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The Chicago Market: Living and Giving^® Announces Jan 2010 Retailer of the Month

Julie Windsor of Beat Street in Winnetka Il

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving^® is proud to announce the December 2009 Retailer of the Month honoree. The ROTM program is designed to acknowledge exceptional retailers who are making a difference in the gift industry, as well as to provide inspiration to other retailers who can benefit from the winners’ stories.

Congratulations to the January 2010 Retailer of the Month, Julie Windsor of Beat Street in Winnetka, IL.

Contact:

The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600

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Features

AmericasMart Kicks Off a New Year of Gift-Getting

By Jennifer Hill

Happy New Year! For retailers, January signals the start of the gift-buying season and a national round of trade events focused on what’s new in the gift market. Since children’s gifts are one of the most resilient product categories, buyers are encouraged to support the gift shows and discover ways to start or expand their gift selections. Here’s a preview of the first gift show of the season, The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, January 6-13 at AmericasMart. Also see January’s Trade Show Calendar on The Giggle Guide^® to plan your gift-buying schedule.

Sales/Promos

Sun Protection that does not wear off - Great Cruise Wear/Summer

Posted by Seasons UV Swim & Active Wear - Newborn to adults - 1/1/10

Expired: January 1st, 2010 - March 31st, 2010

Available now - 50++UPF Swimwear that dries quickly to become all day sun protection Active Wear for Kids. Great for those families that travel for sun vacations but need sun protection that does not wear off. Low minimums, replenishement sizes and styles as needed. New 50++UPF Beach & Bike shirt - great as UV coverup, or swim top. Longer in the back for building sand castles or biking. Hidden back pocket for “stuff”. Images are activated by sunlight…Kids think it’s magic…parents get visually reminded all day to re-apply sunscreen to exposed areas.

Contact:

Charles Sathmary / (416) 224-8083

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The Green Scene

OCTC Aims to be a Cut Above for Organics

By Sara Clement

The fabric of the children’s industry is changing. Production quantities are being influenced by cautious pre-season orders and demands for more immediate buys. Consumers are also becoming more educated about the sensitivity of newborns’ skin and the benefits of organic clothing. Combine this with advancements to incorporate a wider range of colors and fashionable styling into organics, and you have a recipe for success.

Launches

New Products at California Gift Show

Posted by LA Mart - 12/30/09

The newest, trendiest products on the west coast can be found during The California Gift Show^®

“The California Gift Show is a must-attend market for buyers looking for fresh and unique product. The Los Angeles Convention Center and L.A. Mart will offer a combined temporary exhibitor roster of more than 1,000 resources for buyers to choose from,” said Peggy Coleman, vice president of marketing, L.A. Mart and California Gift Show. “Our buyers will see some of the hottest, most innovative lines available today.”

New products and lines, by location, are listed below.

Contact:

LA Mart / (213) 763-5817

The Grapevine

BellyLaf Helps Make Bath Time Good Clean Fun

By Anna Levina Uy

Bath time for children is a great opportunity for some good clean fun. Toss a pair of Grippees™ or MiniMitts™ from BellyLaf in the tub and you’re sure to make a splash. The Giggle Guide^® is tickled to share these bath time helpers designed for parents and children to rub-a-dub with safety and style, while helping a worthy cause at the same time!

News Updates

Midwest - CBK Partners with The Chicago Market

Posted by The Chicago Market - 12/29/09

Living and Giving® to host twitter raffle at the January Market, Jan 21-27th, 2010

CHICAGO (December, 2009) - The Chicago Market: Living and Giving^® will once again offer attendees an exciting opportunity to stream show content live, in real-time, directly from the show floors every day. Inspired by the broad reach of social networking and the convenience of real-time conversation, The Chicago Market encourages its showrooms, exhibitors, buyers, retailers and sales reps to micro-blog through Twitter.com before, during and after its upcoming January Market, January 21-27, 2010.

Contact:

Victoria Kent / (312) 527-7708

Blogs

A Sassy^® Debut

By MaryLenore

I am pleased to announce Sassy^® as the BopStarBaby, exclusive participant in the developmental toys category in the BabyMakes3 baskets for 2010!! Here’s a little additional information on the company.

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The Grapevine

Ring Them Bells!

By Sara Clement

For centuries, mothers in India, Thailand and Cambodia have used beautiful bell-adorned anklets to ward off bad spirits and keep track of young children. Alerted to the movements of their babies by the jingling bells, parents could constantly hear their wandering tots. These anklets are the original baby-tracking device! The Giggle Guide^® sounds off on two bell-brands, Bumble Bells and Baby Emi, that have been inspired by the fashion and the function of this age-old tradition.

Blogs

Pre-Holiday Coverage for BopStar-PR clients

By MaryLenore

Hot Moms Club contributor Natalie Klein wrote rave reviews for three of BopStarBaby’s fabulous clients!

First, she was thrilled with the No Slippy Hair Clippy^® Organic Headband w/ Spider Flower. Then she fell in love with the new eco-friendly Pedoodles^®. Finally, she went into raptures over The Dropper Stopper™. Thanks for helping spread the word about these wonderful products, Natalie - we’re so happy you’re happy with them!

The Dropper Stopper™ also showed up in a feature on “Impulse Items” in Kids Today.

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The Grapevine

Allergy Apparel Offers Well-Worn Warnings!

By Sara Clement

Allergy Apparel makes it their business to look out for children with allergies. The company offers hypersensitive youth a selection of hip shirts and hoodies that sport sassy skulls and crossbones, together with reminders that one kid’s food is another kid’s poison! By promoting allergy awareness in schools, hospitals and daycares through advocacy and informative books and guides, Allergy Apparel has become more than just a line of clothing — it’s a constant reminder to help parents and caregivers avoid potentially life-threatening situations.

Launches

No Slippy Hair Clippy^® opens exclusive “Bowtique”

Posted by BopStarBaby - Celebrity Baby Baskets - 12/22/09

December 21, 2009: No Slippy Hair Clippy^® - the clip that stays in^® - has opened a special new store at their headquarters in Vacaville, California. Devoted exclusively to No Slippy^®, Bowtique is the one place where the entire line of these unique hairclips and headbands is on display and available for purchase.

“We’re so glad we were able to move our business into our hometown last year,” says Annie Salyer, No Slippy^®’s President & CEO, “This is a way for us to share what we do with moms here in this wonderful community.”

Contact:

Annie Salyer / (925) 846-8570

Items tagged “Infants (6-24 months)”

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