E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Rock-a-Bye Baby

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E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Gifts to the Moon

E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Gifts to the Moon Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Gifts to the Moon’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook   Gifts to the Moon Lollipop Moon (800) 887-7174 www.lollipopmoon.com Among its eclectic product mix, online retailer Lollipop Moon touts a eponymous line of T-shirts, hoodies and one-pieces. Lollipop Moon guarantees to […]

E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tween Scene

E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tween Scene Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tween Scene’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook   Tween Scene Room It Up (800) 240-3222 www.roomitup.com Launched just a few years ago, Room It Up caters to trendy tweens. The selection of products includes totes, bags, wallets, umbrellas and lap desks. […]

E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: All Tied Up

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People Characters: Kids’ Inspiration

WGSN Key Trends: ~ Everyday and out-of-the-ordinary characters ~ Faces with quirky personalities and distinctive features ~ Anthropomorphic animals ~ Retro graphic style, inspired by 50s and 60s illustrations ~ Decorative and nostalgic uniforms Click View Gallery at left to view complete details of the Kids’ Inspiration report. Visit WGSN.com to view related reports and […]

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New CPSC Online Public Product Database to Launch Friday

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is scheduled to launch a new searchable database on March 11, which will allow the public to report harm related to the use of consumer goods, including toys, furniture, clothing and accessories and children’s products. Consumers may submit reports on the CPSC’s website, www.saferproducts.gov, and will be able to […]

Retail Sales Strong in February

Many major retailers reported strong sales in February, boosted by winter-clearance merchandise. J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Kohl’s all topped analyst’s estimates for the month, with J.C. Penney reporting a 6.4 percent increase, propelled by strong sales in women’s apparel and accessories, as well as children’s apparel and fine jewelry. Macy’s sales were up by […]

Online Spending Up for February

MasterCard Advisors, the credit card company’s consulting group, reports shoppers spent $13.8 billion online in February—a 13.2 percent year-over-year increase. February is the fourth consecutive month with double-digit online spending increases. January’s online sales tallied to $13.1 billion. The report notes that the online apparel continues to top the list of e-commerce performers, but the […]

Carter’s Inc. Earnings Increase

Carter’s Inc. fourth-quarter earnings increased an unexpected 5.8 percent. In the wake of narrower margins and the rising cost of raw materials, labor and transportation, the apparel brand anticipated a lower profit. A company spokesperson says the namesake brand and OshKosh B’Gosh experienced steady sales, helped by the ongoing demand for baby and children’s apparel.

NYIGF Awards New Products

Baby & Child, the newest division of the New York International Gift Fair, awarded five companies with “Best New Product Awards.” A panel of 10 editors from trade media, websites and blogs determined the following winners: MadPax for The Spiketus Rex backpacks (Gear); Loralin Design for handmade sweater baskets (Apparel); Oopsy Daisy’s A to Z […]

American Greetings, MindWorks Sign Deal With Uniqlo

A direct-to-retail deal between the Japanese brand Uniqlo, American Greetings Properties and MindWorks Entertainment has been signed. Together, the trio will launch a new Care Bears apparel line comprised of T-shirts for both women and children. The apparel will grace the racks of more than 800 Japanese stores and 150 additional stores worldwide beginning this […]

HIT Enlists Fruit of the Loom for Angelina Ballerina

A collection of Angelina Ballerina-branded girls’ underwear will hit stores this spring. HIT Entertainment and Fruit of the Loom have partnered to launch the line centered on the hit PBS television show. The briefs will be available in sizes 4-8.

E-shaw’s News Blast: New CPSC Online Public Product Database to Launch Friday

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E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Light as a Feather

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E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Careful Coverage

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E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Girly Gift Gear

E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Girly Gift Gear Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Girly Gift Gear’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook   Girly Gift Gear Chubby Baby (818) 943-6803 www.chubbybaby.net Chubby Baby boutique makes shopping for diaper bags and accessories fun. With products ranging from hand-sewn snap tees to infant car seat covers made from […]

E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Belt It Out

E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Belt It Out Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Belt It Out’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook   Belt It Out Cute Beltz (347) 982-8234 www.cutebeltz.com In recent years the belt has made a serious comeback. Cute Beltz, founded in 2008 by Kristen Stevens, offers a fun mix of […]