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Nov 22 2010
Stride Rite, Li & Fung Bring Footwear Stores to Asia
A footwear favorite of moms since 1919, Stride Rite, a Collective Brands company, will join forces with Li & Fung Retailing, a privately held company, to open stores across Asia. The first stores will open in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia as early as December 2010, with locations in China breaking ground in 2011. A […]
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Nov 22 2010
Disney’s Time Square Debut
Timed for holiday shopping, Walt Disney celebrated the grand opening of its new 20,000-square-foot store located in New York’s Times Square on November 9th. Customers can request movie clips that are shown on a 12-foot screen, assemble car toys from the Disney-Pixar “Cars” film and shop amongst a two-story princess castle. The store opened just […]
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Nov 22 2010
Online Holiday Sales Expected to Grow
In a report from comScore, an analytics and research firm, online spending this holiday season is expected to grow by at least 9 percent. Buoyed by steep price cuts, early sales and an upbeat October—which is a key predictor—the growth is twice last year’s pace and 2 percent higher than the firm anticipated. Competition between […]
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Nov 22 2010
New ICM Relocates in NYC
New ICM is nesting into a new showroom space located at the 34 West 33rd building in room 318. The shared space, represented by Lisa Lombardi, is located on a high traffic floor. Pricilla Hunt, vice president of marketing at New ICM said the move is a step in the right direction to reach more […]
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Nov 22 2010
Rep news: Larry Lucas, Appaman
Larry Lucas Honored by Room It Up ~ Room It Up has appointed Atlanta showroom owner Larry Lucas as the first recipient of it’s annual sales rep of the year award. “We appreciate Larry’s hard work and the level of service both he and his sales reps provide to our customers. We are excited to […]
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Nov 22 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Issues Third-Party Accreditation Requirements for Children’s Sleepwear
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Issues Third-Party Accreditation Requirements for Children’s Sleepwear Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Issues Third-Party Accreditation Requirements for Children’s Sleepwear’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook CPSC Issues Third-Party Accreditation Requirements for Children’s Sleepwear The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice that provides the criteria […]
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Nov 20 2010
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Banding Together
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Banding Together Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Banding Together’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Banding Together Funkibanz www.funkibanz.com The newest accessory for boys’ and girls’ Crocs shoes and similar clog sandals has arrived. Designed by self-described mompreneurs, Funkibanz add a unique flair to any clog and help distinguish one […]
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Nov 19 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: First Aid
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: First Aid Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: First Aid’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook First Aid Boo-Boo Blankies (917) 969-5626 www.boobooblankies.com Boo-Boo Blankies is a one-of-a-kind blanket offering more than just soft fleece and a satin trim; it offers security. Determined to soothe her baby’s pain after a minor […]
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Nov 18 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: All That Shimmers
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: All That Shimmers Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: All That Shimmers’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook All That Shimmers Fairy Dust (888) 532-1400 www.fairydust.com Fairy Dust Ltd. announces the addition of the Sparkly Sweet Shimmer Lotion FunStation to its list of gleaming products. The company reaches girls of all […]
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Nov 17 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: In the Loop
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: In the Loop Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: In the Loop’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook In the Loop Kin’derBelt (908) 892-3695 www.tygdesigns.com Belt buckles can be a big challenge for little fingers, but Kin’derBelt makes getting dressed a stress-free affair with a simple loop closure and […]
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Nov 16 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Tee Time
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Tee Time Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Tee Time’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Tee Time The Green Egg (978) 626-2580 www.thegreeneggshop.com For a gift that gives back, check out the funky tees and one-pieces by The Green Egg. All of the brand’s shirts are […]
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Nov 15 2010
Von Maur Has Designs on the South
Von Maur, a family-owned chain with 25 stores in the Midwest, is planning to open a store in the Atlanta area in November 2011, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The store will take over the Belk location at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, pending the city’s design board review. The location would serve as […]
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Nov 15 2010
Toys ‘R’ Us Adds Mobile Capabilities
Toys ‘R’ Us has added new advancements in its mobile technology capabilities, providing multi-channel shoppers with new ways to learn about and take advantage of store promotions by simply using their mobile devices. As part of these enhancements, the company has adopted a coupon barcode scanning technology and has implemented a mobile messaging program, presenting […]
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Nov 15 2010
Barnes & Noble Expands Toys and Games, Adds Playrooms
Barnes & Noble has added playrooms in its Enfield, Conn.; Manchester, Conn., North Brunswick, N.J.; Holmdel, N.J.; and Bronx, N.Y. locations. The play spaces incorporate interactive displays, creativity and learning through activities, scientific discoveries and favorite children’s characters. In addition to the five mega boutiques, Barnes & Noble has just completed the expansion of its […]
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Nov 15 2010
Pinc Premium Moves Into New Showroom
Girls’ brand Pinc Premium has moved to a sleek new showroom, at 1410 Broadway, Suite 703. Located just half a block away from the label’s former home at 1284 Broadway, the new, airy space is twice the size, with a cocktail area where buyers can socialize, said Pinc Premium designer Airianne Fink. The brand is […]
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Nov 15 2010
Happy Heinys Expands Its Operations
MLB Industries, San Diego-based manufacturer of Happy Heinys cloth diapers and accessories, has completed renovation and expansion of its corporate headquarters and production facilities. “Our facility has expanded more than three times its former size. Most importantly, remodeling has allowed us to increase production as a 100 percent made-in-the U.S.A. manufacturer. We are especially proud […]
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Nov 15 2010
K.I.D.S. Announces Anniversary Gala M.C
Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) has tapped Gayle King, editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine as the mistress of ceremonies for its 25th anniversary gala fundraiser on December 1st. The event will feature keynote speaker Newark mayor Cory Booker, whose continuing mission is to set a national standard for urban transformation and family empowerment. With […]
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Nov 15 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: Von Maur Has Designs on the South
E-shaw’s News Blast: Von Maur Has Designs on the South Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Von Maur Has Designs on the South’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Von Maur Has Designs on the South Von Maur, a family-owned chain with 25 stores in the Midwest, is planning to open a store […]
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Nov 13 2010
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Swede Stuff
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Swede Stuff Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Swede Stuff’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Swede Stuff Nowali (877) 466-9254 www.nowali.com The call of the wild beckons Nowali. The slipper moccasin company’s Spring ’11 collection embraces nature with vibrant animal and nature motifs including: pastel butterflies, bold bumble bees, leaping […]
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Nov 12 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Chic Shade
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Chic Shade Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Chic Shade’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Chic Shade JJ Cole (800) 987-6828 www.jjcolecollections.com JJ Cole introduces its newest spring product, the Car Seat Canopy. The car seat cover adds both style and safety to any car seat with the easy-fit elasticized […]