I guess... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Fun and games in not so fast lanes May 6, 2008
Manufacturers produced exquisite cards half the size of the cigarette pack as freebies for buying the cigarettes. They later were produced in sets, as collectibles. (Xinhuanet, China)
ROLLING HOMES May 5, 2008
Little Guy Worldwide ( ) is one of the more energetic manufacturers of teardrop-style trailers in a wide range of sizes and optional equipment. The company's smallest unit is the Travel Mate Lite, designed for towing behind a large motorcycle, which weighs about 360 pounds empty. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Can't afford bling? Just rent it Apr 19, 2008
Manufacturers, however, arent clamoring to send their product out to rental houses. Lisa Roman, marketing director for Breitling, says her company does not rent its high-end watches many of which sell for $20,000 to $30,000 and has no plans to do so. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hobby grows into multimillion-dollar Bismarck company Apr 13, 2008
The Bismarck company, now called Balkowitsch Enterprises, is now in a position where manufacturers are contacting them to sell items. The company does business internationally, which most of their own product manufacturers won t risk doing; in fact, 20 percent to 25 percent of the Balkowitsch Enterprise s business is now international. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Confidence pervades Milan Furniture Fair Apr 13, 2008
Most of the European manufacturers exhibiting in Milan are privately owned, often by families or private equity groups, which makes them more flexible in a downturn than publicly quoted companies ... The top and bottom of the furniture market expanded at the expense of the middle, where many manufacturers were forced out of business by rising raw material and energy prices, and fierce competition from China ... Retailers have responded to these concerns, but manufacturers are lagging behind. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Horseless Carriage - New book shows Lee County's link to the history of the automobile Mar 26, 2008
Iowa had its own innovators, designers and even a few of the eventually world-famous car manufacturers found their way to Iowa first ... But the purpose of his book is to identify auto manufacturers and he found no evidence of an actual Gate City car. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Jr. League kitchens Mar 26, 2008
Wallace's linen-colored maple cabinetry and rustic alder island were manufactured by Showplace Wood Products, an energy-efficient company that participates in the Environmental Stewardship Program of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. Because the kitchen is roughly 600 square feet, Marquardt maximized storage space by outfitting the cabinetry with a double-trash pullout, cutlery dividers, pullout pilasters along the farmhouse sink, pantry pullouts and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Trend Micros Website Hacked Mar 20, 2008
Sophos depressingly says that it discovers a new infected webpage every 14 seconds, and that in the past it has found compromised websites as varied as Wedding Photographers, Antiques firms, Pilates Classes and Ice Cream Manufacturers. Even the US Consulate General in St Petersburg [was] the unfortunate victim of a malicious web attack. (IDM.net.au)
20 comments Mar 19, 2008
I retired after almost 30 years as an officer with one of America's largest highest-tech manufacturers ... Explain how China's fixing their currency to the $dollar to keep US Manufacturers moving their plants to China is "free trade." There is nothing FREE about this. (Human Events Online)
Dog shows and travel bring tourism dollars Mar 9, 2008
More and more people are traveling with their pets, said Leah Nelson, a spokeswoman for the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. With the economy, more and more people are taking weekend getaway trips, so they are bringing their dogs. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bif Bang Pow! Signs Licensing Deal With SHOWTIME(R) Mar 1, 2008
In addition to its representation of household brand names, the Licensing Division works with a variety of manufacturing clients, including a top-tier developer of handheld videogames and one of the country's leading home decor manufacturers. For more information please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fake Antique & Vintage Glass Feb 23, 2008
Fantasies are creations of modern cheats who combine elements that never appeared together, and stamp them with a manufacturers mark attempting to fool the unsuspecting buyer. In glassware, these fakes appear in colors in which the original manufacturer never produced them. (Suite101.com)
Toy Fair Keys In On Movie Adventure Feb 21, 2008
