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Consumers Aren't Pulling in the Reins on Holiday Spending, According to NRF (Washington, DC, October 18, 2005) Consumers will be feeling the spirit of the season when they hit the stores for their holiday shopping, according to the findings of the latest National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. (Port Washington, NY) A survey of holiday buying intentions by leading consumer and retail information company, The NPD Group, reveals consumers intend to spend slightly more this holiday season than last, despite recent issues such as rising gas and oil prices.
(Lawrenceville, GA) "Catch the bug!" This tagline truly suits newcomer Kate Leavell's "KatieBugs Clothing" line of whimsical designs for girl's sized 12 months up to size 6.
(Garland, TX) Malley & Co. Couture Collection is a proud participant in the 7TH ON SALE ONLINE . The event will kick off with a black tie gala party in New York on November 10th before rolling out four one-week online auctions. (Los Angeles) Spike & Ella Children's Clothing is pleased to announce the arrival of its Spring/Summer 2006 Collection. (New York) Sugar Tush is pleased to announce the addition of toddler tees and tanks to its yoga collection. (Tempe, AZ) A luxurious and beautifully designed range of children's faux-fur products from Australian brand, (minimink) is a must-have for this winter. (Frisco, TX) What could be cuter than whimsical hair bows to coordinate with the fresh Spring 2006 clothing designs by My Vintage Baby, Inc.? The couture children's apparel manufacturer announced this month that it will offer chic bows for infants and girls just in time for Spring. (New York) The almost ubiquitous use of licensed television, book and movie characters in young children's apparel has helped drive sales of kids clothing and shoes to $16.8 billion, according to The U.S. Market for Infant, Toddler and Preschool Clothing, a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com. (Palo Alto, CA) Hip and unique t-shirts for boys and girls by the Bay Area's newly launched Sunwashed, a line of t-shirts, onesies and rompers for infants and toddlers. Perfectly lived in cotton meets just barely faded color in this unique and one-of-a-kind collection. (Old Bridge, NJ) It's Just Us Girls is proud to announce our new expanded line of accessories for infants and young girls. (Westlake Village, CA) Organic 4 Kids, (O4K) has announced the launch of its new organic Newborn, Infant and Toddler brand Ness & Chloe® SPRING/SUMMER '06 Collection. The second season on the market Ness & Chloe® is premiering its ASPIRATIONS four organic lines. (Clearwater, FL) Milla Plum, www.millaplum.com, introduces its MUST SEE Spring/Summer 2006 collection. With just one season under its belt, Milla Plum is available in over fifty stores around the world, has been showcased in over fifteen magazines including up (San Clemente, CA) Be Smart, Be Savvy, Be Organized! HyperDrive International announced today the official launch of their world class baby bag collection. For moms-in-the-know and munchkins-on-the-go, the newly created Ju-Ju-Be™ line is a breath of fresh air out of one of the hippest spots in the country. (Wayne, NJ; September 15, 2005) Alicen and Steven Damico launch KID SIMONE (www.kidsimone.com), the online site for parents with better things to do than shop. (New York) Scarborough Research, the leading authority for identifying the shopping, media and lifestyle patterns of adults in the United States, released an analysis of spending patterns of consumers who have one or more school-age children in their household.
(Half Moon Bay, CA) Speak Clothing introduces its new line of kids' and women's 100% organic cotton tee shirts. Each shirt features a beautifully designed American Sign Language hand symbol with the English word below. (Houston/New York) The Pajama Program, a national charity that provides new pajamas and books to needy and abused children, has collected over 4,000 pairs of pajamas due to arrive at Houston shelters on Monday, September 12th. (Alpharetta, GA) Trendy Togs, the premier online destination for clothes for original kids, has announced the launch of their new website, www.trendytogs.com. The site provides a one-stop shop for busy mothers searching for fun and expressive clothes for their children. (City of Industry, CA) The proud parents-to-be visited pinktaffydesigns.com and feel head over heels for the Bumble Baby Jessica Messenger/Backpack in Circus Stripe. (St. Louis, MO) Parents who have shopped for a belt that young children can use independently have likely gone home empty handed. One parent frustrated by the experience took matters into her own hands and developed "Myself Belts," the belt children can fasten themselves. (Deerfield, IL) Pea Soup Accessories for Kids is proud to announce the launch of its new line, Pea Soup Baby, Soup To Go! This fantastic layette/giftware set comes packaged in a clever (stackable) take-out soup container finished with a colorful label and a whimsical baby spoon attached with ribbon. (Carson, CA) Ja Ja Babywear is proudly launching their sophomore collection. Their new spring, 2006 collection is in a league of its own. Each piece in this darling collection is wonderfully designed with attention to comfort, fit and style. (Los Angeles) What's hot, hip and happening for toddlers this spring? Find out when innies 'n outies, the stylish, reversible clothing line for little girls and boys, unveils its Spring/Summer 2006 collection at the ENK Children's Club from August 7-9, 2005 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. (Port Washington, NY) Back-to-school season has become the second largest retail season of the year and a very important indicator of what retailers need to do for the upcoming holiday season. (Camp Hill, PA) The Ladybug Collection, with its original designs, versatile styles and colors, is one of the most popular flower girl collections in the bridal market today. These dresses are created with the best fabrications and construction ever offered in a flower girl line. (New York) Fine and Dandy, a new line for babies and toddlers, is proud to introduce