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Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.kidstodayonline.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551566-Koelnmesse_teams_up_with_TJPA_to_co_host_China_Kids_Expo.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551566-Koelnmesse_teams_up_with_TJPA_to_co_host_China_Kids_Expo.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:57:08 GMT BEIJING — German trade fair organizer Koelnmesse and the China Toy & Juvenile Products Assn.... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551565-ASTRA_names_Best_Toys_for_Kids_finalists.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551565-ASTRA_names_Best_Toys_for_Kids_finalists.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:33 GMT CHICAGO — The American Specialty Toy Retailing Assn. has selected 57 toys from 550 nominations... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551542-Registration_hotel_booking_for_Las_Vegas_Market_now_open.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551542-Registration_hotel_booking_for_Las_Vegas_Market_now_open.php?rssid=20993 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:46:08 GMT LAS VEGAS — Registration for the summer Las Vegas Market, which runs July 30-Aug. 3, is now... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551540-Five_retailers_recall_Tots_in_Mind_crib_play_yard_tents.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551540-Five_retailers_recall_Tots_in_Mind_crib_play_yard_tents.php?rssid=20993 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:41:40 GMT WASHINGTON — Five national retailers are voluntarily recalling and giving refunds to consumers... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551356-Babies_R_Us_launching_Paul_Frank_Small_Paul_collection.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551356-Babies_R_Us_launching_Paul_Frank_Small_Paul_collection.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:31:12 GMT Paul Frank, known for its fun-loving and recognizable character, Julius the Monkey, is... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551355-ASFD_accepting_submissions_for_the_17th_Annual_Pinnacle_Awards.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551355-ASFD_accepting_submissions_for_the_17th_Annual_Pinnacle_Awards.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:21:54 GMT The American Society of Furniture Designers is now accepting submissions for the 17th annual... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551353-KooKoo_Bear_Kids_designs_three_kids_rooms_at_Roswell_Women_s_Club_Designer_Showcase_Home_Tour.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551353-KooKoo_Bear_Kids_designs_three_kids_rooms_at_Roswell_Women_s_Club_Designer_Showcase_Home_Tour.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:12:24 GMT KooKoo Bear Kids, an online, catalog, and retail store marketer of designer kids' rooms and... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551349-Kolkraft_bassinets_recalled_due_to_fall_hazard.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551349-Kolkraft_bassinets_recalled_due_to_fall_hazard.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:03:50 GMT Kolkraft is recalling about 46,000 Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets because the latches that... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551345-CopCorp_and_TK_Brand_Group_Join_Forces_to_Form_Knockout_Licensing.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551345-CopCorp_and_TK_Brand_Group_Join_Forces_to_Form_Knockout_Licensing.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:52:09 GMT CopCorp Licensing and TK Brand Group have joined forces to form Knockout Licensing, a... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551261-JPMA_petitions_CPSC_to_establish_bumper_standard.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551261-JPMA_petitions_CPSC_to_establish_bumper_standard.php?rssid=20993 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:45:28 GMT The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association petitioned the Consumer Product Safety... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551099-Young_America_among_companies_featured_on_The_Talk_.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551099-Young_America_among_companies_featured_on_The_Talk_.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:17:35 GMT LOS ANGELES — CBS's national daytime program "The Talk" aired a special Million Dollar Baby... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551087-Build_A_Bear_Workshop_expands_into_toys_games.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551087-Build_A_Bear_Workshop_expands_into_toys_games.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:30:29 GMT ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear Workshop has teamed up with A Squared Entertainment Elxsi to expand... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551049-FAO_Schwarz_opens_exhibit_to_celebrate_150th_anniversary.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551049-FAO_Schwarz_opens_exhibit_to_celebrate_150th_anniversary.php?rssid=20993 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:14:57 GMT NEW YORK — FAO Schwarz, the venerable toy store, has opened a walk-around gallery in its... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551048-New_York_Baby_Show_set_for_May_19_20.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551048-New_York_Baby_Show_set_for_May_19_20.php?rssid=20993 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:11:18 GMT NEW YORK — The New York Baby Show, billed as the largest consumer show for new and expectant... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551046-Manhattan_Toy_recalls_more_than_3_000_rattles.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/551046-Manhattan_Toy_recalls_more_than_3_000_rattles.php?rssid=20993 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:06:56 GMT WASHINGTON — Manhattan Toy, in partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550880-Kids_Today_Youth_Bedroom_Metro_Projections_2012.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550880-Kids_Today_Youth_Bedroom_Metro_Projections_2012.php?rssid=20993 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:42:13 GMT Youth furniture sales are projected to rise 19.1% over the next five years. In 2011, youth... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550870-Keeping_up_with_the_times_at_Kid_s_Stuff_Superstore.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550870-Keeping_up_with_the_times_at_Kid_s_Stuff_Superstore.php?rssid=20993 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:29:57 GMT Lincoln, Neb. - Aaron and Karla Pederson aren't just storeowners these days; they're customers... