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Ganz Sued Over Webkinz Sales Terms Playthings Staff - 07/17/2008
Nuts For Candy, a California retailer, filed a class-action lawsuit against vendor Ganz USA and its Canadian parent firm, alleging that the conditions the company sets for stocking its popular Webkinz plush line violate U.S. antitrust laws. More
Paragon launches children’s wall decor line 07/01/2008
Paragon, a wall decor company based in Albertville, Ala., will launch a line of children’s art at the summer markets. The collection features 20 SKUs by Georgia artist Vikki Weigel. All of the pieces are exclusive hand-painted multi-originals and will come with an “art necklace” to match the print.
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On tap in Atlanta and beyond 07/01/2008
The summer gift markets are brimming with exciting new products from manufacturers across nearly all categories. And there’s something for all styles: Demdaco’s sweet door hanger, Mud Pie’s cheeky magnetic frame, Rock N Mom’s tattoo-themed diaper bag and The Grandparent Gift Co.
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An artist’s mission By Tanya K. Merritte - 07/01/2008
Who: Amy Calandra Davis, designer, Light of Mine Designs Background: Davis, who has art and design degrees, says she fell into the juvenile market by accident. “I had an idea of hand-painted Christmas balls and my good friend owned a children’s store, so the first designs were catered towards kids,” she said.
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The art of giving 07/01/2008
Juvenile shops and gifts go hand in hand. Many consumers can’t resist picking up a pair of teeny shoes, cuddly blankets or darling layette sets when perusing the aisles for bigger purchases, making them the ideal add-on sales item for retailers. And products that come in a snazzy box, a neatly tied bag or other unique packaging add the perfect finishing touch.
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Macy’s to test LittleMissMatched boutiques From Home Textiles Today - 06/19/2008
NEW YORK – Girls fashion brand LittleMissMatched plans to open 85 shop-in-shop boutiques in Macy’s by September. The company also has completed its first round of funding from consumer-market investor Catterton Partners.
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Customer Care and Beyond Kelly Nelson, Customer Service Manager, New Baby Products, Atlanta July 16, 2008 Hot Colors For Kids Rooms
Color trends come and go in the world of fashion and interior design. I am, by ... More
Customer Care and Beyond Kelly Nelson, Customer Service Manager, New Baby Products, Atlanta July 7, 2008 Last Of The Independents?
Every day I see more and more independent retailers going the way of the do-do.&... More
Customer Care and Beyond Kelly Nelson, Customer Service Manager, New Baby Products, Atlanta April 10, 2008 Teutonia In The US
Teutonia strollers are coming to the states on a pilot basis. A select few stor... More
In 2007, crib sales in the United States hit an estimated $1 billion and are expected to grow to $1.26 billion by 2012, according to research from Easy Analytic Software Inc. Given those numbers, the future looks steady for those who manufacture cribs as well as nursery case goods, glider rockers and crib mattresses. Click here for more.
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The April High Point Market was one of focus and transition. There were a few new exhibitors, existing vendors who've jumped into the youth business and manufacturers that extended the age range of their product (Click here to see more).
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