LABS,Inc. Chooses Continents Apart As Exclusive National Drop Ship Representatives

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 10, 2010 -- NORCROSS,GA MAY 10,2010: Continents Apart, LLC, http://www.continentsapart.com, known as “The first national rep group specializing in drop shipping for home, gift and garden products” has come to terms with LABS,Inc. http://www.LABSinc.com, a major US manufacturer of permanent botanicals as their exclusive drop ship representatives.

According to Andrew Schwartz, Vice President of LABS, Inc., “As soon as I hung up the phone from my initial call with (Continents Apart CEO) Steven Husak I knew we had to work together. LABS needed a strategic partnership in order to develop their business on line and Steven’s organization was just the partner we needed. His knowledge of the industry and his ability to position us for this business is making our relationship critical in today’s challenging business climate.”

30 year industry veteran Continents Apart CEO Steven Husak explained, “We are thrilled to represent LABS, Inc. For over 35 years LABS has been at the forefront of innovation in the Permanent Botanical Business. In a generally ‘me too’ business, these are the folks that recognized early on the value of high quality botanicals as they developed the silk ficus tree for mass merchandising. More recently they saw the value-added by working with top designers as they have been partnering with Kathy Ireland International since 2004. They have been innovators throughout their history, continually working closely with the industry’s top style and fashion coordinators to stay ahead of new fashion trends and better anticipate customer needs.”

About LABS,Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, LABS, Inc. is a leading wholesale manufacturer, importer and distributor of more than 700 styles of silk trees, silk flowers, plants and floral arrangements that respond to today’s color, design and trend directions. The ever expanding Labs collection of permanent botanicals encompasses products categorized into multiple presentations, including botanica trees and florals, contemporary collection, and much more. Custom Design services are also available. We have strategic alliances and partnerships with such industry mainstays as Kathy Ireland International and Continents Apart.

Perfecting the art of permanent botanicals LABS, Inc. is a pioneer in the permanent foliage industry. In 1974, we developed one of the first silk ficus tree businesses in mass market retailing. Since then, we have used our expertise to design and craft our florals in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Customers can select from palm trees, blooming trees and plants, foliage plants, greenery and hundreds of specially designed floral arrangements in every size, shape and color imaginable. Our diverse product collections are a reflection of the numerous styles and trends requested by retailers, designers and their customers.

We remain focused on producing quality floral and home décor with unique designs and reasonable prices that appeal to style conscious customers. The talented LABS design team maintains contact with the industry’s top style and fashion coordinators to stay ahead of fashion trends and better anticipate customer needs.

ABOUT CONTINENTS APART, LLC
Based in Sarasota, FL, Continents Apart, LLC is a nationwide

Sales and marketing representative organization that specializes in working with national and international accounts within the home furnishings, gift and licensed sports products space. Their focus is on direct to consumer (AKA Drop Ship). In addition to catering to "Modern Day Catalogers", i.e. printed catalogs, television shopping and eCommerce retailers, a substantial part of the company's activities involves consulting to companies entering the dropship channel to expand their distribution. More information is available at http://www.continentsapart.com/ContactUs.htm.

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