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Céline Dion visite CELINUNUNU à Paris

Céline Dion visite CELINUNUNU à Paris

PARIS, France, 2019-Jan-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Céline Dion, icône de la musique reconnue dans le monde, a fait une escale dans son premier concept store de vêtements CELINUNUNU, situé au 116 rue de Turenne à Paris le samedi 26 janvier 2019 au soir pendant qu’ elle était a paris pour la fashion week.

CELINUNUNU est une marque de prêt à porter, créée en novembre 2018 declinant une ligne de vetements unisexe pour enfants. Cette collection est le fruit de la marque NUNUNU créé en partenariat entre les stylistes Iris Adler et Tali Michberg et Céline, admiratrice de la marque NUNUNU depuis 10ans.

” Je suis tombée amoureuse de la marque de prêt a porter NUNUNU la première fois que j’ai acheté des vêtements pour mes enfants, et j’ai été l’une de leur plus grande fan depuis le premier jour. J’aime leur design, la qualité de leurs produits, le confort, et particulièrement le parfum”, dit Céline. ” Mes enfants aussi l’adorent. Au fil des années nous avons été approchés par tant de marque de vêtements d’enfants, mais j’ai dit à mon équipe , si nous devons faire quelque chose ce sera avec la marque NUNUNU. ”

Céline et la marque entrent en contact en 2017 et après 1 an de recherche, de planning, et de préparation les deux entités s’unissent pour créer cette nouvelle marque CELINUNUNU.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

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Celine Dion and NUNUNU launch their first pop-up shop for children’s fashion brand CELINUNUNU

Celine Dion and NUNUNU launch their first pop-up shop for children’s fashion brand CELINUNUNU

PARIS, 2019-Jan-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — After the extremely favorable reception of the French public, CELINUNUNU – the children’s collection created by Celine Dion in partnership with the alternative children’s fashion brand nununu – will open its first pop-up store from the 26th to the 29th of January in Paris, France, during the PARIS KID WEEK.

CELINUNUNU

Celebrity singer Celine Dion and stylists Iris Adler and Tali Milchberg, co-founders of the international children’s wear brand nununu, have joined forces to create CELINUNUNU. This new collection delivers children’s gender stereotypes and invites them to freely choose clothes that will reinforce their personality from an early age.

CELINUNUNU is convinced that fashion shapes the mind deeply by forging new concepts and thus has the power to change mentalities. The brand wants to give free rein to children’s creativity and imagination, stimulating the equality and flexibility of the mind, so that children can accept themselves as they are. She encourages children to be guided in their choices by their own, their true essence. CELINUNUNU wants to instil the idea that everything is possible for all of us.

Pop-up in Paris

CELINUNUNU was launched in November 2018. The pop-up shop in Paris, organized during PARIS KID WEEK, will be open to the public between 26th to the 29th of January 2019.

The store in Paris will offer the collection presented on www.celinununu.com, in addition to new styles to be launched in Paris.

 

SOURCE: EuropaWire

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The Greater Trade-In event returns to Babies“R”Us and Toys“R”Us®

Wayne, NJ, 2018-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us® announced today (February 5, 2018) that the company’s most-asked-about savings event will return to Babies“R”Us and Toys“R”Us® stores nationwide beginning Sunday, February 11 for loyalty members, and Friday, February 16 for all customers.

The Greater Trade-In event urges caregivers to bring in their old, used, outgrown and potentially dangerous gear and furniture items in exchange for a 25% discount on one new gear or furniture item*. New this year, shoppers looking to donate old, outgrown or gently used clothing can bring in one or more clothing items for a 25% discount on their entire purchase of clothing in store, valid through Sunday, March 18*.

Customers can now also trade in crib and toddler mattresses in exchange for a discount on hot new products like the Graco® Uno2Duo Stroller and Travel System, Babies“R”Us Next Steps Toddler Bed and more.

