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May 10 2010
New Babysoy Line to Benefit Jane Goodall Institute
Babysoy is launching a new collection of eco-friendly soy and organic cotton layette pieces to support the Jane Goodall Institute. Award-winning illustrator Patrick McDonnell has donated whimsical drawings of endangered species that the Institute has helped rescue from the brink of extinction for use in the line, which has been coined Janey Baby by Jane […]
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May 10 2010
Showroom News: In Play, Jamari
Recognizing the spending power of tweens, contemporary Los Angeles showroom In Play dives deeper into the category. With lines like Little Fox by Wildfox Couture, the fashionable Kiddo collection, Mogo magnetic charmbands and the soft dressing of Fluxus, the showroom is targeting stores that cater to this market. Visit www.inplayshowroom.com. Jamari adds the Barbara Farber […]
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May 10 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: Carter’s Charts Retail Growth
E-shaw’s News Blast: Carter’s Charts Retail Growth Carter’s Charts Retail Growth Carter’s Inc. plans to add 100 stores in the next two years, according to…[more] 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…[more] […]
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May 7 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Emile et Rose
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: May 7, 2010 Special Delivery Emile et Rose (212) 947-5611 www.eurokids.com Emile et Rose is ready to outfit babies who have busy social calendars. The fall/winter special occasion line provides a wide selection of multi-piece sets, which are merchandised with a plush toy, a wooden hanger, gift box and tissue paper. […]
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May 6 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Acting Out
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: May 6, 2010 Dance, Partner Acting Out (877) 727-0222 www.actingoutdressup.com Acting Out seeks to lasso country music fans with its latest, a western-themed musical skirt. The instantly recognizable songs it plays, Cotton Eyed Joe and the William Tell Overture, encourage kids to move and have fun. The cowgirl skirt is satin […]
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May 5 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Bows Arts
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: May 5, 2010 Head First Bows Arts (800) 828-2697 www.bowsarts.com Bows Arts bursts into spring with a dizzying array of ribbon and floral clips and headbands. Designed with every type of girl in mind, the collection includes preppy harlequin headbands, retro striped headbands and a garden’s worth of ultra feminine […]
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May 3 2010
House Holds Hearing To Discuss Proposed CPSIA Fix
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing under the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection to discuss the proposed Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (CPSEA), which would address several issues that have been raised regarding implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. As proposed, the CPSEA […]
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May 3 2010
Former Gottschalks Exec to Finance New Retail Chain
Gottschalks may get a second life. Joe Levy–former CEO of the department store chain and great-nephew of its founder, Emil Gottschalk–has secured financing and plans to open new stores, starting in the Fresno, Calif., area, the Modesto Bee newspaper reported last week. Originally founded in 1904 in downtown Fresno, Gottschalks filed for bankruptcy in January […]
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May 3 2010
United Media Licensing Acquired by Iconix
United Features Syndicate and E.W. Scripps have sold the United Media Licensing business to Iconix Brand Group for $175 million. The sale includes ownership to the Peanuts brand (in partnership with the Schulz family), which—along with the Dilbert and Fancy Nancy properties—gives Iconix its first character brands. (Previously, the company had primarily been known for […]
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May 3 2010
Topsville to Produce Angelina Ballerina Apparel
HIT Entertainment has named Topsville as the U.S. master apparel licensee for Angelina Ballerina, the feisty little dancing mouse who dreams of being a prima ballerina, who debuted in children’s books and now headlines an animated series on PBS Kids. The New York-based manufacturer is launching the initial line of dance wear, tees, apparel sets […]
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May 3 2010
Kaloo Opens First North American Corporate Store
Kaloo is proud to announce the opening of a company-owned store in Puerto Rico—its first in North America. The 800-square-foot space, located at 1029 Avenida F.D. Roosevelt, holds the complete Kaloo range of clothing and accessories, soft toys, bedding, décor and furniture. Kaloo now has more than 15 stores across the globe, which the company […]
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May 3 2010
JPMA Unveils Redesigned Logo
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) recently revealed its new and improved logo. Retaining its traditional coloration, the updated depiction still features a caregiver embracing a child, but the font has been updated for a more current look. “This is the first logo upgrade since the inception of JPMA in 1962,” JPMA chair Brenda Berg […]
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May 3 2010
Infantino Debuts New Branding, Packaging
Infantino–a manufacturer of toys, carriers and infant products–has updated its product packaging to emphasize its brand positioning to consumers and retailers. All new products will bear the company’s tagline, “We love babies, we adore kids and we admire moms,” expressing Infantino’s commitment to providing moms with top-notch products. The company has also evolved its branding via […]
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May 3 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: House Holds Hearing To Discuss Proposed CPSIA Fix
E-shaw’s News Blast: House Holds Hearing To Discuss Proposed CPSIA Fix House Holds Hearing To Discuss Proposed CPSIA Fix The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing under the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection to discuss the proposed Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (CPSEA)…[more] […]
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Apr 30 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Egg by Susan Lazar
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: April 30, 2010 Over Easy Egg by Susan Lazar (718) 422-7811 www.egg-baby.com Egg by Susan Lazar, which is beloved for its striped and cable knit sets for babies, introduces new silhouettes for fall that promise to be fast favorites. The brand has added jeans and a denim dress for girls as […]
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Apr 29 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cloud B
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: April 29, 2010 Sweet Dreams Cloud B (310) 781-3833 www.cloudb.com Cloud B expands its menagerie of cozy sleep aids with the addition of the Twilight Turtle and Twilight Ladybug Aroma Pillows. For kids, they’re fun plush pals. For parents, they’re a dream come true. Each pillowcase is made of bamboo and […]
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Apr 28 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Pink Axle
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: April 28, 2010 Cool Caps Pink Axle (469) 544-2401 www.pinkaxle.com Originally designed for babies with a rock ‘n’ roll edge, Pink Axle caps now span newborn through adult sizes so the whole family can get in on the fun. The soft, fitted hats feature guitar, eagle, diamond, motorcycle, cross and […]
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Apr 26 2010
JC Penney to Bow New Tween Brand
Just in time for the back-to-school shopping season, J.C. Penney Company is launching Uproar, an edgy and affordable line catering to the particular needs of the 9- to 13-year-old tween set. The private girls’ and boys’ brand will be available in JC Penney stores and on jcp.com starting July 20. Uproar keys in on parents’ […]
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Apr 26 2010
Baby CZ Adds Retail Location
Baby CZ by Carolina Zapf has opened a new retail store in Greenwich, Conn., today. The addition follows the success of the company’s Madison Avenue boutique in New York. Baby CZ Greenwich is located across the street from the town’s landmark department store, Richard’s, and offers the brand’s trademark classic styles in sizes newborn to […]
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Apr 26 2010
K.I.D.S., Toy Industry Foundation Partner for Haiti
Industry charity Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) will distribute 2,500 new toys recently donated by the Toy Industry Foundation to Haitian children affected by the earthquake. The toys, valued at $30,000, will provide some comfort to kids in orphanages, schools and refugee camps and shelters. “One of the most disturbing aspects of a natural disaster […]
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