More than 1,200 toy manufacturers, distributors and importers from 94 countries were expected to attend the event this year's event. This year's event keyed in on toy safety, given the rash of recalls in 2007. (Click2Houston, TX)
eBook - fact or fiction? Feb 20, 2008
Manufacturers need a different business model from the proprietary format $25. 95 for a self-help management massage new age robo-action novel (or whatever). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Antiques & Collecting: There's no need to fear, Ultraman is here Feb 16, 2008
30-day news archives. " The bottom is inverted about 2 inches into itself, so it held less liquid than a bottle with a flat bottom. What could it have held?A: In 1933, Prohibition was repealed and it was legal to sell bottled alcoholic beverages. The law also required wording prohibiting reuse of the bottle to be sure only the original, approved contents were inside. This protected the health of users and also made sure all required taxes were paid. The indent in the bottom of the bottle is... (Florida Today)
Bamboo-Based Clothing Feb 14, 2008
A number of manufacturers and retailers , , and , among others are offering underwear, T-shirts and other clothing made primarily of bamboo, targeting green-conscious consumers and advertising the products as all natural. Established clothing purveyors such as JC Penney and H&M are also joining the movement, touting their eco-friendly offerings. (Fox News)
Expanded AP stories Jan 25, 2008
Medical devices used in the study were provided by the manufacturers, but the companies had no say over the study's design or its findings, Dixon said. Police find man seen in 2002 video near slayings at bakery. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Those Were the Days, Mill Avenue fixture, closing Jan 25, 2008
An avid historian, researcher and author of antiques books, most the items represent decades of research, while others are tokens from a historical timeline: a book entitled Radio Manufacturers of the 1920's, a water bottle with a logo for the new Mosaic condominiums, and awards and plaques honoring Linoff's community service. By the time they close, the Linoffs would have moved thousands of pounds of books, a large wooden rolltop desk and other bulky items down the creaky narrow staircase. (AZCentral -- Business)
Presidential Collectibles Jan 18, 2008
From the very first, manufacturers saw profit in both the lauding and lampooning of the Chief of State. Over the years, presidential collectibles have appeared in a variety of forms, some as tributes like the FDR clock or the James Monroe mug. (Suite101.com)
Tyler Brûlé: Consumer boredom and the holiday retail slump Jan 12, 2008
With more Western retailers importing their products from the East and with Eastern manufacturers like China and India keen to limit the number of styles they produce, it's little wonder that shoppers feel like they've seen it all before. Add to this a lack of sales staff, the little or no sense of ceremony in the packaging of purchases and the general unfriendliness, and it's obvious why many consumers are happier to buy a ticket on a low-cost carrier and do their shopping elsewhere. (International Herald Tribune)
The Home Depot Returns as the Presenting Sponsor of the NFL Experience: Pro Football's Interactive Theme Park Jan 11, 2008
The ultimate trading card show consists of 30,000 square feet of displays from leading manufacturers, including rare collectibles. Nearly 10,000 free autographs will be given away over the six-day period. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* New-old furniture for normal-unique homes and offices Jan 10, 2008
Furniture manufacturers and retailers are now contending with the vexing problem of naming or describing furniture that is designed to defy categorization ... American Leather is one of many manufacturers and retailers now contending with the problem of naming or describing furniture that is designed to defy categorization. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prizant's next move unclear after closure Jan 4, 2008
That's because the company had lost its credit line with flooring manufacturers. Normally, a retail business receives its inventory, then pays a bill at the end of the month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Finding marketing monikers an art form for furniture makers Jan 3, 2008
American Leather is one of many manufacturers and retailers now contending with the problem of naming or describing furniture that is designed to defy categorization. In recent years, as decorators and indie furniture designers rebelled against the minimalism that held sway early in the decade, an individualistic, mix-and-match aesthetic has become fashionable, and is now becoming the norm. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Needle & thread: Atypical businessman makes living sewing tepees Jan 1, 2008
