The Biz: News Updates

On July 11 -12, 2012, the members of the new Specialty Retail Board met for the first time in Chicago. They have been charged with creating a new umbrella organization for independent specialty baby stores in the United States, and have the full backing of the industry via both ABC and the JPMA.

The board is committed to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive community for retailers that will focus on programs, marketing, education, advocacy and resources that will help all specialty stores thrive in today’s changing marketplace.

Bill Schmid, founder of Halo Innovations, was recently featured in Time.com and the Huffington Post. The articles focused on the background of the company and an exciting program that Halo has in place in over 800 hospitals around the country to help teach safe sleep to new parents.

Check out the article http://healthland.time.com/2012/06/13/sleepsacks-sleeping-bags-designed-…

Our new Spring and Summer line is moving fast!! Check out our new vibrant summer short rompers in boys and girls themes. We also have adorable Glow In The Dark 2 piece Jammie sets for those warm summer nights. Don’t forget our patriotic apparel!! Red, White and Blue themed Footies and Glow Jammie sets now available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July or anytime to show your pride.

n celebration of this year’s Earth Day, let’s make a pledge to add a little more ‘green’ to our lives. Did you know that the average lunch uses four small plastic bags each day? Packing lunch with four plastic bags five days a week for one year wastes almost 1000 bags per person! Take a small step by replacing wasteful (and costly!) plastic baggies with Snack Happened™ Reusable Snack Bags. From school lunches, to picnics, to summer road trips, your customers will find 101 uses for these amazing bags that make it easy to be eco-conscious.

Speaking of Being Eco-Chic, Here’s Another Tip: