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The Midwest Children’s Apparel Group (MCAG) announces sales and attendance UP!

By Leesa

The Children’s Show at Deerfield - Deerfield, Illinois (3/28/09 - 3/31/09)

The March 28-31, 2009 Deerfield Children’s Show reported a significant increase in sales and attendance over the March 2008 show.

Buyers from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin attended this growing regional children’s show located just north of Chicago, IL.

Show management is ecstatic with the growth of the show. Buyers are thrilled with the depth of price points and brands offered for boutiques and stores specializing in gift, toys, clothes, maternity, infant, juvenile or “green” merchandise.

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Sales/Promos

Free Freight special from Fairy Finery!

Posted by Fairy Finery Inc - 4/30/09

Expired: August 15th, 2009 - September 30th, 2009

Free freight on prepaid orders over $125.00 Good until Sept 30th.

Visit us at http://www.fairyfinery.com/fairyfinerywholesaleinfo.aspx and sign up for our wholesale online catalog and monthly offers.

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Fairy Finery Inc / (763) 377-4511

Features

Up Selling in a Down Market

By The Giggle Guide

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Behind The Brand

A Visit With Jan Campbell of Stephan Baby

By The Giggle Guide

“Behind The Brand” uncovers what makes Stephan Baby a successful name in the children’s marketplace. Co-owner Jan Campbell explains how a sister’s frozen boo-boo remedy provided the initial inspiration and how, 22 years later, Stephan Baby is adapting to handle increasing government regulation and a rapidly changing global economy. With over two decades of industry experience, we can all benefit from her insights.

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Show Reports

Children's Club In New York City Wraps A Packed Fall Preview

By Leesa

Children's Club - New York, New York (3/8/09 - 3/10/09)

New York, NY (March 17, 2009) ENK International held the Fall Edition of the Children’s Club at the Javits Center in New York City from March 8-10, 2009. The show was home to 810 collections representing over 15 countries, including collections from France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Peru and Israel, to name a few. Top US showrooms were also a strong force at the show, offering buyers one- stop shopping and the opportunity to see exactly where the overall market is heading.

Show Reports

Bubble New York, The Kids Trade Show

By Leesa

Bubble - Kids Trade Show - New York, New York (3/8/09 - 3/10/09)

7th Edition - March 8, 9, 10, 2009

New York, NY, March 13, 2009 – Bubble New York, the Kids Trade Show, hosted it 7th edition at La.venue at Terminal Stores in Chelsea (608 West 28th Street) from March 8 thru March 10, 2009.

Retail Reality

A Look Behind The Curtain at Magic Beans

By The Giggle Guide

“Retail Reality” looks behind the scenes at Magic Beans in Brookline, Massachusetts. Sheri Gurock spills the beans on what makes their operation so unique and successful. Magic Beans, with three bright and whimsical locations, is the destination for expecting parents in the greater Boston area.

Blogs

Stop the Clock?

By david gaunt

“The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time”
I was amazed to learn that this is a quote from Thomas Jefferson! Every ad salesman knows of an account that has stopped advertising, due to the economy. With daylight savings here once again, it is good to ponder the penny-wise wisdom of how we can really save both time and money.

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News Updates

O, the Oprah Magazine

Posted by Elegant Baby - 4/1/09

“Top 100 Gifts for Under $100” in 2008!"

O my, O my! Elegant Baby’s Polka Dotted Piggy Bank is one of O, the Oprah Magazine’s “Top 100 Gifts for Under $100” in 2008! These adorable banks are hand-painted, shining in orange, green, bright blue, purple, aqua, chocolate, and baby pink or blue. They’re available in three sizes (mini, classic, and huge), and make the perfect gift for elegant babies worldwide

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Contact:	Elegant Baby / (336) 227-6202
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News Updates

Elegant Baby’s Baby Gift Boutique Comes to FAO Schwarz

Posted by Elegant Baby - 4/1/09

(New York, NY: November 2008) Elegant Baby is pleased to announce the opening of a 150 square foot in-store boutique at FAO Schwarz, the world famous retailer’s flagship store in Manhattan. Located on the store’s lower level, the Elegant Baby Boutique will be the anchor brand in the Baby Gifts section.

“We are thrilled to have the new Elegant Baby collection at FAO Schwarz. I am confident that the quality and style of Elegant Baby will be well received by our customers,” said Ed Schmults, CEO of FAO Schwarz.

Contact:	Elegant Baby / (336) 227-6202
Media Inquiry:	Elegant Baby / (336) 227-6202

News Updates

Ryan Newman Models No Slippy Hair Clippy Products

Posted by No Slippy Hair Clippy, Inc. - 4/1/09

Miss Ryan Newman, model for No Slippy Hair Clippy^®, will be starring in “Zeke & Luther,” the new Disney series debuting this spring on family entertainment channel Disney XD. Miss Newman, who portrayed the younger Miley Cyrus on Disney’s mammoth hit series “Hannah Montana”, loves the No Slippy clips^® and headbands, and wears them both on and off screen.

Modeling for No Slippy last year was an ideal way for Miss Newman to show her support of family friend Annie Salyer, No Slippy’s CEO and President, who couldn’t be more pleased.

Contact:	No Slippy Hair Clippy, Inc. / (925) 846-8570
Media Inquiry:	MaryLenore Arsenault / (615) 460-7485

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Announcements

Something to Smile About - The Giggle Guide^®

By The Giggle Guide

Welcome to The Giggle Guide^®, an ever-expanding, online resource dedicated to today’s children’s industry. At its heart, The Giggle Guide^® is a “live” directory and journal that caters to all categories of children’s fashion, toys, gifts and juvenile products. However, unlike traditional B2B sites and trade publications, at The Giggle Guide^® the businesses are in control.

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