Inside look at retailing, in-store operations, merchandising, customer relations, retail management, vendor relationships and more. en-us http://www.kidstodayonline.com/community/Retailers/47268.html?nid=3617 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.kidstodayonline.com/info/.html Terms of Use. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:09:21 MST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6706307.html?nid=3617 When Jamie O’Boyle and Margaret King saw kids making a beeline for some Berg Furniture bedroom sets on display in a store, they got interested. Their curiosity was professional, since both work for the Center for Cultural Studies and Analysis, a Philadelphia organization that does research on consumer behavior. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:16:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6706312.html?nid=3617 Tomorrow morning, mattress producer Natura World will honor the military with a special ceremony that will begin students from a local school singing "Oh Canada." A trumpet player from the Salvation Army will play the last post and a number of soldiers from Trenton will be in attendance. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:32:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6706236.html?nid=3617 The mattress industry reversed months of unit declines in September, posting a gain of either 3.6% or 7.6%, according to the International Sleep Products Assn. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:43:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6706162.html?nid=3617 Maclaren USA is voluntarily recalling its entire line of umbrella strollers sold in the United States, after receiving 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller’s hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:17:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705530.html?nid=3617 The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has reported that the U.S. market for juvenile products was approximately $2.7 billion in manufacturer sales for 2008. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:21:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705526.html?nid=3617 A new bathing suit line has made diaper changing a snap. SnapMe Swimwear is a simple and innovative way to change little girls diapers whether at the beach, pool or at home. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:20:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705619.html?nid=3617 Organizers of the ABC Kids Expo report that attendance was up slightly at its 7th annual trade show, held in September in Las Vegas. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:12:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705490.html?nid=3617 Orders in August were down 12% from a year earlier for U.S. residential furniture factories, the best year-to-year comparison since September 2008, according to Smith Leonard. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705489.html?nid=3617 Walmart has announced price cuts on 100 additional toys as it continues efforts to attract cash-strapped holiday shoppers earlier in the Christmas selling season. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:09:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705488.html?nid=3617 More than 300 people attended First Candle’s Charity Gala on Oct. 22 at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705084.html?nid=3617 The Consumer Product Safety Commission will not meet a November deadline required by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to issue a rule setting further periodic testing requirements. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:07:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6704983.html?nid=3617 In anticipation of the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season, Learning Express is giving parents the inside scoop on toys that will provide kids with more than just fun this year. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:54:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6705011.html?nid=3617 While millions of visitors from all over the world enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience each year at FAO Schwarz's renowned stores on Fifth Avenue in New York City and at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, customers now have a variety of ways to shop FAO Schwarz without leaving their hometowns – or even their homes. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:52:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6704880.html?nid=3617 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores across the world were transformed Sunday into Santa’s Workshop just for the holidays. From Los Angeles to New York, Montreal to Miami, new Santa’s Workshop signs now cover the popular retailer’s brand name marquee for the entire holiday season. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:28:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6704868.html?nid=3617 7 W New York’s first-ever NYC Baby & Kids Fair, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2010, promises to be an exciting new event with inspiring and business-enhancing keynote presentations from industry experts. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701619.html?nid=3617 This Designer Teething Necklace is made of solid textured beads. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:10:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6704330.html?nid=3617 Fiesta has created a new line of plush toys based on Paul Frank Industries’ Julius characters as part of an increased licensing push for the property. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:13:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6704329.html?nid=3617 Crown Crafts has licensed the Pampers brand name from Procter & Gamble for a line that will include infant bedding, blankets, bibs, bath goods and slings. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:03:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6704328.html?nid=3617 The winners of Parents' Choice Foundation’s Fall 2009 Toy Awards – including some rooted in tradition and others launched by technology – are toys, games and puzzles that not only have staying power, they offer new ways of thinking, seeing and creating. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:45:00 EST http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701617.html?nid=3617 Let Telly the Teaching Time Clock help your child learn to tell both analog and digital time using two quiz modes Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:04:00 EST