Items tagged “Juvenile Stores”

Retail Reality

Once upon a time is a Successful Retail Tale

By The Giggle Guide

Linda Flaherty and her daughter Sarah Bailey are co-owners of the exceptional Once upon a time children’s specialty shops in Birmingham, Alabama. Blessed with personalities that are brimming in Southern hospitality and charm, this grandmother and mother duo now operate two very successful retail locations. With fourteen years in the business, the pair have developed a sensibility and keen eye to what customers crave. They offer an elegant selection of traditional, timeless children’s products, along with the latest mix of popular fashion trends and stylings in nursery decor.

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News Updates

New Ownership at Wee Ones

Posted by Wee Ones, LLC - 8/11/10

For Immediate Release
July 29, 2010 – St. Peters, MO

NEW OWNERSHIP AT WEE ONES

After thirty-five years at the helm of Wee Ones, Inc., CEO and Founder Barbara Agatstein and her daughter, President Betsy McPherson, have sold the assets of their company to Miles Faust, a former corporate executive from St. Louis, MO. Mr. Faust and his family own 100% of the new company, which will be known as Wee Ones, LLC.

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Contact: Gina Faust - Wee Ones, LLC. / (314) 651-9362
The Grapevine

koochi ku Brings Out the Inner Beauty in Outerwear

By Lauren Rollheiser

Melanie Anderson is first an artist; she began the koochi ku line to create wearable pieces of art. With an eye toward European style, her pieces are well crafted, beautiful, and affordable. Inspired by the birth of her son, she followed her passion for vibrant colors and began making high-style wool jackets and accessories for children. Melanie individually designs and creates each item, and takes great personal pride in each article carrying the koochi ku label.

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Business Sense

Anatomy of an Effective Ad

By Insights Discovered

In today’s brave new world where social media appears to dominate, advertising through traditional means is still a viable strategy for creating brand awareness and selling product. Of course, the ad must be executed well to be effective. The average American is exposed to hundreds, if not thousands of marketing messages each and every day. Therefore, creating an ad that will “break through the clutter” can be a daunting task. Understanding the anatomy of an effective advertisement will increase the probability for achieving these objectives: getting noticed, being memorable and persuading action.

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Show Reports

Report on the first edition of Playtime New York

By Leesa
PlayTime New York - New York, New York (7/31/10 - 8/2/10)

Buyers, Exhibitors, Press Express Delight with Selection, Turnout, Venue

The first edition of Playtime New York, the international trade show dedicated to the universes of children and maternity, was a huge hit among buyers and exhibitors alike. Held July 31 to August 2 at 82 Mercer in Soho, the event spotlighted 63 American and international designers collections which included clothing, accessories, childcare, design and more.

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News Updates

Say “Hello” to Coucou! Showing at The Treehouse Showroom

Posted by The Treehouse Showroom - 7/28/10

In French, “Coucou” can mean “hello, ”peek-a-boo” or “cuckoo (clock)”! All three definitions connote the comfort, playfulness and fun of the Coucou brand clothing that’s especially designed for babies.

Coucou offers sophisticated children’s clothing that merges contemporary and European-inspired designs with the finest fabrics. The layette collection is fashioned from prima Peruvian cotton and baby alpaca, a cashmere-like wool. Designed in New York and manufactured in Lima, Peru, Coucou offers a unique blend of East meets South (American) style!

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Contact: The Treehouse Showroom / (213) 688-8377
News Updates

ABC Kids Expo (All Baby & Child) is Going Mobile

Posted by All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC Kids Expo) - 7/28/10
ABC and Launch MYS Mobile App. Free Wifi in the ABC Expo Exhibit Hall

ABC Kids Expo (All Baby & Child) is pleased to announce a continuation of its partnership with Map Your Show (MYS) in bringing attendees MYS Mobile for use at the 8th Annual ABC Kids Expo. MYS Mobile is accessible via any web-enabled cell phone and is used to provide attendees access to information related to exhibitors, education and show news.

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

JB Vintage Returns to the Market!

Posted by The Treehouse Showroom - 7/26/10
Retailers are so excited to see the return of JB Vintage .

Retailers are so excited to see the return of JB Vintage. This popular brand sells in major department stores, boutiques and specialty store across the globe. JB Vintage is known for its hip and stylish vintage-inspired tees in great colors and designs.JB Vintage soft 100% cotton tees are the perfect choice if you are looking for comfy and casual boy’s clothing. Sales are stronger than ever! Call The Treehouse Showroom to place your order.

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Contact: The Treehouse Showroom / (213) 688-8377
Blogs

The Swim Show in Miami

By jspeight

We had a great show in Miami, and although it is not a “kids show” the retailers were looking for the next best thing for summer. Sun protection and kids seem to be going hand and hand and is now available in our newest mom and dad lines. Cannot wait until ENK and ABC, looks like its going to be a great 2011 for Seasons UV!

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Retail Reality

I Am the Princess Gives the Royal Treatment

By The Giggle Guide

Karen Herbs believes, “In the heart of every girl is a princess in all her royal splendor!” She has turned her belief into a retail fantasy showplace and online royal marketplace for little girls that dream of sparkling tiaras, fairy tale kingdoms, and magical, wonderful adventures! Karen’s love of all things twirly, girly, pink and princessy adorns her royally demonstrative store name, I Am the Princess, That’s Why! With hard work and dedication, and maybe just a touch of pixie dust, Karen shares her “magic” formula for retail success.

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Blogs

Parenting By Design

By brattdecor

When you first learn you’re about to become a mother, time stops. It’s just a split second, but it’s a very clear, unforgettable quiet out of body experience. In that single moment, you realize you are no longer just you, you are carrying a life, another. It’s a bit dizzying. The feeling that you are different than you were before that moment is ever present, until one day you realize you can’t remember exactly who you were before the baby. I don’t think there is any single event in the human experience as life changing as becoming a parent.

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News Updates

Looking for the PERFECT Sibling Tees? Look No Further, BBs Tees offers cool tees at the right price!

Posted by BB's Tees - 7/8/10

You’ve had requests for something that is fun and cute that also states Big Brother or Sister and haven’t been able to find anything?

BBs Tees…A Sibling Celebration offers something completely different than what is in the market! We offer lots of color and a variety of silhouettes and cool graphics kids want to wear!

This is a time to celebrate and be proud of becoming an older sibling, so let the world now and make a fashion statement at the same time!!

Contact: Marty Harper / (214) 578-4410

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