The Biz

LJBryn&Co. represents, markets and sells cutting-edge, hand-made and small-batch children’s products, in addition to big name brands. Sales Representative Lara Joy Brynildssen says, “I specialize in giving each unique brand the attention you would give it, if you were still out there marketing it yourself. Many of the brands I represent are family-owned companies and I understand the individual challenges those businesses face when finding their niche in the children’s marketplace.” Lara shares insights into her sales rep experience and what goes into making her firm, LJBryn &Co. successful.

An extravaganza full of the newest designs and fabulous creations is at the The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market^®, running July 14th through July 21st at AmericasMart. With more than 4,000 showrooms and an abundance of temporary booths, you can be sure to find exactly what you need for the upcoming season, all in one place! The Giggle Guide^® spotlights just a few of the exhibitors to whet your appetite: A Light in the Night, Acting Out, Chi Chi Baby, and Dead Sea Pavilion.

Shopping for baby’s room is one of the most exhilarating “remodeling” projects parents undertake during their life, and children’s retailers have the fortunate opportunity to be part of this memorable experience. By creating inviting and inspiring room settings, retailers will help shoppers visualize the furnishings and accessories in their own homes. Including a range of standout nursery products from made-in-the USA suppliers such as Tree by Kerri Lee, Bratt Décor and LuvStuff can help spark customers’ imaginations and ignite a roomful of sales!

Beba Bean began its business by solving a piddly diapering problem parents of boys know all too well — avoiding getting showered by the fountain of youth! After the birth of her second child, Alex, Lisa Malcic noticed that no product existed to prevent wee willie’s weeing all over her and her husband, Peter. Thus, she was inspired to create the Pee-pee Teepee™, the topper that conveniently contains old faithful’s trouble that starts with a “P”!