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		<title>the 3/50 Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Please pass the word!
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		<title>the 3/50 Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Please pass the word!
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		<title>Artist Signing: Ann Clark</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come in at 2pm to meet Ann Clark, designer and artist of Ann Clark Ltd, the cookie cutter people from Vermont. She will signing one her latest designs just for you!
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		<title>India Handicrafts still in The Butler Group!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Butler Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard that India Handicrafts has opened a satellite showroom on the 7th Floor. This is an additional space. India Handicrafts will continue to show in The Butler Group showroom located on the 12th Floor. Both new product  and existing product along with show specials will be on display. Please be sure to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may have heard that India Handicrafts has opened a satellite showroom on the 7th Floor. This is an <em>additional</em> space. India Handicrafts will continue to show in The Butler Group showroom located on the 12th Floor. Both <strong>new product</strong>  and existing product along with show specials will be on display. Please be sure to stop by and see us!</p>
<p>For more information or to schedule a show appoint please contact your <a title="Butler Group Sales Representatives" href="http://www.butlergroupgifts.com/about_us.php?page_id=14">Butler Group Sales Representative</a>!</p>
<p>If you would like to receive information on upcoming shows, specials, and other information, please <a href="http://www.butlergroupgifts.com/mailing_list/new_subscription.php" target="_blank">sign up for our e-newsletter</a>.</p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s A Boy!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Butler Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



 
 



Greg Butler, our VP of Operations and Marketing, and his wife Elena, welcomed their first child on April 2, 2010 at 1:32pm.
Grady Preston Butler weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs, 12 oz! The proud parents and baby are doing fine.
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<p style="text-align: center;">Greg Butler, our VP of Operations and Marketing, and his wife Elena, welcomed their first child on April 2, 2010 at 1:32pm.</p>
<p><strong>Grady Preston Butler</strong> weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs, 12 oz! The proud parents and baby are doing fine.</p>
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		<title>Dionis: Weekend Gardener</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gardening Season is here! The Weekend Gardener Collection gently cleanses overworked hands, renews dry skin and calms sore muscles with its invigorating blend of fresh lavender, sparkling citrus and botanical herbs.
#Z50532-1 A gardener&#8217;s new best friend! This three piece hand repair kit is designed specifically for those who tend to the earth.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="Weekend Gardener Hand Repair Kit" src="http://dionissoap.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/WG%203-Piece%20Kit%20HR.jpg" alt="" width="256" height="335" align="left" /><strong>Gardening Season is here!</strong> The Weekend Gardener Collection gently cleanses overworked hands, renews dry skin and calms sore muscles with its invigorating blend of fresh lavender, sparkling citrus and botanical herbs.</p>
<p>#Z50532-1 A gardener&#8217;s new best friend! This three piece hand repair kit is designed specifically for those who tend to the earth.</p>
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		<title>Atlanta March Show Invitation from The Butler Group and AmericasMart</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AmericasMart® Atlanta, always the innovator and leader within the Gift, Home, Area Rug, and Apparel/Accessories industries, invites you to the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings &#38; Holiday Market and the Atlanta International Fine Linen and Home Textiles Market, March 20-22, 2010. This two-in-one Market destination will offer rich product, abundant resources and fresh educational opportunities. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AmericasMart® Atlanta, always the innovator and leader within the Gift, Home, Area Rug, and Apparel/Accessories industries, invites you to the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings &amp; Holiday Market and the Atlanta International Fine Linen and Home Textiles Market, March 20-22, 2010. This two-in-one Market destination will offer rich product, abundant resources and fresh educational opportunities. The dynamic product mix spans across permanent showrooms and a complete floor of temporaries, providing retailers with excellent variety and a one-of-a-kind buying experience.</p>
<p>AmericasMart® Atlanta has teamed up with The Butler Group to provide you with special advantages and the business and personal amenities necessary for YOUR SUCCESS! We&#8217;ve designed this package, just for you:</p>
<p>Special reduced rates for your hotel stay during Market, just visit <a href="http://www.americasmart.com/travel">www.americasmart.com/travel</a> for more information.</p>
<p>Complimentary Lunch at The Market Café, Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st. AmericasMart® Atlanta&#8217;ssignature sit-down café is located on the first floor of Building 3. Just visit one of the New Buyer Kiosks, from 8:30am until 2:00pm in any of our buildings, to receive your voucher for a complimentary entrée and beverage.</p>
<p>Complimentary Weekend Parking, just show your Buyer&#8217;s badge upon exiting the Peachtree Center Garage at 161 Peachtree Center Avenue NE to receive complimentary parking on Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st.</p>
<p>Market Pre-Registration, with this letter and a valid photo ID presented at any AmericasMart registration desk giving you easy and convenient Market admission.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s all for you, but you must act now! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Carr, Senior Retail Services Manager, at 404-220-2429 or at <a href="mailto:kcarr@americasmart.com">kcarr@americasmart.com</a>.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you here in March!</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Albert Maslia<br />
Managing Director<br />
Retail Services<br />
AmericasMart® Atlanta</p>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:20:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Butler Group will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of  Thanksgiving.
We will reopen for business on Monday, November 30th.
Happy Thanksgiving from The Butler Group!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Butler Group will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of  Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>We will reopen for business on Monday, November 30th.</p>
<p>Happy Thanksgiving from The Butler Group!</p>
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		<title>Atlanta Show Help Wanted</title>
		<link>http://www.wholesalegiftsblog.com/news/archives/610</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are looking for temporary staff to work in our Atlanta showroom for setup and sales for the upcoming Market. Applicants should live in the Atlanta Metro area. If interested, please contact us at 404-577-6941 or Showroom@ButlerGroupGifts.com.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">We are looking for temporary staff to work in our Atlanta showroom for setup and sales for the upcoming Market. Applicants should live in the Atlanta Metro area. If interested, please contact us at 404-577-6941 or <a title="Show Help" href="mailto:Showroom@ButlerGroupGifts.com" target="_blank">Showroom@ButlerGroupGifts.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Market Wednesday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Don’t miss this opportunity to update your store with new products and great values. It&#8217;s a great way to try out a new line or add some seasonal product to your inventory.  Plus, AmericasMart offers free parking!
All &#8220;cash-and-carry&#8221; samples are 25% off in the showroom. Make sure you stop by and visit us! We&#8217;re located in Building 2 on [...]]]></description>
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<p>Don’t miss this opportunity to update your store with new products and great values. It&#8217;s a great way to try out a new line or add some seasonal product to your inventory.  Plus, AmericasMart offers free parking!</p>
<p>All &#8220;cash-and-carry&#8221; samples are 25% off in the showroom. Make sure you stop by and visit us! We&#8217;re located in Building 2 on 12th floor in Suite 1212! See you there!</p>
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