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Jul 8 2013
Toys “R” Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Toys “R” Us Inc. of Wayne, NJ, has issued a voluntary recall of about 7,400 remote-controlled helicopters in the U.S. and Canada. Toys “R” Us has received 11 reports worldwide of the rechargeable battery overheating, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby […]
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Jul 2 2013
Luna Leggings supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Luna Leggings, a line of organic footless and footed tights sized newborn to 8 years, is supporting the fight against breast cancer. During the month of October, the eco-friendly California-based brand will donate 10 percent of all sales of its Pink Butterfly styles–available with or without tutus–to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. […]
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Jul 1 2013
Peavy Rocks With The Beatrix Girls
Peavy Electronics will produce a new line of fashion dolls called The Beatrix Girls, designed to inspire young musicians. Set to launch this fall, the dolls will be music-based and come with personalized instruments and their own original music.
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Jul 1 2013
FPgirl Gets Sweet With Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Roll Industries’ licensing agent, Synchronicity, inked a sweet deal with FPgirl by FashionPlaytes to add the company’s iconic candy brands to a line of accessories and apparel for girls. Clothing items will feature fun sayings like “Life is Sweet” and accessories will feature images from Charms Blow Pops, Tootsie Roll Pops and Dots gumdrops. […]
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Jul 1 2013
Pediped Opens Three Retail Boutiques
Children’s footwear brand, Pediped, is expanding its reach with three new stores in Las Vegas, Shanghai and Brno, Czech Republic. The largest location, at 700-square-feet, opened inside the Town Square shopping center in Las Vegas on May 17. A store in the Nanfang Friendship Shopping Center in Shanghai, China also opened on May 17. Pediped […]
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Jul 1 2013
Neiman Marcus Files for IPO
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus on Monday announced plans for a proposed public offering of up to $100 million. This comes eight years after it was acquired for $5.1 billion by private equity firms TPG Capital and Warburg Pincus. The retailer is coming off a strong year. During the 12-month period that ended April 27, 2013, […]
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Jul 1 2013
Ross Stores Agrees to Pay $3.9 Million Civil Penalty
Ross Stores Inc. has agreed to pay a $3.9 million civil penalty to settle charges it broke federal law by not reporting it was selling children’s clothing with drawstrings. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which provisionally has accepted the penalty agreement, the settlement resolves charges Ross knowingly failed to immediately report to […]
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Jun 24 2013
Five Star Blue Links Up With Lee Jeans
Two brands synonymous with back to school shopping, Lee Jeans and Five Star Blue, LLC, have inked a deal to create children’s apparel under the Lee Jeans label. The line will be available at department stores and baby superstores in the U.S. with select stores in Mexico. The collection will include boys’ shirts, toddler and […]
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Jun 24 2013
VeggieTales Sprouts Deals to Celebrate its 20th Anniversary
In honor of the upcoming 20th anniversary of children’s show VeggieTales, Big Idea Entertainment has secured deals with several companies to produce branded merchandise based on the popular program. Round 2 and LightUpToys.com will create novelty toys; Zydeco Studios, Nuby and Personal Care Products will create toddler and infant care items; and Group Publishing, Ideals […]
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Jun 24 2013
Mobile Coupons Increase Likelihood of Store Purchases
More than half of U.S. consumers ages 18 and older say they are more likely to buy something in-store if they receive a coupon on their mobile device while in the vicinity of that store, according to a recent mobile commerce survey from RetailMeNot and The Omnibus Company. The survey also revealed that 33 percent […]
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Jun 24 2013
Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners Recalled After Five Infant Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Baby Matters LLC of Berwyn, PA, has issued a voluntary recall of all models of its Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners and covers. From 2009 to the present, the CPSC has received at least 92 incident reports of infants hanging or falling […]
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Jun 24 2013
Teens Turn to Online Shopping
A report published by investment firm Piper Jaffray reveals that 70 percent of teenagers prefer to shop at their favorite stores online. Top shopping websites are Amazon, eBay and Nike. In general, teens are shopping via the Internet and brick-and-mortar outlets more frequently, and less so at specialty stores. Cell phone access to the Internet […]
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Jun 24 2013
Bubble London Boosted by Newcomers
Bubble London, the U.K.’s national children trade show, welcomed 250 collections to its Spring/Summer 2014 show, which took place June 16-17. Buyers from emerging markets including Malaysia, South Africa, Hong Kong and Russia made an impact with brands like Rachel Riley, Melissa, Sock Belts, Frugi and Ilovegorgeous, all reporting increased overseas opportunities. More than 80 […]
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Jun 14 2013
Monsters, Inc. Characters Morph Into Etnies Sneakers
Shoe brand Etnies is launching a kids’ collection featuring famous monsters Mike and Sulley from Disney-Pixar’s upcoming film Monsters University. The sneakers feature images of the characters on the tongue and are adorned in the vibrant green and blue colors the characters display. There is also a girls shoe featuring two of the Pinks cheerleaders […]
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Jun 14 2013
Kind + Jugend Calls for Innovation Submissions
Registration for Kind +Jugend’s ninth annual Innovation Awards is open until July 10, 2013. The award ceremony will take place on the Cologne, Germany-based trade fair’s opening day, Sept. 19, 2013. Categories span baby care, furniture, textiles, toys, safety at home and traveling accessories. Submissions will be judged on materials, new technology and design and […]
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Jun 14 2013
ABC Announces Spring Conference Dates
The sixth annual All Baby & Child Spring Educational Conference and Trade Show will be held May 20-22, 2014, in Orlando, FL. The event will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, which will provide transportation to and from the airport, as well as all the Disney parks. Registration is now open. Exhibitors who register […]
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Jun 14 2013
Lolly Wolly Doodle Lands $20 Million Investment.
Investment company Revolution Growth has invested $20 million in Lolly Wolly Doodle, an online retailer with a just-in-time manufacturing process. The money will allow the Lexington, NC, company to hire an additional 100 people for operations and manufacturing jobs. Plans are also in the works to significantly add to its technology and marketing team in […]
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Jun 14 2013
Playtime Moves to New Venue
Children’s trade show Playtime New York is moving to a new, bigger venue for its August show. The new venue is located at 23 Wall Street, and will include 130 American and international collections. “We will be using the entire ground floor of this beautiful historic building this time,” says Clare Posnack, a spokeswoman for […]
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Jun 14 2013
Stride Rite Recalls Girls’ Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in conjunction with Stride Rite Children’s Group LLC of Lexington, MA, has issued a voluntary recall of about 7,500 girls’ sandals. The metal flower on the Joanna can detach, posing a choking hazard. The firm has received six reports of the flowers detaching and 11 reports of flowers […]
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Jun 10 2013
Roald Dahl Celebrates 50 Years of Storytelling
DRi Licensing has signed 18 partners to the Roald Dahl licensing program in honor of Dahl’s classic story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The book is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014. Through the various deals, the partnership will produce everything from homewares to toys, games and gifts, and partners are not only launching products, […]
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