Raggedy Ann and Andy Come to Life
Posted on Feb 27, 2012
Hasbro is teaming up with toy company Aurora World to produce a plush line based on the popular Raggedy Ann and Andy brand. The line, which debuted at Toy Fair earlier this month, will include a range of dolls from eight to 25 inches.
Jupiter Toys and The Hive Unite
Posted on Feb 27, 2012
Kids' toy brand Jupiter Toys is partnering with licensing agent Space Enterprises to produce a range of wooden toys and children's furniture based on the popular Disney Junior pre-school series, The Hive. The products are set to hit shelves this spring.
The Children’s Place Sees Sudden Upswing in Shares
Posted on Feb 27, 2012
Speculators have taken a shine to specialty retailer The Children's Place ahead of its March 7 fourth-quarter earnings report.
Shares in the company are up 2.4 percent to stand at $48.80. As of October 29, 2011, the kids' clothing retailer operated 1,076 brick-and-mortar stores and online at www.childrensplace.com.
Wittlebee Makes Shopping for Children Easy
Posted on Feb 27, 2012
Kids' clothing club Wittlebee is the latest startup to enter the subscription service market.
Wonder! Kids’ Retailer Closes
Posted on Feb 27, 2012
Upscale childrens superstore Wonder! in Deerfield, IL, has shuttered after less than four months in business, citing financial difficulties.
The 135,000-square foot store, which sold everything from baby oil to Bugaboo strollers, was the brainchild of venture capitalist Shane Christensen and aimed to blend the convenience of a big box retailer with a boutique mentality.
K.I.D.S. and Partners to Donate 20 Million Huggies
Posted on Feb 27, 2012
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) has partnered with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) to distribute 20 million Huggies brand diapers to families in need.
Art Impressions is So So Happy
Posted on Feb 20, 2012
Lifestyle-brands firm Art Impressions recently signed a handful of new licensing deals for its tween and teen So So Happy brand. Among the new licenses are: a line of junior and girls' bags, wallets and travel cases by Accessory Innovations; a collection of headwear and cold weather gear from Berkshire Fashions; bath and beauty products from Accessory Zone; belts and buckles from Buckle-Down; a collection of Halloween costumes from Rasta Imposta; posters, wristbands and novelties from Krome FX; and more.
Continued Growth for Paul Frank Apparel
Posted on Feb 20, 2012
Saban Brands, a brand management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development firm, revealed new collections for its Paul Frank license this week at Las Vegas trade show MAGIC. Included in the collections is a line of daywear, swimwear and sleepwear for juniors by Age Group that will launch this fall, as well as a line of Paul Frank timepieces by MZ Berger available next month.
Abercrombie & Fitch Closing 180 U.S. Stores by 2015
Posted on Feb 20, 2012
Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch plans to close 180 U.S. stores by 2015, the company's CEO Mike Jeffries told analysts in a conference call Wednesday. The chain will target underperforming locations, but specific stores have not yet been announced. Last year, Abercrombie & Fitch closed 71 stores.
Zinkia Entertainment announces partnership with Bentex Group Inc.
Posted on Feb 13, 2012
Consumer-driven apparel company Bentex Group Inc. has teamed up with Zinkia Entertainment on its award-winning children's series Pocoyo. Under the terms of this multi-year agreement, Bentex will create a line of branded apparel for the U.S. market, including T-shirts, sportswear, sleepwear, swimwear and outerwear for boys and girls, to launch in spring 2013.
