Interviews with juvenile/youth manufacturers, suppliers and designers talking about their design processes, inspirations and work habits related to the baby products, youth product or juvenile products they create.
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Registration, hotel booking for Las Vegas Market now open
Kids Today Staff, May 21, 2012LAS VEGAS — Registration for the summer Las Vegas Market, which runs July 30-Aug. 3, is now open. Attendees can also take advantage of early-bird discounts at preferred hotels if they book by Thursday, May 24. More -
JPMA petitions CPSC to establish bumper standard
Kids Today Staff, May 11, 2012The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association petitioned the Consumer Product Safety Commission this week to adopt a rule to define and distinguish between what they see as hazardous "soft" pillow-like crib bumper pads and traditional crib bumpers. More -
Build-A-Bear Workshop expands into toys, games
Playthings Staff, May 8, 2012ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear Workshop has teamed up with A Squared Entertainment Elxsi to expand its popular line of make-it-yourself dolls into play sets and figures, puzzles, stationery and more. This is the first time that the stand-alone retailer has licensed its popular Build-A-Bear brand into other product categories. More -
New York Baby Show set for May 19-20
Kids Today Staff, May 7, 2012NEW YORK — The New York Baby Show, billed as the largest consumer show for new and expectant parents, is returning for its second annual event the weekend of May 19 and 20. The show, presented by New York Family magazine, will take place at Pier 92 here. More -
Products at ABC Spring Show
Kids Today Staff, May 2, 2012Attendees at this month's fourth annual ABC Spring Educational Conference and Trade Show, set for April 25-27 in Las Vegas, will have a chance to learn more about key news and issues concerning the juvenile industry through seminars, speakers and networking opportunities. And the trade show segment will give buyers a sneak peek at new and refreshed products heading to market. Here is just a snippet of what can be found on display at the show. More -
Products at High Point Market
Kids Today Staff, May 2, 2012The High Point Market gets under way this month with a variety of furnishings for tots through teens. Espresso and other dark finishes continue to be popular, particularly in designs for older kids. But there are plenty of punches of colors, especially in furnishings and textiles geared toward girls. And as always, manufacturers are keeping space and storage needs in mind and are including details such as storage stairs on lofts, tall wall units with shelving and cabinets, and bunk options. More -
JPMA and ABC finalize negotiations for unification
Kids Today Staff, May 2, 2012Washington, D.C. - The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. and All Baby and Child have finalized negotiations to merge the two groups. More -
JPMA elects new board of directors
Kids Today Staff, May 1, 2012MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — Dave Taylor of Dorel Juvenile Group has been elected chairman of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn.'s board of directors for the 2012-2013 term. More -
Baby Jogger partners with private equity firm The Riverside Co.
Kids Today Staff, May 1, 2012RICHMOND, Va.— Stroller and gear manufacturer Baby Jogger has teamed with private equity firm The Riverside Co. As part of the deal, Baby Jogger's Mark Zehfuss has been named CEO. More
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