Items tagged “Other Specialty Stores”

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
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

July’s “High Five” column counts down a handful of products that Editorial Director David Gaunt discovered at the Licensing Expo and ASTRA trade shows. His personal shout outs include an animated “reunion” with Warren Buffet, smiles from Puerto Rico, a recommended store appearance by a famous silhouette artist and author, card-caring creators of family games, and an original new entry in the silicone bandz craze that stands up to any competitor.

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

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
Shipping Mid-June 2011

Knickerbocker Glory is proud to announce that Nordstrom will become a featured stockist for our premium line of children’s undergarments. Knickerbocker Glory Underouts will be available at 70 Nordstrom locations nationwide.

Contact: Knickerbocker Glory / (888) 400-2431
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

I often hear business owners say, “I would love to take advantage of social media, but I just don’t know where to start!” Most people understand that social media is a force to be reckoned with and that it is influencing the way consumers make decisions concerning what they buy and where. However, getting why social media is useful and knowing how to take advantage of it are quite different. With traditional media, some might dip their toes in the water with an ad or two. However, social media demands a head first dive right in.

Santa Barbara, CA (May 19, 2011) – Noodle Head, Inc. has announced that their line of
Pawparazzi collectible toys will now be entering the mass market, starting with Toys R Us at the
end of this summer.

Pawparazzi pets are a cast of miniature plush dogs & cats with celebrity personalities mimicking
the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Launched in 2006, Pawparazzi has a loyal following among
girls ages 4-11, engaging them in a glamorous, imaginative world of fashion and fun. The well
developed character personalities and back-stories, collectibility and fashion-forward

Contact: Chris Ryan / (866) 892-7311

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