Items tagged “National Chains”

New Fair to Run Concurrently with Gift & Home Textiles Market Week^®

7 W New York continues to be “business central” for the best markets and fairs in NYC. In order to continue to deliver more value to its buyers and showrooms, the building is pleased to announce its latest initiative. This January will be the launch of the first NYC BABY & KIDS FAIR, which will take place on the 11th floor during three days of the 7 W Gift and Home Textiles Market (January 30 - February 1, 2010). Exhibitors will display baby and kids apparel, accessories, furnishings, gifts and textiles to a robust audience of buyers from across the country.

Thirsty for something really different that incorporates both the growing green trends and the popularity of personalization? Then set your sights on the latest bottles from I.D. Gear. A leader in personalized souvenirs and beverage containers, I.D. Gear has been producing quality, eye-catching merchandise for major amusement parks since 1978 and has recently expanded into the retail gift market with personalized namesake products for kids.

At The Giggle Guide™, our “Road to Success” series shares the interesting paths leaders in the children’s industry have taken that have guided and influenced their businesses. We recently heard about the journey of Pat Martinek, founder of Martinek BéBé. We’ve all heard about “Renaissance men,” but nothing about “Renaissance women.” Pat is a true Renaissance woman. She is known for her award-winning furniture products — round & rectangular cribs, hand-forged cradles, armoires, toy chests and other baby-oriented furniture — plus innovative, elegantly designed store fixtures.