Belleville News-Democrat, Ill., Retail Roundup Column.

By Alisa Tang, Belleville News-Democrat, Ill. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Oct. 1--Asian Imports Gifts and Collectibles opened two weeks ago at 1113 E. Main St. in Belleville, next to Fantasy Books comic book store. Asian Imports sells items including porcelain figurines and Buddha statues from China and other gifts like bamboo plants and dolls....

Perry Tiemann of Belleville has started a new service business called The Assembly Mann, which provides assistance to people who have purchased merchandise that needs to be assembled, such as lawn and garden items, jungle gyms, exercise equipment, entertainment centers and furniture. Tiemann will pick up …