Vendors Announce New Reps

• Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Anna’s Preemie, manufacturer of premature infant clothing, has hired sales reps Steve and Cynthia Ecton of the Dallas Fashion Center. With 38 years of experience in the infant apparel industry, Steve and Cynthia Ecton’s territory includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Tennessee. For appointments, call (501) 362-5597 or e-mail steve.cynthia@dishmail.net. Visit www.annaspreemie.com.

• KidCuteTure of Brooklyn, N.Y., has signed Hope’s Chest of the Dallas Market Center to represent its line in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kansas. The showroom is located in Suite 8896. Call (972) 562-9306 or visit www.hopeschestdallas.com.

• Toronto-based Mini Mioche has signed two new sales agencies to represent its line starting with the Spring ’10 collection: Duo Showroom in New York, call (212) 354-2371 or visit www.duokids.com; and AB Spoon in Los Angeles, call (213) 688-9590 or visit www.abspoon.com.

Read the July issue and learn more about: The enduring appeal of keepsake gifts  Communion wear trends Veteran retailers’ recession-busting tips  Plus: Versatile special occasion wear Coming In August: Behind the scenes of the upcoming spring season Recession-busting tips from veteran retailers A statistical analysis of the Canadian Market Swim fashion Plus: The Little Steps Spring ’10 shoe supplement