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Feb 25 2013
Apparel License Lined Up for Eric Carle
Last week, the Joester Loria Group announced that it’s partnered with G&W Industries for its apparel line in the U.S. The collection will feature pieces for newborns, infants and toddlers that display the author’s illustrations. Categories will include layette, play wear, active wear and swimwear and will hit retail shelves for Fall ’13, with a […]
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Feb 25 2013
Spin Master Appointed as Exclusive Toy Licensee for DreamWorks
The company will produce all of the toys for DreamWorks Animations’ How to Train Your Dragon franchise, which includes the first film, a sequel and the television series, DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk. The line for this series will feature roleplay and interactive items, including the Giant Fire Breathing Toothles, who actually blows out steam […]
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Feb 25 2013
Zulily Ads Make TV Debut
The daily deals site for children’s clothing, Zulily, is bowing its first national TV ad campaign. The ads will run on Bravo and Lifetime Movie Network in an effort to catch mothers while they’re watching television and browsing the web. The 30-second spot, aimed to moms with kids age 8 and under, will feature bright […]
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Feb 25 2013
J.P. W.O.M.E.N. Hold First Meeting
The new networking group for women, Juvenile Products Women Offering Mentoring, or J.P. W.O.M.E.N. hosted its first meeting during the Juvenile Products Manufacturers’ Association Summit in Washington D.C. on February 4. About 30 female leaders in the juvenile products industry gathered during the meet-and-greet tea to brainstorm the group’s role and plans. The event, sponsored […]
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Feb 25 2013
H&M Clothing Recycling Program is Now Live
On Feb. 21 H&M kicked off its worldwide clothing-recycling program. For each bag of used clothing donated (which can be from any brand) customers will receive a voucher for 15 percent off their next purchased item. The initiative is the most recent addition to H&M’s Conscious program.
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Feb 25 2013
Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Annual Loss of $49 Million
Build-A-Bear Workshop reported a net loss of $36.5 million for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, compared with a net loss of $9 million in the year-ago period. Total revenue for the quarter was down 1 percent from the prior-year quarter to $118.2 million. For the full-year, Build-A-Bear Workshop reported a net loss of $49.3 […]
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Feb 18 2013
Saban Brands Chooses Master Toy License for Julius Jr.
Last week, Saban Brands announced that Fisher-Price will be the global master toy licensee for the animated series based on Paul Frank’s characters and the famous monkey, Julius, Julius Jr., which will premiere on Nick Jr. later this year. “As we introduce audiences everywhere to this new entertainment property, based on the well-known Paul Frank […]
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Feb 18 2013
The Wizard of Oz Celebrates with New Licenses
To commemorate the movie’s 75th anniversary in 2014, Warner Bros. Consumer Products is adding to its roster of licensees. The master toy licensee, Jazwares, will produce several 5-inch dolls, role play accessories, and play sets based on the film. Other doll licensees include: Mattell will also be making Barbie dolls in the likeness of Dorothy, […]
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Feb 18 2013
Stuffed Animals Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in conjunction with Purr-Fection by MJC, Inc., of Tualatin, OR, has issued a voluntary recall of about 7,200 Beamerzzz Stuffed Animals with LED Flashlights. One incident was reported involving a consumer who noticed an exposed wire. No injuries were reported. The toys were sold at Cabela’s stores nationwide […]
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Feb 18 2013
Carter’s Keeps up Double-Digit Growth
Children’s clothing company Carter’s has seen its earnings grow to double-digit levels the past two quarters following several quarters of decline. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters see earnings rising 33 percent to 84 cents a share and expect to sales to jump 10 percent to more than $650 million.
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Feb 18 2013
Advertisers Integrate Social Ads
According to a Vizu survey, 66 percent of advertisers say they integrate paid social ads into their online campaigns. Around 83 percent of advertisers said they run social ads in conjunction with online display campaigns; 46 percent said they do the same with online video marketing efforts; about 40 percent reported using social ads together […]
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Feb 18 2013
Kidswear Store, RUUM Opens
New childrenswear destination, Ruum, recently launched, offering well-designed, well-priced kidswear with classic American spirit. Featuring colorful clothes with a lot of personality, Ruum fashions can be found at the 21 Ruum locations and an online store at www.ruum.com.
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Feb 18 2013
Kids Preferred Acquires Bunnies By The Bay
Toy manufacturer Kids Preferred has acquired toy, book and apparel brand Bunnies By The Bay. This marks the manufacturer’s first foray into infant and children’s apparel. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but Bunnies By The Bay founders and senior staff will remain at the company.
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Feb 10 2013
Kimmidoll Junior Debuts New Pre-School Line in U.S.
Kids Preferred revealed its new pre-school plush line stateside last week. The dolls are half-inch plushes, at $12 each, and are geared for infants and up. The regular Kimmidoll Junior is for girls 3 years and older. Multi-colored pens and pencil cases from the line are also available.
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Feb 10 2013
Fisher-Price’s Little People Get a Lifestyle Makeover
The pre-school brand from Mattel has transformed from a toy brand into a lifestyle brand, introducing the characters to a new generation of pre-schoolers. This transformation includes new webisodes that will launch this summer in which a writing, illustration and musical team looked to modernize the Little People. Novel toy designs will also be available […]
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Feb 10 2013
K’Nex Adds Pac-Man License
Parent company of Pac-Man, 41 Entertainment, announced last week that the construction toy brand is the worldwide license for Pac-Man building toys, except in Japan. The toys will hit shelves this fall, just in time for the new television show Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures. The line will feature Maze Assortments, Mystery Figure Packs, and […]
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Feb 10 2013
K.I.D.S and Delta Children Donate Cribs
Nonprofit charity Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) and furniture and gear maker Delta Children donated 200 cribs to families last week. The donations kicked off K.I.D.S.’s national Safe Sleep campaign designed to educate parents and caregivers about safe sleeping conditions. The cribs, valued at $60,000, were donated to the charity Baby Buggy at its Children’s […]
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Feb 10 2013
All Baby & Child Opens Registration for Spring Event
Registration for the All Baby & Child ABC Spring Educational Conference & Trade Show is open. The fifth annual event will take place May 7-9 at the South Point Resort, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas. The conference will cover trends and government regulations in the juvenile industry. Admission is free for sales representatives who […]
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Feb 10 2013
CPSC Stops Nearly 3 Million Units of Imported Products in Q3
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) investigators continued to improve the agency’s ability to enforce product safety compliance at U.S. ports by stopping nearly 3 million units of consumer products that violated U.S. safety rules from reaching consumers in the third quarter. This was nearly three times the number of units stopped in the previous […]
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Feb 10 2013
Mutsy USA Recalls EVO Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Mutsy USA of Newark, NJ, has issued a voluntary recall of about 340 EVO strollers. The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to […]
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