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May 17 2013
April Retail Sales Beat Expectations
Total retail sales for April increased by 0.1 percent from March, according to figures released last week by the U.S. Commerce Department. In fact, total retail sales for April exceeded the .3 percent drop economists predicted in a Bloomberg survey, and were a marked improvement from a .5 percent decline in March. Clothing and clothing […]
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May 10 2013
Ottavio Missoni Passed Away Thursday
Ottavio Missoni, co-founder of the family-run fashion dynasty, died Thursday at home in Italy. He was 92. Missoni and his wife, Rosita, founded the company, known for its chevron-patterned knitwear, in 1953. It has since expanded into a lifestyle empire encompassing apparel, home and hotel design goods, fragrances, shoes, and more. A release issued by […]
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May 10 2013
Doc McStuffins Products Selling Out
Toys based on the popular Disney character Doc McStuffins are flying off the shelves across the U.S. and the U.K. The property’s supplier in the U.K., Flair, is working closely with its U.S. counterpart Just Play to ensure they have Doc McStuffins items in stock. “Doc is really selling well and is a great hit […]
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May 10 2013
Sesame Street Comic Book in the Works
Sesame Workshop is partnering with Ape Entertainment to develop the first comic book based on the beloved preschool series. The Sesame Street comic books will include educational content for its young readers. The books will also feature five interlocking covers that form a scene with all the Sesame Street characters when placed next to each […]
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May 10 2013
Claire’s Goes Public
Apollo Global Management has filed with regulators to take accessories retailer Claire’s public under the symbol CLRS. The private equity firm, which acquired the then debt-free chain in 2007 for $3.1 billion, hopes to raise at least $100 million in the public offering. Claire’s currently has more than $2.3 billion in debt, including $522 million […]
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May 10 2013
Shopping around for cheap prices is the most popular in-store activity among mobiles users.
Research released Thursday by Google indicates that among smartphone owners, some 79 percent can be classified as “mobile shoppers,” using their devices for some aspect of the shopping experience, from finding store locations to finding goods. In fact, among those who use smartphones for any kind of shopping or browsing, some 84 percent do so […]
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May 10 2013
Senate passes Marketplace Fairness Act
Last week the Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, legislation that would allow states to compel online retailers, no matter where they are located, to tax consumers at the point of purchase – meaning more shoppers would pay sales tax for items snagged on online sites like Amazon or Ebay. For years, brick and mortar […]
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May 10 2013
Las Vegas Market Changes Winter 2014 Dates
The Las Vegas Market, part of the International Market Centers, announced it is shifting its winter 2014 market dates to Sunday, Jan. 26 through Thursday, Jan. 30. The decision to move the dates was based on feedback from gift and home décor buyers and exhibitors and is expected to better accommodate the growing categories at […]
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May 6 2013
Beaba Opens U.S. Subsidiary
French brand Beaba has opened a U.S. office and will assume distribution from Scandinavian Child. The feeding product company’s new subsidiary is located in Hoboken, N.J. and will be the primary contact for retailers. For more information, email contact@peekaboo-usa.com.
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May 6 2013
Cybex Launches Jeremy Scott Designs
German company CYBEX debuted a colorful collection of strollers, car seats and accessories in collaboration with American fashion designer Jeremy Scott. Inspired by his own childhood, Scott created a pop art “Food Fight” print exclusively for the collection. The print features popcorn characters taking on burgers and a soda bottle duking it out with a […]
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May 6 2013
Trussardi Licenses Children’s Wear
Luxury children’s wear manufacturer Pinco Pallino has signed a five-year licensing agreement for the production and distribution of Trussardi Junior, which will debut at Pitti Bimbo in Florence, Italy, in June. The collection will be divided into two lines, one of which will target high-end retailers. Pinco Pallino distributes through a network of flagship stores […]
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May 6 2013
Square Sets its Sights on Ad Targeting Based on Purchases.
Mobile payment startup Square is using its trove of data to build an engine for making local recommendations based on a customer’s previous purchase history. The idea is that users who pay with Square via the company’s Wallet app will be shown suggestions for other things they might buy nearby. If the feature proves successful, […]
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May 6 2013
Cherie Marcum named EVP of finance at Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center, which hosts Dallas KidsWorld Market, announced Thursday that Cherie Marcum has been named executive vice president of finance at Dallas Market Center. She will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial processes, audits and budgeting system. Marcum previously served as vice president of finance for the organization. “Cherie has been instrumental in […]
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May 6 2013
K.I.D.S. announces honorees for Women in Industry Luncheon Fundraiser
Charity organization Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) will partner with Fashion Delivers to host the seventh annual Women In Industry Luncheon fundraiser, which will honor four women from the fashion, real estate, entertainment and philanthropy arenas at an event on June 6. The honorees include Margaret Hayes, President of Fashion Group International; Kelly Neal Mariotti, […]
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May 6 2013
Jada Toys takes on Small Potatoes
Little Airplane Productions announced last week that it is partnering with Jada Toys as the global master toy partner for the pre-school television show Small Potatoes on Disney Junior. (The deal excludes China and South Korea.) Jada will produce such toys as plushes, play sets, figures, inflatable toys and musical instruments. The toy-makers join Small […]
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May 6 2013
The Wiggles Go on Tour, Launch New Licensed Items
The Wiggles are on the road again for their “Taking Off” tour, beginning in August, to introduce their new cast, which for the first time includes a female Wiggle. “The new cast will truly connect with today’s generation,” says Anthony Field, creator of the band. “There’s a new energy within the group and we’ve got […]
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Apr 29 2013
Children’s Apparel Network Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Children’s Apparel Network of New York, NY, has issued a voluntary recall of an estimated 9,200 three-piece clothing sets by girls’ brand Young Hearts. The set was sold with a pink vest, black pullover shirt and knit pants in sizes 12 months to 6X at […]
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Apr 29 2013
Little Giraffe Partners with Global Icons
The premier licensing agency announced last week that it’s adding iconic baby brand Little Giraffe to its portfolio of global brands. Little Giraffe has been a favorite of parents since its beginnings in 2000 and has been supplying babies everywhere with its cozy, luxurious, easy-care products, including blankets, blankies and accessories. Global Icons plans to […]
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Apr 29 2013
JP W.O.M.E.N. to Host Breakfast
The Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association’s women’s only special interest group, JP W.O.M.E.N., is hosting a networking breakfast at the ABC Spring Educational Conference and Trade Show. The free event will take place on Thursday, May 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas and is open to all […]
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Apr 29 2013
The Land of Nod Recalls Plush Dollies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with The Land of Nod of Morton Grove, IL, has issued a voluntary recall of an estimated 2,500 plush handmade dolls. Sold in five styles and colors, the hands on the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company has received word […]
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