Items tagged “Apparel”

Just back from a great weekend in LA, where I went to help Renee and Scott Baio with their very first Celebrity Baby Yard Sale. I flew out there last Friday, rented a brand new red Mustang convertible (thanks for the upgrade, Hertz!), and headed to the Valley (my first visit ever) by the grace of GPS. The whole crew worked like mad setting up the event ; I didn’t get to bed till 4:30 AM! Three hours of sleep and I’m back up and off to the sale. Such a glamorous life, I know….

Summer is just around the corner. Time for longer days, melting ice cream cones, camping trips and sunburns… Don’t you just love summertime?! I still can’t shake that adolescent excitement that overwhelms me just as May gives way to June. Although as adults, we don’t have summer camp or sleepovers to look forward to, we do have backyard BBQ’s, 4th of July celebrations and lots of adorable little tots to keep us busy all summer long.

We at Bebe Bella Designs are thrilled to announce our latest catalog! Check it out and if you have any questions, please let us know. Shop now until June 15th and receive 15% off all orders over $500.

Contact: Melissa Sachse / (651) 328-6192

Even in a down economy, parents are buying.

Children’s clothing retailers are posting strong earnings in the first quarter of 2009. Children’s Place (PLCE) reported a 21% increase in profits. The clothing retailer reported $23.5 million in first quarter earnings, up from $19.5 million in 2008. Sales reached $401.9 million while same store sales increased 1% over the same period.

Henderson, Nevada-based kokopax®, debuts at retailers nationwide beginning June 1 with a range of fashionable and lightweight classic baby carriers, coordinating totes, sun hats and organic accessories.

New kokopax Lightweight Carrier Combines Fashion, Function and Freedom

The newest thing in surfing has arrived for tots! Haiden Surf, started in 2008, offers a large selection of hip and sporty board shorts and surfing accessories in sizes 3m to 7. The line was created by Katie Motika and Alli Baldocchi, two women who know a little about boys and surfing. The Southern California surfers have four boys between them. Frustrated by the lack of stylish surf wear for their tots, the friends decided to grab a wave of opportunity and design children’s wear with a surf motif.

Just for fun, here’s a list of commonly used acronyms. Many are specific to the kid’s industry. Some are general business terms. A few are just for fun.

Your task? Define all these acronyms correctly, including the bonus questions. Post your answer in The Giggle Guide “Comments” section. The first respondent with a perfect score will receive a Baby Prize Pack from LJBryn&Co. including: Doctor T’s Super Goop SPF 30 organic sunscreen, Scout Baby Organics bodysuit and an Itzy Ritzy wet bag.

The winner, and all correct answers, will be announced next week.

  1. SBO
  2. COB
  3. ROI

I’m going to tell you flat out that if you’ve designed a tee shirt line and have a collection of 6 or 8 tees that have done pretty well when you’ve sold them at your local Mom2Mom or craft show, you’re not ready for a rep—yet. How can you get your line ready for a rep, and the increased sales that go hand in hand?

Visual merchandising. More than an arrangement of signs and products. To increase sales, engage more senses. Create an experience. Satisfy needs, but generate wants. The Giggle Guide™ provides display tips for retailers and manufacturers. In stores, or at trade events, what you see and hear matters. Create attention grabbers Generate buzz. Turn window shopping into increased sales! What customers see, hear and touch influences what they get!

No Slippy Hair Clippy®, known for innovative luxury hair clips, is expanding their product mix this spring with two wonderful new products: the French Clippy™ and No Slippy® Headbands.

The French Clippy™, perfect for older toddlers and girls with more hair, is lined in velvet with an additional piece of velvet secured around the clasp. This feature makes these clips super snug in the silkiest, most “slippery” hair. They are an excellent addition for the store desiring quality, function, and fashion - all in one brand! They will wholesale for $3.50–$10.00.

Contact: MaryLenore Arsenault / (615) 460-7485

Want to relate to tweenagers? The Giggle Guide™ talks to Kristen Taylor about Juvie, her shop dedicated to all things tween. She makes shopping for this niche group easier. Here’s a Retail Reality check on this special market. It’s challenges, strategies, key brands, marketing tips and successes. Juvie shows how being cool can become a hot spot for pre-teens … and their parents!

Whitten Grey, a socially and environmentally responsible Texas-based manufacturer of girls’ dresses, uses only organic fabrics and proudly manufactures its collections in the United States. Designers Brittney Davenport and Candice Jenkins have created a playful and childishly chic collection for ages 2 to 6.

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