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Aug 18 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Smarty Pants
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: August 18, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: August 18, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Smarty Pants Cute Beltz (347) 995-3449 www.cutebeltz.com To combat the ongoing trend of “pants on the ground,” Cute Beltz offers an array of belts to allow boys and girls to keep […]
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Aug 16 2010
RC2 Completes JJ Cole Acquisition
RC2 Corporation, maker of products for mothers, infants and toddlers, has finished the acquisition of virtually all assets of JJ Cole Collections, a privately-held manufacturer of travel, storage, comfort and convenience products for parents with babies, including the Bundleme brand. JJ Cole generated approximately $15.5 million in net sales in 2009. RC2 paid roughly $40 […]
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Aug 16 2010
Belk Taps New President
Kathryn Bufano has been named the new president and chief merchandising officer of Belk department stores. She replaces McKay Belk, who will become vice chairman of the retail chain. Bufano has been with Belk, which operates 306 stores, for two years in the role of president of merchandising and marketing. Prior to that, she was […]
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Aug 16 2010
LittleMissMatched Bows Babywear at Babies ‘R’ Us
This fall, the mix-and-match children’s fashion brand LittleMissMatched is introducing baby apparel as well as baby and toddler furniture at Babies ‘R’ Us stores. With the slogan “nothing matches but anything goes," the label adds one-pieces, snap rompers, bibs and more in its trademark bright hues and bold graphics (think black and white stripes, large […]
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Aug 16 2010
DMC Launches Search for Philanthropic Retailers
The Dallas Market Center (DMC) is setting off on a national search, coined The Next Big Give, for specialty retailers that are giving back to their communities through volunteering, raising funds or donating goods. “Retailers across the country are doing so much for their communities and we want to hear their stories," said Cindy Morris, […]
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Aug 16 2010
Earnshaw’s to Present Buying Seminar at NYIGF
Boost your business IQ with Earnshaw’s at this week’s New York International Gift Fair, where our seminar “The 1-2-3s of Successful Buying and Inventory Control" will offer up need-to-know tricks of the trade. Vincent G. Quan, an industry consultant and assistant professor in fashion merchandising management of the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business […]
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Aug 16 2010
Licensing Hires: JTMG
Need-to-know appointments in the licensing world. ~ Joy Tashjian Marketing Group LLC (JTMG) has appointed Grace Ressler director of licensing and publishing. Ressler—who has an extensive background in licensing, strategic marketing and publishing—will head up the company’s Los Angeles office. Previously she was the director of licensing and publishing at DIC Entertainment and Sony Pictures […]
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Aug 16 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: RC2 Completes JJ Cole Acquisition
E-shaw’s News Blast: RC2 Completes JJ Cole Acquisition Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: RC2 Completes JJ Cole Acquisition’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook RC2 Completes JJ Cole Acquisition RC2 Corporation, maker of products for mothers, infants and toddlers, has finished the acquisition of… [more] Belk Taps New President Kathryn Bufano has […]
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Aug 13 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Mini Makeovers
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: August 13, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: August 13, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Mini Makeovers Green Sleeve Designs (413) 567-8019 www.greensleevedesigns.com Created from recycled sweaters, The Small Wonder Collection by Green Sleeve Designs offers four unique styles for newborns to size 8. Materials are cut from reclaimed sweaters and […]
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Aug 12 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Party Time
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: August 12, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: August 12, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Party Time Jefferies Socks (800) 334-6831 www.jefferiessocks.com Celebrate first birthdays and capture unforgettable moments! Jefferies Socks Fall ’10 line offers adorable birthday hats with matching socks. Retailers can choose between two keepsake hats: the cone-shaped ribbon […]
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Aug 9 2010
NPD Projects Healthier Back-to-School Spending
The NPD Group, a market research firm based in Port Washington, N.Y., is predicting that retailers will see positive results during the upcoming back-to-school season. Consumers are loosening their purse strings, the firm reported, and are planning to spend more and shop more stores this fall. In the firm’s latest survey, only 38 percent of […]
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Aug 9 2010
Playtime Reports Successful New York Debut
The first edition of Playtime New York—the U.S. counterpart to the show held in Paris and Tokyo—was held July 31 to Aug. 2 in Soho, where attendees had access to 63 collections from American and international designers. The show featured children’s clothing and accessories, maternity products, childcare items and more, and drew visitors from 18 […]
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Aug 9 2010
Stylesight Launches ‘Small Talk’ Blog
New York-based trend forecasting firm Stylesight has unveiled a new blog keeping tabs on the children’s market. Dubbed “Small Talk,” the blog is edited by the firm’s children’s editor, Khalym Schell. Current posts will be available to the public through Stylesight’s homepage; subscribers will have access to all archived blog posts. In addition to recent […]
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Aug 9 2010
ABC Show Ramps Up Mobile Features
At the upcoming 8th edition of the All Baby & Child trade show, attendees will again be partnering with Map Your Show (MYS) to offer attendees MYS Mobile, which allows them to access exhibitor information, show news and additional features through Web-enabled cell phones. In addition, the companies will again provide an interactive online floor […]
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Aug 9 2010
Classroom School Uniforms Revamps Website, Adds Educational Elements
Classroom School Uniforms, a Chatsworth, Calif.-based manufacturer of uniforms for public, private and charter school students, has revamped its website, ClassroomUniforms.com, adding comprehensive information about school uniforms, policies, styles and retail options for parents and educators. “Classroom’s philosophy of being a partner to both our retailers and schools across the country is important,” said Andy […]
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Aug 9 2010
Licensing News: Iconix, Scholastic, Discovery
Need-to-know executive moves. ~ Iconix Brand Group recently promoted several of its executives. Yehuda Shmidman, who joined the company in 2005 and has helped guide its international growth strategy, has been promoted to chief operating officer. Lanie List, who has been heading Iconix’s MG Icon joint venture, is now chief merchandising officer. And Carolyn D’Angelo, […]
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Aug 9 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: NPD Projects Healthier Back-to-School Spending
E-shaw’s News Blast: NPD Projects Healthier Back-to-School Spending Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: NPD Projects Healthier Back-to-School Spending’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook NPD Projects Healthier Back-to-School Spending The NPD Group, a market research firm based in Port Washington, N.Y., is predicting that retailers will see positive… [more] Playtime Reports Successful New York Debut […]
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Aug 6 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Yours, Mine & Ours
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: August 6, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: August 6, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Yours, Mine & Ours Mrs. Smith’s Bags (224) 234-8313 www.mrssmithsbags.com Mrs. Smith’s Bags unveils his and hers diaper bags for Fall ’10. Specially designed for hip dads, the Classic Pack ($49.50 wholesale) comes with padded and […]
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Aug 5 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Crazy Fun
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: August 5, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: August 5, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Crazy Fun Mini Maniacs (562) 296-5078 www.minimaniacs.biz Mini Maniacs approaches mealtime with a sense of humor. Its collection of over-the-top bibs is designed to get noticed. Each bib is handmade with mildew-resistant pleather backing and cotton […]
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Aug 4 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Festive Feet
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: August 4, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: August 4, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Festive Feet Monkey-Toes (720) 231-8726 www.monkey-toes.com Monkey-Toes jumps into the holidays with both feet with Halloween- and Christmas- themed shoes. To aid in the trick-or-treating fun, the brand has introduced Glow Bugs, a limited […]
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