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February 13, 2008
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Agenda set for Kids Today's 8th annual conference

The 8th Annual Kids Today conference, Playing for Keeps, will be held March 4-6 in Savannah, Ga. If you're a retailer, manufacturer or supplier in the juvenile/youth industry you need to be there to find out how to better reach your customers, harness the power of the media, build a successful brand and tap into the consumer psyche. Learn what the next generation of retailers has up their sleeve and find out how other companies have grown their businesses! Registration is open online now at kidstodayonline.com or by calling 336-605-1066.

Special Offer!
All Baby and Child Inc., the parent company of the ABC Show, is sponsoring attendance at the Kids Today Conference. ABC will pay the registration fee for all independent juvenile retailers planning to attend until the conference is sold out!
  • Toy Fair exhibitors stress safety measures
    Toy recalls dominated the headlines for much of the summer and fall, with nearly daily reports of toys being pulled off shelves for various reasons, mainly lead paint concerns over toys produced in China. The reports sent shockwaves through the industry at a particularly critical time for stores and manufacturers – the holiday shopping season. Customers had plenty of questions for retailers, who in turn had to take a hard look at their own product lineup. more » » » 
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  • Licensing Show heads to Las Vegas
    NEW YORK—The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) and show producer Advanstar has confirmed that the long-running rumor is true: the Licensing International Expo, better known as the Licensing Show, is moving to Las Vegas. more » » » 
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  • Powell debuts consumer Web site
    Powell Co., maker of youth, occasional, dining and accent furniture, has launched a Web site for consumers designed to help with researching products and finding retailers. more » » » 
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  • Marvel, Pottery Barn sign deal for Spider-Man decor
    Comic book stalwart Marvel Entertainment Inc. and Williams-Sonoma subsidiary Pottery Barn Kids announced a partnership Monday to launch an exclusive collection of Spider-Man merchandise at the children’s retailer. more » » » 
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  • Orbit Baby launches toddler seat
    Gear manufacturer Orbit Baby is releasing its toddler car seat this spring. more » » » 
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  • Brainy Baby deal to expand licensing, distribution
    NEW YORK—Infant and preschool-oriented DVD creator Brainy Baby has signed New York’s Cold Fusion Entertainment to help the company expand its licensing efforts and its retail distribution. more » » » 
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  • Cheap Trick, Kool & The Gang to perform in High Point
    Cheap Trick, Kool & The Gang and Robert Cray will headline the first three Stars Under the Stars concerts at the April High Point Market, according to the High Point Market Authority. more » » » 
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  • Blog by Kelly Nelson: The Case For Independent Retailers Owning PDAs
    It seems a bit like being on-call if you always check your e-mail when your store is closed. A PDA or smart phone can act as a tether to the workplace in some cases. more » » » 
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  • From Playthings - Changes at Hasbro's top
    PAWTUCKET, R.I.—Hasbro said this week that Al Verrecchia is stepping down as CEO to become the company's chairman of the board, at which point Brian Goldner, 44, currently Hasbro's chief operating officer, will assume the company’s top spot. more » » » 
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