Showroom News: Cultivated Kids, Carolina Baby Co., Ali’s Market

• The Cultivated Kids showroom in the Dallas Apparel Mart Suite 8056 is taking over a neighboring space and bringing in several new lines. Brand additions include Kaiya Eve Couture, Giddy Giddy, Okkies and Rima Hair Accessories. Call (214) 630-5455 or visit www.cultivatedkids.com.

• Carolina Baby Co., located in the Atlanta AmericasMart Suite 13E325, is now representing the AllyKats bath and body line. This month, the brand debuts a boys’ collection including hair gel and bath products as well as birthday party bags, which include nail polish and lip gloss in a pull-string goodie bag (sold in sets of 10 or 15). Contact Carolina Baby Co. at (864) 882-3183 or www.carolinababyco.com.

• Ali’s Market has expanded its Atlanta showroom, located in AmericasMart Suite 13W369, and is now representing Bon Bon Cupcakes and Nirvanna. Visit www.alismarket.com.

In This Issue: The future of Eco in a down market The T-shirt trend report Avoiding the perpetual sale trap Plus: Lifestyle brands rule the fashion pages Coming Next Month: Understanding the grandparent demographic An update on the state of e-commerce Earnshaw’s annual report on the growth of the industry Plus: Infant and toddler fashion