Throwdown?, a Leader in Impact & Action Sports, Expands its Retail Portfolio with a Long Term Partnership with Ultimate Accessory Group

Las Vegas, NV (Vocus) August 31, 2010

Throwdown?, a leader in impact and Action Sports, announces a long term strategic partnership with Ultimate Accessory Group, the world?s largest resource for fashion accessories. The relationship will feature a new line of Accessories including Headwear, Beanies, Visors, Hats, Belts, Belt Buckles, Knit Gloves, Back Packs, and Flip Flops.

?We embraced the opportunity to become the Accessory Partner to Throwdown? reports Sandy Schonwald, President of Ultimate Accessory Group. ?Throwdown has been well respected since the inception of the MMA industry for innovative design and production of best-in-class equipment that is functional and safe to help athletes perform to their highest potential. Recently, Throwdown has demonstrated with many retail leaders in the industry that their credibility and authenticity in the segment also translates well into fashion with their rapid growth and success with the Throwdown lifestyle apparel. With Throwdown?s solid position in both function and fashion, an expanded Accessory portfolio made sense on many levels and we are fortunate to have been selected.?

?With continued demand from our customer base, we looked to identify the right partner that had the ability and drive to stay in stride with our rapidly growing company, ? reported Dave Vautrin, CEO of Throwdown. With headquarters in St Louis, and offices in New York, Los Angeles and Shanghai, we were certain that Ultimate Accessory Group could meet the global sourcing demand of the Throwdown brand.?

?The Ultimate Accessory Group?s industry acumen, diverse and creative thinking, depth of distribution, global reach, and reputation for high quality customer service were all part of this strategic decision. What especially resonated with our leadership was their common passion for performance, supported by Ultimate Accessory Group?s significant headwear patent 6625818 in their segment. Many hats today contain the company?s technology. This patent, which was issued in September 2003, has a multiaxially stretchable band; often trademarked as TEK FLEX?.?

The expanded Throwdown accessory portfolio will soon be available on Throwdown.com and many premium retailers this winter season.

About Throwdown?

Throwdown is a pioneer in Impact and Action Sports product development and an industry leader in combat sport innovation. Founded in 2003, with its ?DNA? in Mixed Martial Arts, the company is one of the leading brands in the multi-billion dollar Impact and Action Sports Market with a full portfolio of cages, racks, rings, performance gear, apparel and now broader line of accessories. Throwdown?s products are designed with superior performance, innovation and authenticity to empower athletes and provide them the competitive edge to prevail? ANYTIME ANYPLACE.?! For more information on Throwdown, please visit http://www.Throwdown.com or call 877-847-9396.

About Ultimate Accessory Group, LLC

Based in St Louis, Missouri, Ultimate Accessory Group, LLC is the world's leading accessory design, product development, merchandising, marketing, logistics and production company resource for fashion accessories. Ultimate Accessory Group specializes in men?s, women?s and children?s headwear; knits; belts; wallets; shoes and an array of both fashion and technical bags. The company is also a strategic partner of Putnam Accessory Group. Putnam Accessories is an international product development and production specialist for accessories.

To find out more please visit: http://www.throwdown.com

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Gatlinburg Cabins ? GSMVRO Expands Gatlinburg TN Division

Gatlinburg,TN (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Gatlinburg Cabins by GSMVRO obtained a record growth of 45% for the 2011 year. In an effort to continue the momentum GSMVRO announces plans to expand the Gatlinburg cabin rentals division by an additional 100% for the 2012 business year. Great effort was put into site optimization and participating in social media such as Facebook and Twitter to obtain the startling growth despite a somewhat sluggish economy. To help kick start the ambitious growth plans for 2012 GSMVRO is offering no cost advertising for 1 year to the first 500 new Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals registered to their site.

The Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee has long been one of the favorite destinations for travelers east of the Mississippi River. The Smoky Mountains National Park boast over 9 million visitors per year, nearly double that of Yellowstone National Park. And only a 1 day drive for 2/3 of the U.S. population helps explain the massive influx of visitors to the GSMNP. Many of these visitors require accommodations and GSMVRO is in its 5th year of providing listings by owner for over 1000 Smokies vacation rentals. Aside from the beauty of the National Park these luxurious cabin rentals are often cited as main reason to visit the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas. Most of the cabins offer spectacular mountain views and some provide equally impressive views of rivers and streams in a wooded park like setting. Gatlinburg TN offers hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking and just plain fun for the entire family. The more mainstream area attractions include the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood and the Dixie Stampede to name a few.

