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Mar 5 2012
Nat Geo Bows Apparel Collection
National Geographic has paired up with performance textile and apparel company Trailtex – along with its subsidiary, Earthtec – to introduce a branded line of apparel for men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and outerwear. The collection, which will be available to retail stores across America, will debut this fall. “National Geographic explorers and photographers […]
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Mar 5 2012
Papa Bear Children’s Pajamas Recalled by CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a voluntary recall of Papa Bear children’s pajamas on Tuesday because they failed to meet federal flammability standards. More than 10,000 pairs of cotton pajamas sets, pants and nightgowns sold in boys’ and girls’ sizes 0 to 14 were imported by the Los Angeles, CA-based company. While no […]
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Mar 5 2012
February Sales Exceed Expectations
According to Retail Metrics, retailers like Target Corp. and Macy’s Inc. experienced a surprising uptick in sales in February. Among the 18 retailers to report results, all but Kohl’s Corp. saw sales increase by 6.5 percent – 3 percent more than expected. The National Retail Federation points out that Valentine’s Day sales boosted the results, […]
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Feb 27 2012
The Children’s Place Sees Sudden Upswing in Shares
Speculators have taken a shine to specialty retailer The Children’s Place ahead of its March 7 fourth-quarter earnings report. Shares in the company are up 2.4 percent to stand at $48.80. As of October 29, 2011, the kids’ clothing retailer operated 1,076 brick-and-mortar stores and online at www.childrensplace.com.
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Feb 27 2012
Wittlebee Makes Shopping for Children Easy
Kids’ clothing club Wittlebee is the latest startup to enter the subscription service market. For $40 a month, customers get a curated package of eight essentials selected from the likes of Gap, Carter’s and Cotton Seed, based on size, favorite colors, personal preferences and geographic location. Sean Percival, CEO of the Santa Monica, CA-based […]
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Feb 27 2012
Wonder! Kids’ Retailer Closes
Upscale children’s superstore Wonder! in Deerfield, IL, has shuttered after less than four months in business, citing financial difficulties. The 135,000-square foot store, which sold everything from baby oil to Bugaboo strollers, was the brainchild of venture capitalist Shane Christensen and aimed to blend the convenience of a big box retailer with a boutique mentality. […]
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Feb 20 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch Closing 180 U.S. Stores by 2015
Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch plans to close 180 U.S. stores by 2015, the company’s CEO Mike Jeffries told analysts in a conference call Wednesday. The chain will target underperforming locations, but specific stores have not yet been announced. Last year, Abercrombie & Fitch closed 71 stores.
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Feb 13 2012
Hasbro and K’NEX Connect for Tinkertoy
Hasbro is breathing new life into the classic Tinkertoy brand through its recent partnership with K’NEX Brands. Tinkertoy was originally created in 1913 for children ages 3 and up, and K’NEX has now developed a sturdy, kid-friendly building set with parts made from plastic instead of wood so that the new sets snap and stay […]
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Feb 13 2012
Children’s Apparel Sales Expected to Rise 5.1 Percent in First Quarter
New research from the division of International Business Machines that studies retail predicts children’s apparel sales to grow by 5.1 percent in the first quarter of 2012 – outpacing growth in the women’s apparel category, which is predicted to increase by 2.4 percent. Menswear sales, likely tied to the rising rate of employment, is expected […]
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Feb 6 2012
Denim & Supply
After a brief hiatus—thanks to rising cotton costs and a leggings craze—designers agree: Denim is back. And although colorful denim gives the look a new twist, old blue reigns king with a crop of easy-to-wear washes and statement-making textures. by Angela Velasquez Ink Spot Sparkly tops with dark blue denim is the go-to holiday uniform […]
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Feb 6 2012
Social Skills
From Twitter to Tumblr, target the tween demographic where it goes to talk and play: online. The name of the game in retail is to be where your customers are, and if they’re tweens, you’d better bet that’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and an ever-growing list of social sites. Leigh Whitney, owner of Level 2, […]
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Feb 6 2012
Tweenage Dream
Sally Miller reigns supreme with fashion-forward and always-chic tween styles. Who says hearing voices is always a bad thing? Just ask Sally Miller, creator and designer of her namesake tween apparel brand. “In November 2006, I woke up to a very quiet voice that said it was time to go out on my own,” she […]
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Feb 6 2012
Tween Angels
Happy days are here again for denim jeans and plain white tees. The hairspray was in full force for our February tween issue. Little rockabilly greasers with hair out to there did their best James Dean impressions and rocked an afternoon at the studio. Channeling the ’50s, with ducktail hairstyles, leather jackets, plain white tees, […]
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Feb 6 2012
ICSC Reports Strong Sales for January
The International Council of Shopping Centers recently reported a 4.8 percent sales increase for January—the strongest January sales report since 2006. ICSC notes that sales were especially high at luxury department stores, adding Saks Inc. was one of the strongest with a 10.5 increase. Discounters also experienced an increase with same-store sales. The council expects […]
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Feb 6 2012
Uniqlo’s Latest Collaboration Includes Kidswear
Following the success of its designer collaboration with Jil Sander, Uniqlo will debut a range co-designed with Undercover designer Jun Takahashi. Sold under the UU label, the collection marks the Japanese chain’s first foray into childrenswear. The line will retail from $10.90 to $59.90 and will include bright separates and loungewear.
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Feb 6 2012
Consumer Confidence on the Rise
Consumer confidence increased for the second week in a row, according to the results of the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released Thursday. The Index rose to minus 44.8 in the period to Jan. 29—the highest since June—from minus 46.4 the previous week. Employment gains and post-holiday clearance sales also helped create a better buying climate […]
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Jan 30 2012
Social media site Pinterest Driving Significant Traffic to Retailers
Pinterest, a 2-year old social media site that allows users to collect and share their favorite photos from the web, is beginning to drive a significant amount of traffic to retailers’ websites, according to tech blog Mashable. The number of unique visitors to Pinterest.com increased by 429 percent from September to December 2011, jumping to […]
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Jan 23 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog Makes a Comeback
Sega is bringing back its popular hedgehog at sonic speed. The brand has signed toy producer Meccano to create a line of Sonic the Hedgehog construction toys including figurines, vehicles and play sets, set to launch in Fall ’12. In addition, Sega teamed up with RHM Solutions to launch an online store for Sonic the […]
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Jan 23 2012
Disney Store to Remodel and Open 13 Stores in 2012
The Disney Store on Tuesday announced its plans to open 13 news and remodeled locations in North America in 2012, as well as the company’s first ever store in China, in Shanghai. The North American openings include the debut of Disney’s new interactive format in stores in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Utah and Virginia.
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Jan 13 2012
Jakks Gets Heroic
Marvel Entertainment has appointed Jakks Pacific, manufacturer and licensee of assorted toys and figures for brands like Cabbage Patch Kids and The Smurfs, to create a line of plush products based on its Marvel Super Hero Squad. The line—which ties into the new Marvel virtual online world, HeroUp.com – will launch at specialty retailers this spring […]
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