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Jul 24 2014
Pamela DiCapo of Lauren Alexandra in Kansas City, MO
With a brand new website just launched and her first-ever online registry waiting in the wings, Pamela DiCapo, owner of Lauren Alexandra boutique, is feeling pretty good about this year. What’s more, the store celebrates its 20th anniversary in October. It all started with DiCapo’s desire to find a hand-painted children’s table back in 1994. […]
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Jun 18 2014
Kate Schmitz of Flying Squirrel in Brooklyn, NY
For Kate Schmitz, owner of Flying Squirrel Children’s Store in Brooklyn’s trendy Greenpoint neighborhood, fronting a retail space is about more than selling clothes. Providing both new and slightly used products, Flying Squirrel moved from Williamsburg to Greenpoint in 2013. Schmitz, who took over the business in 2010 when original owner Judith Velosky left after […]
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Jun 6 2014
Au Naturel
Orli (213) 622-1116 info@orliclothing.com Are your customers asking for more organic options? Consider Orli, an eco-conscious collection for babies and girls in sizes newborn to 6 years that’s inspired by nature and made in Los Angeles. Simple bodysuits and slouchy pants come in the line’s signature palette of rose, lavender and charcoal, while quilted skirts, […]
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Jun 4 2014
June 2014
Space Cadet If you flash 1,000 light years ahead, chances are you will find a fashion industry that is still captivated by outer space—and with good reason. Teeming with shooting stars, gleaming rockets, twinkling moons and mammoth planets, this real-life fantasy world elicits out-of-this-world designs season after season. From Saint Laurent’s simple star prints to […]
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Jun 4 2014
Mass Appeal
With 30 years of experience in children’s fashion, including a stint at Tommy Hilfiger, industry veteran Barry Kottler of BAK Apparel has mastered the art of survival in an ever-shifting retail landscape, establishing a reputation for quality and building a legacy that will last as the next generation steps up to the plate. By Audrey […]
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Apr 29 2014
3 Grab-and-Go Snack Solutions for Busy Kids
Spring is finally in the air, and with warmer weather comes a desire to get outside. From playgrounds to parks to pools, there are a plethora of places for kids to play, but with a change in temperature comes one big challenge: Snacks. After staying inside out of the cold all winter, with easy access […]
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Apr 28 2014
Boy Wonder
With a keen eye for fashion thanks to a decade of design experience, Kapital K’s young founder Spencer Sujjaporamest helped usher in a new era of dapper apparel for little dudes. By Audrey Goodson Kingo Browse the aisles of any children’s boutique, and it’s hard to imagine a time when boys weren’t bedecked in dashing […]
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Apr 28 2014
April/May 2014
Burgundy Bound Whether you call it maroon, oxblood, cordovan or burgundy, the dark red color that has become a staple in fall collections exudes autumnal richness and more. From red carpets to French wine, the color has a long history of being associated with the finer things in life, not to mention being the color […]
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Mar 3 2014
On Trend: March 2014
Creature Comforts The children’s product world has discovered what Snow White and Cinderella learned long ago—woodland animals are not only adorable, they are also good at sprucing up pads and designing (or in the case of Fall ’14, inspiring) fancy frocks. Be it hooting owls and cuddly Grizzlies to ‘it’ animal the fox, furry forest […]
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Mar 3 2014
No Time to Snooze
Parents will always need pajamas for their little ones, and with sleepwear sales on the rise, now may be the perfect time to freshen up your shut-eye assortment. By Cambrey Noelle Thomas You wouldn’t fall asleep on a million dollar industry, would you? Scores of children tuck into bed every night, bundled in their favorite […]
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Mar 3 2014
Baby Boom
After taking over at Paty, Inc., Derrick and Caren Veillon revamped the storied infant brand by paying homage to its Peruvian-born, American-made roots. Here, Derrick reveals why their labor of love will reap big dividends in 2014. By Audrey Goodson Kingo Ruth Abugattas (right) helped found Paty, Inc. in 1955 and paved the way for […]
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Jan 7 2014
Keep ‘Em Coming
Customer retention is key to long-term success, but it’s not always easy. Industry experts share their tips on how you can keep shoppers coming back for more. By Lyndsay McGregor Running a successful store isn’t always about pushing product. At Angelique Kids in New Orleans, LA, it’s also about becoming a part of the community […]
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Dec 4 2013
On Trend: December 2013
Fossil Fuel Tired of the Roaring Twenties-inspired party frocks and twee Depression-era smock tops that have infiltrated children’s fashion as of late—but still crave a bit of vintage style? Take a look at the prehistoric threads and accessories coming straight from the Jurassic. Complete with scales, teeth and tails, these imaginative dinosaur items are not […]
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Dec 4 2013
Good Stuff
Looking for a better way to unload your unsold inventory? Cindy Hallberlin, president and CEO of Good360, and Carly Fiorina, board of directors chair, reveal how their organization plans to revolutionize the way retailers and charities work together to help those in need. By Audrey Goodson Kingo Here’s a scene every retailer knows all too […]
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Oct 3 2013
On Trend: October 2013
Sea Worthy Move over unicorns—mermaids are the season’s mythical “It” creature. From the 100th anniversary of Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s legendary fairytale to Disney releasing The Little Mermaid on Blu-Ray, the aquatic goddess is capturing the imaginations of a whole new generation. Just take a look at the fin-tastic, […]
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Oct 3 2013
Hot Mama
As Millennials enter motherhood, and big box stores shrink their maternity selection, it’s a bright time for children’s retailers to discover their motherly fashion instincts. By Angela Velasquez You can talk CPSIA regulations in your sleep and might know the differences between Bugaboo’s Bee and Chameleon strollers, but the world of maternity fashion, with its […]
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Sep 3 2013
On Trend: September 2013
Fade Out The ’80s might be responsible for some of fashion’s lowest points (shoulder pads, scrunchies and stretch stirrup pants are some memorable gems), but the decade of acid wash and neon is not entirely a wasteland of cringe-worthy sartorial moments. Light wash denim is making a chic comeback on straight leg jeans, cinched dresses […]
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Jul 29 2013
Dive In
With swimwear sales on the rise, now is the time for children’s retailers to use smart tactics to boost business. By Audrey Goodson Kingo The water’s fine for the swimwear category, with worldwide sales of swimsuits and beach apparel predicted to grow 3.1 percent annually and hit $19.4 billion by 2018, according to market research […]
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Jul 9 2013
The Wonder from Down Under
Raegan Moya-Jones, the founder and CEO of Aden + Anais, turned her love of muslin blankets into a million-dollar children’s brand, but the mom from Brooklyn by way of Australia is ready for round two. By Audrey Goodson Kingo t’s a busy day in the Moya-Jones household—otherwise known as an ordinary day. With the family’s […]
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Jul 9 2013
Royalty Payments
Summer’s high-powered new parents are poised to set off a sales bonanza for a few lucky kids’ brands. It’s safe to say we’re pretty excited about the arrival of the royal baby here at the Earnshaw’s office. Two years ago, Fashion Editor Angela Velasquez feted the nuptials uniting Wills and Kate with scones and clotted […]