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Jan 17 2011
Sales Rep Bill Mancini Passes Away
Bill Mancini, who recently retired from the childrenswear industry, was killed in a car accident on Jan. 6 near Syracuse, NY. He was 57. Most recently Mr. Mancini worked as a sales rep for Skivvydoodles, Globaltex, Eland and other accounts. He covered the New York State, Northern New Jersey and Western Pennsylvania territories. He is […]
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Jan 17 2011
4Kids Chairman Retires
Leading production and licensing company 4Kids has announced that its CEO, Alfred R. Kahn, has retired after nearly 25 years of service. The company’s board of directors appointed Michael Goldstein, a director of the company since 2003, as interim chairman.
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Jan 17 2011
CNE Promotes Two
Pete Yoder has been promoted to vice president of consumer products at Cartoon Network Enterprises, while Erik Resnik was named vice president of home entertainment. Both will report to Christina Miller, senior vice president of the network.
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Jan 17 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Global Childrenswear Industry Expected to Reach $156.8 Billion by 2015
E-shaw’s News Blast: Global Childrenswear Industry Expected to Reach $156.8 Billion by 2015 Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Global Childrenswear Industry Expected to Reach $156.8 Billion by 2015’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Global Childrenswear Industry Expected to Reach $156.8 Billion by 2015 The childrenswear market is one of the most […]
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Jan 15 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Model Approach
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Model Approach Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Model Approach’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Model Approach Moro Moro www.moromorokids.com Kylie Bax graced the cover of Vogue and put her face forward for Oscar de la Renta and Valentino ad campaigns. Now, the model is kicking off Moro Moro, a […]
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Jan 14 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Top Drawer
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Top Drawer Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Top Drawer’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Top Drawer Mrs. Smith’s Bags (866) 984-3224 www.mrssmithsbags.com An accident inspired entrepreneur Rachael Smith to create a smarter diaper bag. While traveling solo on a plane with her two toddlers in 2006, Smith rummaged through […]
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Jan 13 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Story Time
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Story Time Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Story Time’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Story Time Storybuilders (224) 456-5188 www.storybuildersbooks.com Kids will bring a whole new attitude to reading when they are the story. Storybuilders caters to all readers—from active to reluctant. Award-winning journalist Carolyn Starks created the interactive […]
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Jan 12 2011
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Fashionably On Time
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Fashionably On Time Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Fashionably On Time’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Fashionably On Time Rumbatime (800) 603-8420 www.rumbatime.com Long-time friends Joe Anto, Drew Deters and Jay Hartington wanted to create a cool timepiece wearable around the clock. So Rumbatime was founded with […]
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Jan 11 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Well Dressed, Well Read
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Well Dressed, Well Read Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Well Dressed, Well Read’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Well Dressed, Well Read Out of Print Clothing (917) 509-4958 www.outofprintclothing.com Blending literature with fashion is more than just hip — it’s smart. The self-proclaimed “infamous” T-shirt […]
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Jan 10 2011
Holiday Spending Gets Bump From Children’s Apparel
Holiday and December sales rose sharply in 2010, driven in part by robust sales in the children’s and family apparel category, according to reports released by MasterCard SpendingPulse. Holiday spending from Nov. 5 through Dec. 24 rose by 5.5 percent to $584.3 billion—its largest increase in five years. The strongest growth was in apparel, up […]
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Jan 10 2011
Toddler Deal Between RC2 and Disney Refreshed
Disney Consumer Products and RC2 have renewed their partnership. Together, the two companies will continue to produce infant and toddler merchandise under the First Years brand. For more than 10 years, Disney and RC2 have developed feeding and care items together. In the past, popular characters have included Winnie the Pooh, Cars, Mickey Mouse and […]
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Jan 10 2011
Everlast Secures DTR Deal with Sears Holdings
Everlast Worldwide and Sears Holdings have struck a long-term, direct-to-retail deal. Everlast granted Sears the exclusive U.S. rights to the brand, to be distributed in Sears and Kmart stores and online. Kids’ apparel, footwear and accessories are on the docket, as well as men’s and women’s merchandise. The brand is scheduled to launch spring 2011.
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Jan 10 2011
Sears Makes Changes in Top Retail Positions
Sears Holding Corp. announced two key hires in its retail and apparel categories. Lana Cain Krauter has been named president of the company’s apparel division, where she will be responsible for overseeing, leading and expanding the apparel business, both in-store and online. She previously worked as president and chief merchandising officer at Bealls Department Stores […]
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Jan 10 2011
Kenzo Welcomes Former Catimini Exec
The current head of luxury children’s brand Catimini, Eric Marachelle, will be leaving the company for Kenzo, part of LVMH. Marachelle will be replacing Kenzo President James Greenfield, who is moving to another position within the LVMH family.
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Jan 10 2011
Leadership Changes at Mattel
Bryan Stockton, president of international business at Mattel, Inc., is taking a new position as chief operating officer of the company. Additionally, President of Mattel Brands, Neil Friedman, will step down in March 2011.
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Jan 10 2011
Pediped Footwear Launches Foundation
Pediped Footwear, a leading children’s footwear brand, launches the Pediped Foundation, a non-profit organization that will support children’s charities dedicated to health, education and basic necessities for kids, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since Angela and Brian Edgeworth launched the company in 2004, it has donated nearly $700,000 to worthy charities. The development of a foundation […]
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Jan 10 2011
Illinois Moves Closer to Taxing Online Purchases
Illinois lawmakers have approved a plan to levy taxes on Internet sales made by online retailers through local affiliates. The 6.25 percent use tax still needs approval from Democrat Governor Pat Quinn. Illinois is not the first state to propose such a tax—Texas, North Carolina and New York have all adopted versions, which have been […]
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Jan 10 2011
Macy’s Online Expansion
Macy’s Inc. has announced that it expects to add over 700 new jobs in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta over the next two years to support its growing online business on macys.com and bloomingdales.com. Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy’s Inc., says that they are working to build “one of the […]
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Jan 10 2011
Oilily Launches E-boutique
Oilily, the popular Dutch children’s brand, recently launched their official online shop for U.S. customers at www.oililyshopusa.com. Baby and children’s clothing for girls and boys is sold through the shop, as well as travel and fashion bags, shoes, perfume, stationary and an exclusive women’s line.
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Jan 10 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Holiday Spending Gets Bump From Children’s Apparel
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