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ABC Kids Expo Completes First Louisville Show - Looks to 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2012

By Mari Gold

ABC Kids Expo - Louisville, Kentucky (9/23/11 - 9/26/11)

The world’s largest juvenile products trade show held its 9th annual exposition at the Kentucky Exposition Center September 23-26, 2011. “Most exhibitors we have talked with had good shows,” said Larry Schur, president of All Baby & Child, Inc., adding that some felt that the show was the best ever in terms of order writing and quality of buyer attendance. Several brands impressed the The Giggle Guide^® including Über Baby Lifestyles, Packit, numi numi design, Hatched Egg’rs, Kidzikoo, and Kaya Goods.

Show Reports

ABC Kids Expo Completes First Louisville Show, Looks to 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2012

By ABC Show

ABC Kids Expo - Louisville, Kentucky (9/23/11 - 9/26/11)

San Antonio, TX - All Baby & Child, Inc., the parent company and organizer of ABC Kids Expo^®, has released a post-show statement regarding their ninth annual trade show, held for the first time at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, on September 23 - 26, 2011.

Preliminary stats showed an overall decrease of about 2,200 after last year’s record-breaking attendance and a venue change for this year’s show. Retail buyers, mostly from the West Coast, were down by about 400. Final numbers are expected in the next few weeks.

Features

Customers Still Give a Hoot for Special Gifts and Toys

By Emmi Kern

Even in nature, youngsters love soft, cozy places. From baby birds in nests to little mice in beds of grass and weeds, moms lovingly construct comfortable places for their little ones to thrive. Human moms of course take this instinct a bit further and add all the fun decorative flourishes that take room design from the bare basics to fashionable and stimulating. Roman, Inc., Stephen Joseph, Douglas, and Maison Chic are all companies that help families stay in style with high-quality room décor, school gear, toys, accessories and more.

Show Reports

Best New Products and Others Presented at NYIGF Baby & Child Division

By Mari Gold

New York International Gift Fair - New York City, New York (8/13/11 - 8/18/11)

Five companies were presented with Baby & Child Best New Product Awards with Manny & Simon receiving the “Blogger’s Best” distinction for its collection of eco-friendly, wooden push toys in vehicle shapes. Baby & Child is one of ten divisions of the semi-annual New York International Gift Fair^® (NYIGF^®) that takes place in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. In addition to the “Blogger’s Best” distinction, the awards included four other categories: toy, décor, gear and apparel. A panel of editors from trade media, kid-centric blogs and websites, including The Giggle Guide’s Leesa Valentino, selected the winners, which exemplified innovation, design and style.

News Updates

The Chicago Market is better than ever!

Posted by The Chicago Market - 9/27/11

The Chicago Market is better than ever!

But don’t just take our word for it. Exhibit in January and see for yourself!

Exhibiting at The Chicago Market is easy and affordable. At $12 a square foot, there’s no excuse for not being here! We offer exclusive exhibitor perks, such as:

Contact:

The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600

Launches

HALO^® Innovations Provides Parents with Safe Sleep Tools: New Crib Set Creates Safe Nursery for Baby

Posted by HALO® Innovations - 9/21/11

Halo Innovations, a trusted name in baby sleepwear, is introducing a new nursery set that will enable parents to easily create an attractive and safe sleep environment for baby. The new HALO Safe Sleep Crib Set™ includes all the items you need to put baby to sleep in a safe and comfortable way.

Contact:

Alise Kreditor / (516) 482-4866

Martinek BéBé

By The Giggle Guide

Martinek BéBé specializes in home, nursery, and customized products with a French country and English design aesthetic – Martinek’s signature style for over 20 years.

Here is a glimpse of what you can expect from Martinek Bébé. From fixtures, linens and bedding, the highest quality materials are used in all products.

The dresses with lace are $149. (A lace jacket for the longest lace dresses are also available.). Tulle Princess of Monaco dresses are $135, available in Pink, Ivory or White.

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Baby Furniture Plus Association Reflects on Twenty Five Years in the Juvenile Industry

By The Giggle Guide

Baby Furniture Plus Association, an association of independent specialty stores in the juvenile industry celebrates their twenty five year anniversary this September. “Since 1986, Baby Furniture Plus Association has been devoted specifically to the needs and best interest of the juvenile merchants and the industry. Assisting its member stores in operating highly profitable businesses, and providing an exceptional level of customer service and valuable programs has not changed in twenty five years,” said Beth Jarabek, Executive Director of Baby Furniture Plus Association.

News Updates

NY International Gift Fair Selects K.I.D.S as Charity of Choice

Posted by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) - 8/11/11

Global Charity to Receive All Exhibitors’ Excess Inventory to Benefit Children and Families in Need

New York, N.Y., August 11, 2011 - Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) today announced that it has been named the charity of choice of the NY International Gift Fair (NYIGF) August 13-18, 2011. In this capacity, K.I.D.S. will be the recipient of all remaining inventory from the 2,800 exhibiting companies at the Pier and Javits Center, showcasing the top lines across the home, lifestyle and gift categories.

Contact:	Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
Media Inquiry:	Melissa Jaffin/Liza Geduldig / (212) 994-4660

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Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S)

Blogs

Greenbuds is Born (and Giveaway)

By greenbuds

Well…..in case you’re wondering how my mompreneurhood all began, here ya go.

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Phillips Nizer Welcomes David Schmeltzer as a Special Consultant for Consumer Products Safety Compliance Matters

Posted by Phillips Nizer LLP - 7/20/11

Mr. Schmeltzer Served as Director of Compliance for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

New York law firm, Phillips Nizer, welcomed David “Dave” Schmeltzer as a Special Consultant for consumer products safety compliance matters in late spring 2011. Dave has a wealth of experience and will be working closely with Jeremy Richardson, a partner at Phillips Nizer in the firm’s Fashion Practice, who devotes a significant amount of his legal practice on children’s apparel, accessories and furniture.

Contact:

Jeremy D. Richardson / (212) 841-0541

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News Updates

Living and Giving^® Presents a must see line-up of special events, speakers and new products

Posted by The Chicago Market - 7/13/11

The Chicago Market boasts a strong line-up of programming, vendors and new trends, making the show in July a must-attend event. The combination of educational and inspirational presentations from industry leaders will provide retailers the information and tools necessary to stay abreast on the evolving industry dynamics and purchasing trends of today’s consumer.

Contact:

The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600

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