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IN THE SPOTLIGHT – RedSnapper Baby

Nicole Reyhle — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:50:12 +0000

Featured wholesaler REDSNAPPER is a fun, creative clothing line for babies that is unique to the marketplace.

Okay, so it’s hard for most retailers to get excited over another onesie. We get that. BUT these onesies are finally something you can introduce to your store shelves and feel confident they will stand out. The Redsnapper onesie is not only super cute, they also have a single red snap to make getting your little ones dressed so much easier. Forget about dealing with kicking little legs while trying to get the right snaps in place. The single red snap on Redsnapper designs makes matching your little snaps up a cinch. This patented snap provides ease and fashion, making both you and your little ones happy. Your customers will thank you for bringing some relief to their already chaotic mornings now that getting their little ones dressed can be done in a snap…. and you will find relief in their affordability. Wholesale prices start under $10 and retail prices do not exceed $20. Fresh in design and purpose, Redsnapper is a unique product in the baby marketplace that is worth learning more about. Visit www.redsnapperbaby.com for a more in depth peak at what their product line has to offer. Inquiries can be directed to jen@redsnapperbaby.com.

Through our IN THE SPOTLIGHT section, we offer retailers and wholesalers the opportunity to link together by being introduced to each other as well as general consumers. If you would like to be considered for IN THE SPOTLIGHT, please email Retail Minded at nicole@retailminded.com.

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Joan Shepp

Nicole Reyhle — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:25:25 +0000

Since starting her business in 1972, Joan Shepp, the owner, has always had the urge to present her local area with new and creative accessories, jewelry, and bags. With a strong determination to stimulate business in Philadelphia, Joan Shepp welcomes the other fashion stores in the neighborhood. The innovative styles you’ll find at the store have been carefully chosen from all over the world. Through monitoring the streets and traveling to Europe, Joan Shepp is guaranteed to have the right assortment for all fashion lovers. Top brands include Y-3 (Mens & Women), Dries van Noten, Rick Owens, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Twin Set.

Store Location
1616 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Price Point
$18 to $3000 (Huge variety)

Products
Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Accessories, and Jewelry

Contact
Joan and Ellen Shepp
Email
webinfo@joanshepp.com

Phone
215.735.2666

Website
www.joanshepp.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

The Retailer Spotlight showcases independent retailers who stand out in the marketplace for a variety of reasons, including product assortment, store merchandising and their participation within their respective communities. There are many leading boutiques in the marketplace, but with the help of Nolcha, Retail Minded is choosing the select few that stand out amongst the rest to showcase. Make sure to check back with Retail Minded each week to learn about a new, leading boutique in the marketplace. Learn more about Nolcha by visiting www.nolcha.com.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – My Ami Media Player Holder

Nicole Reyhle — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:48:55 +0000

Portable child entertainment device. Need we say more? My Ami is the world’s first truly portable, truly functional teddy bear that will aid in tantrums (and just because) everywhere!

Created by a mom of three boys, My Ami was inspired by a grocery store visit with a shopping list that seemed endless. With three boys under thirteen to entertain, a recent cartoon download on her phone managed to keep the time passing by without tantrums, however her fear of a broken phone could not escape her. Hence, My Ami was born. While covers and holders have been made to carry today’s popular phones, a child friendly and encouraging (made to appeal to their approval) has not. This genius invention is worthy of a stand up applause by moms everywhere! Cozy, portable and small enough to fit into any diaper bag, the My Ami is the perfect present for any mom. But don’t wait for an excuse to get them into your stores… they need to be ordered now! My Ami is truly genius when it comes to supporting the telecommunications marketplace AND mommy marketplace. They hold your media device securely so you can enjoy whatever it is you want to enjoy… ballgames, grocery shopping, carrides and so much more. Learn more by visiting www.my-ami.com or contacting My Ami directly at bea@my-ami.com.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – My Sunset Road

Nicole Reyhle — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:01:45 +0000

Our featured wholesaler is MY SUNSET ROAD, a collection of handmade, metal jewelry from designer Courtney Filer-Dougal.

