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Feb 7 2011
Retailers Report Solid January Sales
Despite a deluge of snow and ice throughout much of the U.S., shoppers still flocked to stores in January, according to the sales figures of 28 major retailers tracked by Thomson Reuters. The retailers showed sales gains of 4.2 percent on average for January—higher than analysts’ projections for a 2.7 percent gain. Some analysts surmise […]
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Feb 7 2011
Stride Rite Releases Kids’ Footwear Findings
Stride Rite Children’s Group released the results of a commissioned study, “The Effects of Shoe Design on Children Learning to Walk,” last week. The findings, which were collected over a two-year period, showed that children learning to walk stumbled and fell less when barefoot or wearing natural-motion footwear. Results also showed that children should start […]
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Feb 7 2011
Registration for Licensing Expo Opens
Visitor registration is open for this year’s Licensing International Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The 2011 event is scheduled for June 14-16. So far, more than 255 exhibitors have registered. Sixty of those registrants are first-timers who will be welcomed with networking events and an expanded lounge. For more information and to register, […]
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Feb 7 2011
Teen Chains End Monthly Sales Reports
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., American Eagle Outfitters and Aeropostale plan to stop reporting monthly sales. The teen-focused retailers join a slew of other retail chains that have implemented similar practices including Pacific Sunwear of California, Ann Taylor and Wal-Mart. On the day of the announcement, the companies’ stocks declined: Abercrombie dropped 3.2 percent, Aeropostale down […]
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Feb 7 2011
Study: Branding Reaches Preschoolers
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan report that children from ages 3 to 5 understand advertising and branding concepts and are susceptible to similar marketing pressures as young adults. The study examined brand and logo recognition in 38 children. Recognition was as high as 92 percent for some brands. McDonalds, other fast […]
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Feb 7 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Retailers Report Solid January Sales
E-shaw’s News Blast: Retailers Report Solid January Sales Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Retailers Report Solid January Sales’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Retailers Report Solid January Sales Despite a deluge of snow and ice throughout much of the U.S., shoppers still flocked to stores in January, according to the sales […]
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Feb 5 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Squeak Feet
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Squeak Feet Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Squeak Feet’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Squeak Feet Pickle Footwear (877) 748-7463 www.pickleshoes.com Pickle Footwear is proud to announce the newest addition to their Squeaky Shoe Collection: the sparkle convertible. The convertible is a patent-pending design that allows the shoe to […]
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Feb 4 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: A Day at the Zoo
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: A Day at the Zoo Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: A Day at the Zoo’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook A Day at the Zoo Zoocchini (877) 744-3434 www.zoocchini.com Why go to the zoo, when the zoo can come to you? Zoocchini offers unique array of children’s products including […]
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Feb 3 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Too Cute For School
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Too Cute For School Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Too Cute For School’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Too Cute For School CutiePie (310) 791-7765 www.cutiepieonline.com Young fashionistas will feel right at home with California-based CutiePie Collection. In business since 1985, the uber girly company offers a full range […]
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Feb 2 2011
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Fashionable Inspiration
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Fashionable Inspiration Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Fashionable Inspiration’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Fashionable Inspiration Rolf Bleu (805) 657-9202 www.rolfbleu.com Caryn Sterling founded bold and stylish accessory line Rolf Bleu to make a difference through fashion. Brightly colored bracelets and slap watches are emblazoned with words […]
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Feb 1 2011
E-shaw’s A La Mode: Tutu Time, Anytime
E-shaw’s A La Mode: Tutu Time, Anytime Like ‘E-shaw’s A La Mode: Tutu Time, Anytime’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Tutu Time, Anytime Tutu Moi (361) 548-7868 www.tutumoi.com Tutu Moi all started with a mommy-and-me ballet class. The owner’s 2-year-old daughter insisted on keeping the girly skirt on at the playground, […]
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Jan 31 2011
Brooks Brothers Sells Wholesale
Nordstrom and Brooks Brothers shoppers will soon be able to get their suit and collegiate sportswear fix at a single location. Beginning in July, Nordstrom’s online store and approximately 30 Nordstrom locations will offer Brooks Brothers’ men’s and childrenswear. The selection is geared toward a contemporary customer and includes slim silhouette suits, skinny ties and […]
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Jan 31 2011
ENK Reports Growth
With a later than usual show date, ENK Children’s Club reported a busy and successful first show of the year. The Jan. 23-25 date allowed exhibitors more time to introduce Fall 2011 collections. More than 295 apparel, accessories and shoe brands were presented. First-time exhibitors included Brooklyn Juniors, Gusti Fashions, Quagmire, Aviator Nation and Super […]
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Jan 31 2011
Foreign Buyer Attendance Up at Pitti Bimbo
More than 8,300 buyers attended the children’s apparel trade show Pitti Bimbo in January according to show organizers. Most significantly, the international buyer attendance rose 4.5 percent bringing the total of foreign buyers to 2,816.
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Jan 31 2011
The Rugged Bear Company Files Chapter 11
The Rugged Bear Company, a New England children’s activewear retail chain, announced Thursday that it filed a petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The chain had been struggling with increasing liquidity restraints and a deteriorating relationship with some of its key landlords and vendors, but the filing will allow the […]
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Jan 31 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Brooks Brothers Sells Wholesale
E-shaw’s News Blast: Brooks Brothers Sells Wholesale Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Brooks Brothers Sells Wholesale’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Brooks Brothers Sells Wholesale Nordstrom and Brooks Brothers shoppers will soon be able to get their suit and collegiate sportswear fix at… [more] ENK Reports Growth With a later than […]
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Jan 29 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Bet Your Boots
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Bet Your Boots Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Bet Your Boots’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Bet Your Boots Pampili (631) 390-9081 www.unitrendsusa.com Girls can surely step out in style this fall with Pampili, a comprehensive footwear collection made in Brazil. Founded in 1987, the company offers an array […]
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Jan 28 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Snug Slings
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Snug Slings Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Snug Slings’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Snug Slings Kowalli (401) 580-9644 www.kowalli.com An idea for keeping baby warm and close without over-bundling inspired the creation of The Kowalli Baby Carrier Cover. Made from 100 percent U.S. materials and designed by a […]
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Jan 27 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Mother Nurture
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Mother Nurture Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Mother Nurture’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Mother Nurture Motherlove (888) 209-8321 www.motherlove.com The Colorado-based company Motherlove was founded by nationally recognized herbalist and author Kathryn Higgins. Since 1990 Motherlove has been the leader in all-natural and herbal pregnancy and baby products. […]
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Jan 26 2011
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Lookin’ Sweet
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Lookin’ Sweet Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Lookin’ Sweet’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Lookin’ Sweet Sweetlooks (800) 880-5437 www.sweetlooks.net Sweetlooks are literally just that—these charms get their wow factor with real candy sprinkles, mixed with glitter, resin and adorable graphics. The children’s jewelry line, started in […]
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