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ABC Show Preview: The Laughs and Smiles Report

By david gaunt

The ABC Kids Expo returns to Las Vegas October 15-18 and that has made a lot of people smile. I know that I always have a good time at ABC, and am looking forward to some laughs together with my explorations for new juvenile products. Before the show begins, I wanted to find out what makes some of the exhibitors laugh, and how they plan to generate big smiles from buyers. I was particularly pleased to hear that most of the manufacturers I asked said that their children, spouses or family members are what makes them laugh the most. I agree!

The Grapevine

3 Marthas Counts 25 Years in the Baby Business

By Stephanie Hanlon

When a brand can boast about its 25 years of quality made-in-the-U.S.A. products, you’d think it might rest on its laurels. But not 3 Marthas. The company has been known for its beautiful appliqués that delight modern mothers while retaining the personal and classical touch of hand-made items. As the holidays approach and everyone is anxious to spoil baby (and mom) with the latest and greatest, you can’t go wrong stocking 3 Marthas in any combination.

Features

Hello Kitty Welcomes a Litter of New Products

By Mari Gold

The first Hello Kitty item was a plastic coin purse based on a Japanese design created in 1974. The kitty in question was a female white bobtail cat sporting a red bow around her neck. Hello Kitty came to the United States in 1976 where she took the country by storm. Although the initial market for the design was pre-teen girls, the popularity of the icon grew and now includes adults as well. The design appears on all kinds of products ranging from school supplies to fashion accessories and even high-end products. Hello Kitty is internationally famous with a multi-category litter of licensed products sporting her face and body.

JP Lizzy

By JP Lizzy Designs

At JP Lizzy, we design beautiful and sophisticated accessories to organize today’s busy lifestyle. Our products enable women to choose the look they love with a bag that meets the demands of their busy schedule. Our designs earn rave reviews for their versatility, evolving in function as we do.

Woombie - KB Designs, LLC

By woombie

Debuting at ABC 2013, our new and lovely 100% Supreme Indian Cotton gown + Hat Sets.
7 styles and 3 sizes available:

7-15 lbs
16-23 lbs
24-30 lbs

Come visit us at ABC Booth 4701 for a tour of our new products and a free bag!

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Bluebird Blanket

By bluebirdcompany

New for the 2013 ABC Kids Expo, Bluebird Blanket introduces another eco-friendly baby blanket. The 3-way Blues chevron stripe baby blanket adds a new splash of color to the existing line-up of the popular chevron blankets. All are made with 74% recycled cotton fibers, and have a super-soft touch. Make sure to stop in at booth #818 to view all the baby blankets and home throws on display. Bluebird Blanket - Always made-in-America. Always awesome.

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Show Reports

Exhibitors Rule at the NY Gift Show

By Kelly Lee

New York International Gift Fair - NY Now - New York City, New York (8/17/13 - 8/21/13)

NY NOW, the Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly the NY International Gift Fair), ran from August 17 to August 21 in typical grand style at the Javits Center. New companies as well as seasoned veterans basked in the updated venue. The LIFESTYLE Collection featured the Baby + Child category, where over 100 companies congregated to show the freshest ideas in the market. The Wind & the Sail, Hickies, PishPosh Mommy, and Fluf were just a few of the in-demand product providers that exhibited at the show.

2013 Immediate Buys Spotlight

By Leesa

You Want It When? Immediately!

More retailers than ever rely on immediate buys to stock their shelves in an effort to stretch their budgets and reduce risk. To meet this shift in buying cycles, more manufacturers are offering specials on remaining goods. However, time’s running out to promptly plan to attend major trade events to survey and strategize for a profitable future.

Show Reports

Diversity Rules the Day at ENK

By Emmi Kern

Children's Club - New York, New York (8/4/13 - 8/6/13)

ENK International is one of the world’s biggest trade show producers. Four times each year, ENK presents the Children’s Club Show, a trade event that highlights popular and up-and-coming fashion brands for kids. The best part about the Children’s Club Show is the diversity. Both domestic and international brands arrive to show their wares, allowing for a variety of style perspectives, as well as a sneak peek into what’s new and trending around the globe Brands that captured our attention this time around include Craftholic, Chach, Sweet Marcel and Dagmar Daley.

Features

Made in the U.S.A Products Support Families

By Carolyn Kavarnos

It seems like it’s harder to find companies who are still manufacturing their goods in the U.S.A. So many companies have made the decision to take their manufacturing overseas. While they realize less expense, it comes at a cost for those in the United States. There still are companies that are committed to manufacturing in the U.S.A. The Matching Dots, Paty, Inc., Papersalt and Sugarbug’s Closet are four companies that are proud to be manufacturing their product lines in the U.S.A.

Show Reports

Playtime NY Wows with American and International Goods

By Mari Gold

Playtime New York - New York, New York (8/3/13 - 8/5/13)

The 7th edition of Playtime New York took place August 3-5, 2013 with ninety-plus international brands proudly showcasing their Spring-Summer 2014 collections. This was the first appearance at Playtime for more than one-third of the exhibitors. 51% of the exhibitors were U.S. companies; the other 49% were from other countries. Buyers were aided by three trend spaces: Supergraphic, with hypnotic geometry and flashy colors that included work by artist Melissa Godoy Nieto; Starfish with sailor motifs and work by Dana Haim; and Green Carpet featuring natural tones and materials with art by Ritsuko Hirai. 1,412 visitors attended. Liberty London, Dizzy Dress, Little Italy and Merino Kids were brands that captured our attention.

Launches

Kissy Kissy Embraces Spring ’14 With Peruvian Pima Cotton Baby Essentials Teeming With Love, Comfort and Style

Posted by Caletha Crawford - 9/4/13

RED BANK, N.J. (June 3, 2013)—Kissy Kissy by Tatiana and Company is set to woo moms and gift-givers with the seasonal colors and themes they fancy along with a few surprises to keep them smitten. As always, the Spring ’14 collection is wedded to the brand’s signature Peruvian Pima cotton. The vast assortment—which spans preemie through size 4T—captures every aspect of baby’s life from sweet looks in the Kissy Kissy line, and bolder statements from Kissy Kissy’s Qt-Qt, to keepsake-quality christening apparel in Besos by Kissy Kissy and embroidered and smocked garments from Kissy Kissy Premier.

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Caletha Crawford

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