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Mar 17 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cozy Cuddles
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cozy Cuddles Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cozy Cuddles’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Cozy Cuddles Elks & Angels (646) 736-7353 www.elksandangels.com Australia has a long history of using sheepskin, what they deem the miracle fiber. Knowing this, Australian native, interior architect and designer Janet Kennedy Ault founded Elks […]
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Mar 16 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Clipping and Gifting
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Clipping and Gifting Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Clipping and Gifting’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Clipping and Gifting Creative Clips (602) 770-1138 www.creativeclipsbycolleen.com Colleen Connon launched Creative Clips in 2007 following an unsuccessful search for fun hair accessories for her daughter. From there, she began making […]
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Mar 15 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Soft Threads
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Soft Threads Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Soft Threads’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Soft Threads Go Gently Baby (347) 394-3151 www.gogentlybaby.com Organic and sustainable yet stylish and sweet, Go Gently Baby offers a fine mix of children’s apparel. By handpicking their fabrics each season, […]
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Mar 14 2011
Increased Attendance at the Brand Licensing Expo in Budapest
The Brand Licensing Expo and Conference for Central and Eastern Europe was at full-tilt last week. Reports note that retail attendance on the first day more than doubled in comparison to last year, drawing visitors from 20 countries.
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Mar 14 2011
Accessory Network Claims Yak Pak, Looks to Expand Offering
The Accessory Network Group recently acquired Yak Pak, a New York-based backpack and messenger bag company popular among teens and young adults. The company’s CEO, Abe Chehebar, reported that Yak Pak will debut its first line of handbag offerings beginning Spring 2011. The company sees a large void for teen-oriented handbags in the industry and […]
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Mar 14 2011
TLC Baby to Bow Line for Expecting Parents
Due to a partnership between Discovery Communications and Spuds, TLC Baby, a brand dedicated to expecting parents, will debut a line of feeding products this spring. The line is the first under the TLC Baby franchise and will include plates, bowls, utensils, sippy cups, bottles and pacifiers. The Spuds brand is unique in that it’s […]
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Mar 14 2011
HIT Entertainment Makes Pillow Pets Deal with Ontel and CJ Products for Thomas
The No. 1 preschool property in the United States, Thomas & Friends, charges forward with another licensing deal. HIT Entertainment recently signed a deal with Ontel Products and CJ Products to create Thomas the Tank Engine Pillow Pets. The line will be available in 2011 at mass and specialty chains in the U.S. and Canada.
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Mar 14 2011
Children’s Retail Chain Rugged Bear Closing All 29 Locations
Rugged Bear, a children’s retailer based in Norwood, MA, is closing all of its 29 Northeast locations, including stores in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York. The company filed for bankruptcy reorganization in late January and is currently holding a liquidation sale, which will continue until all merchandise is sold. Rugged Bear stores […]
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Mar 14 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Increased Attendance at the Brand Licensing Expo in Budapest
E-shaw’s News Blast: Increased Attendance at the Brand Licensing Expo in Budapest Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Increased Attendance at the Brand Licensing Expo in Budapest’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Increased Attendance at the Brand Licensing Expo in Budapest The Brand Licensing Expo and Conference for Central and Eastern Europe […]
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Mar 12 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: All That Jazz
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: All That Jazz Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: All That Jazz’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook All That Jazz JazzyToes (800) 519-3128 www.jazzytoes.com JazzyToes all started with something everyone needs: socks. The company’s award-winning socks and slippers have no-skid grips to help babies walk. JazzyToes bows four lines, the […]
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Mar 11 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Rock-a-Bye Baby
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Rock-a-Bye Baby Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Rock-a-Bye Baby’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Rock-a-Bye Baby Luna Lullaby (866) 583-5862 www.lunalullaby.com Luna Lullaby creates soft, top-quality products that soothe and comfort infants. Their full collection of award-winning products like the Bosom Baby nursing pillow and the Soothing Blanket swaddle […]
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Mar 10 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Gifts to the Moon
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Gifts to the Moon Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Gifts to the Moon’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Gifts to the Moon Lollipop Moon (800) 887-7174 www.lollipopmoon.com Among its eclectic product mix, online retailer Lollipop Moon touts a eponymous line of T-shirts, hoodies and one-pieces. Lollipop Moon guarantees to […]
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Mar 9 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tween Scene
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tween Scene Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tween Scene’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Tween Scene Room It Up (800) 240-3222 www.roomitup.com Launched just a few years ago, Room It Up caters to trendy tweens. The selection of products includes totes, bags, wallets, umbrellas and lap desks. […]
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Mar 8 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: All Tied Up
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: All Tied Up Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: All Tied Up’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook All Tied Up Fat Tie (310) 712-5768 www.shop-fat-tie.com There’s no age minimum for dressing to impress. The hip L.A.-based T-shirt company, Fat Tie, dishes fashion advice with its logo […]
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Mar 7 2011
New CPSC Online Public Product Database to Launch Friday
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is scheduled to launch a new searchable database on March 11, which will allow the public to report harm related to the use of consumer goods, including toys, furniture, clothing and accessories and children’s products. Consumers may submit reports on the CPSC’s website, www.saferproducts.gov, and will be able to […]
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Mar 7 2011
Retail Sales Strong in February
Many major retailers reported strong sales in February, boosted by winter-clearance merchandise. J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Kohl’s all topped analyst’s estimates for the month, with J.C. Penney reporting a 6.4 percent increase, propelled by strong sales in women’s apparel and accessories, as well as children’s apparel and fine jewelry. Macy’s sales were up by […]
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Mar 7 2011
Online Spending Up for February
MasterCard Advisors, the credit card company’s consulting group, reports shoppers spent $13.8 billion online in February—a 13.2 percent year-over-year increase. February is the fourth consecutive month with double-digit online spending increases. January’s online sales tallied to $13.1 billion. The report notes that the online apparel continues to top the list of e-commerce performers, but the […]
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Mar 7 2011
Carter’s Inc. Earnings Increase
Carter’s Inc. fourth-quarter earnings increased an unexpected 5.8 percent. In the wake of narrower margins and the rising cost of raw materials, labor and transportation, the apparel brand anticipated a lower profit. A company spokesperson says the namesake brand and OshKosh B’Gosh experienced steady sales, helped by the ongoing demand for baby and children’s apparel.
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Mar 7 2011
NYIGF Awards New Products
Baby & Child, the newest division of the New York International Gift Fair, awarded five companies with “Best New Product Awards.” A panel of 10 editors from trade media, websites and blogs determined the following winners: MadPax for The Spiketus Rex backpacks (Gear); Loralin Design for handmade sweater baskets (Apparel); Oopsy Daisy’s A to Z […]
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Mar 7 2011
American Greetings, MindWorks Sign Deal With Uniqlo
A direct-to-retail deal between the Japanese brand Uniqlo, American Greetings Properties and MindWorks Entertainment has been signed. Together, the trio will launch a new Care Bears apparel line comprised of T-shirts for both women and children. The apparel will grace the racks of more than 800 Japanese stores and 150 additional stores worldwide beginning this […]
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