Items tagged “Clothing Stores”

Retailer to Donate A Portion of Proceeds to Kids in Distressed Situations

NEW YORK, NY, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011 – Lord & Taylor presents School-la-la back-to-school fashion show event, on Saturday August 20th from 12-4pm at 45 (all stores, excluding Danbury) full-line stores. Customers can bring their kids to shop for their back-to-school wardrobes, while watching local model the latest fall trends, at the School-la-la fashion show, beginning at 1pm. Each participant will receive a photo of themselves in their School-la-la look on Lord & Taylor’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/lordandtaylor.

Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493

ABC Kids Expo® has announced that its Maternity Square® Showcase will be back in 2011. The showcase, which debuted in 2010, was such a success that ABC is expanding the showcase and continuing to offer the runway to allow exhibitors to feature and demonstrate their products from the “big stage.” A professional model and talent company has been retained to produce and emcee the runway shows.

Contact: All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC Kids Expo) / (210) 691-4848

ABC Kids Expo® will unveil its enhanced New Product Showcase at the 2011 tradeshow in Louisville, Kentucky. This featured locale, sponsored by Baby Jogger, gives manufacturers a platform to introduce their hottest new products for the coming year to the industry and is a much anticipated feature of the show.

Contact: All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC Kids Expo) / (210) 691-4848
Designer Sample Sale to Benefit K.I.D.S. Japan Earthquake Relief

Playtime New York, the international trade show dedicated to the universes of children, junior and maternity, is again hosting a Pop Up Shop during the show, July 30 – August 1, 2011, at SoHo’s 82 Mercer. This season, entitled “Playtime Loves Japan,” 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) Japan Earthquake Relief.

Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
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

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
The Unexpected Boys to Open ABC Kids Expo Concert

ABC Kids Expo® has announced that world-famous KC and the Sunshine Band will be performing in concert following the attendee reception on Saturday, September 24, 2011.

The reception will begin immediately after the tradeshow closes for the day at 6:00PM. The opening act, The Unexpected Boys, will take the stage at 7:00PM, and KC and The Sunshine Band will perform at 7:45PM.

Contact: All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC Kids Expo) / (210) 691-4848

Parents are willing to buy some items sight unseen, but most want to touch and examine the crib where their little one will rest its head. This can present a challenge for smaller storefronts that don’t have the space required for extensive display. While some boutiques can’t put together an entire nursery in their small spaces, they can set the scene by displaying a smart selection of eye-catching pieces that are sure to make the entire set a must-have. The Giggle Guide® starts you thinking about new ways to display and use furnishings with picks from Martinek BéBé, Arte M, and tinitikes.

TORONTO – Seasons UV, the makers of 50++ UPF swimwear, Real Kids Shades and Tail Wags Helmet Covers are together promoting safety this summer by offering useful tips to parents. One of the biggest concerns is sun exposure when children are out playing. Seasons UV and Real Kids Shades are encouraging parents to provide sun protection, beyond sun screen, by highlighting the importance of proper clothing and sun glasses.

“Cal Sr.’s KIDS” Partnership to Launch with Opening of 8 Youth Development Parks

New York, NY – July 07, 2011 – Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, today announced a strategic partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, which uses baseball and softball themed programs to teach life lessons to at-risk youth in underserved communities nationwide. As part of the year-round program called “Cal Sr.’s KIDS,” K.I.D.S. will donate new apparel and other product to support the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s youth development programs.

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

L.A. Mart:
1933 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Tuesday, July 19 - Monday, July 25
Gift + Home Showrooms: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, July 22 - Monday, July 25
Design Studio + Beckman’sTM Handcrafted Show L.A.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, July 22 - SHOP LATE NIGHT!
Gift + Home Showrooms: 9 a.m. - 8p.m.; Design Studio + Beckman’sTM West: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Los Angeles Convention Center: South & Kentia Halls
1201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Friday, July 22 -Sunday, July 24
Temporaries: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday, July 25
Temporaries: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact: LA Mart / (213) 763-5817
ABC Expo Partners with Production Transport

ABC Kids Expo® has partnered with Production Transport, an industry leader in event transportation services, to provide complimentary shuttle service for ABC attendees during the 9th annual ABC Kids Expo on September 23-26.

Five shuttle routes will run between the Kentucky Expo Center and the ABC block hotels beginning on Thursday afternoon, September 22 for the New Product Showcase Reception, then daily through Monday, September 26. A complimentary airport shuttle from the Expo Center to the Louisville airport will be available on Monday afternoon.

Contact: All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC Kids Expo) / (210) 691-4848

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