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Apr 21 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Rays of Sunshine
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Rays of Sunshine Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Rays of Sunshine’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Rays of Sunshine Jamie Rae Hats (209) 676-2269 www.jamieraehats.com Jamie Rae Hats—a leader in the baby hat-manufacturing world—continues to blossom. The newest line, Plumes, features a delightful burst of fluffy feathers […]
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Apr 20 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: A June Bug
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: A June Bug Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: A June Bug’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook A June Bug JuneBee Baby customerservice@junebeebaby.com www.junebeebaby.com Take a fresh look at baby fashion this spring. JuneBee Baby produces timeless heirloom clothing with a fun, modern touch. The handmade, […]
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Apr 19 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Pediped To Open A Brick & Mortar
E-shaw’s News Blast: Pediped To Open A Brick & Mortar Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Pediped To Open A Brick & Mortar’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Pediped To Open A Brick & Mortar Children’s footwear brand Pediped announced plans to open its first retail location… [more] Pottery Barn Kids and […]
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Apr 18 2011
Pediped To Open A Brick & Mortar
Children’s footwear brand Pediped announced plans to open its first retail location. Located near the company’s Henderson, NV, headquarters, the store will offer Pediped’s full range of footwear and accessories, including some styles from previous seasons. The grand opening celebration will take place on May 21.
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Apr 18 2011
Pottery Barn Kids and National Geographic Unite
National Geographic and Pottery Barn Kids are linking up to create an educational merchandising program designed to engage kids in the fields of science, nature and exploration. Starting April 21, Pottery Barn Kids will offer National Geographic-inspired products, including plush toys. Proceeds will go to supporting ocean conservation and research, and merchandise will be available […]
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Apr 18 2011
Old Navy Launches Recycle Program
Just in time for Earth Day, Old Navy and TerraCycle Inc. will launch Flip-Flop Replay—a call for parents to drop off their children’s worn flip-flops at any Old Navy store. TerraCycle, a leader in recycling programs, will reuse the flip-flops in four public playgrounds across the country. The campaign will run from April 22 to […]
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Apr 18 2011
Retail Sales Gain, Thanks to Specialty Stores
Specialty stores helped bump overall retail apparel sales this March while department store sales fell, the Commerce Department reported. Overall retail sales rose by 0.4-percent in March for the ninth consecutive month. Chris G. Christopher Jr., senior principal economist at IHS Global Insight, said, “The improving job market and increased household income are helping retailers […]
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Apr 18 2011
Olsen Twins Go Digital
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will launch StyleMint.com, a personalized e-commerce and social media platform, this July. The sisters and designers of The Row are in business with Josh Berman of BeachMint Inc., one of the original MySpace founders, and will help design and merchandise the site’s offerings.
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Apr 18 2011
Cutie Pie Baby Inc. Head Buys Rights to Rugged Bear
New England children’s chain Rugged Bear may relaunch in 2012, after the brand’s logo, trademarks and website were purchased for $138,000 in bankruptcy court by Diana Lannon, a former children’s apparel buyer at BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Eli Yedid of New York-based Cutie Pie Baby Inc. Rugged Bear shuttered its 29 locations earlier this year […]
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Apr 16 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Easy Come, Easy Go
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Easy Come, Easy Go Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Easy Come, Easy Go’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Easy Come, Easy Go Easy Peasy commercial@easypeasy.fr www.easypeasy.fr There’s nothing hard about loving these shoes. Easy Peasy, a French shoe brand for children, offers truly unique and adorable leather slipper footwear. […]
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Apr 15 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Creative ‘n’ Cool
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Creative ‘n’ Cool Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Creative ‘n’ Cool’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Creative ‘n’ Cool Frosk (832) 398-2615 www.froskwear.com Frosk wear’s summer collection features clean Scandinavian lines and colors, capturing the simplicity of youth. Norway native and Paris-trained Bente Nilssen founded Frosk in Texas in […]
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Apr 14 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Snoozetime Anytime
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Snoozetime Anytime Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Snoozetime Anytime’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Snoozetime Anytime SnoozeShade info@snoozeshade.com www.snoozeshade.com Busy parents are often on the go, making nap time tricky. The SnoozeShade is solving the shut-eye dilemma by helping babies sleep anywhere. The UK-based brand produces shades for strollers […]
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Apr 13 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Pack A Mat!
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Pack A Mat! Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Pack A Mat!’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Pack A Mat! Oshi Mat (954) 272-8194 www.oshimat.com Aspiring yoga gurus—rejoice. Oshi Mat is an innovative, eco-friendly foam mat designed specifically for infants. The mats are perfect for developmental classes and […]
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Apr 12 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Homemade Hair Care
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Homemade Hair Care Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Homemade Hair Care’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Homemade Hair Care From, Alice (908) 229-5299 www.fromalicebows.com Some things are just better homemade. Launched in 2009 by Jessica Matier, From, Alice specializes in handmade bows, fine stone bobby […]
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Apr 11 2011
4Kids Files for Chapter 11
Brand management and merchandising licensing company 4Kids Entertainment announced it has filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In addition to the Chapter 11 filing, 4Kids is also pursuing motions that would allow the company to remain in operation. Michael Goldstein, interim chairman of 4Kids, stated, “We want to assure our clients, business partners and […]
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Apr 11 2011
Licensing Veteran Knepfer Opens Licensing Agency
Tamra Knepfer announced the opening of TK Brand Group in New York City last week. Knepfer, who formerly worked in licensing and brand management at Chorion and Rodale, respectively, will specialize in entertainment and character licensing properties and brand marketing services. The agency offers brand management services, specializing in licensing and brand marketing, for entertainment […]
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Apr 11 2011
Trend Lab LLC Debuts Dr. Seuss Layette Collection
Minnesota-based company Trend Lab added new layettes to their Dr. Seuss collection. The screen-printed bodysuits come in sizes 0-3, 3-6 and 6-9 months and feature a three-snap closure. Toddler tees are also screen-printed and available in sizes 12, 18 and 24 months. To order, e-mail sales@trendlab.com.
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Apr 11 2011
K.I.D.S. Donates $500,000 to Newark Children and Families
Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) announced that it will donate $500,000 worth of new product to the children of Newark. On Saturday, the organization launched the year-long initiative with Newark Now aiming to empower Newark’s residents with the support they need to transform their neighborhoods. “With poverty rates at an all-time high, children need our […]
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Apr 11 2011
Toys “R” Us Announces New Leadership
Seasoned toy executive Neil Friedman has been named president of Toys “R” Us. The former president of Mattel brands will oversee Toys “R” US’ merchandising, marketing and store operations for 866 U.S. stores and its online business.
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Apr 11 2011
Cool Temps Help Online Sales
A report released by the MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse indicated that online shopping accelerated more than 16 percent in March, while spending at brick-and-mortar stores slowed. Along with a late Easter and rising gas prices, experts suggest cold temperatures may have kept consumers indoors. Still, the report notes that consumers spent more than they did in […]
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