GSMVRO originally listed only Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals and soon expanded to include neighboring cities such as Pigeon Forge Cabins and now covers all of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. For a limited time GSMVRO is offering no cost advertising to cabin rental owners in the mountain regions of TN, NC, VA and GA. This limited opportunity also includes cabin management companies. GSMVRO encourages potential travelers to browse their site for Gatlinburg cabins as well as accommodations and lodging in the Smokies.

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BigDotOfHappiness.com Expands Their Party Supply Selection With Unique Shaped Tableware

Menomonie, WI (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

BigDotOfHappiness.com provides personalized party decorations for all special occasions, including baby showers, birthday parties and bridal showers. Now they offer shaped tableware lines to coordinate with all of their most popular themes.

Designed in-house by a talented team of party planning experts, every line of shaped tableware is carefully coordinated with its corresponding party theme to create a sensational party pack. "Our designers have a keen eye for color and layout, so each component is carefully thought-out before it goes into production," says Sherri Yukel, founder of BigDotOfHappiness.com and all Big Dot Shops.

Big Dot Original designer tableware can be purchased as individual components or in money-saving packages designed for large or small events. BigDotOfHappiness.com's tableware bundles offer all of the necessary components to get your tables ready for guests, while party packs offer party supplies and decorations that take an event from start to finish.

BigDotOfHappiness.com?s exclusive lines of shaped tableware receive rave reviews from many happy Hostess Heroes. "This store was so helpful. They?re friendly and the page was easy to use, I love it! All of my guests were starstruck! My guests wanted to know where I got this and where I got that. It was so personal down to banners to plates to balloons, dinnerware, tableware, centerpieces, the candy - everything was so wonderful. My daughter?s baby shower was a hit!" says Ms. Day, a BigDotOfHappiness.com customer and Hostess Hero.

Experienced hosts and hostesses recommend creating a dramatic tablescape to easily and economically dress up any space. BigDotOfHappiness.com?s shaped tableware will quickly set the stage for a professional-looking event without the help of a qualified party planner. Take a tip from the pros and use Big Dot Original party supplies to create a remarkable event.

About Big Dot of Happiness, LLC

Big Dot of Happiness, LLC, is an event party company and the originator of various games, invitations and themed party supply products called "Big Dot Originals." With personalized invitations, impressive party favors and unique party decorations, Big Dot of Happiness, LLC, makes everyday parties into extraordinary events. "We create remarkable smiles by embracing a remarkable culture."

Find Big Dot of Happiness on Facebook for inspiration and exclusive deals just for fans.

Contact:

PR Coordinator

Big Dot of Happiness, LLC

1.800.274.4282

http://www.bigdotofhappiness.com/

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World Buyers Wholesale Gifts & Home Decor Expands Online Catalog

Vista, CA (PRWEB) June 06, 2011

World Buyers, a leading supplier of wholesale gifts and home decor, has revealed its latest product lines via their online catalog at WorldBuyers.com. With over 50 categories of gift and home decor options, wholesale buyers in the trade have a unique and extensive online source of gifts at their fingertips.

In business for almost 20 years, World Buyers has been the wholesale gift supplier to gift shops, spas & boutiques, decorators, and event planners. Buyers in the trade can find an extensive and eclectic gift selection no matter their gift shop style or decor needs.

One of many newly showcased lines is Limousin Country French country decor which offers nearly 40 pieces of ceramic including vases, urns, statuary and planters. This collection complements most decor styles and provides artfully pleasing design accents. Each piece is hand crafted with multiple layers of color and finished with a crackle glazing resulting in aged appearance.

Additionally, furniture is a new trend for World Buyers as they grow into the market of larger and more substantial home decor pieces. First showcased at their LA Mart showroom, reproduction tables, chairs, large mirrors and smaller complementary accent pieces are styled after home and garden furnishings of a century past. These larger wholesale gifts are also ideally suited for creating in-store displays.

