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Ikea to add solar panels at five more U.S. locations
Kids Today Staff, January 31, 2012Conshohocken, Pa. — Ikea plans to install solar energy panels on five more of its U.S. stores. More -
Las Vegas youth introductions include furniture and more
Kids Today Staff, January 30, 2012
Las Vegas — If you're attending the Las Vegas Market this week, there is plenty to see in the youth world. Here is just a small sampling. More
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Classy Art expands youth offerings
Jane Kitchen, January 30, 2012Las Vegas — Classy Art Wholesalers is expanding its youth offerings this market with youth products in all three of its product lines. More -
Toy Fair adds exhibitor space at Javits Center
Playthings Staff, January 30, 2012New York — After selling out all available exhibit space, the 109th American International Toy Fair will expand the event to make room for companies on the wait list. Some 5,900 square feet of additional exhibit space will be made available in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center's Special Events Hall 1D during the event, which runs Feb. 12-15. More -
Six new members join High Point Market Authority board
Kids Today Staff, January 24, 2012HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority has added six new members to its board of directors, including a new seat to represent the design community. More -
Furniture maker Whitney Bros. now offering lifetime warranty
Kids Today Staff, January 20, 2012Keene, N.H. — Whitney Bros., which makes furniture, storage units and educational play products, has placed a lifetime warranty on all of its products. The new warranty went into effect on Jan. 1 for all items purchased after that date. More -
International Market Center names three leasing managers
Heath E Combs, January 17, 2012HIGH POINT — International Market Centers has promoted Ryan Mahoney and Jared Worrall to leasing managers for its showroom complex in Las Vegas, and has hired Angie Nelson as a leasing manager in High Point. More -
Ikea recalls high chairs linked to falls
Kids Today Staff, January 17, 2012WASHINGTON — Ikea is recalling some of its Antilop high chairs followings concerns that the high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly and pose a fall hazard. More -
NINFRA, USA Baby form alliance
Jane Kitchen, January 6, 2012The National Independent Nursery Furniture Retailers Assn. and USA Baby buying groups have formed an alliance to work together, sharing existing programs and creating new programs moving forward. More
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