For customers with an “R”Us credit card, the savings get even better with a 30% discount when trading in gear, furniture or clothing in store**. No Trade-In? No problem! From Friday, February 16 through Sunday, March 18, shoppers can take advantage of a 15% discount on any one gear or furniture item at Babiesrus.com, and in-store only, shoppers will receive 15% off any one baby item**.

At Babies“R”Us stores that are undergoing liquidation, customers will be offered a 25% coupon on their trade-in which can be utilized at local participating Babies“R”Us or Toys“R”Us stores or online at Babiesrus.com, valid through March 18***.

In the spirit of giving back to those in need, Babies“R”Us will ensure clothes donated by customers during Greater Trade-In are provided to local charities across the country to help clothe children in need.

Safety for Baby, Worry Free Less for Parents 

Safety has always been the root purpose of the company’s Trade-In events – and that hasn’t changed. In the eight years of events, Babies“R”Us has removed millions of unsafe products from the market, reducing the chance for children to be injured. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), used car seats may appear in working condition, but if labels or parts are missing, if the seat is past the manufacturers expiration date or the seat has been involved in a vehicle accident, its safety could be compromised****. Families are encouraged to trade-in items that could be a potential danger.

To learn more about the Greater Trade-In Event, visit the company’s official blog, No Assembly Required and follow @ToysrusNews.

* Trade-in offer available in Babies “R”Us stores only. Offer not applicable at stores undergoing liquidation, coupon may be used at a non-liquidated Babies“R”Us or Toys”R”Us locations. Trade-in discount does not apply to: GEAR: Baby Jogger, Bugaboo, Clek, Cybex, Diono, Maclaren, Mifold, Peg Pérego, Stokke, Thule, walkers by Fisher-Price, VTech, Little Tikes and Kiddieland, infant carriers and clearance. FURNITURE: Clearance. CLOTHING: Converse, Adidas and Nike. Cannot be combined with any other “R”Us offer for same item or on prior purchases.Offer available in store only. Cannot be combined with any Greater-Trade In coupons. Excludes all toys, infant toys, diapers, formula, Gift Cards, Red Hot Deal & Hot Price items, Adidas Apparel, American Girl, Anki Cozmo, Baby Jogger, Baby K’Tan, Beaba, Boba, Boon Highchairs, Boppy Bare Naked Pillow, Bugaboo, Build-A-Bear, Casio, Claire’s, Clek, Converse Clothing & Shoes, Cybex, Diono, Ergobaby, LEGO construction ts, Lillebaby, Maclaren, Mifold, NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association), Nike Apparel,ntendo Switch accessories, Nintendo Switch software, Owlet, Peg Pérego, Sphero, Stokke, the Elf on the Shelf, Thule, Ugg Shoes, walkers by Fisher-Price, VTech, Little Tikes and Kiddieland, Electronic learning hardware, laptops, netbooks, tablets, video games, video game hardware, video game pre-orders, Apple iPad & iPod, SquareTrade Protection Plans, phone orders, all fees, and shipping. One coupon per customer. Not valid with any other “R”Us offer for same item or on prior purchases. Must be surrendered at time of purchase. Value is forfeited if item is returned. Only original coupons accepted. Void where prohibited. Valid USA only. Cash value 1/100 of 1¢.

** CREDIT CARD OFFER: Offer not applicable at stores undergoing liquidation, coupon may be used at a non-liquidated Babies“R”Us or Toys”R”Us locations. Subject to credit approval. An “R”Us Credit Card must be used as pay type. Valid 2/11 – 3/18/18 for Rewards“R‘‘Us members and 2/16 – 3/18/18 for all customers. Coupon provided in store on day of trade-in. One coupon per trade-in item. Must be surrendered at time of purchase. Value is forfeited if item is returned. Only original coupons accepted. Void where prohibited. Valid USA only. Cash value 1/100 of 1¢.