"Other popular lines that have expanded for the 2011-12 buying season include WB Gallery canvas art, along with the Desk Essentials line now with a larger assortment of journal displays. We've also added more paperweights with nature prints, vintage and new age designs so our customers now have nearly 50 to choose from!"

World Buyers offers an easy registration process for those in the gift trade on their website at WorldBuyers.com

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1020 Glass Art and Decor Expands Art Lighting, Chandelier Art Collections, and Adds American Artist

Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 14, 2011

Known for their vast selection of hand blown glass art from around the world, increased demand for new and deferred residential and commercial renovations projects has led 1020 Glass Art to seek out new domestic artists and glass art houses to feature at their flagship location in Downtown Austin?s 2nd Street District. The stronger economy has revived consumer confidence, new construction, and long dormant projects aimed to more luxury glass art chandelier lighting and premium sculptures accenting homes, commercial and hospitality installations.

Always seeking to provide inspired, original glass-work to both customers and interior designers alike, 1020 Glass Art (http://www.1020glassart.com) has succeeded in their nationwide search and added many new product lines to both their on-line and in-store selections.

This spring 1020 Glass art has added beautiful bowls and sculptures from Vitrix Glass; stunning hearts, crosses, and stars from Luke Adams; elegant bowls and platters from Hudson Beach Glass; splendidly detailed vases and urns from Art of Fire; intricate, recycled glass bowls from Engler Glass; and show-stopping sculptures of incredible design and craftsmanship from Austin Art Fair?s Best in Show Recipient Infinity Art Glass.

Additionally, 1020 Glass Art has been hard at work searching for new lines of hand blown glass chandeliers to complement their existing line of nova bloom and cascade glass art. To meet the demand of their customers, 1020 is pleased to introduce two new chandelier lines of timeless quality and style.

About our new Glass Art Chandelier Collections:

Venetian Chandeliers: Gorgeous old-world design combined with American charm and sensibility, 1020 Glass Art?s new Venetian glass art chandelier (Murano inspired lighting) line comes in a variety of styles and eye-pleasing colors. Whether you are looking to make a dramatic statement, or simply looking for that elegant final touch to complete your home, 1020 Glass Art has a Venetian chandelier tailored to fit your lighting needs.

Andrew Brott Art Glass Chandeliers: After twenty six years of work, Andrew has developed a style of design and execution based on creation and death, life and decay, destruction and erosion. Andrew?s designs are always changing and evolving to fulfill different purposes, thus creating a natural and living aesthetic. Andrew?s glass art chandeliers and lighting are inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, uniting aesthetic and structural elements into a unified whole with breath taking craftsmanship and premium art lighting design.

About our new American Artists and Glass Houses:

Art of Fire: Located in a renovated dairy barn in Montgomery, Maryland, the five different glass blowers at Art of Fire perform each step of the glass making process themselves. No molds are used in their free blown, off-hand technique. Each unique piece is a product of years of experience and expertise.

Vitrix Glass: Passionate about bringing craft and design together to give each piece its own character, master glassblower Thomas P. Kelly trained under Thomas Buechner III in Corning, New York. The work of Vitrix Glass Studio has been collected, exhibited and published internationally and can be found in galleries across the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

Luke Adams Glass: Luke Adams is a studio glass artist working in Norwood, Massachusetts. L.A. Glass is known for its vivid, wild colors and simple, beautiful shapes.

Engler Glass: Each Engler piece is designed and made by Dylan and Amy Engler in Columbus, Ohio using flame working, kiln forming and cold working techniques. In the past year Dylan and Amy have won six awards for their newest work including first place and best in show.

Hudson Beach: Established in 1987 in an old ice factory, Hudson Beach glass is hand cast with a characteristic chill wrinkle. Hudson Beach Glass is made with found-object molds and textured materials. Available in either a semi-translucent or opaque finish, Hudson Beach?s glass comes in a variety of colors inspired by precious stones.

Infinity Art Glass: The perfect marriage of both art and science, Scott Hartley?s intricate blown glass is made from a furnace that runs 24 hours a day, 365 days per year near Kansas City, Missouri. Scott pours himself into his work and makes designs of all colors and sizes in paperweights, sculptures, fish, and much more.

Located in Austin, Texas, 1020 Glass Art is delighted to feature these new American artists and continues to search out more high-caliber artisans from this country and around the globe.

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