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Feb 22 2010
NYIGF Sees Double-Digit Attendance Spike
Citing renewed buyer optimism and positive economic indicators, GLM, the show management behind the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), reported a double-digit increase in attendance and healthy order writing at its winter edition, which ran Jan. 30 – Feb. 4. More than 35,000 buyers from around the world were in attendance, outdoing attendance expectations. […]
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Feb 22 2010
NYC Baby and Kids Fair Reports Upbeat Inaugural Edition
Show organizers deemed the first edition of the NYC Baby and Kids Fair – which took place Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 at the 7 W New York mart building – a success, drawing children’s buyers from across the country and the world. Highlighting a diverse range of kids’ and baby accessories, toys, furnishings and […]
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Feb 22 2010
Gap Bows Premium Denim for Babies
Gap has brought its 1969 Premium Denim collection, which bowed in the adult stores this past summer, to babies. In a line exclusive to babyGap stores, the new offering consists of Gap’s iconic denim pieces created with a new lightweight premium denim that promises comfort and a full range of movement for babies 0 to […]
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Feb 22 2010
Sears Names New President of Kmart Apparel
Sears Holdings, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Ill., has appointed Tara Poseley as the new president of Kmart’s apparel business unit. She will oversee and lead growth in the retailer’s apparel business, both in stores and online. Poseley was previously the president of Bebe Sport, and has also worked for Disney Stores North America, Design Within […]
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Feb 22 2010
See Kai Run, No Slippy Hair Clippy Add Enhanced Features
With value and quality on the top of customers’ minds, several children’s brands have found ways to up the ante with their latest products. Seattle-based See Kai Run debuts its Spring ’10 collection with a major improvement: more durable leather. Founder Cause Haun said the company paid attention to customer feedback, thus improved the durability […]
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Feb 22 2010
Dignity U Wear Seeks Apparel Donations
Dignity U Wear, a nonprofit based in Jacksonville, Fla., is sounding a call for new clothing donations that it can give to children in need. The organization accepts overruns, seasonal items, samples and cancellations and will distribute them to various agencies across the country that will in deliver them to children and families in their […]
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Feb 22 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: Bergdorf’s Debuts Children’s Department
Bergdorf’s Debuts Children’s Department On February 9, Bergdorf Goodman unveiled a new children’s section on the seventh floor of its New York location. Measuring 1,200 square feet and…[more] NYIGF Sees Double-Digit Attendance SpikeCiting renewed buyer optimism and positive economic indicators, GLM, the show management behind the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), reported…[more] NYC […]
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Feb 19 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: February 19, 2010
QUICK CHANGE MAGNIFICENT BABY (678) 637-8500 www.magnificentbaby.com Magnificent Baby specializes in eliminating the stress related to getting baby dressed, making the job easier for both parents and little ones. By using patent-pending magnets in place of snaps and buttons, the collection enables caregivers to get babies in and out of the company’s layette wear […]
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Feb 12 2010
Weathering The Storm
With the year that was behind us, I’m hearing a lot of people- both retailers and manufacturers- talk about how 2009 changed them and their businesses. And believe it or not, the changes were for the better. The common thread seems to be renewed focus. For anyone who was coasting, buoyed by great sales […]
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Feb 11 2010
Earnshaw’s Unwrapped: February 11, 2010
Tu-Tu Cute Baby Starters Tu-Tu Collection (800) 4-RASHTI www.rashtiandrashti.com The fun and fancy Baby Starters Tu-Tu Collection is designed specifically for newborn girls. Rashti & Rashti makes dressing baby comfortable and fashionable with its coordinated tutu-themed sleep ‘n play outfit, cuddly blanket and novelty Snuggle Buddy. The full-sized blanket and adorable Snuggle Buddy incorporate […]
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Feb 4 2010
Earnshaw’s Unwrapped: February 04, 2010
Tickled pink Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods (888) 222-3053 www.dandelionforbaby.com What’s a better way to encourage little girls to play and learn than to offer a collection awash in their favorite hue? Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods has launched Pink, a collection of rattles, teethers and developmental toys that promises to be pesticide and chemical free. The toys […]
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Feb 1 2010
Earnshaw’s Newsblast: Perry Ellis Taps Fishman & Tobin for Boys’ Apparel, School Uniforms
Perry Ellis Taps Fishman & Tobin for Boys’ Apparel, School Uniforms Miami-based Perry Ellis International has entered into a license agreement with Fishman & Tobin of New York, under which …[more] Children’s Industry Donates $6 Million to K.I.D.S. for Haiti As of last week, Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) reported children’s companies pledging nearly […]
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Jan 28 2010
Earnshaw’s Unwrapped: January 28, 2010
Toe Tickling Add-Ons Daisy Roots 01144 1604 880 066 www.daisy-roots.com Daisy Roots’ range of whimsical handmade, toxin-free leather booties offers a style to complement every outfit. The colorful footwear, which is handmade in the U.K., bursts with kid appeal thanks to bold flower, dinosaur, lion, truck, cupcake and puppy themes. Wholesale prices range from […]
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Jan 25 2010
Earnshaw’s Newsblast: CPSC Clarifies Recall Notice Content
CPSC Clarifies Recall Notice Content The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a final rule regarding how mandatory recall notices are to be …[more] Kids’ Industry Steps Up for HaitiThe children’s industry sprang into action last week to answer the needs of Haitians dealing with the earthquake’s aftermath… [more] Topsville Launches New Boys’ Brand […]
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Jan 25 2010
CPSC Clarifies Recall Notice Content
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a final rule regarding how mandatory recall notices are to be handled under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The rule addresses the comments the commission received when the rule was initially proposed. The guidelines and requirements apply to manufacturers (including importers), retailers and distributors of covered consumer […]
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Jan 25 2010
Kids’ Industry Steps Up for Haiti
The children’s industry sprang into action last week to answer the needs of Haitians dealing with the earthquake’s aftermath. Industry charity Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) of New York reported sending 20 containers of new apparel, shoes, blankets, diapers, underwear and other necessities to the port of Cap-Haïtien and is planning to send two shipments […]
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Jan 25 2010
Topsville Launches New Boys’ Brand
Topsville, the children’s wear division of Maywood, N.J.-based Jaclyn Inc., introduces Scarce—a new premium brand with a rock-’n’-roll vibe for boys sizes 2 to 20. The label is the brainchild of Jeff Korman, who oversaw the DCoded boys’ brand, which Success Apparel of New York launched in Macy’s stores last year. Mark Nitzberg, president of […]
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Jan 25 2010
Skip Hop To Produce Bedding Line In-House
Juvenile products manufacturer Skip Hop of New York has announced it will bring its infant bedding line in-house after ending its licensing relationship. The company also plans to expand the bedding selection for 2010. “Skip Hop is excited about bringing our on-trend, affordable and luxurious bedding to the market,” said Ellen Diamant, the brand’s founder […]
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Jan 25 2010
Dr. Seuss Enterprises Names New President
Dr. Seuss Enterprises of La Jolla, Calif., has promoted Susan Brandt from executive vice president to president of the licensing and marketing division, for which she will continue to oversee worldwide operations for Dr. Seuss Enterprises. “I believe in what Dr. Seuss stands for: teaching children reading, self confidence, and the wonderful possibilities of our […]
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Jan 25 2010
French Toast Donates Uniforms to 100 School Children
Martinsville, Va.-based school uniform manufacturer French Toast Official School Wear recently presented 100 children at Philadelphia’s Russell Byers Charter School with a brand new full uniform in partnership with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The children, in grades 3 through 6, are all working with mentors through the initiative. “We greatly […]
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