**Credit Card offer: Offer not applicable at stores undergoing liquidation, coupon may be used at a non-liquidated Babies“R”Us or Toys”R”Us locations. Subject to credit approval. Cannot be combined with account opening discount or 10% off Thursday offer. An“R”Us Credit Card must be used as pay type.
*** Coupon may be redeemed at stores not going through liquidation only.
**** Used Car Seat Safety Checklist, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 881 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in 840 international stores and over 265 licensed stores in 38 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has nearly 65,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Over the past three decades, the Company has given more than $100 million in product donations to children’s charities. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has also donated more than $130 million in grants. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter.

Source: Toys“R”Us

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Toys”R”Us® and Babies”R”Us® announce Cyber Week 2017 from November 25 through December 1

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Nov-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just when you thought the incredible holiday deals were over, Toys”R”Us® and Babies”R”Us® are providing all customers thousands of huge online deals during Cyber Week 2017 – no membership required.

Beginning on Saturday, November 25 at 7:00 AM ET through Friday, December 1 at 5:00 AM ET, holiday bargain hunters looking for the best offers on the go or from the comfort of their own homes can enjoy 15% off site-wide on Cyber Monday*, as well as additional deals throughout the week, including 25% off all Hasbro games** and 60% off all regular-priced Carter’s clothes, accessories and shoes.***

Customers that don’t want to wait for their items or have them delivered where kids can sneak a peek can take advantage of the deals and Buy Online, Pickup In-Store throughout the week.

Additionally, starting Sunday, November 26, Toys”R”Us stores nationwide will receive additional inventory of the hottest toys of the season, including Fingerlings, SNES Classic, Luvabella and Nintendo Switch.****

For more information about the deals, discounts and inventory drops, visit the official Toys”R”Us blog, No Assembly Required or follow on social @ToysRUs and @BabiesRUs.

*Excludes diapers, formula, Gift Cards, Red Hot Deal & Hot Price items, Adidas Apparel, American Girl, Anki Cozmo, BabyHome, Baby Jogger, Baby K’Tan, Beaba, BOB, Boba, Boon Highchairs, Boppy Bare Naked Pillow, Bugaboo, Build-A-Bear, Bumbleride, Canaima Outdoors, Casio, Claire’s, Clek, Converse Clothing & Shoes, Cosatto, Cybex, Diono, Ergobaby, Halo Bassinest, Inglesina, Joovy, LEGO construction sets, Lillebaby, Maclaren, Mamas & Papas, Mifold, Mountain Buggy, NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association), Nike Apparel, Owlet, Peg Pérego, Phil & Teds, Sphero, Stokke, The Elf on the Shelf, Thule, Ugg Shoes, electronic learning hardware, laptops, netbooks, tablets, video game hardware, video game pre-orders, Apple iPad & iPod, SquareTrade Protection Plans, phone orders, Special Orders, all fees, and shipping.

**Offer available online only. Valid 11/28-11/30.
***Offer available online only and excludes clearance items. Valid 11/28-11/30.
****Available in-store only while limited supplies last. Quantity one per customer.

About Toys”R”Us, Inc.
Toys”R”Us, Inc, champion of play and parents’ best friend, offers a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 810 international stores and over 255 licensed stores in 38 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys”R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has nearly 65,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Over the past three decades, the Company has given more than $100 million in product donations to children’s charities. Since 1992, the Toys”R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys”R”Us, Inc., has also donated more than $130 million in grants. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter.

Source: Toys”R”Us, Inc.

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Toys“R”Us kicks off holiday shopping season with discounts on hundreds of toy and baby products this Sunday

Toys“R”Us kicks off holiday shopping season with discounts on hundreds of toy and baby products this Sunday

 

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Deal seekers get ready: This Sunday, Toys“R”Us® will once again kick-off the holiday shopping season with discounts on hundreds of toy and baby products. Even better? There’s no membership or loyalty status required – ensuring parents, gift givers and Santa’s helpers only have to make one stop to buy the items on their kids’ (naughty or nice) wish lists. With more than 154 million people planning to shop in-store or online Thanksgiving weekend*, Toys“R”Us customers will have early access to hundreds of mark downs, including 65% off Playskool Friends™ Sesame Street™ Love2Learn Elmo (Was $69.99, Now $19.99) and $100 off NERF N-Strike Elite Terrascout Remote Control Drone Blaster (Was $199.99, Now $99.99), starting Sunday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 22.

