The Biz: News Updates

Hillary Frei to Drive Global Branding Efforts

Henderson, NV - - (February 2010) - - pediped®, a category leader in children’s footwear announces the appointment of Hillary Frei as Director of Marketing. Frei will work to drive pediped® footwear’s global branding efforts.

Contact: pediped footwear / (702) 567-0311

The Chicago Market is bigger and better than ever! In January, the number of exhibitors grew by 50%, and 44% of all exhibitors were brand new to Chicago! And most importantly, the buyers were here—attendance was up by 22%, and our parking garages sold out! If that’s not enough, shopchicagomarket.com had 22,000 visitors just in January!

But don’t just take our word for it, exhibit in July and see for yourself!

Exhibiting at The Chicago Market is easy and affordable. At $10 a square foot, there’s no excuse for not being here! We offer exclusive exhibitor perks, such as:

  • FREE drayage
Contact: The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600

Newbury Park, CA (February 2010) Just in time for spring, Baby Bella Maya introduces Fancy Frills fanny covers. These adorable lace trimmed bloomer length ruffle covers are soft and stretchy offering a smooth and comfortable fit. Designed to be a fashionable option to cover baby’s diaper or a toddlers underpants, Fancy Frills can be worn under a dress or alone with a shirt. Dress them up or down to be appropriate for any occasion.

Contact: Baby Bella Maya / (805) 498-1914
Woombie (KB Designs, LLC)
Caletha Crawford
Happy Heinys is the Go-To reusable diaper for many celebrity moms.

San Diego, Calif.- Feb.22,2010
Happy Heinys, one of the largest manufacturers of modern reusable cloth diapers, is proud to be the #1 go to reusable diaper among todays Hollywood and New York celebrities.

Contact: Linda Byerline / (619) 258-6867
Happy Heinys sends nearly 1 ton of Reusable cloth diapers, infant clothing, baby blankets, and small toys to orphanages in Haiti

San Diego, Calif.- Feb 22,2010 Happy Heinys, one of the largest manufacturers of modern reusable cloth diapers, is honored to be able to help those who are less fortunate that we are. Happy Heinys has worked with several different infant orphanages around the world over the last 8 years by sending reusable diapers for the workers to use.

Contact: Linda Byerline / (619) 258-6867
Best in Show award winners, twitter raffle winners and a Chicago Market recap.

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® delivered comprehensive lines and name brand products during the January Market. The Chicago Market saw an exciting traffic increase of 22%, up from last January. Buyers and retailers were wowed by the breadth of market resources offered, with the temporaries boasting a 50% growth in the number of temporary exhibitors offered, with 40% of those being new to the January Market. The Chicago Market offered buyers and retailers highly sought after product lines and unique specialty resources that will help differentiate their business.

Contact: The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600
Insights Discovered
Wee Ones, LLC

CHICAGO, IL (February 2010 ) — Itzy Ritzy™, a manufacturer of chic and functional baby and toddler gear, invites buyers and media to experience Itzy Ritzy’s innovative, eco-friendly Snack Happened™ Reusable Snack Bags in action. Stop by the Itzy Ritzy Candy Bar at Booth 9324 during the ENK Children’s Club to spin candy and gumballs into your free snack bag.

Contact: Brittany Sodora / (630) 839-9830

Henderson, NV - - (February 2010) - - Ethan Kilmer has joined pediped® as a sales representative in charge of the Southeast region. This region includes Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas. Ethan takes over this position from Chris Rogers who has transitioned to the West Coast region, which comprises California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona.

Prior to joining pediped®, Ethan spent three years playing in the NFL for both the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals. Ethan attended Penn State University.

Contact: pediped footwear / (702) 567-0311
News for all vendors of The Chicago Market: Living and Giving

Thank you so much for your support of The Chicago Market: Living and Giving. Thanks to your extraordinary effort, good weather, improved messaging, exhibitor growth and a few tweaks, we had phenomenal attendance. It’s not just Especially the Lines, it’s Especially because of your hard work! We are pleased to share the following information.

The Show is GROWING!

  • 50% growth of temporaries from July 2009 to January 2010
  • 44% of our Temporaries are new to Chicago
  • Temporaries SOLD OUT for January 2010!
Contact: The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600

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