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(New York, NY) We are very delighted to announce the opening of our first corporate showroom in Manhattan in the very beautiful 34 W. 33 St. building across from the Empire State Building. (Port Washington, NY) 2004 certainly was an interesting year for the fashion, apparel and footwear industries. Early in the year, the apparel category was on fire: consumers were excited about new colors and spring fashions -- and their purchasing levels reacted accordingly. Unfortunately, that early consumer excitement quickly wore off, as we entered into the summer season. Sales started to slow down and the novelty of color wore off. (Cabot, VT) The fundamental strength behind Zutano's Baby Basics clothing line lies in the unique mix and match-ability of each brightly colored little garment - Whimsically printed jackets layer over sweet screen-printed tees; stunning solid-color dresses float over stripy leggings; and the most coordinated 3-piece outfits are punctuated with perfectly matched little socks...Yes, socks! (Washington, DC) Whether they shop at retail stores or on the web, customer service is important to nearly all consumers, according to a comprehensive national survey on customer service conducted by the NRF Foundation, an arm of the National Retail Federation that offers National Certification in Professional Customer Service and Sales, and the American Express Company. (Brussels) Kid's Fashion has always kept a firm eye on the way the market develops and has now joined forces with Comexpo to reposition itself strategically in Europe and to make life easier for manufacturers and buyers. (Austin, TX) After what was one or those days that we all sometimes have, Robbi Cooper, owner, of Everything from the garden, felt the need to call Los Angeles and get some "Motherly Advice." That advice was, "If at first you don't succeed try, try again!" (Cabot, VT) This spring Zutano will introduce a brand new collection of adorable baby bibs! (Palos Verdes Estates, CA) When Natalie Walker retired from her career of 20 years as a high profile swimwear designer the last thing she intended to do was start her own swimwear company. (Port Washington, NY) According to a new holiday consumer survey by sales and marketing information company The NPD Group, apparel still remains the number one item purchased during the holidays. Of those consumers who plan to spend more this holiday season, 67 percent of them tell NPD they will buy apparel. (Casa Grande, AZ) R&D Int'l., Inc. proudly adds a new collection - Silly Sarongs - beach wrapped inspired resortwear from the designer's (Donna Prescott) experience with children on tropical islands. (Tustin, CA) Two-and-a-half-year-old Tiny Toes, Inc., a small, Orange County-based corporation has a lot to be thankful for after launching its Spring 2005 line at the L.A. Kids Market last month to a great reception from the attendees. (Albuquerque, NM) Kiwi Industries (www.kiwiindustries.com) announces its exclusive partnership with Tom Tierney, world-famous "Father of Paper Dolls," to launch the Spring 2005 line of organic cotton "paper doll" dresses. (Brookline, MA) Pineapple Kiss makes a splash with its Spring 2005 collection, being shown at Children's Club at the Javits Center in New York this weekend (Oct. 17-19). Visit booth #2132. (Port Washington, NY) A new survey of consumer holiday buying intentions by sales and marketing information company, The NPD Group, reveals that the 2004 holiday shopping season could be challenging for retailers. Nearly nine out of ten consumers say they are planning to spend the same amount or less than last year. (Maple Valley, WA) Specializing in heirloom-quality jewelry and gifts, Simply Tiffany Taite has made a name for itself in the children's industry by offering well-made classics that are difficult to find. (Los Angeles) Visit HEIR™ at Booth 2615 following the Vogue Bambini and ENK Fashion Show on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. HEIR, one of the collections featured in the show is an upscale line of children's apparel for girls and boys sizes 4-16. (Washington, D.C.) Online retailers will have plenty to be cheery about during the holiday season, according to a new survey of online shoppers and retailers. The 2004 Shop.org/BizRate.com Online Holiday Mood Study found that 98 percent of merchants are anticipating online growth this holiday season. Also, 32 percent of consumers plan to do more of their holiday shopping online this year. |
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