Don’t worry, the savings continue: Toys“R”Us stores nationwide will open their doors on Thursday, November 23** at 5 pm (local time), and remain open for 30 hours of continuous shopping and deep discounts, including doorbusters like 50% off Barbie® Pink Passport 3-Story Townhouse (Was $119.99, Now $59.99) and $150 on Power Wheels® Boomerang™ 12 Volt Ride-On (Was $399.99, Now $249.99).

Toys“R”Us customers who prefer to sit back and relax the day before Thanksgiving can shop some of the biggest deals of the weekend as early as Wednesday, November 22 at 9pm EST on Toysrus.com, where they can also take advantage of the company’s Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store service.

Below are highlights of “Pre-Black Friday” deals, available at Toys“R”Us stores and online at Toysrus.com beginning SUNDAY, November 19 through WEDNESDAY, November 22 at 9 pm, while supplies last (no rain checks).

  • SAVE $100 on NERF N-Strike Elite Terrascout Remote Control Drone Blaster; Was $199.99, Now $99.99
  • SAVE Over 65% on Playskool Friends Sesame Street Love2Learn Elmo; Was $69.99, Now $19.99
  • SAVE $50 on Motorola for Babies“R”Us® 5 inch Video Baby Monitor – Comfort50; Was $109.99, Now $59.99

Below are highlights of doorbusters deals available at Toys“R”Us stores only on THURSDAY, November 23 from 5pm to midnight, while supplies last (no rain checks).

  • SAVE 50% on Barbie Pink Passport 3-Story Townhouse; Was $119.99, Now $59.99
  • SAVE $150 on Power Wheels Boomerang™ 12 Volt Ride-On; Was $399.99, Now $249.99
  • SAVE $30 on Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery; Was $79.99, Now $49.99

Below is a selection of additional online and in-store savings that will be available at Toys“R”Us beginning THURSDAY, November 23 at 5pm, and Babies“R”Us® beginning FRIDAY, November 24 at 8am through SATURDAY, November 25 at 12pm, while supplies last (no rain checks).

  • SAVE 33% on ALL Fisher-Price® Infant Toys; Prices Vary
  • SAVE $150 on KidTrax Disney Mickey Mouse Hot Rod Coupe 12 Volt Ride or Disney Minnie Mouse Hot Rod Coupe 12 Volt Ride On; Was $349.99, Now $199.99
  • SAVE $30 on Select Video Games; Prices Vary
  • SAVE ON ALL Babies“R”Us Brand Diapers – Super Packs; Was $19.99, Now $11.99
  • SAVE ON ALL Babies“R”Us Sleep & Play Footies; Was $8.99, Now $5.00
  • BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE on ALL Babyganics products

NOTE: All Thursday through Saturday deals (exclusive of doorbusters) will also be accessible on Toysrus.com/BlackFriday beginning WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 at 9pm EST online at Toysrus.com.

To help ensure eager deal-hunters can check-off their holiday gift list, Toys“R”Us will also offer a variety of services in its stores throughout Thanksgiving weekend:

  • Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store: In 2016, 44% of consumers shopped online, and 40% in-store*. That’s why Toys“R”Us is giving customers the best of both options during the busiest time of year. Place an order online, pick it up at your local store.
  • In-Store G.P.S. Navigator: Not sure where to start? Customers will find dedicated G.P.S. (Guru of Play Stuff) Navigators at the front of stores who can help point out the best gift ideas based on a child’s age and interest.
  • Layaway: Toys“R”Us is bringing back its free layaway service, plus, now through Saturday, December 9, Toys“R”Us will pay-off one individual’s layaway order per day (up to $200)***. For more information about Layaway, visit https://www.toysrus.com/layaway.

