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Jan 21 2010
Earnshaw’s Unwrapped: January 21, 2010
Baby Gifts With An Edge Lundmyr Jessica@thescandico.com www.lundmyr.com Scandinavia-based Lundmyr offers a “Swede” deal on baby essentials that make gift-giving a snap. The 30-piece, mix-and-match collection mixes red, black, gray and white for a unisex collection that includes themes like stars and tattoos. The line includes apparel, pre-walkers, linens, jewelry plus a little something […]
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Jan 18 2010
Earnshaw’s Newsblast: K.I.D.S. Seeks Donations for Haiti Relief Efforts
K.I.D.S. Seeks Donations for Haiti Relief Efforts Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) and its partner charity Fashion Delivers have been coordinating relief efforts to aid children and families…[more] CPSC Reacts to Cadmium in Children’s ProductsIn another unintended consequence of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act’s lead regulations, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has […]
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Jan 18 2010
K.I.D.S. Seeks Donations for Haiti Relief Efforts
Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) and its partner charity Fashion Delivers have been coordinating relief efforts to aid children and families near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, left in need after last Tuesday’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake. News reports estimate the quake and aftershocks have affected an estimated 1.8 million residents. K.I.D.S. is seeking donations of desperately needed new products […]
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Jan 18 2010
CPSC Reacts to Cadmium in Children’s Products
In another unintended consequence of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act’s lead regulations, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has opened a formal investigation into recent reports that Chinese factories were replacing lead with cadmium in children’s jewelry. The move comes after the Associated Press reported that jewelry purchased at Walmart, Dollar N More and […]
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Jan 18 2010
Trumpette Too Bows at Target
Children’s gift and apparel company Trumpette of Sacramento, Calif., entered mass retail last week with the introduction of a licensed Trumpette Too line exclusive to Target stores. Brand founder Jon Stevenson noted that with all the imitators that have popped up on the market, adding his own mass-level product seemed like the natural response. The […]
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Jan 18 2010
Showroom Updates: Catiedid Sales Opens at CMC, Cloud B Joins DMC, Thread Showroom’s New Brand
Earnshaw’s brings you the latest updates from showrooms coast to coast. Catiedid Showroom Debuts in the CMC Catie Foster unveiled her new business, Catiedid Sales, during last week’s L.A. apparel market. Located in room B694 at the California Market Center (formerly Knuckleheads’ corporate showroom), the showroom will showcase Knuckleheads, Hula Mula, Belle Parish, Squidfire, Rock […]
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Jan 18 2010
Hasbro Taps New Preschool Brand Leader
Jerry Perez has been appointed as senior vice president and global brand leader to oversee Hasbro’s worldwide preschool business. In his new role, Perez will be responsible for global strategy, marketing and merchandising for the Pawtucket, R.I.-based toy and game company’s preschool portfolio, which includes the Playskool, Mr. Potato Head and Play-Doh brands. He will […]
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Jan 18 2010
Macy’s CEO Named Chairman of NRF Board of Directors
Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy’s Inc., was selected to serve as the chairman of The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) board of directors during the NRF’s 99th Annual Convention and Expo in New York last week. Lundgren succeeds Myron E. Ullman III, chairman and CEO of the J.C. Penney Company. Additionally, Stephen […]
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Jan 14 2010
Earnshaw’s Unwrapped: January 14, 2010
Bubbling Over With Body Products Utubia (800) 258-9996 www.u-tubia.com WeeOnes makes showering a treat with Utubia, a line of tempting two-in-one shampoo/conditioners that promises no tears. The brand’s 15 scrumptious scents include orange creamsicle, blue raspberry, cupcake and green apple. Each set contains five 2-oz. bottles and wholesales for $7.50 each. Ottilie & Lulu […]
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Jan 11 2010
Earnshaw’s Reprises Retail Math Seminar at NYIGF
Join Earnshaw’s at the New York International Gift Fair for our Retail Math seminar conducted by Vincent G. Quan, industry consultant and assistant professor in the Fashion Merchandising Management Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The seminar will be held on Feb. 2 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jacob Javits […]
