Items tagged “Eco-friendly”

Maybe you are a people watcher with a gift for observing what makes others happy. These special individuals have a gift for paying attention to the details in everyday life. They don’t just watch people: they truly want to understand others so they can meet their needs. If the thought of meeting others wants and needs makes you feel alive, then partnering with a designer who shares your interests is definitely a step toward success. Clare Chen, creator of baby and lifestyle goods, puts her sharp observation skills through a vigorous workout and then produces functional, unique items.

Rock Me! Made with love in the USA makes dressing babies super quick and easy. All styles, in sizes 0-3 months up to 18-24 months, are one piece with no snaps, no buttons, and no other closures. Instead each style opens in the back like a pillow sham which makes dressing babies stress-free.

Due to customer demand, and their growing babies, Rock Me now offers adorable dresses and separates from sizes 2T up to a 6. Rock Me has received amazing press and accolades since their March 2009 launch including an endorsement from Sara Blakley of Spanx and a feature on NBC’s Today!

For Gifts, Think Out of the Box

As retailers, it’s time to think out of the box for children’s gifts. While the biggest gift-giving and exchanging season is over, the wholesalers’ season of gift shows has just begun. For children, everything and anything can be thought of as a gift. It’s your merchandising and imagination that matter most in showcasing an array of celebratory gift options to your customers — for every price point, through every season and milestone of a child’s life.

There is a clear relationship in the improvement of hand-eye coordination through the manipulation of individual puzzle pieces. Another bonus comes in the cultivation of patience. Children who work on puzzles understand that the completion of the project requires a time investment, making it easier for them to approach school and real-life problem-solving situations. According to research appearing in the September 2012 edition of Science, early childhood experiences are particularly important, making it the ideal time to stock up on fun, educational toys that enhance mental development, like those from Red Fish Toys.

When was the last time you saw clothing that was an absolute showstopper? With the increasing buying power of the global middle class, clothing manufacturers are eager to cater to the unique styles and tastes of their customers. And many customers don’t want just anything: they want clothing that turns heads, makes them feel good and gets compliments. These are exactly the kinds of items that should be stocked in every retail store. But it’s hard to keep track of all the new and upcoming designers. One company that will save you time on that search is Lotty Dotty, which blends comfy organic cotton with playful creativity that will turn heads.

Worker B, a Minneapolis-based company, goes beyond just supplying quality organic skin products –– it also keeps its own bees. Quality ingredients form the foundation of Worker B’s success, since all of them are either organic or GMO-free. Worker B’s mission is simple: to help people with common skin problems. There is a large contingent of folks who cannot get relief for skin conditions from conventional treatments. Worker B is there for them with a natural skin line that contains no toxins, fillers or petrochemicals.

“Sound bites” are the news teasers of the airwaves. Lightening-speed information demands that we express ourselves in a snappy way much of the time. This new paradigm is what gives rise to slang, abbreviation (aka “text speak”) and sometimes, just plain poor English. While this may sound like the beginning of the end for our linguistic heritage, there is a ray of hope. Parents can teach their children the skills necessary to communicate succinctly and efficiently, in a style known as “talk less, say more”. Publishing house Little Snail Series encourages this type of heightened communication.

Even after a toddler is comfortable using the toilet, accidents happen. Remember that potty training is a complex skill in which a youngster has to both make and understand connections between their body and that big, porcelain throne. We have found that items from vendors, including Intelligent Potty, Clouds and Stars, Earth Friendly Products and Tots on Mars all help make toilet training a little easier. Parents appreciate having a range of helpful merchandise available to smooth the road to freedom from diapers.

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We hope your customers are getting inspired by our newest feature, Dining with Dylan, and finding ideas to use in their own Itzy Ritzy Lunch Happens™ Bento Lunch Boxes.
Let them spark your creativity for in-store displays as well!

Meet the mom behind the meals and stay tuned until the end for a shipping special treat just for you!

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Shoppers can deck themselves to the hilt or gift another be they woman, young lady or teething baby with multi-purpose silicone jewelry and gum-worthy chews. Big necklaces, pendants and bangles in stand-out colors are all the rage. All jewelry from Jellystone Designs is BPA–free with custom-made clasps that separate easily if tugged. A non-toxic alternative to ordinary costume jewelry, these organic bangles have a fluid, not-quite-circular shape and come in pink, purple, green and lots of other colors in the spectrum.

Face it: What we do has an impact on our planet, whether for good or ill. As a retailer you have the power to help your customers reduce the footprint they leave behind. When you offer green merchandise and shoppers buy it, everyone benefits. Now, top fashion designers and retailers are offering more choices for organic apparel with no company more involved than IMAGINE GreenWear, an all-American organization that is justifiably proud of its designs, its ecological direction and its part in helping the world to be a better, greener place. To them, green IS the future of textiles.

‘Tis the Season to Be Thinking About Summer!

‘Tis the holiday season, but it’s time for retailers to think about the sea ‘n’ sun. The Summer 2013 sales season is on! While shoppers are thinking about filling stockings, take a few moments to consider stocking your shelves with hot products for next summer. All these featured Spotlight brands have something to offer throughout the year and are ready to make your season bright… in the sun.

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