The deals don’t stop after the leftovers are finished – Toys“R”Us customers can expect huge discounts on thousands of the hottest items online during Cyber Week, which begins Saturday, November 25 at 7am EST. While Price Match will not be available from Sunday, November 19, through Friday, December 1 at 6am local time, customers can take advantage of Price Match throughout the holiday season. The company’s new and improved policy guarantees that if a customer finds a toy or baby item advertised at a lower price at another store, Toys“R”Us will honor its Price Match Guarantee. Plus, Toys“R”Us will donate $1 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for each time a customer uses the company’s Price Match services now through Sunday, December 24***. For more information, visit Toysrus.com/PriceMatch.

To learn more about the holiday deals offered throughout the Thanksgiving week, visit the company’s official blog, No Assembly Required and follow @ToysrusNews.

* National Retail Federation, Retailers Made Black Friday Irresistible for Customers with Great Deals, Online and In-Store
** Toys“R”Us stores nationwide will open at 5pm on Thursday, November 23 and remain open until 11 pm on Friday, November 24, except for stores in Paramus, NJ, which will open on Thanksgiving from 5 – 11 pm and will reopen on Friday, November 24 at 7 am – 11 pm; stores in Watchung, NJ, which will open on Thanksgiving from 5 – 9pm and will reopen Friday, November 24 from 6 am – 11 pm; and the store in New York City (Times Square) which will open at 8am on Thursday, November 23 and remain open until 12 am Saturday, November 25 (this location will reopen on Saturday, November 25 at 9am for regular business hours). Select stores in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island will also have varying store open times.
*** Winners will be chosen at the end of every week and will be given a $200 gift card to Toys“R”Us stores.
*** Up to 1 Million Dollars.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 810 international stores and over 255 licensed stores in 38 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has nearly 65,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Over the past three decades, the Company has given more than $100 million in product donations to children’s charities. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has also donated more than $130 million in grants. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter.

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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Colruyt Group: Bio-Planet, DreamLand and Dreambaby open brand-new joint location in Mol

Colruyt Group: Bio-Planet, DreamLand and Dreambaby open brand-new joint location in Mol

Halle, Belgium, 2017-Oct-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 25 October, Bio-Planet, DreamLand and Dreambaby open the doors of a brand-new joint location in Mol. The former Center Shop made way for a new construction big enough for the three Colruyt Group stores and good for about thirty jobs. On Tuesday 24 October, all neighbours are welcome for a drink, a snack and a guided tour at the opening reception between 6 and 8 pm.

Advantages of joint location
By putting up different store formats on the same location, Colruyt Group wants to work even more efficiently and cost-consciously. The group wants to stimulate synergy between the stores that have a lot in common despite their different product ranges. The retailer uses the so-called combi-sites to make the lives of its customers easier by meeting their different needs. The combination of Bio-Planet, DreamLand and Dreambaby opens on the same location for the first time. Colruyt Group already opened another combi-site earlier in Namur (2016 – Colruyt, DreamLand, Dreambaby and Colruyt Group Academy) and in Charleroi (August 2017 – Bio-Planet and Dreambaby).

Low-energy store for Bio-Planet
For Bio-Planet it is the 27th store in Belgium and the 2nd in the Kempen, after Turnhout. Bio-Planet offers a complete supermarket supply with a little extra. It guarantees a carefully selected organic, ecological and healthy range of products. On a store surface of 650 m², customers can find a unique supply of more than 6,000 products among which quite a lot of gluten- and lactose-free references and more than 500 flavours in the fresh products department. Every month, Bio-Planet introduces about sixty new products to inspire the customer to consume consciously.

