Archive for July, 2010

Squabble breaks out between toymakers Cepia, Build-A-Bear

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
The Clayton-based maker of Zhu Zhu Pets said Friday that it was "troubled" by recent comments from a Build-A-Bear Workshop executive in reference to the retailer's decision to discontinue selling the

Statement by Russell Hornsby, CEO of Cepia LLC

Friday, July 30th, 2010
We were troubled to learn of the statements made by Build-A-Bear Workshop President John Haugh to investors on Thursday about the sales of ZhuZhu�� Pets at their stores.

Build-A-Bear ends alliance with Zhu Zhu Pets

Friday, July 30th, 2010
Build-A-Bear Workshop is discontinuing its short-lived partnership with Zhu Zhu Pets and will reduce its prices on the robotic hamsters to move the inventory out of its stores, company officials said

Build-A-Bear stepping up promotions, to discontinue offering Zhu Zhu toys

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Build-A-Bear Workshop is stepping up its number of promotions to help steer more sales to its stuffed-animal stores after a disappointing second quarter in which the Overland retailer reported a loss

Country�s largest hot air balloon festival returns to Readington�s Solberg Airport

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
READINGTON TWP. --- The 28th annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, will be held at Solberg Airport Friday through Sunday, July 23-25.