Seven Days, Burlington Free Press, Tampa Bay Examiner

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Bear Market

Valentine’s Day spells hot romance for couples around the globe. But at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company headquarters in Shelburne, it spells work: The company hires 1200 seasonal workers to help 220 core staffers handle a yearly influx of “V-Day” bear orders.

Ultimate Lover Bear

The new Ultimate Lover Bear makes its debut just in time for the Valentine’s Day 2009 season. The bear, according to company officials, provides romantic guys and lovers of mixed martial arts with a fun and creative way to say to their Valentine’s, “You’re a knockout..." The Ultimate Lover Bear wears black shorts that say “You’re a knockout“ and a pair of black fighting gloves with red hearts.

Unique Valentine's Day Gift

If you are looking for something unique for a friend or loved one this Valentine's Day, you cannot go wrong with a handmade teddy bear from Vermont Teddy Bear Company. 

Each bear is an authentic, handcrafted Vermont Teddy Bear which can be sent to your loved one as a Bear-Gram gift, packed in a fun and colorful gift box that even comes with an air hole for your furry friend.