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Feb 2 2017
Kindred Spirits
Joy Cha and William Banti, owners of Lemon Loves Lime, share the foundation for their strong business is their even stronger relationship.
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Jan 4 2017
Happy Birthday, Baby!
Chief Executive Officer Yates Hooper illuminates Elegant Baby’s half century of gifting expertise.
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Dec 1 2016
Creative Force
How Biscotti and Kate Mack Founder and Designer Bernadette Reiss caters to fashionable girls.
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Oct 10 2016
Carry On
Balboa Baby Founder Noel Pepys on baby gear, baby safety and giving back.
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Sep 6 2016
Stacking the Odds
Howard Kahn, executive chairman of the 127-year-old childrenswear-maker Kahn Lucas, on being nimble and predicting what will sell.
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Jul 29 2016
True Grit
Albert Pardo, president of Five Star Apparel, on why there’s no substitute for hard work.
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Jul 5 2016
How Do You Get to Sesame Street Street?
Sesame Workshop’s Vice President of Licensing, Gabriela Arenas, on kiddos, fashion collabs and Cookie Monster.
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Jun 2 2016
Going Native
Scott Hawthorn, Native Shoes, discusses the company’s unique take on kids’ footwear and its inclusive brand philosophy.
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Apr 29 2016
Staying Power
As Feltman Bros. celebrates 100 years of providing moms with timeless, high-quality frocks for their beloved babies, President Ben Friedman shares the secret to the brand’s astounding longevity.
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Mar 3 2016
Smooth Sailing
After navigating the rough retail waters of 2015, Bearpaw President John Pierce reveals why the brand is headed for
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Feb 4 2016
Changing of the Guard
Marking Washington Shoe Company’s 125th anniversary, Karl and Rob Moehring, CEO and chairman respectively, reflect on four generations of family ownership and the exciting road ahead.
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Jan 8 2016
Show Business
Lee Rosenbaum’s next big project: turning Playground into a West Coast destination for buyers and brands alike.
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Nov 30 2015
On A Mission
When President Kathryn Wiley purchased Rockin’ Baby in 2012, she had no idea the baby sling brand would one day be the first to offer one-for-one children’s apparel, helping kids in need across the globe.
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Oct 1 2015
Balancing Act
How Coccoli’s approach has paved the road to success for another 20 years.
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Sep 3 2015
Brit Pop
Laura Tenison explains why JoJo Maman Bébé is well prepared to top the charts in America, too.
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Aug 1 2015
Sure Footed
With a decade of experience crafting quality footwear for kids, Brian and Angela Edgeworth are no longer industry novices. Here, President and Co-Founder Angela reveals the traits that turned Pediped into a specialty retail staple—and why those
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Jul 6 2015
Straight from the Source
Sourcing expert Larry Paparo on how trust, experience, common sense and old-fashioned hard work is driving growth.
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Jun 3 2015
Safe Bet
Bernie Leifer, CEO and President of SG Companies, reveals the surprising secret to his frequent success—and what’s in store for the licensing powerhouse.
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Apr 27 2015
Smart Business
A family tragedy inspired sisters Suzanne Knutson and Krystal Kirkpatrick to launch Bunnies by the Bay and heal through providing hope to others. Here, Knutson describes how a series of savvy decisions—not to mention a fateful introduction to CEO Jeanne-ming Hayes—helped turn the company into a go-to brand for timeless baby gifts and apparel.
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Feb 26 2015
Next Generation
Bon Bébé Creative Director Jim McPherson and maternity fashion guru Rosie Pope reveal why their new layette line is perfect for millennial parents.