The Biz: Feature Articles

Text messaging has become a mainstay, and its influence can be seen in fashions for even the youngest of kids. While really young children may not be doing the texting, their clothing buying parents are! The shorthand styles used for text messaging and the Internet are making a statement on children’s fashions from infancy through teens. Manufacturers know that hip parents have LOL fun with the text message fashion fad, and also favor natural, comfortable cotton fabrics for their children. The Giggle Guide^® presents three clothing lines that are 2 good 2b 4gotten: Text Message Baby, dekoposh and FunZees by Sara Kety Baby & Kids.

TV moms, with their perfect hair, flawless makeup, and seemingly endless free time, make motherhood look like a walk in the park. Of course, in real life, new moms find out all too quickly that the reality of motherhood can be quite different. Thank goodness for Mother’s Day! It affords a fantastic marketing opportunity for retailers to suggest products to pamper moms of all ages. A Mommy Comfort Pack from Mambino Organics, some bubble bath from little twig, an ultra-absorbent bath towel from Bamboo Moon and a luxurious American Terry Company robe can combine to create a relaxing, well-deserved and memorable experience for Mom.

The All Baby and Child Spring Conference, to be held May 3-5 in Louisville, Kentucky, will feature speakers whose expertise, creativity, and experience can help retailers and others in the children’s industry grow and strengthen their companies. The conference has a full schedule of speakers, and each addresses a different aspect of business, from marketing and practical retail tips, to communicating and growing sales in the digital era.

Paying tribute to the good ole’ United States of America is important to many consumers, which makes it equally important for many retailers and designers. The following companies are proud to manufacture their clothing lines in the United States. Committed to helping the economy by employing locally, rather than outsourcing, and using top-quality and eco-friendly materials, Nay et al, Kandle Kidswear and Tralala are dedicated to providing the best and most fashionable children’s clothing.