Bio-Planet Mol was built with sustainable techniques and materials and offers a pleasant shopping experience with fifteen competent co-workers at the customer’s service. The store also has an environment-friendly cooling system on propane. Furthermore it has a rain water buffer, a ventilation system that recycles 15 % of the warmth in the air and led lighting.

Grand opening week at DreamLand
DreamLand Mol is the 46th store for the Colruyt Group’s toys expert. Inhabitants of Mol and surroundings can find a broad range of articles for young and old: (outside) toys, games and multimedia, school supplies, books, comic books, presents, etc. That DreamLand is all about having fun becomes clear in the use of nice playful elements in and around the store. The cash registers and packing tables are decorated, there is a life-size Matchbox and a birthday throne, a hopscotch and play street in the store, and so on.  During opening week on 25th and 28th October, a lot of amusing  activities are programmed. Markske from FC De Kampioenen, Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol and the Minions will gladly make pictures with their fans. Bumba joins in for the youngest ones.  At Dreamland Mol, 8 people set to work.

Pleasant shopping at Dreambaby
For Dreambaby it is the 26th store in Belgium. The baby expert store has a warm design with special attention for atmosphere and perception. Thanks to low shelves, customers experience a pleasant feeling of space. They can find a broad range of baby articles and personal advice. 8 co-workers will work there. During opening week from Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 October, Dreambaby Mol organises special actions and a workshop about baby slings. 

Contact
Silja Decock, Colruyt Group press officer
Gsm: +32 (0)473 92 45 10
E-mail: press@colruytgroup.com

SOURCE: Colruyt Group

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Toys“R”Us® releases holiday catalog Ultimate Guide to Play

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Black Friday is only a little more than a month away, but the deals are starting even sooner. Loyal Toys“R”Us® shoppers can expect to find copies of this year’s highly-anticipated holiday catalog, The Ultimate Guide to Play – in homes beginning Thursday, October 19 and in newspapers on Sunday, October 29. With 41 percent of customers starting their shopping in October*, Toys“R”Us is kicking off hot deals beginning Thursday, October 26 running through Saturday, November 18, including on items from the company’s Holiday Hot Toy List that are topping kids’ wish lists, such as FurReal Roarin’ Ivory the Playful Tiger ($15 savings), Doc McStuffins Baby All-in-One Nursery ($20 savings), and Imaginext® DC Super Friends™ Batbot Xtreme ($15 savings)**.

Parents have relied on this go-to gift-guide for decades as a source of inspiration and fun and this year, we’ve added a number of new elements to cement our position as champions of play for kids everywhere.

  • Parents Night Out: Toys“R”Us is giving parents the opportunity to shop sans kids during special Parents Night Out Events on Sunday, November 12 and Thursday, November 30 from 8-10pm local time***. During these grown-up events, gift-buyers will have access to a designated shopping expert, hot toy demonstrations, games for the big kids at heart (hot chocolate bar, raffles and more), and sweepstakes.
  • Play Lab: Need a play break? On Sunday, November 1, 42 Toys“R”Us locations across the country will update their stores to add Play Labs – a space where families can test out the hottest toys of the season (while gift-givers shop for them). To find a Play Lab near you, visit https://www.toysrus.com/playlab.
  • Play Chaser: The company’s new AR app, Play Chaser, is bringing stores virtually to life through an interactive gaming experience, and now it is helping kids quickly and easily assemble an interactive list of their favorite toys from The Ultimate Guide to Play catalog. To download Play Chaser visit, https://www.toysrus.com/playchaser.

Toys“R”Us wants holiday shoppers to take advantage of services that are offered throughout the year, including:

  • Price Match: There’s no need for shoppers to visit multiple retailers to get the best deal. If customers find a hot toy (or any toy) advertised at a lower price at another store, Toys“R”Us will honor its Price Match Guarantee. New this holiday season, for every customer that takes advantage of our Price Match Promise now through Sunday, December 24, Toys“R”Us will donate $1 to the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation (up to $1 million). To learn more about Toys “R”Us’ Price Match Promise visit https://www.toysrus.com/pricematch
  • Layaway and Then Some: Toys“R”Us will once again offer free layaway services this holiday season, waiving the usual fee. Plus, beginning Sunday, November 5, through Saturday, December 9, Toys“R”Us will pay off one individual’s layaway order per day (up to $200)****. For more information about Toys“R”Us’ Layaway, visit https://www.toysrus.com/layaway.