[tweetmeme]Ideas and designs must come easy to designer Filer-Dougal, because the beautiful jewelry she hand crafts appear so seamless and simple – yet so purposeful at the same time. With each peice being slightly different in texture and form due to the handmade nature of it, My Sunset Road consists of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. The gorgeous beauty of this metal only collection is unlike other handmade jewelry in the marketplace. It has a sense of uniqueness because it is, in fact, unique – all while being in trend with what are in stores now (and the seasons to come). Classic items are also showcased and stand out from the same old pieces you can expect to find from everyone else. With opening orders at $300, you can’t afford not to carry My Sunset Road in your store assortment. Learn more by visiting www.mysunsetroad.com or by contacting the designer herself at courtneyfd@mac.com. Featured in magazines that include Lucky and Dwell and having been worn on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, your customers will be thrilled to get to know My Sunset Road.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Mother Tongues

Nicole Reyhle — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:51:29 +0000

Featured wholesaler MOTHER TONGUES celebrates different cultures with simple words that speak through fashion.

Peace. Diversity. Balance. Community. Relationships. Harmony. The list of calming and uniting expressions of life continues with Mother Tongues. 100% organic cotton is used to create t-shirts, hoodies, socks and tote bags that celebrate cultures from around the world. Whether Native American or Dutch, Swedish or Arabic, the words that make up the Mother Tongues collection create stories that leads customers to want to know more. Retail Minded’s favorite? Ubuntu, which is a South African concept that means “I am what I am because of who we are.” These are more than just t-shirts, though. They are a collection of positive messages that build bridges between all the cultures throughout our world. Made with Fair Trade principles, $1 per t-shirt sold is donated to a Center for Women in Transistion in Holland, MI, where Mother Tongues is based. View all the t-shirts, bags, experssions and more by visiting www.mothertongues.com or call them directly to request wholesale information at 616.405.3817. Emails can be directed to mothertongues@mothertongues.com. Celebrate life with the world in your store with Mother Tongues!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Booyah Baby

Nicole Reyhle — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:35:57 +0000

Featured wholesaler BOOYAH BABY is a smart line of baby accessories that get rid of the boring in baby products and instead offer fun, colorful, design savvy solutions that all moms need.

Long overdue in the affordable marketplace is a line of practical yet sophisticated in design baby products. Sure, you can spend an arm and a leg to get great design when it comes to baby gear. But Booyah Baby offers products that are accessible to most consumers so retailers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Their products range from diaper cases to burp clothes to security blankets. Their claim to fame – the stroller liner – is shown in the picture at the left and retails for $69. Savvy designs make up the collections with practical fabrics (aka easy to clean) making them a must have. Our favorite product from Booyah Baby at Retail Minded? The stroller liner! Hand-me-downs never looked so good with this great solution and they fit nearly every stroller. Spills? Who cares! Just wash the liner. This is a must have for your customers. Retailers across the US agree. See a list of current retailers here – http://booyahbaby.com/retailers.php - and take the time to learn more about Booyah Baby while you are on their site, www.booyahbaby.com. To find out how you can become a retailer or learn more about their wholesale rates, contact sales@booyahbaby.com or frumip@booyahbaby.com.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Footzyrolls

Nicole Reyhle — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:19 +0000

Our featured wholesaler is FOOTZY ROLLS, a genius solution for ladies whose feet feel the pain of high heels and are looking for some relief.

Created with the idea that your feet need a break – literally – from the stylish yet not always so comfortable footwear styles for ladies, Footzyrolls are rollable flats that let you go from your stilettos to flats in three easy steps. Each pair of Footzyrolls are neatly packaged in a drawstring bag that you can easily tuck into your handbag. Once your feet get achy, you simply put your other shoes in this bag and slip into your Footzyrolls. They are street safe and stylish, as well, so all you are comprising here is a little extra height! Once you are ready to return to your stylish stilettos or other shoes of your choice, you simply swap your Footzyrolls with your other shoes in the drawstring shoe back. It’s as easy as that. And what a relief that is - to you and your date (no one likes a whining gal whose feet hurt because of her shoes). Whether you are a shoe boutique, women’s apparel store or cute little knick knack shop, these are must haves for your store! Bridal stores can join the fun, too, with white Footzyrolls – a must have for all brides! They make great add on sales to any outfit or just because. Even Oprah loves these… they were featured in her 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. They are comfortable, practical and stylish – every girl’s dream shoe. Learn more by visiting www.footzyrolls.com. You can also contact them directly as customerservice@footzyrolls.com or by calling 646.827.o673.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Mend Handbags

Nicole Reyhle — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:09:43 +0000

Featured wholesaler MEND HANDBAGS by Invisible Children offers handmade handbags that not only look amazing, but support a wonderful cause.

