Showroom News & Vendor Updates

• Having outgrown its previous space, baby products company Patricia Ann Designs and its spin-off business, the PADShowroom, recently relocated to a 2,000-square-foot home at 22821 Lake Forest Dr., Suite 113-114, Lake Forest, CA 92630. In addition to Patricia Ann Designs, the PADShowroom carries Aloha Baby, Gem Bébé, Georgie Tees, Posh ‘n’ Pretty and other baby accessory lines founded by moms. For further information, call (949) 716-4800 or www.padshowroom.com.

• Jamari International of New York has named new showroom partners to sell its imported lines, beginning with the Spring/Summer ’10 collections. Shayna Masino Sales (SMS Showroom) will carry the French brand Charabia in its Los Angeles and Dallas showrooms. The new collection includes classic sportswear for boys and romantic, classic and contemporary themes for girls in sizes 3 months to 10 years. Call SMS Showroom at (213) 689-4950. Jamari has also tapped the RRE Inc. showroom in Los Angeles to rep Laranjinha, a Portuguese layette line for preemies to 24 months. The spring collection spans booties, blankets, hats, dresses, footed items and combinations featuring romantic prints, delicate stripes and solids in 100-percent cotton. An organic cotton selection and boxed gift sets are also available. Call (213) 622-9879.

• Sydney, Australia-based NOO Designs, which manufactures cotton knit separates and gift sets, is now being represented by the following showrooms: Larry Lucas (AmericasMart Bldg. 3, #13W126) will represent the brand to children’s apparel retailers in the Southeast; call (800) 334-6834 or e-mail larry@larrylucasinc.com. Curly Girls will handle accounts in New York and New Jersey; call (212) 967-6457 or e-mail curlygirls@aol.com. And Cutie Pyes (Kansas City Gift Mart, #335) will cover the gift trade in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska; call (816) 392-9733 or e-mail sales@cutiepyes.com.

• New Jammies, a manufacturer of organic pajamas based in New York, has named three new representatives and showroom locations: The Dressing Room (California Market Center, #A-610) in Los Angeles will cover California and the Southwest; call (213) 623-4773 or e-mail thedressingroom@aol.com. Gloria Davis Kids Wear & Accessories (San Francisco Gift Center & Jewelry Mart) will cover Northern California; call (415) 437-1900 or e-mail gloriapdavis@sbcglobal.net. Lori Wilson will handle the Southeast market through the Atlanta Apparel Market; call (615) 264-4780.

In This Issue: Preschool properties that translate into consumer products success Retailers reveal the power of accessories The sports licensing report Plus: Character-based apparel Coming Next Month: Keepsake gifts that appeal to contemporary and traditional consumers Communion wear trends Recession-busting tips from veteran retailers Plus: Versatile special occasion wear