BISSINGER'S FRENCH CONFECTIONS
The Bissinger tradition of hand-crafted French confections dates back to the 1600s, when the Bissinger family operated a renowned candy shop in Paris. The secrets of those famous confections were passed down from generation to generation, finally arriving in the United States with the family of Karl Bissinger in 1863. Karl moved to St. Louis in 1927 and opened a small candy shop, which soon became a St. Louis favorite. That original store is still open for business today.
In the 1970s, Bissinger French Confections expanded from that original stand-alone store to three mall locations in St. Louis. In addition, a mail order catalogue was introduced, which now has thousands of active customers nationwide. Under new ownership in the 1990s, the company has continued to expand.
Today the company is poised for additional growth, with a formula for success that includes top-quality products, a proven store concept, a seasoned management team and a national catalogue customer base.
Build-A-Bear Workshop® (NYSE-BBW) is a unique concept that has been developed as a chain of entertainment retail stores that sells make-it-yourself bears and other selected plush animals. The business which is half craft, half toy, starts with a familiar icon, the teddy bear, and seamlessly blends it with entertainment and personalization to form an exciting retail store.
Build-A-Bear Workshop®, with its unique store design and marketing strategies, has captured a majority of the make-it-yourself toy market. Build-A-Bear Workshop®, now a strong international brand, joins the list of leading children's retailers such as Disney, Gymboree and Limited Too.
Build-A-Bear Workshop® has over 275 stores coast-to-coast and Canada. Build-A-Bear Workshop® has expansion plans to add 20 stores per year.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop's® latest concept, a make-your-own doll, appeals to tween girls. Friends 2B Made memberships can be found in over 100 existing Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores. Independent Friends 2B Made stores occupy 1500 square feet. A broad selection of accessories, and fashion forward apparel is available for the girls' best friends.
INTIMACY'S mission is: Become a "world class" luxury retailer for women with European designed lingerie by providing style & fit and shaping solutions to enhance body image, self esteem and confidence. Led by Susan Nethero, this retailer has found a concept that has the respect of Oprah and women all across the country. Stores operate in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City and Boston, with additional stores opening in Houston and Miami in 2008. INTIMACY prefers 2,500 s.f. locations.
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 A unique interactive retail shop where customizers can custom build their own “ride”, choozing from a variety of bodies, paint jobs and accessories, then assemble them with the assistance of one of the “RZ crew” members!
From the child who loves cars and trucks, to the father who always wanted to build a model car with his son but was too intimidated to try, to the car enthusiast who wants to create a personal memory, RideMakerz is the place to play, learn about and make your own “ride”.
Ridemakerz is looking for mall, tourist and major retail locations across the country and prefers locations with 28 feet of frontage and 2,000 - 2,500 square feet.
Track 'N Trail and Merrell are part of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW), an established company with a history dating back more than 100 years. In 2006, nearly 47 million pairs of footwear bearing the company's brand names were sold in over 180 countries. Wolverine World Wide, Inc. delivered annual revenue greater than $1 billion in 2006. The company's portfolio of footwear brands includes Merrell, Patagonia, Sebago, CAT, Harley-Davidson, Hush Puppies, Bates, and Wolverine. Apparel brands include Merrell and Wolverine.
Track 'N Trail stores have the same commitment to excellence in product and customer focus that has led to decades of success at Wolverine World Wide, Inc. The stores offer a selection of company and non-company brands of men's, women's and children's footwear, apparel and accessories for the actual or aspirational outdoor enthusiast. Retail locations are 1,400 - 1,900 square feet, with a minimum of 20' frontage.
Merrell has redefined "outdoor", combining progressive design, legendary comfort, and proven performance to create footwear and apparel that are at home on the trail or out on the town. It is seeking space in lifestyle centers and street locations in major metropolitan areas. The optimal size is 1,800 square feet, with a minimum of 20' frontage. The stores feature exclusively Merrell footwear, apparel and accessories.
 
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