MEND handbags are constructed by women in Northern Uganda who have been effected by the devastating conflict taking place between the government and the Lord’s Resistance Army. Abducted and often used as sex slaves, many of these courageous women have returned home after experiencing horrific ordeals with children of their own and no financial way to care for them. Through MEND, which is part of the Invisible Children Organization, these women are giving the opportunity to gain work and provide for their families. The designs of MEND are unique and beautiful with a variety of styles to choose from. Both functional and fashionable, every handbag has the name of the woman who crafted it stitched into the inside of the handbag. You can even get to know these brave, strong ladies yourself by visiting this informative link, http://www.invisiblechildren.com/mend/handbagmakers. Offered for men and women, these bags introduce a great product and a great story to share with your customers. To learn more about MEND and how you can get these handbags into your store, contact Marie at marie@invisiblechildren.com. In addition, learn more about Invisible Children and MEND by visiting www.invisiblechildren.com/mend.

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT – Huminska

Nicole Reyhle — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:01:29 +0000

Janice Huminska opened her charming little dress shop doors in 2001, but has been designing apparel and accessories out of pure need (she towered over her peers) and love since childhood. Huminska started as a custom milliner. In the 80’s she sold her hats to shops around town and on the street. She apprenticed at Roth Imports with darling ladies who had been making hats since the 1940’s and 50’s, chatting up a storm and learning all the secrets of the trade. After a little over a decade of selling her own line nationwide, and including shops like Barneys, Bendels, Nordstrom, Fred Segal et al, and adorning stars for shows and weddings, like Helen Gurley Brown, LL Cool J, Ricky Lake she decided to move on to dresses.

Relying on word of mouth she has garnered a following that stays true blue with her… dressing everyone from the waif to the full figured gal, in her 20’s to 60’s.

“I do like to make a hat now and again for fun, and display them therein as well along with a few choice purses and a shoe line from time to time, which serve more as props, since the dresses are all anyone sees when they enter the shop.”

Store Location

315 East 9th st between 1st and 2nd aves… and my studio is greenpoint, brooklyn

Products

All dresses are handmade in NYC, sold off the rack, need no alterations per the perfect fit, and are in limited editions.

Price Point

$325-$995 per dress

Contact

Janice Huminska info@huminska.com

Retail Minded has partnered with leading, international fashion and retail service business Nolcha for a new section on the Retail Minded Blog, “Retailer Spotlight”, introduced in January 2010.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – PumpEase

Nicole Reyhle — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:03:13 +0000

Featured wholesaler PumpEase introduces hands free support and comfort to breastfeeding women who use pumps.

Any woman who has ever breastfed knows the challenge of finding time to pump among all the other must dos on a new moms to-do list. PumpEase is a welcomed relief for new moms everywhere, offering a hands free solution to pumping breast milk. Freedom presents itself from the unsightly horns, tubes and sucking that comes with having to pump and instead relief is felt when using PumpEase. Moms everywhere will be wishing they had thought of this genius product themselves and telling their friends to head to your store to get one right away!

For some new moms, breastfeeding via pumped milk delivered in a bottle is their only option. For others, pumping is necessary due to being at work, away from their baby or possibly because they are in a public place. Whatever the reason may be, having your hands free while taking the time to pump is a luxury that is rarely experienced. Finally, PumpEase delivers this luxury in stylish, cozy support that holds the pumps firmly and comfortably against women’s breasts. New moms can do what they do best with PumpEase – multitask – now that they have support with PumpEase. Flip through a magazine, catch up on phone calls, sort through the mail, write thank you letters – whatever it is that needs to be done can finally get done while breastfeeding.

Maternity stores, baby shops and doctor offices everywhere need to know about this great new product. Founded by Canadian mom of two Wendy Armbruster Bell, PumpEase has quietly been introduced to the US market and is ready to take moms everywhere by storm. Be the first in your area to give moms the help they need most – extra hands (even if they are their own) – by introducing PumpEase to your stores! Sizes are available to fit all moms in fun design patterns that will make showcasing the assortment in your store a great display. Learn more about PumpEase by visiting www.pumpease.com. Wholesale inquiries can be directed to sales@LeDuck.com.