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Nov 14 2011
AAFA Launched Fully-Integrated Website
As part of the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s new “We Wear” brand identity, AAFA launched a new website, www.wewear.org, built to improve communication between its members and the industry at large. Updated features include a real-time news feed and a blog covering policy updates and trends. For the first time, AAFA members will be […]
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Nov 7 2011
October Posts Slow Sales
Shoppers spent less than retailers anticipated in October. The International Council of Shopping Centers’ tally of 25 retailers, including Macy’s, Target and Saks, reports revenues rose just 3.7 percent. Unseasonably warm weather and an early snowstorm in parts of the country may be to blame, but the National Retail Federation predicts holiday sales to rise […]
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Nov 7 2011
Syms, Filene’s Basement to Liquidate
Syms Corp. filed the third Chapter 11 bankruptcy in its 52-year history last week. All 46 Syms and Filene’s Basement stores will close. In the filing, the company reports that the chains posted significant losses during the last two years. The company was put up for sale in May, but no buyers were found. The […]
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Nov 7 2011
Carter’s Net Income Drops on Cotton Prices
Children’s apparel company Carter’s Inc. reported its net income dropped nearly 31 percent last quarter, as soaring cotton prices cut into its profitability, according to The Associated Press. Although the company’s full-year forecast exceeded expectations, the company reported that it earned $34.4 million for the quarter that ended Oct. 1, down from $49.7 million in […]
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Nov 7 2011
IMG Takes PGA Licensing Worldwide
Sports and fashion leader IMG has extended its representation of the PGA Tour to encompass all international licensing activities, except in Japan. Good through 2012, the agreement pertains to all existing products, including apparel, headwear, toys and home goods.
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Nov 7 2011
Warner Bros., DC Prolong Master Toy Agreement with Mattel
Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment recently expanded their master toy agreement with Mattel to include the entire universe of DC Comics superhero characters like Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Joker, The Flash, Aquaman, Shazam!, Green Arrow and Hawkman. Mattel is slated to develop and produce toy lines for the upcoming Warner […]
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Nov 7 2011
Appaman Takes Over Hong Kong
New York City-based Appaman recently opened a retail space in Harvey Nichols, Hong Kong. Other than Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren, Appaman is the only other American brand imported and available in the exclusive children’s department. To mark the occasion, Hong Kong double decker buses and bus stations were covered in Appaman Fall 2011 ad […]
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Nov 7 2011
abcReps.com Adds Brands
The online service connecting boutique owners to children’s brands, abcReps.com, is adding more brands to its roster of partners. Retailers can now order Magnificent Baby apparel, bedding by The Little Acorn, My Little Legs leg warmers, Baby Fanatic licensed products and hair products by Hot Tot.
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Nov 7 2011
Kate Quinn Organics Hires BabyLegs VP
Organic cotton apparel company Kate Quinn Organics announced Tuesday that it hired Paul Weinstein, formerly the vice president of operations at BabyLegs, as its chief operating and chief financial officer. “We’ve needed to improve our operations for some time in order to support our growth and better deliver our products to our loyal clients,” explains […]
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Nov 7 2011
HillBilly Signs Putnam Group
Lifestyle country clothing brand HillBilly has struck a deal with Putnam Accessory Group for hats, caps, belts, wallets, bags and purses for men, women and children. The line will be available at both mass and specialty retailers.
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Oct 31 2011
K.I.D.S. Ranked in Top Tier of Nation’s Charities
Global children’s nonprofit Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) announced Wednesday that is was ranked in the top 2 percent of all not-for-profits, including major universities, medical centers, hospitals and charities, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy‘s annual “Philanthropy 400” list for 2011. “We are extremely grateful to our charitable partners, as their generous contributions have […]
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Oct 31 2011
NPD Foresees Little Change in Holiday Spending
The NPD Group’s holiday survey determined there will be little or no change in spending habits from 2010. Sixty-four percent of respondents said they will spend the same amount, while only 9 percent plan to increase their spending. Also similar to last year, participants reported they planned to spend the most on clothes, toys and […]
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Oct 31 2011
Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Profitable Quarter
Build-A-Bear Workshop reported Thursday a profit of $0.9 million for the third quarter, compared with a loss of $1.4 million in the same period last year, according to Chain Store Age. During the quarter, sales rose 3.1 percent to $95.4 million, and the company opened three stores and closed one store. International revenue increased by […]
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Oct 24 2011
Pediatrics Group Warns Against Crib Bumpers
On Tuesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that parents stop using all bumper pads in cribs because of the risk to infants, according to an article in USA Today. “There is no evidence that bumper pads prevent injuries, and there is a potential risk of suffocation, strangulation or entrapment,” the organization stated in a […]
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Oct 24 2011
AmericasMart Forms Alliance with Georgia Retail Association and Florida Retail Federation
Seeking to provide shoppers with new education, innovation and business-growth opportunities, AmericasMart Atlanta has joined forces with the Georgia Retail Association and the Florida Retail Federation. In addition to giving top retailers from the two states preferred access to AmericasMart Atlanta, the nation’s single-largest home, gift and apparel wholesale marketplace, the alliance will also include […]
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Oct 24 2011
Consumer Complaint Database Faces First Legal Challenge
The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s new consumer complaint database, www.saferproducts.gov, faced its first legal challenge last week when a company tried to block the CPSC from posting what the firm described as “baseless allegations” against its product. According to an article in The Washington Post, the lawsuit was filed Monday in a federal district court […]
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Oct 24 2011
Online Holiday Shopping to Increase
A recent National Retail Federation survey found that 36 percent of all holiday shopping tasks will take place online this year, up from 32.7 percent last year. Online shoppers are expected to compare prices, research and buy products from e-tailers and will likely spend 21.7 percent more than an average brick-and-mortar customer. In fact, online […]
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Oct 24 2011
Wonder! Set to Open
On Oct. 28, children’s megastore Wonder! will open its doors in Deerfield, IL. A host of activities and offers will mark the grand opening of the 100,000-square-foot store. The first 100 customers at the ribbon cutting ceremony will receive gift cards ranging from $5 to $100. Children’s band Ralph’s World is also scheduled to perform […]
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Oct 17 2011
New Jersey Celebrates Fashion Week
The 2nd Annual New Jersey Fashion Week concluded last week and featured childrenswear presentations by 13-year-old designer Jazmin Brown and organic brand GooRoo Mini. The two-day event was hosted in Hoboken, NJ, at the Pier A Park with the waterfront serving as a scenic backdrop. The events, including an exclusive after-party at the Chandelier Room […]
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Oct 17 2011
Aeropostale Launches Marvel Superheroes Collection
Children’s chain P.S. from Aeropostale, owned by Aeropostale Inc., will offer an exclusive collection of Marvel superheroes merchandise beginning this month. The collection will include T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts emblazoned with Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor and other Marvel characters and will be bolstered with a marketing and promotional campaign, including in-store displays and social media […]
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