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Jul 23 2012
U.S. Retailers See Back-to-School Spending Up This Year
A survey released on Thursday by the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that U.S. shoppers plan to spend more on jeans, backpacks and laptops this back-to-school season. Families with children kindergarten through 12th grade are expected to spend $688.62 on average for back-to-school items this year, up from $603.63 last year, and total back-to-school spending […]
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Jul 13 2012
Animal Planet Introduces “River Monsters” Fishing Gear
The television network announced that it’s debuting a new line of kids’ fishing gear. The new line, based on Animal Planet’s series “River Monsters,” is for children ages 4 to 8. The products include a camouflage gear bag, a spincast rod and a junior net that young fishers can use to catch minnows and bugs. […]
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Jul 13 2012
DreamWorks to Open a Theme Park
DreamWorks Animation has teamed up with Triple Five Worldwide to construct an indoor theme park in East Rutherford, NJ. This theme park will include characters from such popular animated films as Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots and Madagascar. The park is planned to open in fall 2013 and […]
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Jul 13 2012
Furby Makes a Comeback
Everyone’s favorite fur-ball is set to return just in time for this Christmas season. The Hasbro toy, which is priced at $60, has updated features from its ’90s counterpart. Furby now boasts LED eyes, sensors, an accelerometer and the ability to communicate with an iPhone and iPad app on which a consumer can talk with […]
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Jul 13 2012
Snapper Rock and Victoria Larson Collaborate
Textile designer Victoria Larson has teamed with Snapper Rock swimwear for two exclusive Spring ’13 prints. Known for her whimsical, playful and bold patterns for the home, the textile designer will make her foray into kids’ swimwear with a dainty hibiscus print for girls and fish print for boys. As a skin cancer survivor, Larson […]
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Jul 13 2012
Pure London Launches Kids
Pure London trade show will launch Pure Junior, a new show section, during the August 19-21 show. The section will be dedicated entirely to contemporary childrenswear. Denim brand Pepe Jean, as well as eco-friendly Kite Kids, Yumi Girls, Uttam Kids and Junior Crew are on tap to exhibit.
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Jul 13 2012
Macy’s Kicks Off Back-to-School Season
Macy’s continues its partnership with Reading Is Fundamental with the “Be Book Smart” campaign that invites Macy’s consumers to give $3 to help provide books for children in their local communities. Through July 31, guests who make the donation will receive a coupon for $10 off their in-store purchase of $50 of more. The campaign […]
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Jul 13 2012
Rubie’s Debuts Monster High Costumes
The popular brand is now getting the dress-up treatment. Rubie’s Costume Company, in partnership with Mattel, is producing a new line of Monster High outfits, which includes costumes based on the characters Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and Frankie Stein. The apparel is for girls ages three to 10.
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Jul 13 2012
Back-to-School Sales Set to Rise 4 Percent
ShopperTrak predicts year-over-year national retail sales and foot traffic for this August’s back-to-school season will increase by 4 percent over the same period last year. The Chicago-based retail technology company measures foot traffic in more than 45,000 locations across 74 countries.
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Jul 13 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch Cutting Back on European Expansion
The New York Post has reported that teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is considering scaling back its expansion plans in Europe and preparing to launch a massive share buyback. The newspaper didn’t say how large the buyback would be or identify the source of its information but it reported the retailer would announce its plan […]
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Jul 10 2012
Moshi Monsters Stick
Mind Candy and Walls 360 are teaming up to create a line of self-adhesive, repositionable wall decorations featuring Moshi Monsters. The online game surpassed 65 million registered users of late. The collection is available in various sizes, from a 6-inch wall badge to an 8-foot wall squares and wall murals. “Children around the world love […]
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Jul 10 2012
Puff the Magic Dragon Celebrates 50th Birthday with Rainbow
Rainbow Designs is producing a new collection for the 50-year-old dragon, which includes a Musical Puff the Magic Dragon, a hand puppet, and a book and CD set. Since 2007 alone, the children’s book has sold 1 million copies. “Puff the Magic Dragon is a timeless character brand and one which fits perfectly in our […]
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Jul 10 2012
Ice Age Coming to Toys “R” Us
In preparation for Ice Age: Continental Drift’s July 13 release date, the toy store launched boutiques inspired by the film in stores throughout the U.S. last week. Ice Age products include Harper Collins children’s books, Cardinal board games, a video game from Activision, Accessory Innovations lunch bags and backpacks, a toy line, plush and toy […]
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Jul 10 2012
Preschool Line Featuring Doc McStuffins and Jake and the Never Land Pirates Rolls Out
Disney Consumer Products is launching a variety of items inspired by the two television series. The products will include apparel, party supplies, play sets, plush dolls and food. They are available now and new products will continue to come out throughout 2013. The animated series Doc McStuffins, which premiered in March, is the story of […]
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Jul 10 2012
Innovage Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Innovage LLC of Foothill Ranch, CA, has announced a voluntary recall of the company’s Discovery Kids Animated Marine and Safari lamps. Innovage has received 11 reports of short-circuiting, including three reports of lamps catching fire. No injuries have been reported. The recall affects about 30,000 units […]
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Jul 10 2012
Cacharel Stepping Into Eyewear
French family-run business Cacharel has inked a four-year licensing deal with Hong Kong-based Mondottica for the production of its first lines of optical frames and sunglasses for children. The collection will also include men’s and women’s eyewear and will be unveiled during Paris Fashion Week in September.
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Jul 10 2012
The Children’s Place Opens Stores in Saudi Arabia
North American retail chain The Children’s Place has signed a 10-year franchise agreement with Fawaz A. AlHokair & Co. to open stores across Saudi Arabia. Doors are expected to open during the second quarter of 2012. The partnership is the start of The Children’s Place’s international expansion.
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Jul 10 2012
June Sales Sluggish
U.S. retailers’ sales stalled last month, thanks in part to high unemployment and anxiety about the still shaky economy, reports Thomas Reuters. The 18 top retail chains analysts tracked, including Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp., report a 2.4-percent gain in same store sales. Last June saw a 7.7-percent increase. Smaller chains and drug stores like […]
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Jul 2 2012
Disney Villains Go Couture
The infamous Disney Villains will be dressed in their very best in the new limited edition dolls set to hit Disney Store shelves in September. The villains include Cruella De Vil, Ursula, Maleficent, the Queen of Hearts, Mother Gothel and the Evil Queen. The collection will also feature stationery, beauty products, home décor, apparel and […]
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Jul 2 2012
New Board of Directors Elected for LIMA
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association elected new board members last week. Senior VP and General Manager of Global Consumer Products at Sesame Workshop Maura Regan has been chosen as LIMA’s chairperson of the board and Rick Van Brimmer, director of trademark and licensing services at Ohio State University was elected as vice chairman. Five […]
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