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Keeping up with the times at Kid's Stuff Superstore
Lincoln, Neb. - Aaron and Karla Pederson aren't just storeowners these days; they're customers as well. While they first started their Kid's Stuff Superstore here eight years ago (Karla is the daughter of long-time juvenile retailer Gene Francis), having children of their own, twins girls who will be 3 in June, has given them a whole new perspective. More
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Koelnmesse teams up with TJPA to co-host China Kids Expo
BEIJING — German trade fair organizer Koelnmesse and the China Toy & Juvenile Products Assn. are teaming up to co-host the China International Baby Carriers & Baby Articles Fair, or the China Kids Expo, this fall. -
ASTRA names Best Toys for Kids finalists
CHICAGO — The American Specialty Toy Retailing Assn. has selected 57 toys from 550 nominations as finalists for its 2012 Best Toys for Kids list. -
Registration, hotel booking for Las Vegas Market now open
LAS VEGAS — Registration for the summer Las Vegas Market, which runs July 30-Aug. 3, is now open. Attendees can also take advantage of early-bird discounts at preferred hotels if they book by Thursday, May 24. -
Five retailers recall Tots in Mind crib, play yard tents
WASHINGTON — Five national retailers are voluntarily recalling and giving refunds to consumers who own crib tents and play yard tents made by Tots in Minds, a company no longer in business, said the Consumer Product Safety Commission. -
Babies ‘R' Us launching Paul Frank Small Paul collection
Paul Frank, known for its fun-loving and recognizable character, Julius the Monkey, is partnering with Babies ‘R' Us to launch all-new Small Paul designs that will be available exclusively at Babies ‘R' Us stores nationwide beginning later this month. -
ASFD accepting submissions for the 17th Annual Pinnacle Awards
The American Society of Furniture Designers is now accepting submissions for the 17th annual Pinnacle Awards. Deadline for entries is June 1, but late entries will be accepted through June 15 with a late fee of $25 per entry. -
KooKoo Bear Kids designs three kids' rooms at Roswell Women's Club Designer Showcase Home Tour
KooKoo Bear Kids, an online, catalog, and retail store marketer of designer kids' rooms and exceptional gifts, was selected to design Atlanta Brave's Relief Pitcher Mark Wohler's kids' rooms in his reconstructed house that was destroyed by fire. The Roswell Women's Club is using the house for this year's Designer Showcase Home Tour.
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