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Fabbri 1905 today is run by the great-grandchildrens of the company’s founder:, Paolo, Nicola and Umberto Fabbri, the fourth generation that, togheter with the fifth, lead a company of 250 employees that boasts some 1,300 references, as well as 17 product lines and 23 packaging lines and distributes its products in 110 countries worldwide. Backed by a brand that has become synonymous with quality throughout the world, Fabbri 1905 continues in its commitment to developing new and innovative strategies. The company markets both its traditional products and new creations and is always ready to take on new challenges. It now operates in four main markets: ingredients and solutions for italian artisan gelato and a wide range of fillings, coating and decorations for quality pastries; innovative solutions through premium quality ingredients for beverage professionals; consumer products, including amarena cherries, syrups, toppings and fruit in liqueur; semi-finished ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Universally recognized as having “invented” Amarena Fabbri cherries and fruit syrups, Fabbri 1905 is committed to promoting desserts made in Italy throughout the world. There are currently 10 affiliated companies running Fabbri’s overseas activities: Fabbri France, Fabbri Deutschland, Fabbri Iberica, Fabbri North America, Fabbri Mexico, Fabbri Canada, Fabbri Brasile, Fabbri Asia PTE, Fabbri (Shanghai) Food Trading and Fabbri Argentina with its production site covering over 18,000 square metres, for the South America markets. All the affiliated companies are controlled by Fabbri G. Holding Industriale.

Established in 1969, Little Tikes has burgeoned into an iconic brand whose expansive catalog of product lines for growing children are a staple part of the toy aisles at all major and specialty retailers. Continuing its legacy of imaginative, role play toy excellence, Little Tikes brings to the New York International Toy Fair 2013 an array of new-for-spring offerings within the iconic toy company's core Ride-on, Infant Basic, Sand & Water and Climbers & Slides categories. In its Infant Basics line Little Tikes introduces Wiggimals, a fun and colorful new brand comprised of four characters a cow, sheep, chicken and pig. They start as cuddly characters, then with the flip of a switch become a wiggling, jiggling ball of fun!

What began as a children’s retail store focused on science and imagination has grown into a thriving local toy store chain that celebrates the magic and wonder of toys and the power of a single child. Wonder Works is a toy store like no other with four Charleston, SC area locations in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, the Great Hall at Historic Charleston City Market, and on Kiawah Island. The company’s Central Distribution Center and Corporate Headquarters is also located in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Wonder Works is a fun-loving institution that is always the first to feature the hottest new toys on the market. The company’s mission is to create a wonderfuntastical experience with many of its 2,500 toys on display for hands-on play. Wonder Works aims to inspire creativity and a sense of wonder with its specialty toys, gifts, books and gadgets. The company is proud to offer merchandise from local authors, inventors and manufacturers. Wonder Works hosts two free family events each year: Wonderfest & the Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run in April and Elfstravaganza in November. In addition to this, the company participates in numerous local associations and events and supports an ever growing roster of local causes and charities. But at its heart, the company’s passion lies within the growth and development of child entrepreneurs, child entertainers, and children’s charities – kids who have created their own charity and mission to raise money for causes they are passionate about. So come over to Wonder Works and experience the magic today! Voted Best Toy Store from 2011-2016 (Charleston City Paper) ASTRA 2013 Retailer of the Year in recognition of “enthusiastic staff and support of their local community.”