Interviews with juvenile/youth manufacturers, suppliers and designers talking about their design processes, inspirations and work habits related to the baby products, youth product or juvenile products they create. en-us http://www.kidstodayonline.com/community/Vendors/47269.html?nid=3618 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:31:48 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6579471.html?nid=3618 Baby’s Dream Furniture captures untapped online sales for its retailers. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:07:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6579416.html?nid=3618 Nuts For Candy, a California retailer, filed a class-action lawsuit against vendor Ganz USA and its Canadian parent firm, alleging that the conditions the company sets for stocking its popular Webkinz plush line violate U.S. antitrust laws. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:10:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6579363.html?nid=3618 Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., will have an exclusive invitation only showroom for all their customers and invited guests at the Renaissance Hotel next to the convention center September 8th, 9th and 10th during the ABC Show. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:07:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6579355.html?nid=3618 JPMA recently hosted a legislative summit in Washington, D.C. to provide members and other industry participants with a comprehensive review of regulatory and legislative issues affecting the industry. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:03:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6579248.html?nid=3618 MT. LAUREL, N.J. – The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. has elected its board of directors for 2008-2009. Tony DeSimone of Fisher Price is chairman, succeeding Kelly Mariotti of Green Frog Art, who is now immediate past chair. Greg Mansker of Chicco USA is vice chairman and Brenda Berg of Scandinavian Child is treasurer. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:32:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6579238.html?nid=3618 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Britax Child Safety’s Boulevard CS introduces the Click & Safe snug harness indicator, which affirms that the baby is snug by audibly clicking when the harness straps are fastened. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:07:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6579228.html?nid=3618 CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Legacy Classic Furniture has begun warehousing product here in hopes of broadening its western dealer base. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576612.html?nid=3618 Stanley Furniture said Tuesday it will close its Lexington, N.C., manufacturing plant, eliminating 350 jobs over the next three months. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:15:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576416.html?nid=3618 Fathead , the sports and entertainment brand best-known for its officially licensed life-size images of pro athletes, heroes, animated characters, team logo and helmet wall graphics, announces the launch of its new Retail Partner Portal. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:10:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576410.html?nid=3618 Cohenour has been senior vice president of national accounts and business development at Hooker since March 2007 and will continue to handle those duties in addition to his new responsibilities at Opus. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:06:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576186.html?nid=3618 Home furnishings supplier Hallmart Collectibles will open its new showroom, C-603 in Building C of the World Market Center here in time for the July market, and lifestyle mogul Kathy Ireland will be on hand to celebrate. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:30:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576184.html?nid=3618 Infant and juvenile products supplier Crown Crafts Inc. reached an agreement with dissident shareholders led by Wynnefield Partners Small Cap Value that alters the makeup of the board of directors in exchange for Wynnefield refraining from proxy battles through 2009. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:26:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576161.html?nid=3618 Storck Craft signs two-year lease for portion of former Georgia Pacific warehouse Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:14:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6575434.html?nid=3618 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market kicks off next week, July 8-16 and the show continues to grow its AmericasMart’s Children’s World area. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:49:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6575355.html?nid=3618 The Step2 Company, the nation's largest preschool and toddler toy manufacturer, has launched a blog about the importance of play called CreativePlayPlus.com. The blog, the result of a new partnership between Step2 and the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University, focuses on the importance of creative and imaginative play in the lives of children and their development process. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:40:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576481.html?nid=3618 The Las Vegas Market is awash in color this month, with several manufacturers introducing products in eye-popping shades that have a fun, playful edge. But neutral wood tones still have their place, too, with several new options that are gender neutral and span all age groups. And with the grand opening of World Market Center’s building C, there’s even more to see. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576485.html?nid=3618 The summer gift markets are brimming with exciting new products from manufacturers across nearly all categories. And there’s something for all styles: Demdaco’s sweet door hanger, Mud Pie’s cheeky magnetic frame, Rock N Mom’s tattoo-themed diaper bag and The Grandparent Gift Co. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6576487.html?nid=3618 Borders Unlimited’s Sudden Shadows, Hushamok’s gently swaying hammock The Frontier is a combination harness-to-booster seat Trebimbi’s Party dining set includes a plate,Tee Pee for Me goes after hip toddlers Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6573737.html?nid=3618 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Stanley Furniture has issued a voluntary recall for 1,200 of its 2nd Nature Build to Grow cribs that could pose a safety issue for infants Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:22:00 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6573498.html?nid=3618 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Jardine Enterprises, has announced a voluntary recall of about 320,000 Jardine cribs. The cribs were sold at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and at www.babiesrus.com from January 2002 through May 2008. 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