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Jan 18 2010
Macy’s CEO Named Chairman of NRF Board of Directors
Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy’s Inc., was selected to serve as the chairman of The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) board of directors during the NRF’s 99th Annual Convention and Expo in New York last week. Lundgren succeeds Myron E. Ullman III, chairman and CEO of the J.C. Penney Company. Additionally, Stephen […]
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Jan 12 2010
Swede Deal
After facing much turmoil—including job loss and divorce—Mia Lundmyr knew she’d have to overcome her adversity to make a successful life for her then-toddler and soon-to-be-born baby. She had grown weary of the bland, organic children’s clothing on the market, so decided to take the leap and bring a little edginess to the industry. The […]
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Jan 11 2010
Earnshaw’s Reprises Retail Math Seminar at NYIGF
Join Earnshaw’s at the New York International Gift Fair for our Retail Math seminar conducted by Vincent G. Quan, industry consultant and assistant professor in the Fashion Merchandising Management Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The seminar will be held on Feb. 2 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jacob Javits […]
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Jan 11 2010
Exhibitor List Grows for First NYC Baby & Kids Fair at 7 W
7 W New York, which is holding its first-ever NYC Baby & Kids Fair this month, is reporting an expanded roster of exhibitors. Taking place on the building’s 11th floor running during the 7 W Winter Gift and Home Textiles Market Week, the show will run Jan. 30–Feb. 1 and will feature children’s gifts, accessories, […]
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Jan 11 2010
Macy’s to Close Five Underperforming Stores
Macy’s Inc. announced it will close of five locations in an effort to prune underperforming stores while looking to add new ones in markets where it sees a void. However, this year’s total closures numbered less than the 11 it shut in 2008. “We are committed to maintaining a healthy portfolio of stores, which requires […]
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Jan 11 2010
C&C Childrenswear Adds Kiezel-tje Girls Line
The C&C Childrenswear showroom in New York is now representing Kiezel-tje, a brand based in The Netherlands that targets style-driven girls. Created for sizes 2 to 12, the label offers fashion, color and detail and is priced between $20 and $65 wholesale. The Fall ’10 collection will be available in the showroom beginning this month. […]
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Jan 11 2010
Snazzy Baby Taps U.S. Reps
Snazzy Baby, an Australian-based manufacturer of eco-friendly baby safety products, is growing Stateside thanks to the help of two newly hired U.S. sales representatives. Julie Anne Glidewall will rep the brand in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi and will showcase its products in her Dallas showroom, located at the Dallas […]
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Jan 11 2010
JCPenney Raises $4.7 Million for Local Afterschool Programs
Customers of JCPenney stores are helping provide local children with access to life-enriching afterschool programs through the Plano, Texas-based retailer’s JCPenney Afterschool Round-up campaign, which recently accumulated more than $1.7 million of donations. Combined with funds raised from three events held last year for a total contribution of $4.7 million, the company reports the initiative […]
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Jan 11 2010
Earnshaw’s Bows Weekly Gift-Oriented e-Blast
You may have noticed a new e-newsletter from Earnshaw’s in your inbox on Thursday. It’s our latest digital product, Unwrapped, which this week was brought to you by Elegant Baby. Each week, we will highlight new gift products on the market. Look for more category-specific e-blasts from us covering the apparel and accessories. For sponsorship opportunities, […]
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Jan 4 2010
CPSC Appoints Phthalate Panel, Announces Incident Database Workshop Schedule
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved the appointment of seven independent scientists to serve on a Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) to examine the potential effects on children’s health of phthalates and phthalate alternatives as used in children’s toys and child-care articles. Visit http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/chapselect.pdf for a list of the CHAP members. In other Consumer […]
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Jan 4 2010
BabyLegs Founder Exits Brand
Nicole Donnelly, the founder and president of BabyLegs, a Seattle-based children’s arm and legwarmer company that was acquired by hosiery manufacturer United Legwear last spring, has stepped down from the brand. According to Isaac Ash, president and CEO of United Legwear, BabyLegs operations will remain in Seattle with the same core creative and sales team […]
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Jan 4 2010
Custo Barcelona Adds Kids’ Line
Established men’s and women’s line Custo Barcelona introduces its first children’s collection for Spring ’10, encapsulating the label’s signature colorful, print-driven aesthetic. Available in sizes 4 to 12 years and wholesaling from $17 to $39, the line will hit retail in January. The Spanish-based brand will be sold through the C&C Childrenswear showroom in New […]
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Jan 4 2010
No Slippy Hair Clippy Debuts Hometown ‘Bowtique’
Hair accessories manufacturer No Slippy Hair Clippy recently opened a new store at its headquarters in Vacaville, Calif. Coined “Bowtique,” the store—located in an old bank building—is the only place where the company’s entire line of hairclips and headbands will be on display and sold. “We’re so glad we were able to move our business […]
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Jan 4 2010
Ooh! La La! Couture and Tween Celebs Host Holiday Giveaway
Girls’ and tween clothing manufacturer Ooh! La La! Couture of Port Jefferson, N.Y., helped launch a “Tutus 4 Tots” giveaway this holiday season at Farnsworth Park in Altadena, Calif. Held in collaboration with Toys for Tots and Family 1st, Tutus 4 Tots presented a dress to hundreds of underprivileged girls, courtesy of Ooh! La La! […]
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Jan 4 2010
Saurette Taps Midwest Sales Rep
New York-based contemporary girls’ label Saurette is now partnering with Midwest sales rep Theresa Intravartolo of New Age Baby. According to Saurette designer Lisa Kanouse, “Theresa’s enthusiasm for the brand and her desire to help with our expansion will be extremely beneficial in spreading the word about Saurette in the area.” Kanouse and Intravartolo will […]
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Dec 21 2009
CPSC Extends Stay, Permits Component Testing
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to extend the stay for testing and certification under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for certain consumer products such as wearing apparel, phthalates, electronic toys and durable infant products. In a statement released last week, the commission said: “With regard to lead content, the Commission has determined […]
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Dec 21 2009
The Children’s Place Names New CEO
The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. of Seacaucus, N.J., has tapped Jane Elfers to become its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 4. Elfers, who has served as president and CEO of Lord & Taylor for the past nine years, has also been named to the board of directors of The Children’s Place. “Jane is […]
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Dec 21 2009
JCPenney Promotes Merchandising Execs
Plano, Texas-based JCPenney recently promoted three members of its senior merchandising team. Jeffrey Allison, Steven Lawrence and Elizabeth Sweney have all been advanced to the roles of executive vice president and senior general merchandise manager. Lawrence will be leading the children’s merchandising division. “JCPenney’s senior merchandising team is made up of highly skilled, seasoned executives […]
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Dec 21 2009
KidCo Names New President
Libertyville, Ill.-based juvenile product manfacturer KidCo has promoted Mark Greenwood to president. He replaces Ken Kaiser, owner of KidCo, who will remain sole owner and chairman of the board. Greenwood, who founded the juvenile products company Children on the Go in 1985 and sold it in ’98, joined KidCo in 2007 after acting as a […]
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Dec 21 2009
Cherokee’s Sideout Brands Licensed to Footwear
ACI International, a footwear manufacturer based in Los Angeles, has been tapped to produce kids’ footwear for Cherokee’s Sideout and Sideout Sport brands. According to Jay Kester, Cherokee’s executive vice president of marketing, the company is planning to have product to market in 2010. “We are currently in discussions with other premier manufacturers in specific […]