For more on this year’s Ultimate Guide to Play or holiday services available at Toys“R”Us, visit the company’s corporate blog, No Assembly Required.

* National Retail Federation, Retailers to Prepare for Post-Election Holiday Shopping
** While supplies last, no rainchecks.
*** Toys“R”Us stores in the U.S. will open at 8:00pm local time on Sunday, November 12, except for stores in Paramus, NJ, and Dedham, MA, which may have varying event dates due to local ordinances (Toys“R”Us Express and Toys“R”Us Outlet locations are excluded from this event, apart from Toys“R”Us Times Square).
**** Winners will be chosen at the end of every week and will be given a $200 gift card to Toys“R”Us stores.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 810 international stores and over 255 licensed stores in 38 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has nearly 65,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Over the past three decades, the Company has given more than $100 million in product donations to children’s charities. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has also donated more than $130 million in grants. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter.

SOURCE: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Corporate Communications

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Newbie to strengthen presence in more countries with opening of new stores and e-shop

  • Newbie, the baby and children’s collection made from sustainable materials, is now a separate chain that is continuing to expand with stores in Poland and the United Kingdom. E-shopping is also being introduced, starting in the United Kingdom.
  • “Newbie has grown in step with our customers’ unbelievable engagement. It is now truly exciting for us to establish Newbie Store in one of the world’s leading fashion capitals, London,” Camilla Wernlund, responsible for Newbie and New Business at KappAhl, says.

Mölndal, Sweden, 2017-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Newbie, KappAhl’s children’s collection made from sustainable materials, is the viral success that, with consumer-driven collaboration, has grown in size to become as it is today (2017-09-21), an independent chain, Newbie Store.

As of today, when Newbie Store opens at Frölunda Torg in Gothenburg it has 14 stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Poland. During October-December, Newbie Stores and e-commerce will open in the United Kingdom.

“Our goal for Newbie is to be a leading children’s fashion chain providing sustainable, good-value, children’s clothing in a continuously updated whilst timeless style,” Camilla Wernlund says.

In the United Kingdom, the e-store opens on October 20 and the first physical stores will open in Richmond and Kingston, Greater London, during November-December. More Newbie Stores are planned to open at the start of 2018.

The Newbie story starts when KappAhl’s designers, in 2010, created a baby collection based on the keywords timeless, sustainable and value-for-money as well as with the idea that the garments could be handed down from one generation to the next. Newbie came into being at the right time, and went viral. There and then, many “Newbie Lovers” took the brand to their hearts and their engagement has influenced both the design and the range, creating a widespread second-hand market for the collection – which is completely in line with Newbie’s focus on sustainability. The first Newbie Store opened in Stockholm in 2014. Today, there are Newbie Stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland and, from late autumn 2017, also in the United Kingdom.  Newbie is a brand of the leading Swedish fashion retailer, KappAhl. More information at newbiestore.com.

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Contact:

Camilla Wernlund
Vice President New Business.
Tel +46 (0) 704-71 58 55
camilla.wernlund@kappahl.com.

Charlotte Högberg
Head Corporate Communications
Tel +46 (0) 704-71 56 31
charlotte.hogberg@kappahl.com.

