In 1904, Henry S. Badcock started the first W.S. Badcock store in Mulberry, Fla. Today there are more than 300 locations across the Southeast and about 75% of those stores are dealer owned and operated. Youth furniture sales account for 4 to 5% of the business, about $20 million, and Badcock is ranked No.
ITASCA, Ill.—Giftware and décor products producer Enesco has purchased the worldwide assets of Gund, the family owned plush manufacturer, for an undisclosed sum.
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
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.
FORT COLLINS, Colo.- New Zealand-based stroller manufacturer Mountain Buggy is debuting a new logo this summer as the company looks to reposition itself in the marketplace with a new brand identity.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND BEYOND Kelly Nelson, Customer Service Manager, New Baby Products, Atlanta June 30, 2008 End Of The Month Report
Summer business is usually good but not great. This June, though, despite the f... More
KIDS TODAY Lisa Casinger, Editor, Kids Today June 16, 2008 Are you being scammed?
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In 2007, crib sales in the United States hit an estimated $1 billion and are expected to grow to $1.26 billion by 2012, according to research from Easy Analytic Software Inc. Given those numbers, the future looks steady for those who manufacture cribs as well as nursery case goods, glider rockers and crib mattresses. Click here for more.
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The April High Point Market was one of focus and transition. There were a few new exhibitors, existing vendors who've jumped into the youth business and manufacturers that extended the age range of their product (Click here to see more).
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