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Jan 11 2010
Exhibitor List Grows for First NYC Baby & Kids Fair at 7 W
7 W New York, which is holding its first-ever NYC Baby & Kids Fair this month, is reporting an expanded roster of exhibitors. Taking place on the building’s 11th floor running during the 7 W Winter Gift and Home Textiles Market Week, the show will run Jan. 30–Feb. 1 and will feature children’s gifts, accessories, […]
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Jan 11 2010
Macy’s to Close Five Underperforming Stores
Macy’s Inc. announced it will close of five locations in an effort to prune underperforming stores while looking to add new ones in markets where it sees a void. However, this year’s total closures numbered less than the 11 it shut in 2008. “We are committed to maintaining a healthy portfolio of stores, which requires […]
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Jan 11 2010
C&C Childrenswear Adds Kiezel-tje Girls Line
The C&C Childrenswear showroom in New York is now representing Kiezel-tje, a brand based in The Netherlands that targets style-driven girls. Created for sizes 2 to 12, the label offers fashion, color and detail and is priced between $20 and $65 wholesale. The Fall ’10 collection will be available in the showroom beginning this month. […]
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Jan 11 2010
Snazzy Baby Taps U.S. Reps
Snazzy Baby, an Australian-based manufacturer of eco-friendly baby safety products, is growing Stateside thanks to the help of two newly hired U.S. sales representatives. Julie Anne Glidewall will rep the brand in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi and will showcase its products in her Dallas showroom, located at the Dallas […]
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Jan 11 2010
JCPenney Raises $4.7 Million for Local Afterschool Programs
Customers of JCPenney stores are helping provide local children with access to life-enriching afterschool programs through the Plano, Texas-based retailer’s JCPenney Afterschool Round-up campaign, which recently accumulated more than $1.7 million of donations. Combined with funds raised from three events held last year for a total contribution of $4.7 million, the company reports the initiative […]
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Jan 11 2010
Earnshaw’s Bows Weekly Gift-Oriented e-Blast
You may have noticed a new e-newsletter from Earnshaw’s in your inbox on Thursday. It’s our latest digital product, Unwrapped, which this week was brought to you by Elegant Baby. Each week, we will highlight new gift products on the market. Look for more category-specific e-blasts from us covering the apparel and accessories. For sponsorship opportunities, […]
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Jan 4 2010
CPSC Appoints Phthalate Panel, Announces Incident Database Workshop Schedule
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved the appointment of seven independent scientists to serve on a Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) to examine the potential effects on children’s health of phthalates and phthalate alternatives as used in children’s toys and child-care articles. Visit http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/chapselect.pdf for a list of the CHAP members. In other Consumer […]
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Jan 4 2010
BabyLegs Founder Exits Brand
Nicole Donnelly, the founder and president of BabyLegs, a Seattle-based children’s arm and legwarmer company that was acquired by hosiery manufacturer United Legwear last spring, has stepped down from the brand. According to Isaac Ash, president and CEO of United Legwear, BabyLegs operations will remain in Seattle with the same core creative and sales team […]
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Jan 4 2010
Custo Barcelona Adds Kids’ Line
Established men’s and women’s line Custo Barcelona introduces its first children’s collection for Spring ’10, encapsulating the label’s signature colorful, print-driven aesthetic. Available in sizes 4 to 12 years and wholesaling from $17 to $39, the line will hit retail in January. The Spanish-based brand will be sold through the C&C Childrenswear showroom in New […]
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Jan 4 2010
No Slippy Hair Clippy Debuts Hometown ‘Bowtique’
Hair accessories manufacturer No Slippy Hair Clippy recently opened a new store at its headquarters in Vacaville, Calif. Coined “Bowtique,” the store—located in an old bank building—is the only place where the company’s entire line of hairclips and headbands will be on display and sold. “We’re so glad we were able to move our business […]
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