its Spring 2006 collection. The company's tag line, "traditional with a twist!" describes the designs by Suzanne Williams, owner. (New York) A frustrated new mom launches new company, Uncommonly Cute and announced the availability of its premiere collection of t-shirts and onesies available for newborns through babies 24 months of age. (Washington, DC) Emphasizing unique and timeless design, Andrea's Beau, LLC, a leading high-end girls' accessories company, continues to raise the bar with the release of offerings unavailable anywhere else. (Key Biscayne, FL) This season Elephantito presents a new line of leather and suede baby shoes in sophisticated shades that complement every outfit of the collection, and unique bathing suits for babies and toddlers. (Coral Gables, FL) Mooncakes, a classic layette collection with an East-meets-West flair features year-round baby essentials to celebrate a new birth or bestow as the perfect gift for the holidays. (New York) WallCandy Arts is pleased to announce the launching of two new lines. (Rockville Centre, NY) SNOBZ, Inc. is a new company whose raison d'etre is to encourage young people to engage in rewarding lifestyles, to recognize and counter threats to such lifestyles, and to enjoy growing toward a productive adulthood. (Frisco, TX) "It's a Girl Thing" surely sums up Spring 2006 for both My Vintage Baby and Leopard Daisy, the highly coveted children's labels by My Vintage Baby, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA; July 22, 2005) Meli Meli, a fresh newcomer to the children's wear business, is set to launch its Spring Girls' 2006 collection of European and vintage inspired clothing nationwide. Available now to the trade, Meli Meli showcases the trend setting styles from the 20's, 30's and 40's, with an innovative new color palette that appeals to today's children and adults. Meli Meli Spring Girls 2006 will début at the August 2005 Children's Club trade show in NYC. (Los Angeles) For more information, email: tradclothing@msn.com; www.tradclothing.com (Boca Raton, FL) Maggie's Dream brings colored Venetian glass beads and semi precious beads together in a new children's accessory. Chokers and necklaces can be worn together. Fashion boxes describe the vision of the dream. The new line supports agencies that facilitate children living in inner cities becoming literate before entering 4th grade, says Mindy Harris the founder of Mindy Harris Juvenile Jewelry. (Kyle, TX) Texas clothing company, Glamajama, has literally "refashioned" the baby clothes industry with their creative and wearable "studded" designs, now they are taking the show on the road. "Glam" will be at the ENK Children's Club Show, August 7, 2005 - August 9, 2005 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. Among the new designs, they will be featuring their "I Love Mommy" and "I Love Daddy" studded Baby Lounge Sets. (Los Angeles) We are proud to announce that ORGANIC 4 KIDS and PLANET INC. joined forces in order to enhance and encourage the use of superior earth friendly products, promoting our PLANET CARE PROGRAM to our customers. (Brussels) The verdict on the most recent KID'S FASHION MODE ENFANTINE is unanimous. The Franco-Belgian children's and junior fashion fair is making great strides on the foreign markets. Besides Benelux and France, Italy, the U.S. and Japan are now among the regulars attracted by the event. (South Windsor, CT) Sophie & Lili, a wholesale children's clothing company, is pleased to introduce its Spring/Summer 2006 collection, featuring exclusive prints; more sizes; and new offerings such as denim, knitwear and baby gifts. (Dallas) Introducing Baby Rags Company 2005 Collection, bundles of absorbent burp cloths made from hip fabrics and cleverly packaged by the dozen. The perfect shower or new baby gift, each set offers a variety of machine washable styles and sizes - in pink, blue or gender-neutral hues - all bundled in a handy carrier and secured with a coordinating grosgrain ribbon and classic diaper pin. (Fair Lawn, NJ) High IntenCity Corp. will partner with Nickelodeon to create a line of jewelry and accessories based on the network's new hit tween show, Zoey 101. High IntenCity, specialty jewelry designer and manufacturer for the tween and teen set, has created a collection inspired by the fashion ideals of the show's star character, Zoey Brooks, played by Jamie Lynn Spears. (Houston, TX) Greggy Girl's growth spurt continues as Greggy Girl restructures with corporate showrooms, additional sales force coverage, and the launch of a coordinating boys' line, cleverly named Charlie & Greg. (San Francisco, CA) San Francisco-based glug baby has officially announced the launch of its Summer/Fall 2005 line of hand silk-screened t-shirts for infants and toddlers. The boutique clothing company has expanded to include eight new exciting styles printed on brightly colored cotton t-shirts. (Hollywood) For more information about Neige, call 949.463.4450 or visit www.neigeclothing.com. (Denver, CO) JP Lizzy (www.jplizzy.com), a premier maker of classic baby-friendly bags and purses today announced the launch of its newest collection. The line is the perfect blend of form and function with stylish shapes and patterns that meet the needs of fashion-forward mothers. (Cabot, VT) Exuding an optimistic mood and symbolizing an earthy, yet directional and contemporary essence, Zutano's spring/summer 2006 collection is a pop art inspired romp through the senses. (Cabot, VT) IT'S OFFICIAL - after over a year of careful design and production our BRAND NEW WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE! The NEW ZUTANO.COM is bigger, better and specially designed to showcase the brilliant color, expert styling and originality of Zutano's ever-expanding collection of children's clothing, plush toys and accessories. (Brussels) The alternating of KID'S FASHION MODE ENFANTINE between Paris and Brussels promises to be a great success! The success enjoyed by the Paris fair in January can already be seen in the numbers of exhibitors registering for KID'S FASHION MODE ENFANTINE which will be taking place from 26 - 28 June in Brussels. |
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