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550850-Heidi_Klum_creating_collection_exclusively_for_Babies_R_Us.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550850-Heidi_Klum_creating_collection_exclusively_for_Babies_R_Us.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:37:22 GMT WAYNE, N.J. — Babies "R" Us is teaming up with fashion expert and mom Heidi Klum for a baby... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550849-JPMA_elects_new_board_of_directors.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550849-JPMA_elects_new_board_of_directors.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:33:16 GMT MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — Dave Taylor of Dorel Juvenile Group has been elected chairman of the... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550847-Wendy_Bellissimo_signs_licensing_deal_with_AD_Sutton_and_Sons_for_diaper_bags.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550847-Wendy_Bellissimo_signs_licensing_deal_with_AD_Sutton_and_Sons_for_diaper_bags.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:28:49 GMT AD Sutton and Sons has signed a licensing agreement with Wendy Bellissimo Media to produce a... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550846-Baby_Jogger_partners_with_private_equity_firm_The_Riverside_Co_.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550846-Baby_Jogger_partners_with_private_equity_firm_The_Riverside_Co_.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:24:37 GMT RICHMOND, Va.— Stroller and gear manufacturer Baby Jogger has teamed with private equity firm... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550845-K_I_D_S_hosting_6th_anniversary_Women_in_Industry_Luncheon.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550845-K_I_D_S_hosting_6th_anniversary_Women_in_Industry_Luncheon.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:19:12 GMT NEW YORK — Kids in Distressed Situations is celebrating the sixth anniversary of its Women in... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550842-Mood_bright_attendance_up_at_ABC_Spring_Show.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550842-Mood_bright_attendance_up_at_ABC_Spring_Show.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:16:47 GMT LAS VEGAS — The 4th annual ABC Spring Educational Conference and Trade Show took place here at... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550692-Traditional_looks_reign_in_youth_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550692-Traditional_looks_reign_in_youth_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:49:35 GMT It's been a cold, wet Market here, but traditional looks with warm and toasty finishes like... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550690-Ark_Group_debuts_Pimp_Your_Bed_collection.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550690-Ark_Group_debuts_Pimp_Your_Bed_collection.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:45:15 GMT Youth furniture resource Ark Group debuted Pimp Your Bed, a new concept from its Danish Fresh... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550688-Janice_Weinman_leaving_K_I_D_S_.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550688-Janice_Weinman_leaving_K_I_D_S_.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:31:06 GMT New York — Janice Weinman, president of the charity Kids in Distressed Situations, has... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550687-Kelly_Mariotti_appointed_First_Candle_CEO.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550687-Kelly_Mariotti_appointed_First_Candle_CEO.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:27:33 GMT Effective May 1, Kelly Neal Mariotti will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550644-Joester_Loria_appoints_Rocket_to_build_Eric_Carle_brand_in_UK.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550644-Joester_Loria_appoints_Rocket_to_build_Eric_Carle_brand_in_UK.php?rssid=20993 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:21:09 GMT New York — The Joester Loria Group, the global master licensing agency for the popular The... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550632-Young_America_introducing_enhanced_drawer_system.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550632-Young_America_introducing_enhanced_drawer_system.php?rssid=20993 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:09:01 GMT High Point — Youth furniture manufacturer Young America is debuting a new drawer system here... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550463-Natura_World_partners_with_Pottery_Barn_Kids.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550463-Natura_World_partners_with_Pottery_Barn_Kids.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:58:40 GMT Natural and organic bedding producer Natura World has partnered with Pottery Barn Kids to sell... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550462-Stanley_Furniture_moving_its_headquarters_to_High_Point.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550462-Stanley_Furniture_moving_its_headquarters_to_High_Point.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:56:13 GMT Stanley Furniture made it official yesterday, announcing it will move its headquarters from... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550461-New_Zealand_juvenile_manufacturer_Cariboo_re_launching_in_the_U_S_.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550461-New_Zealand_juvenile_manufacturer_Cariboo_re_launching_in_the_U_S_.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:51:20 GMT After separating from US distributor Scandinavian Child in 2009, nursery designer and... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550460-Delta_Children_s_Products_named_Vendor_of_the_Year_by_Toys_R_Us_and_Babies_R_Us.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550460-Delta_Children_s_Products_named_Vendor_of_the_Year_by_Toys_R_Us_and_Babies_R_Us.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:49:08 GMT Delta Children's Products has received a "Vendor of the Year" Award from Toys "R" Us and Babies... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550458-The_Wildflower_Group_blossoms_with_expanded_executive_team_and_new_division_TWG_Consulting.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550458-The_Wildflower_Group_blossoms_with_expanded_executive_team_and_new_division_TWG_Consulting.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:42:46 GMT New York-based licensing agency The Wildflower Group has planted seeds for continued growth with... