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Oct 18 2010
Target Corp. Eyes Canada
Target is considering opening its first stores outside of the United States, according to a story that appeared last week in The Wall Street Journal. The publication reports that representatives from the Minneapolis-based discount retailer met with Canadian developers at a recent shopping center trade show in Toronto, and it is said that Target may […]
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Oct 18 2010
NYIGF’s Baby & Child Section to Expand at Winter 2011 Show
Following positive feedback from the August 2010 launch, the new juried Baby & Child division at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) will expand by 20 percent for the Winter 2011 edition. Show management said the next show will feature approximately 150 companies offering products for children ages 0 to 10. “The demand for […]
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Oct 18 2010
Playtime New York Announces Dates for 2nd Edition
Playtime New York, an international trade show showcasing products for children, juniors and moms-to-be, has set dates for its second show: March 5-7, 2011. The market will be held at 82 Mercer in SoHo. The first edition of this biannual trade show occurred July 31 to Aug. 2, where retail buyers from stores such as […]
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Oct 18 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Defines “Children’s Product” for the CPSIA
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Defines “Children’s Product” for the CPSIA CPSC Defines “Children’s Product” for the CPSIA The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final interpretative rule on the term “children’s product” as used in the… [more] Gymboree Corp. Accepts Bain Capital Buyout Offer The Gymboree Corporation has agreed to a […]
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Oct 15 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: What a Hoot
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: What a Hoot What a Hoot Baby Aspen (800) 659-0471 www.babyaspen.com Help the baby-shower bound show they give more than a hoot about the new babe with Baby Aspen’s cuddly new woodland-themed gifts. The company’s “My Little Night Owl” grouping includes a cute-as-can-be owl snuggle sack and cap for newborns to […]
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Oct 14 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Little Monsters
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Little Monsters Little Monsters Wry Baby (704) 660-6955 www.wrybaby.com Specializing in unexpected giftables guaranteed to provoke smiles, Wry Baby adds to its kiddie category with an assortment of new products, including hooded towels that will make bathtime scary fun. Its latest character—a one-eyed, two-horned, snaggletoothed monster—is ready to capture squirmy tots […]
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Oct 13 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Boots Rule
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Boots Rule Boots Rule Baby Deer (800) 325-6116 www.babydeer.trimfootco.com Little boots are big business at Baby Deer, thanks to the company’s trendy fashion line for baby and toddler sizes 0 to 8. This winter, Baby Deer cozies up to animal prints like leopard and zebra, which are designed to complement […]
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Oct 12 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Two of a Kind
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Two of a Kind Two of a Kind Urban Bratz (310) 849-4152 www.urbanbratz.com Twins and siblings can jam in true rock-star style with the new line of one-pieces, T-shirts, long-sleeve twofers and dresses from Urban Bratz. Emblazoned with matching guitar and drum set prints, the “I Rock/I Roll” set […]
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Oct 8 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Graphic Content
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Graphic Content Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Graphic Content’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Graphic Content Tutortogs (800) 843-9359 www.tutortogshop.com Tutortogs introduces a new layette line designed to catch babies’ attention. Through the use of bold black-and-white patterns, the collection appeals to their developing eyes, which have trouble distinguishing […]
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Oct 7 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Outside the Box
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Outside the Box Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Outside the Box’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Outside the Box Tatutina (800) 257-0471 www.tatutina.com Looking to branch out beyond the standard baby shower fare? Look no further than the bright and whimsical décor and keepsake items by the brand Tatutina, […]
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Oct 6 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Dude Attitude
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Dude Attitude Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Dude Attitude’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Dude Attitude Bugalug (403) 289-6344 www.bugalugbaby.com Little girls have long had a monopoly on the accessory market, but with Bugalug’s Cool Cuffs line of bold wristwear for boys, little guys can now get […]
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Oct 5 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Jumper Joy
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Jumper Joy Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Jumper Joy’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Jumper Joy Scoochie Ltd. (845) 868-7775 Jo Sheratt, founder and designer of Country Kids Legwear, creates funky socks and tights meant to grab attention. Now with her new apparel offshoot, Scoochie […]
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Oct 4 2010
9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight
Earnshaw’s and 9Threads invite you to attend our digital marketing seminar, which will be held today during the New York Children’s Club show today at 5:30 p.m. in the ENK Café. The event will feature tips on how companies can use social media platforms to reach customers and how to maximize SEO/SEM returns. For more […]
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Oct 4 2010
Stride Rite Launches STEP Program to Address Child Development and Aid Shoppers
The Stride Rite Children’s Group recently released a new trademarked program called STEP (Scientifically Tested, Everyday Proven), meant to help parents select shoes that will properly support a child’s growth and development from ages 1 to 5. The in-store program consists of three steps and is intended to make it easier for parents to select […]
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Oct 4 2010
Skip Hop Crowdsources Design Ideas in Promotional Contest
Tapping into current social media trends, juvenile products manufacturer Skip Hop is launching a new promotion called “Project Crowdsource,” through which consumers and industry experts will help select its next Duo diaper bag pattern and color. Introduced in 2003, the Duo bag is a consumer favorite and its design has been recognized with numerous awards. […]
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Oct 4 2010
Juicy Couture Appoints New President and Chief Creative Officer
Juicy Couture has appointed LeAnn Nealz as its new president and chief creative officer. In this position, Nealz will be responsible for all creative elements of the business including product design, marketing and store design. She will report to Edgar Huber, CEO Juicy Couture. “LeAnn has shown extraordinary range throughout her career,” Huber noted. “From […]
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Oct 4 2010
Wal-Mart Taps New CFO
Wal-Mart will promote treasurer and executive vice president Charles Holley to chief financial officer after current CFO Tom Schoewe steps down from the position on Nov. 30. Schoewe will remain at the company through the end of January to assist with the transition. This is the latest move in a series of upper-management changes at […]
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Oct 4 2010
Former Department Store Buyer Launches Fashion Consultancy
Grace Kang, owner of the New York-area Pink Olive gift boutiques, has launched Retail Recipes—a business created to help designers devise a strategy for growing their retail customer base. As a former buyer for Barney’s, Bloomingdale’s and Saks.com, Kang spent much of her time at the department store level discovering and guiding new designers, which […]
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Oct 4 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight
E-shaw’s News Blast: 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight Earnshaw’s and 9Threads invite you to attend our digital marketing seminar, which will be held today… [more] Stride Rite Launches […]
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Oct 1 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Little Adventurers
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Little Adventurers Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Little Adventurers’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Little Adventurers Pediped (800) 880-1245 www.pediped.com For tots who take to land and sea, Pediped launches its Adventure Line—stylish shoes that will protect small toes in and out of the water. Made for sizes 5 […]