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Mar 15 2010
Madonna to Launch Junior Collection at Macy’s
Madonna has had an undeniable influence on fashion over the years, and now, via a new joint venture with Iconix Brand Group called MG Icon, the pop star has formed a direct-to-retail license agreement with Macy’s Inc. and will launch a Material Girl collection for juniors for back to school. The fast fashion collection—which will […]
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Mar 15 2010
ENK Reports High Retailer Traffic at Children’s Club
ENK International’s latest edition of the Children’s Club market, which ran March 6-9 at the Javits Center in New York, showcased 750 collections, including 123 new lines and approximately 100 eco-friendly lines. According to show management, the show drew more buyers than expected. “The fall/winter show was a strong statement about the status of the […]
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Mar 15 2010
K.I.D.S. Surpasses $15 Million in Donations for Haiti
In the two months since the earthquake hit Haiti, Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) has collected more than $15 million worth of new products to deliver to people impacted by the tragedy. The organization reported that 116 companies, both large and small, have responded by donating apparel, shoes, blankets, hats, nutrition products, water, diapers and […]
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Mar 15 2010
Bugaboo Debuts First U.S. Store
Dutch stroller company Bugaboo has opened its first retail store in its American headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. In addition to housing the brand’s complete product line, the space will be used as an event space as well as a location to host focus groups. The company noted the retail offshoot will help it garner […]
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Mar 15 2010
Executive Moves: Jakks Pacific, Big Tent
Need-to-know industry appointments and promotions. ~ Stephen Berman, co-founder, president and COO of Jakks Pacific, was recently appointed to CEO of the Malibu, Calif.-headquartered toy company. He replaces Jack Friedman, who plans to step down on April 1. Friedman will remain at Jakks Pacific as chairman and serve as chief strategist, concentrating on acquisitions and […]
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Mar 8 2010
Detwiler Fenton Acquires The Rugged Bear
Detwiler Fenton Group of Boston recently completed the acquisition of The Rugged Bear Inc.’s children’s apparel business, forming the new entity The Rugged Bear Company. The Rugged Bear, a designer and retailer of high-quality, affordable children’s clothing and outerwear, sells its products via 26 retail locations located in six states in the Northeast as well […]
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Mar 8 2010
Footwear Charity Soles4Souls Launches Clothing Division
Soles4Souls Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., an international shoe charity that gives away new and gently worn shoes, has announced the creation of a new division, Clothes4Souls. Through this initiative, the charity will collect new clothing from manufacturers, designers, retail partners and the general public to distribute to people in need. Gently worn jeans and coats […]
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Mar 8 2010
La Folie Returns to Market
Weston, Conn.-based La Folie returned to this week’s ENK Children’s Club show, marking its first time on the market after a yearlong hiatus. The brand, which offers whimsical but fashionable children’s knitwear accessories, is owned by Heather Borden Herve’ and Gayle Greenberger, who said retailers, reps and consumers had been asking about the label’s return. […]
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Mar 8 2010
Nickelodeon Hires Retail Development Exec for Walmart Exclusives
Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products has brought on Ron Johnson to serve as the senior vice president of Walmart retail development, a newly created position. Johnson will be based in Bentonville, Ark., where the retailer is headquartered, and will act as a liaison between Nickelodeon and Walmart, creating global strategies for all of the entertainment […]
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Mar 8 2010
Showroom News: Children’s wear reps take on new lines.
