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Shape and structure will dominate clothing racks everywhere this season, as fashion designers move away from the open, loose fitting styles that have wrapped the apparel sector for several years. Retailers soon will see clothes with defined seams that create shape and dimension. This type of tailoring has been commonplace in formal suits and dresses for years, and now in many designers’ spring ... [Read more]
Sport stacking first received national attention as a sport during an episode of "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. As Bob Fox watched the episode, he was inspired to get into the game and to launch his company, Speed Stacks Inc. Since the show aired in the 1980s, sport stacking has become one of the 17 officially sanctioned events in the National Junior Olympics, and a common unit among ... [Read more]
When it comes to making existing products better, Banded goes to the head of the class with its No-Slip Headbands that don't need to be readjusted and don't cause pain. "Part of the mission of the company is to talk to consumers about products they like, but would like to see improved," according to Matt Lindley, brand manager for Banded, a division of Lightbulb Innovation Group, LLC. The company ... [Read more]
Secrets to Success MY Import USA Inc., a wholesaler, direct importer and manufacturer of general merchandise, has become a leader in the distribution business in just 12 years. The company started in 2001, based out of a self storage warehouse in College Point, NY. In 2008 it became necessary to move into a 120,000 square foot distribution center in Edison, NJ. In 2012, through strategic ... [Read more]
Many people hold their cell phone in their hand, even when they aren't on a call, reports Ted Ross of South Mill Design. "No one wants to miss a call or text message," says Ross, who along with partner Heidi Kleinman, invented the Phubby. "We wanted to develop a hands free way of keeping phones within reach, before we ended up with a generation of kids who were essentially one-handed. The ... [Read more]
Retail started to roar about animal prints several seasons ago and the trend is here to stay. From python pumps to leopard leggings, apparel manufacturers are embracing their wild side in the form of prints, and when it comes to accessories, animal figurines are the way to go. Beasts transformed into unnatural hues, such as pink elephants and purple zebras, have been spotted in the lines of ... [Read more]
Hip Hop Jewelry Wholesale is a source of thousands of urban style accessories, including bracelets, belt buckles, necklaces, dog tags and earrings. The company is now offering a new micro pavé earring style that delivers improved construction with prong-set stones, rather than stones glued into place, and better quality cubic zirconia. "Each style is very detailed in the way the stones are ... [Read more]
Cutting down on tobacco use is the fourth most popular New Year's resolution among Americans. Whether to avoid health complications or to dodge cigarette taxes, which can amount to as much as $4.25 per pack in states like New York, an increasing number of consumers are turning to electronic cigarettes as a replacement for traditional tobacco smokes. As a result, the electronic cigarette industry ... [Read more]
With COAST's new A Series line of rechargeable flashlights, users can recharge using integrated USB ports. "The A25R and A22R feature COAST's exclusive new Dual Power Flex Charging System, with a tail cap that pops up to reveal the mini USB where the charging cable plugs in," says Kevin Corcoran, marketing communications manager. "There are no parts to lose and the system stays clean from dust and ... [Read more]
With Kole Imports, beautiful art is readily accessible. The closeout company recently acquired a large number of high quality home décor closeouts, including vases, candleholders, clocks, sculptures and decorative ceramics. A standout among these products is wall art. The company's paintings are real canvas stretched over a frame, in the same style as those found at high-end galleries. Paintings ... [Read more]
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