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Oct 26 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Best Friends
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Best Friends Best Friends Lucky Puppy (310) 453-7836 www.luckypuppyonline.com Pals of the furry variety serve as the inspiration behind Lucky Puppy’s line of apparel for newborns through 6T. Accented with dog-related icons—think paw prints—and the brand’s adorable puppy logo, the line delivers a bounty of vibrant, play-ready basics. Popular […]
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Oct 25 2010
BabyLegs Opens Mall Kiosks
Preparations for the holiday gift-giving season are underway as BabyLegs, a division of New York-based United Legwear, opens its first freestanding retail location at the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Wash. Two other kiosks—in Seattle’s Southcenter Mall and the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J.—are to follow. Isaac Ash, CEO of United Legwear, said the program […]
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Oct 25 2010
Executive Moves: Douglas Co., Iconix Brand Group
New hires and shifts affecting the children’s industry. ~ Ron Herman recently became the national accounts manager for Douglas Company, a New Hampshire-based manufacturer of plush and home décor items. He brings more than 28 years of experience working in the plush and gift industry, having previously served as sales manager for Manhattan Toy Company […]
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Oct 19 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: A Day at the Beach
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: A Day at the Beach A Day at the Beach Gossip Girl (800) 359-7946 www.gossipgirlswim.com Gossip Girl packs its Spring ’11 swimwear collection with value-added extras inspired by the juniors market. Bright prints are the mainstay of spring’s collection. Highlights include a grouping with a colorful ’80s palette; suits […]
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Oct 18 2010
Gymboree Corp. Accepts Bain Capital Buyout Offer
The Gymboree Corporation has agreed to a takeover by private investment firm Bain Capital Partners LLC in a transaction valued at $1.8 billion, or $65.40 per share, in one of 2010’s largest buyouts. “We are pleased to announce this transaction as it delivers significant value to our shareholders,” said Matthew McCauley, chairman and CEO of […]
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Oct 18 2010
Belk Unveils Rebranding Initiative
The nearly century-old department store chain Belk Inc. is overhauling its brand, hoping to spice up its image. The initiative includes an updated logo, a new tagline (“Modern. Southern. Style.”) and an ad campaign meant to get the word out. The stores will also refresh their assortment—specifically in the denim, jewelry and footwear categories—unveil remodeled […]
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Oct 18 2010
Playtime New York Announces Dates for 2nd Edition
Playtime New York, an international trade show showcasing products for children, juniors and moms-to-be, has set dates for its second show: March 5-7, 2011. The market will be held at 82 Mercer in SoHo. The first edition of this biannual trade show occurred July 31 to Aug. 2, where retail buyers from stores such as […]
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Oct 18 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Defines “Children’s Product” for the CPSIA
E-shaw’s News Blast: CPSC Defines “Children’s Product” for the CPSIA CPSC Defines “Children’s Product” for the CPSIA The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final interpretative rule on the term “children’s product” as used in the… [more] Gymboree Corp. Accepts Bain Capital Buyout Offer The Gymboree Corporation has agreed to a […]
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Oct 12 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Two of a Kind
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Two of a Kind Two of a Kind Urban Bratz (310) 849-4152 www.urbanbratz.com Twins and siblings can jam in true rock-star style with the new line of one-pieces, T-shirts, long-sleeve twofers and dresses from Urban Bratz. Emblazoned with matching guitar and drum set prints, the “I Rock/I Roll” set […]
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Oct 8 2010
North Carolina Retailers
Cutie Pies Children’s Boutique (*) Charlotte, N.C. Located in the city’s conservative district, this boutique greets customers with a wide assortment of garments, a playhouse dressing room and grand play area. The witty store stocks “traditional and modern clothing to accommodate every occasion,” said store manager Mandy Rector. Rector tries to bring new styles to […]
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Oct 8 2010
High Gear
DeNai Jones still remembers the first time she encountered a consumer carrying one of her bags: She was crouched behind her mother, gripped by panic. “We were in downtown L.A. shopping for fabric, and I was hiding behind fixtures in the store,” she recalled. “My mom said, ‘Why don’t you introduce yourself?’ But I was […]
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Oct 8 2010
Show Time
Las Vegas is set to become even more family-friendly as the 8th annual ABC Kids Expo rolls into town. The latest in children’s wear, baby gear, nursery décor, toys, gifts and more will be on display at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Oct. 10–13, and president and show director Larry Schur said there will […]
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Oct 5 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Jumper Joy
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Jumper Joy Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Jumper Joy’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Jumper Joy Scoochie Ltd. (845) 868-7775 Jo Sheratt, founder and designer of Country Kids Legwear, creates funky socks and tights meant to grab attention. Now with her new apparel offshoot, Scoochie […]
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Oct 4 2010
Stride Rite Launches STEP Program to Address Child Development and Aid Shoppers
The Stride Rite Children’s Group recently released a new trademarked program called STEP (Scientifically Tested, Everyday Proven), meant to help parents select shoes that will properly support a child’s growth and development from ages 1 to 5. The in-store program consists of three steps and is intended to make it easier for parents to select […]
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Oct 4 2010
Juicy Couture Appoints New President and Chief Creative Officer
Juicy Couture has appointed LeAnn Nealz as its new president and chief creative officer. In this position, Nealz will be responsible for all creative elements of the business including product design, marketing and store design. She will report to Edgar Huber, CEO Juicy Couture. “LeAnn has shown extraordinary range throughout her career,” Huber noted. “From […]
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Oct 4 2010
Wal-Mart Taps New CFO
Wal-Mart will promote treasurer and executive vice president Charles Holley to chief financial officer after current CFO Tom Schoewe steps down from the position on Nov. 30. Schoewe will remain at the company through the end of January to assist with the transition. This is the latest move in a series of upper-management changes at […]
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Oct 4 2010
Former Department Store Buyer Launches Fashion Consultancy
Grace Kang, owner of the New York-area Pink Olive gift boutiques, has launched Retail Recipes—a business created to help designers devise a strategy for growing their retail customer base. As a former buyer for Barney’s, Bloomingdale’s and Saks.com, Kang spent much of her time at the department store level discovering and guiding new designers, which […]
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Oct 4 2010
E-shaw’s News Blast: 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight
E-shaw’s News Blast: 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook 9Threads Presents Digital Marketing Seminar Tonight Earnshaw’s and 9Threads invite you to attend our digital marketing seminar, which will be held today… [more] Stride Rite Launches […]
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Sep 28 2010
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Sugar & Spice
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Sugar & Spice Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: Sugar & Spice’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Sugar & Spice Candy Shop Kids (856) 803-7579 www.candyshopkids.com Since 2009, the sister duo behind Candy Shop Kids has been turning out cheeky attire for baby girls that is […]
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Sep 27 2010
MTV Networks International Names Consumer Products Exec
MTV Networks International (MTVNI) has tapped former Disney Consumer Products (DCP) exec Michael Connolly as its senior vice president of consumer products. Connolly takes over from Jean Philippe Randisi, former senior vice president and managing director of NCP International, who left the company some weeks ago. Based in New York, Connolly will be responsible for […]
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