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Mar 28 2011
Sanrio Inks Another
Sanrio recently signed another deal with long-time partner, the Royer Group. Together they will produce Charmmykitty shoes, a division of the Hello Kitty brand. The shoes will hit stores in 2012.
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Mar 28 2011
Licensing International Expo Announces New Brands
Organizers from the Licensing International Expo recently announced a list of 90 new brands and exhibitors, most notably the popular iPhone game, Angry Birds from Striker Entertainment. Nearly 300 companies will exhibit at the show, which takes place June 14-16 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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Mar 28 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Moms Say Recession Changed Their Shopping Habits
E-shaw’s News Blast: Moms Say Recession Changed Their Shopping Habits Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Moms Say Recession Changed Their Shopping Habits’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Moms Say Recession Changed Their Shopping Habits The recession has permanently altered the shopping methods of many moms, according to a survey conducted by […]
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Mar 26 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Rain or Shine
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Rain or Shine Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Rain or Shine’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Rain or Shine Hatley (877) 742-8539 x126 www.hatleystore.com Rain, rain, go away. Or not? Hatley’s newest additions bring stylish fun to the stormiest days. Hatley’s well-known, well-designed products include nature-inspired apparel and footwear […]
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Mar 25 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Cool Down
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Cool Down Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Cool Down’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Cool Down Little Stinker sales@littlestinkerusa.com www.littlestinkerusa.com Motherhood isn’t always smooth sailing. One of the least talked about topics is just how uncomfortable nursing can be. New moms often endure irritation and discomfort with little solution. […]
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Mar 24 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: A Girl’s Best Friend
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: A Girl’s Best Friend Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: A Girl’s Best Friend’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook A Girl’s Best Friend Briati (646) 269-9796 www.briati.org Special occasions are celebrated best with shiny gifts—or so girls have said. Conveniently located in the Diamond District, Briati Fine Jewelry specializes in […]
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Mar 23 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: All Packed Up
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: All Packed Up Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: All Packed Up’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook All Packed Up Little Packrats (978) 449-0222 www.littlepackrats.com The American-made school backpacks by Little Packrats are sizing up. Whereas the original line of creature-like 3-D backpacks only fit toddlers, now Little […]
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Mar 22 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Peace, Love & Fashion
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Peace, Love & Fashion Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Peace, Love & Fashion’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Peace, Love & Fashion Hope Jeans (954) 455-1011 www.hopejeans.com Calling all budding fashionistas! Hope Jeans, a collection with attitude, will beckon little stylists everywhere. It’s no surprise […]
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Mar 21 2011
K.I.D.S. Organizes Relief Efforts for Japan
Internationally renowned children’s charity Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) is coordinating relief efforts in the wake of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and 23-foot tsunami that struck Northern Japan, leaving half a million homeless. The organization is asking retailers and manufacturers to provide donations of desperately needed new products, and for the public to provide monetary […]
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Mar 21 2011
9Threads Named a Finalist in Prestigious SXSW Interactive Awards
9Threads website was selected from nearly 3,500 entrants as one of five finalists for the coveted SXSW Interactive Awards in the Business category. The SXSW Interactive Awards are widely recognized as “the Oscars of the Web world”—the industry’s most sought-after accolade. For the last 25 years, SXSW has provided a venue for showcasing independent film, […]
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Mar 21 2011
New York Market Week Begins Today
New York Kids Market Week, for the permanent kids and accessories showcase located in Manhattan, begins today, March 21 and runs through March 25. Although the showrooms are open year-round, market week visitors will enjoy special promotions and discounts, including free shipping and merchandise deals, as well as other incentives, like complimentary breakfast and snacks […]
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Mar 21 2011
Children’s Place Hires Gap Kids Exec as Head Designer
Children’s Place Retail Stores named Michael Giannelli, a former designer for Gap Inc.’s kids, baby and body brands, as head designer for the seller of children’s apparel, according to the Wall Street Journal. Giannelli worked at Gap for 18 years, most recently as vice president of Gap Body. For 12 years, he designed children’s apparel […]
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Mar 21 2011
Disney Consumer Products Appoints Exec VP of Mom and Babies
New mom Jessica Dunne has recently been appointed as the executive vice president of Mom and Babies. In her new role, Dunne will establish and grow the Disney Baby brand with new moms in mind.
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Mar 21 2011
Turner CN Makes Round of Deals for Generator Rex
Turner CN Enterprises has made a slew of deals with more than 60 partners for the licensing of Generator Rex in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Products include apparel, posters, a magazine, stationary, backpacks and accessories.
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Mar 21 2011
Universal Announces Hop Products This Spring at Walmart
Universal and Walmart announce their partnership to release merchandise centered around the upcoming movie Hop, due to be released April 1. Merchandise ranges from Hop-themed Easter baskets to candy, toys, activities and apparel. Gary Severson, senior vice president of home entertainment at Walmart U.S. stated, “This is the first time we’ve worked with a licensed […]
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Mar 21 2011
Second Edition of Playtime New York Trade Show a Success
At Playtime New York, held from March 5-7 at 82 Mercer in Soho, exhibitors were met with 25.21 percent more traffic than the previous year, totaling 1,632 visitors. The first day was the busiest, bringing in 49.3 percent of the traffic, while the following two days were evenly attended. The level of participants also grew, […]
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Mar 21 2011
NYIGF Offering Exhibitors Market Readiness Training
Starting in May, NYIGF, with partner Right Angle Strategies, is offering market readiness webinars to exhibitors, focused on selling strategies, tradeshow operations and post-show follow up. Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice president stated, “Companies participating in NYIGF can really maximize their investment by incorporating these ideas before, during and after market week.” […]
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Mar 21 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: K.I.D.S. Organizes Relief Efforts for Japan
E-shaw’s News Blast: K.I.D.S. Organizes Relief Efforts for Japan Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: K.I.D.S. Organizes Relief Efforts for Japan’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook K.I.D.S. Organizes Relief Efforts for Japan Internationally renowned children’s charity Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) is coordinating relief efforts in the wake of the 9.0 magnitude […]
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Mar 19 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Bear Wear
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Bear Wear Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Bear Wear’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Bear Wear Bear Feet (325) 646-0141 www.bearfeet.com Bear Feet, which launched back in 1986, is committed to making a children’s shoe that supports healthy foot growth. The company’s soft-soled baby shoes, made out of a […]
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Mar 18 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: On-The-Go
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: On-The-Go Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: On-The-Go’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook On-The-Go OnTray (888) 208-9240 www.ontray2go.com Shopping carts aren’t the ideal place for little ones to set up shop. With snacks, toys and games added into the mix of errands, parents often end up frazzled. Created by a […]
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