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May 24 2010
Licensing Hires: CPLG
CPLG, the licensing arm of Cookie Jar Entertainment, has hired industry veteran Jeff Shapiro as its new vice president of retail business development. He will promote a wide range of brands at all levels of retail, focusing on retail expansion for popular Cookie Jar brands such as Richard Scarry’s Busytown, Johnny Test and Caillou, plus […]
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May 24 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: Phthalate Safety Question Makes Headlines
E-shaw’s News Blast: Phthalate Safety Question Makes Headlines Phthalate Safety Question Makes Headlines CBS news magazine 60 Minutes aired a segment questioning what, if any, safety hazard phthalates pose…[more] Licensing Expo Announces New Show Features The upcoming Licensing International Expo, taking place June 8-10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center…[more] Macy’s Inc. Expands […]
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May 21 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bot Tots
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: May 21, 2010 Digital Age Bot Tots (520) 401-4205 www.bot-tots.com Bot Tots bows an organic cotton line splashed with bright hues and original robot-themed artwork for infants to 6T. The lifelike automatons bring an extra level of fun to vibrant tees, hoodie sets, unisex pajamas, bathrobes and towels. Designs like baby […]
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May 20 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cutie Pa Tutus
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: May 20, 2010 Girly Delight Cutie Pa Tutus (843) 270-8474 www.cutiepatutus.com Known for its pompom-filled tutu sets, Cutie Pa Tutus branches out with new products designed to appeal to girls of all ages. The company brings the fun of tutus to T-shirts with Tee-Tu’s. Available in lettuce-edge cap-sleeve or tank styles, […]
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May 19 2010
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Four Peas
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: May 19, 2010 Head of the Class Four Peas (630) 789-1155 www.fourpeasonline.com Four Peas offers stylish ways to send them off to school this fall with its ever-expanding line of bags and coordinating accessories. The backpacks are a great alternative to the same old boring book bags, thanks to themes […]
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May 17 2010
CPSC Considers New Drawstring Rule
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has proposed a rule to specify that children’s upper outerwear garments in sizes 2T to 12 (or the equivalent) that have neck or hood drawstrings and sizes 2T to 16 (or the equivalent) that have waist or bottom drawstrings that do not meet specified criteria have characteristics that constitute substantial […]
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May 17 2010
CMC Shifts August LA Kids Market Dates
The California Market Center (CMC) and the LA Fashion Market have shifted the dates for the Holiday/Resort 2010 trade shows by a day, meaning the upcoming market–including LA Kids Market–will take place Sunday, Aug. 8, through Wednesday, Aug. 11. “The reason for the date shift is to provide more of a buffer between L.A. and […]
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May 17 2010
Licensing Expo Anticipates Rise in International Attendees
Licensing International Expo expects to see more international visitors at its upcoming edition, taking place June 8-10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. “We are seeing an increase in delegates from across the world with very large delegations from Germany, Italy, U.K., Asia, China, Korea and Latin America,” show director Liz Crawford […]
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May 17 2010
Skechers Signs Accessories Licensee
Skechers USA has tapped French Craft Leather Goods Co. to market a line of leather goods and accessories for children and adults. The company is producing trend-driven belts, buckles, wallets and coin purses meant to complement the footwear brand that will hit retail in June. The line will be made with full-grain and split leather, […]
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May 17 2010
Toy Pioneer Passes
Jakks Pacific founder Jack Friedman, the man behind some of the most successful toys in history, died on May 3. Friedman started the California-based company in 1995 and served as chairman and CEO until March 31. During his tenure, Friedman launched the first movie toys for E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Michael Jackson dolls, wrestling action figures, […]
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May 17 2010
Vendor News: Stride Rite, Baby K’Tan
~ The Stride Rite Children’s Group, a division of the Collective Brands Performance and Lifestyle Group, has tapped Matt Feiner–the former vice president of U.S. Merchandising for footwear and apparel at Reebok North America–as senior vice president of wholesale. He will head the Group’s wholesale division and the wholesale merchandise planning team to drive strategic […]
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May 17 2010
Licensing Hires: BBC Worldwide, CBS
~ BBC Worldwide has tapped Bob Traub as its new vice president of retail development for the Americas. He will work across BBC Worldwide’s brand portfolio, which includes properties such as BBC Earth, Doctor Who, Top Gear and In the Night Garden. Traub joins the company with 16 years of experience in entertainment licensing. He […]
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May 17 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Considers New Drawstring Rule
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Considers New Drawstring Rule CPSC Considers New Drawstring Rule The Consumer Product Safety Commission has proposed a rule to specify that children’s upper outerwear garments…[more] CMC Shifts August LA Kids Market Dates The California Market Center (CMC) and the LA Fashion Market have shifted the dates for the Holiday/Resort […]
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May 14 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Kushies
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: May 14, 2010 Mom Magnets Kushies (800) 841-5330 www.kushies.com Kushies is about all things baby, including apparel, blankets and gifts. This season, the company expands its range of fashionable goods with two new diaper bags. The Boho, which sports a curlicue pattern, and the floral-print Whimsy both offer style with plenty […]
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May 13 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Best of Chums
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: May 13, 2010 In the Bag Best of Chums (626) 443-8089 www.bestofchums.com Best of Chums specializes in fun baby gifts, including its best-selling infant gift sets. These colorful cotton outfits make a playful addition to baby’s wardrobe. Plus, each ensemble coordinates with the brand’s matching handmade felt tote bags, which make […]
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May 12 2010
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Top Trenz
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: May 12, 2010 To Dye For Top Trenz (631) 254-8499 www.toptrenz.com Top Trenz has all the goodies a girl could want. The vast collection spans watches, bracelets, necklaces, bandanas, bags and headbands in trend-right colors and styles. This season, the brand goes wild for tie dye. A kaleidoscope of colors […]
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May 10 2010
Carter’s Charts Retail Growth
Carter’s Inc. plans to add 100 stores in the next two years, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The company currently operates 281 Carter’s stores and 172 OshKosh locations. The bulk of the existing doors are in outlet malls, although the plan is to enter more strip and lifestyle centers. Sales at […]
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May 10 2010
Babies “R” Us Flagship Celebrates Redesign
Babies “R” Us Union Square of New York is marking the completion of its six-month redesign with a week of special events for parents and families. The 30,000-square-foot store has a new, easier-to-navigate layout for maneuvering strollers, an expanded assortment of merchandise including dedicated boutiques for Bunnies By The Bay and Hatley apparel, a selection […]
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May 10 2010
K.I.D.S. Mobilizes To Aid Tennessee
In response to the deadly flooding in Tennessee, Kids in Distressed Situations is requesting donations to help the region. Estimates of the damage from weekend flooding could easily top $1 billion in Nashville alone. President Obama has declared six Tennessee counties major disaster areas. To find out how to donate new clothes, shoes, toys, books […]
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May 10 2010
Summer Place II Expands in Dallas
The Summer Place II showroom is expanding with the move to larger showroom in the main atrium of Dallas Market Center’s Kids World. Owner Gail Latimer said that the showroom’s careful curation of product lines has resulted in strong sellers for retailers, which has allowed the business to add space and up its visibility within […]
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