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Jul 19 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Eco-and Style-Savvy
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Eco-and Style-Savvy Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Eco-and Style-Savvy’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Eco-and Style-Savvy’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Eco-and Style-Savvy Twirls and Twigs (310) 965-7700 www.twirlsandtwigs.com Mother Shawna Dalton says dancing and nature inspired her to […]
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Jul 18 2011
Stefani Joins Target
Gwen Stefani is partnering with Target for a baby, child and tween collection, Harajuku Mini. Target shoppers can expect to see intense color and fun Japanese anime-inspired prints that are based on Stefani’s womenswear line, Harajuku Lovers. The line, set to debut on Nov. 13, will retail between $3.99 and $29.99. More styles will be […]
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Jul 11 2011
Sales of Children’s Clothing Rose by 10 Percent in June
Sales of apparel, jewelry and luxury goods rose again in June, according to Mastercard Advisors’ SpendingPulse report, which tracks retail spending across all payment forms. Fueled by Father’s Day, as well as graduation and wedding season, apparel sales rose 5.9 percent, while sales of children’s clothing rose 10 percent. Retail sales increased despite the rising […]
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Jul 11 2011
NFL Cowboys Lasso Marvel
Marvel Entertainment and the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys have joined to develop co-branded merchandise splashed with Marvel’s most popular characters. Captain American, Spider-Man, Iron Man and Thor will appear on apparel with Cowboy team colors, logos and jerseys for infants, kids and adults. Clothing will include T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps and snaptees, and will debut this summer […]
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Jul 11 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Issues New Drawstring Safety Rule for Children’s Outerwear
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Jul 6 2011
Wonderland
David Copperfield couldn’t have done better. Our team pulled a rabbit out of the proverbial hat for the July issue. Armed with a location van, a white bunny costume and carrot-topped kids, we recreated a citified version of Alice in Wonderland in our fashion story “Wild Hare.” With gorgeous special occasion wear, accessorized by mad, […]
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Jul 6 2011
It’s My Party
Retailers from coast to coast are finding new ways to boost business and strengthen community ties with in-store parties. Allison MacCullough O’Neill, who owns the New York-based baby boutique Bundle with her husband Kyle, says, “We began hosting special events immediately upon our opening almost three years ago. It began with a huge launch party, […]
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Jul 6 2011
Artistically Inclined
It was tough to overlook booth No. 8037 at ENK Children’s Club in March. With a near ideal corner setup, the German line Roma e Toska made its first appearance on the U.S. tradeshow floor after a three-year hiatus from the circuit. Supported by her daughters who double as the line’s in-house models, Countess Birgit […]
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Jul 1 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bamboo for You
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bamboo for You Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bamboo for You’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bamboo for You’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Bamboo for You Bamboobies buybamboobies@gmail.com www.buybamboobies.com Bamboobies may have a funny name but these nursing pads are garnering a lot of […]
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Jun 27 2011
Carter’s, Inc. to Acquire Canadian Children’s Retailer Bonnie Togs
Carter’s, Inc. announced Wednesday that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Toronto-based children’s apparel retailer Bonnie Togs for approximately $98 million. Bonnie Togs operates 59 retail stores in Canada and sells products under the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, as well as other private label and national brands, and has been Carter’s principal […]
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Jun 23 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cover It Up
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cover It Up Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cover It Up’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Cover It Up’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Cover It Up Koobli (212) 873-4864 www.koobli.com Introducing a product for parents, grandparents and anyone spending time with little ones, Koobli […]
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Jun 20 2011
Parigi Group Tugs Hartstrings
On April 18, Parigi Enterprises LLC purchased certain assets of Hartstrings and assumed the leases of 23 of their retail outlet stores. Parigi Enterprises LLC is a subsidiary of children’s branded apparel company Parigi Group Ltd. “For over 30 years the Hartstrings brand and dedicated people behind it have carefully crafted timeless memories through their […]
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Jun 20 2011
Bonpoint Meets Madison Avenue
French children’s brand Bonpoint opened its first boutique on New York City’s Madison Avenue. The new location includes many of the city’s architectural hallmarks including brick, industrial glass verandas lacquered in black, recycled factory tiles and mosaic floors, accented with antique furniture and a cozy fireplace. In the center, a tree stretches from the first […]
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Jun 16 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Global Sounds
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Global Sounds Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Global Sounds’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Global Sounds’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Global Sounds Putumayo Kids (212) 625-1400 www.putumayopress.com Little ones get worldly with the newest CD, Kids World Party, from children’s music label Putumayo Kids. […]
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Jun 10 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bath & Beyond
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bath & Beyond Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bath & Beyond’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Bath & Beyond’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Bath & Beyond Jahgoo (908) 879-1012 www.kastelinternational.com Fresh from the Netherlands, Jahgoo makes its U.S. launch. Jahgoo offers stylish baby gear […]
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Jun 8 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Convenient Accessories
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Convenient Accessories Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Convenient Accessories’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Convenient Accessories’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Convenient Accessories JJ Cole (800) 987-6828 www.jjcolecollections.com With one look at its well-rounded line of convenient and fashionable necessities, it’s no […]
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Jun 7 2011
I Wanna Be…
Our licensing issue celebrates the emotional connection we have with pop culture icons—the characters, teams, bands, movies, sugar cereals and even radio stations that we love to love. The creators of these items have rented the right to make products with images that are ripe for the retail environment. Licensing has long been a strategy […]
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Jun 7 2011
Baby U
Children’s boutiques across the country are incorporating a range of educational classes into their retail strategies. These classes, from mommy-and-me yoga to breastfeeding to parenting basics, give insight into the products the shops sell and their owners’ values, while helping to build a community around the store. “It’s really important for small retailers to acknowledge […]
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Jun 7 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Earthy Duds
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Earthy Duds Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Earthy Duds’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Earthy Duds’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Earthy Duds Kushies (800) 841-5330 www.kushiesonline.com Be earth and style-conscious this season. Kushies, an eco-friendly manufacturer behind high-quality […]
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Jun 6 2011
Toys ‘R’ Us and Disney Partner for Cars 2
Kid favorite Toys ‘R’ Us and Disney/Pixar have partnered for “Race Around the World.” Together, the companies will create Cars 2 racetrack boutiques in nearly 1,300 stores around the world. The specialty displays were unveiled June 1 and will remain on display through Cars 2’s June 24 release.