The Biz: News Updates

CHICAGO (Dec. 16, 2011) – From now until the end of 2012, shoppers have the opportunity to “be a hero” and make their dollars go even further toward helping protect children’s vision. Real Kids Shades (RKS), has agreed to donate $1 for every donation collected through its online store to Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s oldest voluntary eye health organization. The site provides an opportunity to be a “Hero” with a $1 donation, an “Action Hero” by donating $5, or a “Super Hero” with a $10 donation.

The New York-headquartered law firm, Phillips Nizer LLP, has produced a checklist targeted to the fashion and childrenswear/products industries of important points to consider when granting or getting a license. The checklist, created by partner Jeremy D. Richardson, member of the firm’s Fashion and Childrenswear, Licensing and Intellectual Property practices, provides starting points for anyone considering licensing a trademark, a family of trademarks, artwork, a product, or a combination of these.

Sections in the Checklist include:

New York, NY – Nov. 21, 2011 - Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, today announced that actress and comedian Caroline Rhea will serve as mistress of ceremonies at its 26th Annual Gala at 583 Park Avenue on Dec. 8. The event, which is expected to attract 700+ executives from the retail, fashion, and children’s industries, will honor jcpenney, Levi’s^® Brand and Delta Children’s Products for their leadership in corporate giving and outstanding philanthropic efforts in helping children and families in need.

Playtime New York, the international trade show dedicated to universes of children and Junior, will spotlight 100 creative brands at its fourth edition March 10-12, 2012, at SoHo’s 82 Mercer (82 Mercer Street between Spring and Broome Streets).

Playtime’s signature sophisticated yet whimsical ambiance will set the tone.

LET’S PLAY !

…play games, play sports and play roles… Our new theme for the season will flow from all our events, animations, workshops and trend spaces (all produced by American artists).
 

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