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550457-Jazwares_to_bring_Yo_Gabba_Gabba_characters_to_life_with_toys_plush_playsets_and_more_for_preschoolers.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550457-Jazwares_to_bring_Yo_Gabba_Gabba_characters_to_life_with_toys_plush_playsets_and_more_for_preschoolers.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:36:32 GMT Wildbrain Entertainment has tapped Jazwares, a leader in the licensed products marketplace, to... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550180-ABC_Expo_accepting_applications_for_Modern_Child_Naturally_Kids_pavilions.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550180-ABC_Expo_accepting_applications_for_Modern_Child_Naturally_Kids_pavilions.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:54:06 GMT SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Manufacturers who plan to attend the fall ABC Kids Expo and want to... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550178-Mattel_making_bald_fashion_dolls_for_children_with_cancer.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550178-Mattel_making_bald_fashion_dolls_for_children_with_cancer.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:46:21 GMT EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Mattel is producing a bald fashion doll for children who have lost their... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550177-High_Point_City_Council_OKs_incentives_for_Stanley_move.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550177-High_Point_City_Council_OKs_incentives_for_Stanley_move.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:42:03 GMT HIGH POINT — The City Council here last week approved $340,000 in incentives for Stanley... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550176-Mark_Furlet_joins_Americasmart_as_senior_VP.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/550176-Mark_Furlet_joins_Americasmart_as_senior_VP.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:38:55 GMT ATLANTA — Americasmart has hired Mark Furlet as senior vice president/leasing in the Home... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549949-Dorel_Juvenile_Group_and_Best_Brands_Consumer_Products_announce_new_partnership.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549949-Dorel_Juvenile_Group_and_Best_Brands_Consumer_Products_announce_new_partnership.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:15:18 GMT Dorel Juvenile Group USA has licensed Best Brands Consumer Products, a leader in housewares and... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549948-K_I_D_S_distributes_4_000_Gerber_Childrenswear_items_to_Miami_s_needy_children_at_Neat_Stuff.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549948-K_I_D_S_distributes_4_000_Gerber_Childrenswear_items_to_Miami_s_needy_children_at_Neat_Stuff.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:09:05 GMT Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.), a global charity that provides new products to... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549947-The_Joester_Loria_Group_signs_Kiddieland_Toys_to_develop_Pinkatastic_Pinkalicious_ride_ons.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549947-The_Joester_Loria_Group_signs_Kiddieland_Toys_to_develop_Pinkatastic_Pinkalicious_ride_ons.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:03:08 GMT Kiddieland Toys is launching a collection of Pinkalicious ride-ons, scooters and tricycles... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549946-Phase_three_of_NYIGF_strategic_reorganization_begins_at_summer_2012_market.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549946-Phase_three_of_NYIGF_strategic_reorganization_begins_at_summer_2012_market.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:57:43 GMT The third phase of a major, multi-year strategic reorganization of the New York International... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549945-Carolina_Baby_Company_to_represent_Pearhead_Thinkbaby_and_First_Friends.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549945-Carolina_Baby_Company_to_represent_Pearhead_Thinkbaby_and_First_Friends.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:49:05 GMT Carolina Baby Company, a Southeast Manufacturer's Representative, has formed new partnerships... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549944-BabyUnited_inks_deal_with_Tic_Tac_Toe.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549944-BabyUnited_inks_deal_with_Tic_Tac_Toe.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:41:46 GMT Tic Tac Toe, a Connecticut-based company that has offered a complete line of children's legwear... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549733-JPMA_and_ABC_finalize_negotiations_for_unification.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549733-JPMA_and_ABC_finalize_negotiations_for_unification.php?rssid=20993 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:55:33 GMT The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. and All Baby and Child have finalized negotiations to... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549718-Comfort_Research_makes_bean_bag_chairs_for_gift_from_Obama.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549718-Comfort_Research_makes_bean_bag_chairs_for_gift_from_Obama.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:39:22 GMT Grand Rapids, Mich. — Just call it the BOTUS - the Bean bag of the United... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549717-KidzBiz_Insights_to_offer_different_format_in_juvenile_show.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549717-KidzBiz_Insights_to_offer_different_format_in_juvenile_show.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:34:11 GMT Bedford, N.H. — Events producer nGage Co. is launching an event this summer that it says will... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549715-Najarian_moving_to_new_showroom_at_220_Elm_in_High_Point.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549715-Najarian_moving_to_new_showroom_at_220_Elm_in_High_Point.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:30:56 GMT High Point — Importer Najarian, which is entering the youth category for the first time, is... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549714-Dorel_recalls_Safety_1st_cabinet_locks.php?rssid=20993 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/549714-Dorel_recalls_Safety_1st_cabinet_locks.php?rssid=20993 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:25:03 GMT Washington, D.C. — Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling some Safety 1st Push ‘n Snap cabinet...