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Mar 23 2009
ENK Reports Strong Traffic at Children’s Club
The recent Children’s Club edition produced by ENK International, which ran March 8-10 at the Javits Center in New York, showcased a total 810 collections from 15 countries and attracted buyers from across the country and abroad, management reported. According to Elyse Kroll, chairman of ENK International, “traffic was solid all three days and the […]
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Mar 23 2009
AmericasMart Announces New SVP
Atlanta’s AmericasMart Apparel has appointed Lori Kisner senior vice president. She will be in charge of all apparel leasing and trade show sales for all women’s, men’s, children’s, bridal and accessories lines, according to Jeffrey Portman, president and CEO of AmericasMart’s parent company, AMC Inc. Kisner rejoins AmericasMart following a tenure at Surf Expo, a […]
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Mar 23 2009
CPSC Responds to Questions Regarding the CPSIA
Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Nancy Nord posted a letter on the CPSC Web site last week in response to questions posed by Rep. John Dingell, (D) Mich., regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Ultimately, the detailed response, which you can read here, outlined the major issues the CPSC faces in implementing the law […]
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Mar 23 2009
Splendid, Ella Moss Acquired by VF Corp.
VF Corporation of Greensboro, N.C., has completed its acquisition of Mo Industries, the Los Angeles-based parent company of brands Splendid and Ella Moss. VF Corp. purchased one-third of Mo Industries’ stock in June of 2008 and the remaining two-thirds earlier this month. According to the company, it paid $161 million “plus the repayment of $47 […]
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Mar 23 2009
Hugo Boss Names Kids’ Wear Licensee
The latest designer label to enter the children’s wear market, Hugo Boss Trade Mark Management (a part of the Hugo Boss Group of Metzingen, Germany) has announced an intent to launch a BOSS Kidswear collection with C.W.F. Children Worldwide Fashion SAS of Germany, which has been creating licensed children’s luxury apparel for more than 40 […]
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Mar 23 2009
Pediped Gives $111K to Make-A-Wish Foundation
Pediped announced it more than doubled its pledge to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for 2008. On March 2, the Henderson, Nev.-based children’s footwear company made out a check for $111,621 to David Williams, president and CEO of the wish-granting organization. Pediped initially agreed to raise $50,000 when it first partnered with the foundation a year ago, […]
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Mar 16 2009
Aeropostale Shares Plans for Children’s Retail Spin-Off
Aeropostale, a New York-based specialty retail chain targeting young men and women, has christened its new children’s store concept “P.S. from Aeropostale” and announced plans to launch it in the New York vicinity this summer. Geared toward ages 7 to 12, the stores will offer casual and trend-driven apparel and accessories with a focus on […]
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Mar 16 2009
Bubble Reports Steady Traffic at 7th Edition
The management for Bubble New York, which held its seventh children’s trade show March 8-10, reported that traffic was comparable to the last seasonal show despite the economic climate, with approximately 1,026 attendees visiting the 95 exhibitors—41 of whom were new to the show. Fourteen percent of buyers came from international locations, including Belgium, Brazil, […]
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Mar 16 2009
Barbie Turns 50
Mattel Inc.’s Barbie doll marked her birthday on March 9, 50 years after the character’s debut at the New York Toy Fair. The company marked the milestone by releasing an updated version of the original 1959 doll, which sold for just $3—its original price—during Barbie’s birthday week. Other Barbie dolls have also received a makeover, […]
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Mar 16 2009
Babe Ease Added to Atlanta Showroom
Pelham, N.H.-based Babe Ease LLC has announced its Original Clean Shopper shopping cart covers and other award-winning baby accessories will be represented by Link 2 Sales of Atlanta. A six-year-old manufacturer’s rep group located in the Atlanta Gift Mart Suite 1619, Link 2 Sales specializes in the wholesale trade of gifts, trends and accessories. The […]