Like all your typical modern-day tepee manufacturers, Bratton got into this unusual line of work in the usual way ... "I'll admit we're not the best marketers," Bratton says with a smile, "but it was hard to compete with the offshore manufacturers. We were going fine making the fleece packs, but then there was a five-alarm fire in Chicago at the mill we bought from, and we had trouble getting the Polarfleece. And then everyone started making fleece backpacks, and it was hard to compete. So, we... (Missoulian, MT)
Couple’s gift shop was a holiday haven Dec 25, 2007
We lost all our Christmas stuff that year, but manufacturers were good and sent stuff right away and we had insurance, she said. Lee says Christmas has become too commercialized; people just want too much and kids get too much these days. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hospital provides lead tests for children Dec 21, 2007
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Market grows for high-end toys bought by young adults Dec 19, 2007
This segment exploded in Japan in recent years as toy manufacturers searched for niches to cope with a declining birthrate that eroded sales ... Bandai, one of Japan's largest toy manufacturers, helped spark the high-target trend 10 years ago with the re-release of a giant robot named Chogokin Tamashii Mazinger Z. ... Now, as the growth in high-end toys aimed at adults begins to stabilize in Japan, Bandai and other Japanese manufacturers are eyeing foreign markets. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Making toys for the bigger kids Dec 17, 2007
Japanese manufacturers found a niche for high-end action figures among young adults ... This segment exploded in Japan in recent years as toy manufacturers searched for niches to cope with a declining birthrate that eroded sales ... Bandai Co., one of Japan's largest toy manufacturers, helped spark the high-target trend 10 years ago with the re-release of a giant robot named Chogokin Tamashii Mazinger Z. Bandai sold the toy for 5,800 yen, or about $52 - twice the price the same toy retailed for... (Boston Globe)
More of this story Dec 15, 2007
Models showed off clothing from the store, which stocks designer items and overages donated from manufacturers and sold at bargain prices. Merchandise includes jewelry, clothing, bridal gowns, fabric and more. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Tech Gifts For Gadget Lovers Dec 11, 2007
These descriptions were prepared with information provided by the manufacturers. NEW TYPES OF DIGITAL FRAME TECHNOLOGY. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Entertaining at home Dec 9, 2007
() -- For many homeowners, it's an answer to the old, 'Every time I have a party, everyone ends up in the kitchen,'" says Jay Haverson, a Greenwich, Connecticut, architect who has designed half-a-dozen built-in bars in the last year. This bar might only seat two, but it serves dozens when the Pacific Palisades, California, homeowners throw a party. But that mental image of a paneled basement rec room, foosball tables, and Uncle Herman's beer mug collection? Forget it. Today's bars sit in... (CNN)
You want a gift guide? Here it is: Shop locally. Dec 6, 2007
Food products you make yourself or purchase at farmers' markets and from local manufacturers: See's candies, artisanal breads from Berkeley's Acme bakery and Pascal Rigo's Boulangerie Bay Bread on Pine Street, Rouge et Noir cheese from Petaluma - or cookies freshly made in that little bakery around the corner. Forget the Made in China mini-license plate and opt for a personalized bracelet from a street vendor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
20-year-old law not unconstitutional Dec 5, 2007
In fact, the Product Liability Advisory Council, a national association which represents more than 120 manufacturers, filed its own briefs in the case to support limited liability; the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, made up of attorneys who su on behalf of people with damages, prepared legal arguments about why the 1987 law should be struck down. Advertisement. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Man Turns Hobby Into Millions Dec 4, 2007
The company bills itself as the largest supplier of old and new china, crystal, silver and collectibles in the world, with a current inventory of nearly 12 million pieces from more than 277,000 patterns --some more than 100 years old-- made by more than 7,500 manufacturers. "Almost every family has china, crystal or silver something that is important to them." Page said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
uBid.com Teams up With Mary Kay and CMA to Kiss Domestic Violence Goodbye Nov 27, 2007
com Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") operate a leading on-line business-to consumer and business-to-business marketplace that enables itself, certified merchants, manufacturers, retailers, distributors and small businesses to offer high quality excess, new, overstock, close-out, refurbished and limited supply brand name merchandise to consumer and business customers primarily located in the United States. Through the Company's website, located at , the Company offers merchandise... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