~ The children’s collection from the colorful Spanish brand Desigual, which outfits boys and girls ages 4 to 14, has been picked up by two new showrooms. In New York, the line will be sold by Duo Kids showroom; call (212) 354-2371 or e-mail robin@duokids.com. In Dallas, the line will be represented by The Klein […]
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Mar 1 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: ABC Announces Maria Bailey as Conference Keynote Speaker
ABC Announces Maria Bailey as Conference Keynote Speaker Marketing-to-moms expert Maria T. Bailey will be the keynote speaker at All Baby & Child’s Spring Educational Conference in…[more] Showroom & Rep UpdatesAli’s Market, Thread Showroom Relocate; R&D International Expands; Zutano and Snazzy Baby Enter Canadian Market; and more…[more] Chicco USA Adds New Execs Juvenile products […]
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Mar 1 2010
ABC Announces Maria Bailey as Conference Keynote Speaker
Marketing-to-moms expert Maria T. Bailey will be the keynote speaker at All Baby & Child’s Spring Educational Conference in Louisville, Ky., which runs May 3-5, 2010. Bailey’s keynote speech will be delivered during the lunch buffet on Tues., May 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Louisville Marriott. Bailey is CEO of BSM Media, […]
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Mar 1 2010
Showroom & Rep Updates
Ali’s Market, Thread Showroom Relocate; R&D International Expands; Zutano and Snazzy Baby Enter Canadian Market; and more. As of March 10, Ali’s Market will be in a new space at 34 W. 33rd St., Suite 906, in New York. The showroom, run by Allison Moroze, was previously located at 131 W. 33rd St. Visit www.alismarket.com. […]
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Mar 1 2010
Chicco USA Adds New Execs
Juvenile products and toy manufacturer Chicco USA of Lancaster, Pa., has named two new executives. Lisa Rittenhouse has come onboard as vice president of sales and Bill Hasse is the new vice president of marketing. Rittenhouse joins Chicco from Medela, where she helped build business and branding for 13 years. Hasse, who has 15 years […]
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Mar 1 2010
Licensing Roundup: Universal, Scholastic Media, Chorion and more.
Announcing recent executive appointments and agency hires. ~ Universal Promotes Sperber to President of Licensing Universal Pictures has elevated Stephanie Sperber from executive vice president of Universal’s Partnerships and Licensing (UP&L) division to president. Since UP&L was created last year, Sperber has helped join the studio’s retail-focused Consumer Products Group with the division known […]
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Mar 1 2010
Retail, Wholesale Union Helps Out K.I.D.S.
Last week, members of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) kicked off a new partnership to support the Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) charity. RWDSU members gift-wrapped donated toys that were given to mothers from Su Casa’s Pregnant Women and Infants Program, which helps opiate-addicted pregnant women in New York. RWDSU pledged to […]
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Mar 1 2010
Taggies Makes $45K+ Donation to Boston Children’s Hospital
Taggies Inc. of Spencer, Mass., manufacturer of children’s items featuring textured satin tags, announced that through its Tags of Love matching gift program, the company donated more than $40,000 worth of product to Children’s Hospital Boston in 2009. In addition, Taggies celebrated its 10th anniversary last year by creating a Big Taggies retailer campaign, which enabled […]
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Feb 26 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: February 26, 2010
BRIGHT IDEA QT-QT BY KISSY KISSY (732) 345-5073 www.kissykissyonline.com Go-to baby brand Kissy Kissy introduces Qt-Qt, a fresh, contemporary line designed to appeal to moms and gift-givers with bolder tastes. The Pima cotton collection retains Kissy Kissy’s high-quality fabric and construction but injects it with eye-catching colors, bold stitching and a range of whimsical […]
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Feb 25 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: February 25, 2010
SHIRT TALES HOUSE OF MONGREL (202) 462-0861 www.houseofmongrel.com House of Mongrel’s fun and funky line of eco-friendly tees provides a great way to top off your T-shirt assortment. Perfect for gifting, each shirt features clever illustrations and sayings that appeal to kids like triceratops on tricycles and unicorns on unicycles. Available in sizes 12 […]
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Feb 22 2010
Bergdorf’s Debuts Children’s Department
On Feb. 9, Bergdorf Goodman unveiled a new children’s section on the seventh floor of its New York location. Measuring 1,200 square feet and featuring an elaborate tree house, the department – dubbed Little BG – takes the place of the Best & Co. children’s shop, a leased area that closed after the brand declared […]
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