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CPSC Approves Proposed Rule Aimed at Making Strollers Safe
Posted on May 17, 2013
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously voted May 10 to approve publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) in the Federal Register to create a federal safety standard for strollers. The proposal incorporates the existing standard, ASTM F833-13, with one modification: Manufacturers will be required to address entrapment, shearing and pinching hazards associated with folding or foldable strollers.
CPSC staff reviewed more than 1,200 stroller-related incidents, including four fatalities and almost 360 injuries that occurred from 2008 through 2012. The staff believes that...
Deezo Children’s Hoodies Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
Posted on May 17, 2013
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in association with Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, WA, has issued a voluntary recall of about 560 Deezo branded boys and girls zip-up hoodies. The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood that pose a strangulation hazard to young children. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The hoodies were sold on www.zulily.com from August 2012 to March 2013.
Giggle Names New President and Chief Operation Officer
Posted on May 17, 2013
Beth Guastella, former Cole Haan vice president of direct to consumer, has been named Giggle's new president and chief operation officer. Guastella will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the juvenile specialty retailer and will oversee Giggle retail, direct channel, merchandising and finance. She will also work alongside Ali Wing, Giggle founder and chief executive officer, to expand Giggle through retail channels and partnerships in the United States and beyond.
Gift-Givers Turn to Cash and Gift Cards for Graduates
Posted on May 17, 2013
New graduates can expect to be gifted with gift cards, apparel and electronics this graduation season. According to the National Retail Federation's latest graduation survey conducted by BIGinsight, families and friends will mark with occasion by spending on average $49 per recipient. Last year, the average gift ringed in at $51. The survey also found that most gift-givers are purchasing items for up to two graduates. Total spending on graduation gifts - mostly for high school and college students - will reach $4.6 billion this year. More than half of gift-givers will give cash.
The most popular gift...
Target Takes on the Justice League
Posted on May 17, 2013
DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products are partnering with Target for an exclusive summer collection featuring the Justice League. The line is co-created by both the retailer and studio, and its designs center on new comic book series DC Comics-The New 52, which features updated versions of favorite superheroes Aquaman, Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Superman.
The collection will hit shelves in the U.S. on May 19 and will include various products in the home, stationery, lawn and garden and sporting goods categories. Wonder Woman dinnerware, a...
