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Tottini brings modern design to Seattle
Practically at the epicenter of Seattle sits Tottini, a juvenile store started by two moms who were looking to bring modern furniture to their area while also creating balance with their own young families. More
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Lea recalls more than 63,000 youth beds
Youth furniture resource Lea Inds. is recalling more than 63,000 children's beds due to a fall hazard involving the side mattress support rails.The recall covers some 59,200 panel, loft and bunk beds sold in the U.S. and 4,200 sold in Canada, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which posted the recall on its website Tuesday. A total of 34 youth bed collections are affected.
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Melissa Maffei joins Brixy board
Melissa Maffei, owner of Seattle specialty retailer Tottini, has joined the board of directors of Brixy. Maffei replaces Beth Jenkins, who closed her USA Baby store in Kansas and is currently serving as director of manufacturer relations for Brixy. -
Baby Appleseed achieves Greenguard certification
Baby Appleseed has achieved Greenguard Certification for its cribs and infant furniture. -
Delta Children distributes $60,000 worth of cribs in Atlanta
Delta Children donated new cribs valued at $60,000 to Caring For Others, Inc. in Atlanta, GA earlier today. This donation was part of the company's Safe Sleep Campaign, an educational initiative backed with a commitment to give away $1,000,000 worth of cribs to families in need nationwide. -
JPMA and NHTSA collaborate on ‘Look Before You Lock' campaign
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the "Where's Baby? Look Before You Lock" awareness campaign. In a commitment to this campaign, all child restraint system (CRS) manufacturer members of JPMA will be posting life-saving messages beginning this month and continuing into early fall. -
Powell Company recalling bean bag chairs
Powell Company is recalling about 6,300 Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs. -
Giggle names Beth Guastella president and chief operating officer
Juvenile specialty retailer giggle has named Beth Guastella president and chief operating officer. In this new role, Guastella will be responsible for giggle's day-to-day operations and will oversee giggle retail, direct channels, merchandising, and finance.
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