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announcements
ESSCENTUAL BRANDS SOLD
Esscentual Brands has been purchased by Rich Brands Canada.
Accordingly, Rich Brands has acquired the Vitabath and Claire Burke
Home Fragrance brands and will distribute Yankee Candle in Canada.
Esscentual Brands remains intact and headed by president Richard Neill.
TELEPHONE: (905) 669-4722
TRUDEAU UNVEILS NEW WEB SITE
Geared towards cooking enthusiasts, Trudeau’s new Web site features
the houseware company’s entire product range, a store locator, gift
ideas and a VIP club consumers can join to win products.
WWW.TRUDEAU.CA
MAYHEW’S REVAMPS SITE
Mayhew’s Wholesale’s revamped Web site features new search and
online ordering capabilities.
WWW.MAYHEWS.COM
DANICA DONATES TO GIVING WORLD FOUNDATION
Danica Imports is now donating a portion from all its sales to
The Giving World Foundation, an organization that provides financial
support to a variety of grassroots projects to help disadvantaged
individuals create a better future for themselves and their families.
The group was founded by Canadian-born textile designer April Cornell.
WWW.GIVINGWORLDFOUNDATION.ORG
awards
MOMPRENEUR CELEBRATING IPARENTING MEDIA AWARD
Ronna Hodgins, the founder and creative director of Generation Baby,
was recently awarded the iParenting Media Award for Hot New Baby
Accessory of 2007 for her Canadian-made Handy Sack. With a clear
front pocket and water-repellent fabric, the sack is ideal for holding
baby essentials that can leak or spill. Plus, they’re stylish, featuring
damask prints, bright polka dot patterns and funky florals.
Ronna, a mother of two from London, Ont., recently expanded her
business with the launch of Generation Baby Organics, a line of pure
organic cotton and bamboo baby accessories. This is in addition to
other products she offers via Generation Baby, which include diaper
totes, nursing covers, shopping cart covers and change mats.
TELEPHONE: (519) 204-7300 WWW.GENERATIONBABY.CA
ANOTHER WIN FOR
BUFFALO GAMES
Award-winning game maker
Buffalo Games has another
honour under its belt, winning a
2007 Preferred Choice Award
from Creative Child Magazine
for Monster Maker.
TELEPHONE: (716) 827-8393
WWW.BUFFALOGAMES.COM
