The Biz: News Updates

New York, NY – January 12, 2011 – Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, today announced the appointment of financial industry veteran Kenneth Baronoff to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Henderson, NV (January 2011) — pediped^®, one of the leading children’s footwear brands, has always had the mission of giving back to children in need. pediped^® will take this goal to a new level this new year with the launch of the pediped foundation™.

The foundation is the work of pediped^® footwear’s founders and co-owners Brian and Angela Edgeworth and co-owner Rudy Glocker. As the giving arm of pediped^®, the mission of the pediped foundation™ is to enhance the lives of children and provide financial support to charities and organizations that are aligned with that goal.

Roundhouse Design Collaborative is excited to announce new, lower pricing for its award-winning Oh Plah! Teething Bracelet. Previously retailing for 19.99, the wearable teether and multi-sensory toy is now retailing for 14.99. Please contact Caryn Paradis at Roundhouse (860.581.4594 x101) for wholesale pricing information.

The California Gift Show^® continues to evolve and excite, by offering buyers a global experience with its rebranded Kentia-The Global Marketplace section. Kentia, which unveiled a new look at the July 2010 market, has been well received by exhibitors and buyers alike.

An International experience that cannot be found at any other gift show.