E-Bay traders warned they need a Pa. auctioneer’s license Nov 19, 2007
(It s) kind of like having the buggy whip manufacturers decide whether to allow new automobiles to be sold, Fallon said. At least two bills awaiting committee action in the Legislature are designed to deal with eBay auctioneering. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Forum Spotlight: Drop Shipping, Merchant Accounts, Design Tips Nov 17, 2007
Roban replied, "As a drop shipper myself, my advice would be to not spend your hard-earned $299 just yet. If you know what you want to sell, why not Google around for your product? You will find suppliers out there who have drop-ship programs in place and will be glad to have you sell their products without charging you a dime. I have a few manufacturers that I draw from, and we have established a very nice and fruitful relationship.". Rfresh said, "One thing I would say if you move forward with... (SmallBusinessComputing)
In Good Times And Bad, Auction Site Will Keep You Decked Out Nov 17, 2007
Within about a year, the company was out of the pawn business and was buying retailers' excess inventories and manufacturers' over-productions. Now, the company says it buys from more than 300 sources. (CNNMoney.com)
Amid toy fears, many play it safe Nov 15, 2007
Millions of products from Mattel and other manufacturers have been recalled in recent months, mostly due to concerns about children ingesting small parts and dangerous substances, including lead paint ... Eighty percent of toys sold in the United States are made in China, according to reports, mostly due to outsourcing by manufacturers. (Albany Times Union)
Sales off as women reject staid threads Nov 14, 2007
Much of the intense soul searching about boomers has come from retailers themselves, which are pushing manufacturers to change. Bloomingdale's is rolling out a new department called "Quotations," which caters to shoppers in their 40s. (AZCentral -- Business)
Dangerous Mattresses For Sale In N. Texas Nov 3, 2007
Nov 1, 2007 10:57 pm US/Central. (CBS 11 News) DALLAS Mattress fires kill nearly 400 people every year. (CBS 11, TX)
Keeping House: Sniffle, sniffle - hankies stir up nostalgia Nov 1, 2007
This was hankie heyday before Kleenex drove handkerchief manufacturers into near extinction. I used to believe I had a monopoly on the era, after amoeba-shaped coffee tables and Sputnik-decorated lampshades were so pass they were relegated to the landfill. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What's in furniture? It's enough to make you sick. Oct 25, 2007
So far, architects shooting for high ratings from LEED (that's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a certification program run by the U.S. Green Building Council) have driven the office/contract furniture manufacturers to make changes; of course there are also standards for school furniture, because children are considered at risk ... He and his group succeeded in removing from the regulations a requirement that manufacturers test and label their furniture before sending it to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Food in Brief: Dream Dinners stores teams up to raise funds for Eveland family Oct 11, 2007
Last modified Thursday, October 11, 2007 12:17 AM PDT. The other night I attended a candle-light vigil for a 14-year-old boy who had been gunned down by an unknown assailant in his rough City Heights neighborhood. (North County Times)
Mitsui & Co (USA) UK Regulatory Announcement: Annual report & accounts Oct 8, 2007
The Company also facilitates conclusion of contracts between manufacturers and customers and deliveries for products between suppliers and customers. The Company recognizes revenues from services-related businesses when the contracted services are rendered to third-party customers pursuant to the agreements. (BusinessWire)
Vintage Halloween Reproductions Oct 6, 2007
As with any popular consumable, manufacturers note fads and exploit them. Remakes of vintage Halloween decorations are attractive and amusing in the hands of honest sellers, and well worth the $6. (Suite101.com)
Vintage Halloween Paper Dcor Sep 24, 2007
Early lanterns often came with an integral metal candle holder, but when the dangers of candles and cardboard became obvious, manufacturers began producing shades that were designed to hang over light bulbs. Lanterns and shades were manufactured in Germany and in the U.S, by Dolly Toy Company, Beistle, Gibson Art, F.N. Burt, and others. (Suite101.com)
Push for more recycling may mean rubbish collection fee Sep 20, 2007
The manufacturers and shops should finance such collection facilities ... Agree with all you say and while we're at it why not target the excessive packaging of goods by manufacturers and supermarkets. (Scotsman)
