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Nov 2 2009
CPSC to Host CPSIA Seminar
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will hold a two-day workshop to discuss issues relating to the testing, certification and labeling mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The free workshop will be held Dec. 10-11, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place in the CPSC headquarters building at […]
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Nov 2 2009
GapKids, babyGap debut Stella McCartney lines
The Stella McCartney collection for GapKids and babyGap launches in stores today. Available for boys and girls 0 to 12 years, the line features her signature soft color palette, familiar silhouettes and unexpected pieces for a playful yet practical look. For girls, pieces include a velvet blazer, skinny and flare jeans, a tulle tutu, an […]
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Nov 2 2009
BT Kids Obtains Silver Star Kids License
Silver Star Casting Co., an edgy, Irvine-Calif.-headquartered lifestyle brand, is entering the children’s market, having tapped BT Kids Design Group of New York to create a line foy boys’ sizes 4 to 20. BT Kids will debut a line of boys’ tees for Spring ’10, followed by a full Fall ’10 collection spanning twofers, hoodies, […]
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Nov 2 2009
Crown Crafts to Produce Pampers Infant Line
Gonzales, La.-based juvenile products manufacturer Crown Crafts has secured a license from The Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati to develop an assortment of infant products under the Pampers brand name. The vendor plans to introduce Pampers infant bedding, blankets, bibs, bath goods and slings via its Crown Crafts Infant Products and Hamco subsidiaries for […]
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Nov 2 2009
Pinc Premium Expands Its Assortment of Tops
New York-based denim company Pinc Premium is venturing beyond pants, having nearly doubled its collection of tops for Spring ’10 after their successful launch last season. The latest lineup of bright, beachy-colored rayon and ruffle tops was met with “overwhelming” response at the October ENK Children’s Club show, remarked company owner Steven Fallas. With production […]
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Oct 26 2009
Li & Fung Acquires Kids Headquarters
Global sourcing company Li & Fung of Hong Kong has acquired Wear Me Apparel LLC, known to the industry as Kids Headquarters in a deal reportedly worth up to $401.8 million (from an upfront payment of $100 million cash plus performance-based payments for the next five years). The acquisition of the New York-based manufacturer of […]
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Oct 26 2009
CPSC Releases New Guidance for Lead Testing
Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued guidance designed to clarify what needs to be lead tested under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The document spells out the types of product that must be tested, the materials that are exempt from testing as well as information pertaining to component testing. The statement of […]
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Oct 26 2009
American Eagle Tests 77kids Concept at Retail
77kids, the children’s wear offshoot from Pittsburgh-based American Eagle Outfitters, which launched as an online-only concept, has a brick-and-mortar home for the holiday season. The pop-up is located near the American Eagle teen store in The Mall at Robinson in Pittsburgh on Oct. 21 and will be open for just 77 days. With a deliberately […]
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Oct 26 2009
Nickelodeon Acquires TMNT
Nickelodeon has purchased the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) property from 4 Kids Entertainment and The Mirage Group for a reported sum of $60 million. The property is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. “TMNT shares a comedic sensibility with the Nickelodeon DNA, with added layers of action and fantasy that have kept this property […]
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Oct 26 2009
Dickies Moves and Expands New York Showroom
Work and lifestyle apparel brand Dickies of Fort Worth, Texas, is relocating its New York showroom to a larger space at 1400 Broadway that can better serve the brand’s growing needs. The new showroom, located in the heart of the garment district, measures approximately 4,000 square feet and is expected to open in mid-November and […]
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Oct 26 2009
Dignity U Wear Receives Grants to Support Charitable Mission
Dignity U Wear, a nonprofit apparel company based in Jacksonville, Fla., recently received two grants to help it in its mission to provide new clothing to men, women and children in need. A $14,864 grant from the Community Foundation of Jacksonville will support an emergency clothing program for the homeless in partnership with The Sulzbacher […]
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Oct 26 2009
Heir, Ju-Ju-Be Fight Breast Cancer
With an interest in giving back, several industry members have gotten involved with breast cancer causes. On Oct. 29, El Segundo, Calif.-based manufacturer Heir will participate in “Taking It To The Edge,” a charity gala event benefiting The Wellness Community of South Bay Cities. During the event, Heir (which owns a company-branded store) will partner […]
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Oct 19 2009
JJ Cole Acquires Fleurville
JJ Cole Collections, a Logan, Utah-based manufacturer of parenting products, has acquired Fleurville, an eco-friendly diaper bag company. “Fleurville has a fantastic brand, history and reputation of quality bags,” JJ Cole CEO Jeremy White said. “Through the acquisition of Fleurville, JJ Cole will be able to execute a multi-brand strategy to provide our customers with […]
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Oct 19 2009
Bon Bébé, Brooks Fitch Announced Licensed Collection
Bon Bébé, the babywear division of International Intimates Inc., has entered into an agreement with Brooks Fitch Apparel Group to produce dresses and dress-up sets for newborn, infants and toddlers for U.S. distribution. “We are very pleased to have these additional collections developed and produced by Brooks Fitch,” René Rofé, founder and CEO of International […]
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Oct 19 2009
Children’s Club Event Showcased Spring Fashions
ENK reported an upbeat mood at the October Children’s Club show, held in New York Oct. 4-6. “The October show clearly created a strong summer statement for the children’s market following on the huge success of the August Holiday/Resort market held last August,” show coordinator Stanley Kaye stated. New brands exhibiting at the show included […]
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Oct 19 2009
Right Bank Babies Bows Storefront
Los Angeles-based children’s brand Right Bank Babies will debut its first retail store this week. The boutique is located in a Hollywood, Calif., shopping complex called the Hollywood & Highland Center and will open on Thursday, Oct. 15. The store will feature Right Bank Babies’ versatile, Parisian-inspired pieces as well as a number of items […]
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Oct 19 2009
First Candle Set for Oct. 22 Gala
First Candle, a nonprofit dedicated to the survival of babies during the first years of life, will host its 2009 annual fundraising gala on Thursday, Oct. 22; the festivities will start at 7 p.m. at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York. This year’s chair is Emma Byrne Rooney, daughter-in-law of Dan Rooney (owner of the […]
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Oct 19 2009
NRF Says Expect the Expected this Holiday
Retailers holding out for robust holiday sales to save their lackluster year have next year to hope for. The National Retail Federation released its 2009 holiday forecast last week, projecting holiday retail industry sales to ring in $437.6 billion—a 1-percent decline from 2008. The number is not as severe as last holiday season’s 3.4-percent year-over-year […]
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Oct 19 2009
Vendor News: Itzy Ritzy
• Itzy Ritzy of Chicago has named two new reps for its line of baby, toddler and parenting gear. Nick Guillen of Nikosales will cover California, Idaho, Oregon and Hawaii; call (888) 5533-5558 or e-mail nick@nikosales.com. Dave Knox of Knox & Associates will oversee Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio; call (815) 2554-1749 or […]
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Oct 2 2009
Laura Ashley Taps New President
Laura Ashley Inc. of Fort Mill, S.C., has named Kwan C Ng president of the company. He succeeds Lawrence Chai, who retired on September 30. In his new role, Ng—the former CEO of Laura Ashley Holdings PLC in London—will oversee the licensing operations and business strategy for North and South America. “The Laura Ashley team […]
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