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Feb 1 2018
All In The Family
Alan Steber, vice president of Sara’s Prints sleepwear and Widgeon outerwear, on building a business the old-fashioned way: through quality products, loyal partnerships and treating everyone like family.
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Oct 5 2017
Leading a Legacy
Gary Simmons, president and CEO of Gerber Childrenswear, shares his approach to upholding and expanding the reputation of one of the most iconic names in the infant industry.
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Sep 7 2017
Monkey Business
Harald Husum, president and founderof Appaman, shares strategies behind the celebrity-approved global fashion label and its focus to provide kids with well-deserved “street cred.”
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Aug 2 2017
Tea Time
Q&A with Emily Meyer and Leigh Rawdon, co-founders of the globally-inspired Tea Collection, discuss the brand’s design DNA, retail community building skills and their commitment to sustainability.
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Jul 3 2017
Fancy That
Fran and Julia Arazi—the mother-daughter duo behind Pastourelle, LLC., maker of namesake special occasion wear—share an optimistic forecast for the dress market, believing firmly that not every day must be a jeans day.
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Jun 1 2017
Next Generation Executive
Q&A with Zacharie Elmaleh, vice president of Deux par Deux.
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Apr 26 2017
Mission Control
Katherine Gold, CEO of Goldbug, shares details on two new proprietary brands to simplify parents’ lives—continuing the company’s mission for nearly 50 years.
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Mar 3 2017
Foot Notes
Chief Operating Officer Michael M. Langfitt plots Trimfoot’s growth.
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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.