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Aug 2 2010
Wee Ones Changes Hands
Barbara Agatstein, CEO and founder of accessories company Wee Ones, has sold ownership of the company to Miles Faust, a veteran of the consumer products industry, with more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and general management, both domestically and internationally. He will assume the title of chief executive officer and direct the […]
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Aug 2 2010
Gilt Groupe Expands Children’s Offering
Online “sample sale” site Gilt Groupe is growing its children’s category, now offering more than 150 kids’ brands in apparel, footwear, room décor, furniture, gear, toys and books. “We’re thrilled to be expanding the children’s category and bringing the Gilt experience to the entire family with Gilt Children,” noted Stefan Pepe, general manager of Gilt […]
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Aug 2 2010
California Kids Caravan Gains Momentum
After closing her showroom at the San Francisco Gift Center in February of this year, Gloria Davis of Gloria Davis Kids Wear & Accessories decided to take her show on the road. Citing the recession and the loss of other Gift Center children’s showrooms as the reasons for her decision to make a change, Davis […]
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Aug 2 2010
Road Reps Get New Base at The Showroom
Last spring, Nancy Markert and Amy Hoffman, who have been road reps for more than 20 years in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/Connecticut area as well as the mid-Atlantic states, took space within The Showroom at 34 W. 33rd St., Suite #314, in New York. Each business remains a separate entity, said Louise Connor, owner of […]
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Aug 2 2010
U.K. Licensing Industry Names 2010 Awards Finalists
A panel of retail buyers in the U.K. has selected finalists for the country’s Licensing Awards 2010, pulling from a pool of more than 5,000 licensed products. In the category for best licensed children’s apparel range, which honors licensed lines exclusively sold through British retailers, top licenses include Ben 10, Minnie Mouse, Little Miss, Toy […]
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Aug 2 2010
Lands’ End Holds Kids Tee-Design Fundraiser
Dodgeville, Wisc.-based Lands’ End is giving children a chance to express themselves while helping to fund school art programs with its current “Every Tee Tells A Story” contest. From July 28 to Sept. 7, the company is inviting kids ages 4 to 11 to enter drawings that reflect an “Arctic Exploration” theme. The winners—one boy […]
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Aug 2 2010
Company & Rep News: See Kai Run, Bloch Shoes
Brands expand upon their sales networks. ~ Amy McKinstry has joined the sales team of children’s footwear manufacturer See Kai Run. She will be handling sales within New York and New Jersey. McKinstry has six years of experience in the children’s business and most recently worked with Tea Collection. Contact her at (917) 697-3473 or […]
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Aug 2 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: Wee Ones Changes Hands
E-shaw’s News Blast: Wee Ones Changes Hands Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Wee Ones Changes Hands’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Wee Ones Changes Hands Barbara Agatstein, CEO and founder of accessories company Wee Ones, has sold ownership of the company to… [more] Gilt Groupe Expands Children’s Offering Online “sample sale” site Gilt Groupe […]
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Jul 30 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: In Stitches
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: July 30, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: July 30, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook In Stitches Grandma Nes (516) 921-7778 www.grandmanes.com Grandma Nes re-launches its kids’ knitwear with a new look and attitude. Inspired by the bestsellers that generated a buzz over a decade ago, the brand is revamping its […]
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Jul 29 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Pet Project
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: July 29, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: July 29, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Pet Project Zoocchini (877) 744-3434 www.zoocchini.com Zoocchini’s new collection of vinyl wall stickers—featuring animal-themed motifs—gives children permission to personalize their space. The 10-pack of colorful 10-inch dots are emblazoned with the brand’s signature characters, which include […]
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Jul 28 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: In Her Shoes
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: July 28, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: July 28, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook In Her Shoes Picaroz by Pazitos (818) 710-6582 www.pazitosinc.com Tweens are the focus for Pazitos’ new Picaroz collection, which launches for fall. The new line, which is designed with budding fashionistas in mind, includes […]
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Jul 26 2010
Le Top Launches E-Commerce Site
Last week, San Francisco-based Le Top debuted its online boutique, www.letop-usa.com, providing a comprehensive source for the children’s apparel brand. “Shopping online has become ‘the’ convenient way to shop for busy executives—and especially busy moms,” Le Top co-founder Paul Lun noted. “We are excited to make Le Top an important brand for a new generation […]
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Jul 26 2010
BBC International Picks Up Becky Bones License
Edutainment brand Becky Bones, which centers around environmentally responsible messages, has tapped BBC International as its partner for kids and teens. According to Angela Kenney, director of product and marketing, sports lifestyle, for BBC International, “Becky Bones is a perfect fit for BBC because it complements our current portfolio of icon-driven characters and the importance […]
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Jul 26 2010
Lands’ End Reveals 2010 Back-To-School Survey Results
As fall shopping commences, Parents magazine and Lands’ End report in their 2010 Back-to-School Survey that 75 percent of moms view the season as a “fresh” start time for kids and the entire family. Nostalgia plays an influential role in their buying habits, too, as a majority of moms said they purchase clothing because it […]
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Jul 26 2010
French Toast Forecasts Bump in School Uniform Sales
School uniform manufacturer French Toast is anticipating greater sell-throughs this back-to-school season in line with the growing number of public schools that are implementing stricter dress codes. The company expects the industry will see a 3- to 5-percent increase in U.S. sales this fall, with the largest gains in the Southeast and Northeast regions. “We […]
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Jul 26 2010
Licensing Moves: Universal Pictures
Need-to-know executive appointments in the licensing world. ~ Amy Taylor has been promoted to executive vice president, Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L). She is a 13-year veteran at Universal Pictures. In her new role, Taylor will continue to oversee UP&L’s North American promotions, worldwide licensing, worldwide digital and interactive activities, as well as retail development […]
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Jul 26 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: Le Top Launches E-Commerce Site
E-shaw’s News Blast: Le Top Launches E-Commerce Site Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Le Top Launches E-Commerce Site’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Le Top Launches E-Commerce Site Last week, San Francisco-based Le Top debuted its online boutique, www.letop-usa.com, providing a… [more] BBC International Picks Up Becky Bones License Edutainment brand Becky Bones, which […]
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Jul 23 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Leg Up
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: July 23, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: July 23, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Leg Up BabyLegs (206) 734-4000 www.babylegs.com BabyLegs is covering even tinier legs with the new BabyLegs Newborn leg warmers. Sized perfectly for preemies and newborns, BabyLegs Newborn are a practical and fashionable option for babies who […]
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Jul 22 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Aroma Therapy
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: July 22, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: July 22, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Aroma Therapy Sweet Beauty (206) 434-1424 www.sweetbeautyonline.com What better gift to give new parents than the gift of peace? Because they know a comfortable baby is a calm baby, Sweet Beauty introduces a delectable blend of […]
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Jul 21 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Kick Up Your Heels
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: July 21, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: July 21, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Kick Up Your Heels Small Frye (800) 826-3793 www.thefryecompany.com With over a century in the footwear industry, Frye knows how to finely craft fashionable boots and shoes (and handbags, for that matter). Small Frye […]
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