SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP), a leading supplier of retail merchandising and other marketing services throughout the United States and internationally, recently announced its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ending December 31, 2012. Revenue totaled $102.8 million and $31.0 million for the 2012 year and fourth quarter, an increase of 40% and 31%, respectively. Additionally, earnings per share for the 2012 fiscal year and fourth quarter were $0.14 and $0.06 per diluted share, respectively, compared to $0.10 and $0.06 per diluted share for the same periods in 2011.

The Company has continued to deliver escalating earnings, increased revenue and operational expansion over the previous several quarters. In surpassing the $100 million annual revenue threshold, issuing and then beating guidance, and staying true to its strategic growth plan, management has completed the necessary steps to guide SPAR's transition to an emerging retail merchandising company to a viable market

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SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP), a leading supplier of retail merchandising and other marketing services throughout the United States and internationally, announced that the Company expects to record annual revenue of approximately $100 million for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2012. In addition to increase in revenue of $27 million or 36%, compared to 2011 revenue, the company will be surpassing the ever important $100 million annual sales threshold. This important figure is also a measuring stick that tends to allow for investments from larger institutions.

The Company also announced more good news in the form of a $2.8 million contract with a Fortune 500 company that possesses a national retail footprint. Under the contract, SPAR will provide ongoing coverage for the stores' furniture category, including service and assembly in stores, as well as in the customers' homes or offices. During only the first two months of

Inuvo, Inc. (INUV) Internet marketing and technology company that manages a network of websites and builds and markets browser based consumer applications recently announced that it plans to relocate its head office to Conway, Arkansas. The relocation will result in a $1.5 million dollar reduction of annual operating expenses. Additional according to an 8K filed with the SEC Company may utilize a grant of up to $1,750,000 for expenses related to the relocation of the Company's headquarters and operations to Arkansas and for the purchase of equipment for use in Arkansas. Inuvo's newly formed relationship with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission [AEDC] will ultimately allow Inuvo to secure the bottom-line growth critical for improved shareholder value.

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SPAR Group (SGRP), a diversified international merchandising and marketing services company continues to add revenue to its already impressive international platform. The company recently announced that their Japanese subsidiary, SPAR FM Japan, has signed a $2.5 million annual contract with a Fortune 500 consumer goods company while adding an estimated 1,500 store locations throughout Japan. More importantly, the addition of the subsidiary will continue to diversify SPAR Group's vast international revenue mix as they now operate in nearly a dozen international markets.

SPAR Group has established itself as a legitimate growth stock that demands interest from knowledgeable value investors. The Company appears to be well positioned to meet and or exceed its 2012 guidance of $90 million, while steadily increasing earnings and market share. Management has made the usually difficult task of diversifying revenue seem downright routine. Their proven ability to seamlessly add and integrate profitable subsidiaries, while

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