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A.T. Storrs Ltd. Announces New Sales Group

ffective last October, Andy Storrs, president of A.T. Storrs Ltd, announced the appointment of Options as the company’s new sales group for the Southeast USA market. States covered include North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.

All of Storrs’ product lines will be on display at the Atlanta Gift Show in January 2009.

Bestever Inc. Partners with Kids Wish Network

alifornia-based Bestever, designer, manufacturer and distributor of soft toys and lifestyle gifts, has announced a partnership with Kids Wish Network. Together they are set to launch a new philanthropic program titled Kidz Give Back™. The program is designed to teach kids the concept of “paying it forward.”

Bestever has designed specific plush styles for Kidz Give Back™. After a child buys one of the toys, he or she will then log onto a website and register using a code found on the packaging. After the code is registered, it notifies Bestever to donate an identical plush toy to a child in a hospital through Kids Wish Net work. The program is set to launch next year.

Leanin’ Tree to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with New Products and Atlanta Reception

eanin’ Tree, Inc., a leader in alternative greeting cards and gifts, will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2009. The family- owned business was founded in 1949 by Ed Trumble, now chair of the board. Trumble’s son Tom has served as president since 1991.

The company plans to celebrate the milestone with several new product lines and a reception at the Atlanta Gift Show in January. Retailers are invited to view new products and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments on Saturday, January 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in building two of AmericasMart, showroom 619A.











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