Source:  KappAhl

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions in U.S. and Intends to Seek Protection under CCAA in Canada

  • Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us Stores and Web Stores across the World are Open and Continuing to Provide World-Class Experiences for Customers
  • Restructuring Process Expected to Enhance Financial Flexibility for Investments in Growth Initiatives
  • Company Receives Commitment of Over $3.0 Billion in Debtor-in-Possession Financing to Support Operations

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. (“the Company”) today (September 18, 2017) announced that the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries and its Canadian subsidiary have voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond, VA. In addition, the Company’s Canadian subsidiary today intends to seek protection in parallel proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The Company intends to use these court-supervised proceedings to restructure its outstanding debt and establish a sustainable capital structure that will enable it to invest in long-term growth and fuel its aspirations to bring play to kids everywhere and be a best friend to parents.

The Company’s operations outside of the U.S. and Canada, including its approximately 255 licensed stores and joint venture partnership in Asia, which are separate entities, are not part of the Chapter 11 filing and CCAA proceedings.

The Company’s approximately 1,600 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores around the world – the vast majority of which are profitable – are continuing to operate as usual, providing customers with great service and a curated assortment of merchandise in the toy and baby categories. Customers can also continue to shop for the toy and baby products they are looking for online on the Company’s newly launched www.toysrus.com and www.babiesrus.com web stores. Customers should expect the Company’s loyalty programs, including its Rewards“R”Us, Geoffrey’s Birthday List and Babies“R”Us Registry, to continue as normal.

“Today marks the dawn of a new era at Toys“R”Us where we expect that the financial constraints that have held us back will be addressed in a lasting and effective way,” said Dave Brandon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Together with our investors, our objective is to work with our debtholders and other creditors to restructure the $5 billion of long-term debt on our balance sheet, which will provide us with greater financial flexibility to invest in our business, continue to improve the customer experience in our physical stores and online, and strengthen our competitive position in an increasingly challenging and rapidly changing retail marketplace worldwide. We are confident that these are the right steps to ensure that the iconic Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us brands live on for many generations.”

Mr. Brandon continued, “As the holiday season ramps up, our physical and web stores are open for business, and our team members around the world look forward to continuing to put huge smiles on children’s faces. We thank our vendors for their ongoing support through this important season and beyond. We also appreciate the strong support our investors have provided over time and the constructive role they are playing in this process that will allow us to create a brighter future for our company. And as importantly, we thank our team members in advance for their hard work and dedication to serving the millions of customers who will shop with us this holiday.”

The Company has received a commitment for over $3.0 billion in debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing from various lenders, including a JPMorgan-led bank syndicate and certain of the Company’s existing lenders, which, subject to Court approval, is expected to immediately improve the Company’s financial health and support its ongoing operations during the court-supervised process. Toys“R”Us is committed to working with its vendors to help ensure that inventory levels are maintained and products continue to be delivered in a timely fashion.

In conjunction with the Chapter 11 process in the U.S., the Company has filed a number of customary motions with the bankruptcy court seeking authorization to support its operations during the restructuring process and ensure a smooth transition into Chapter 11 without disruption, including authority to continue payment of employee wages and benefits, honor customer programs, and pay vendors and suppliers in the ordinary course for all goods provided on or after the filing date.

Additional information can be accessed by visiting the Company’s restructuring website at www.toysrusinc.com/restructuring, calling the Company’s Information Hotline, toll- free in the U.S. and Canada at (844) 794-3476, or sending an email to toysrusinfo@PrimeClerk.com. Court filings and other documents related to the court- supervised process in the U.S. are available on a separate website administered by the Company’s claims agent, Prime Clerk, at https://cases.primeclerk.com/toysrus. Information about the CCAA proceedings will be available on a separate site maintained by an independent monitor. The appointment of the monitor and address of the monitor website are expected to be announced later today.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as principal legal counsel to Toys“R”Us, Alvarez & Marsal is serving as restructuring advisor and Lazard is serving as financial advisor.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 810 international stores and over 255 licensed stores in 38 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has nearly 65,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Over the past three decades, the Company has given more than $100 million in product donations to children’s charities. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has also donated more than $130 million in grants. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter.

For more information please contact:

Lenders and Note Investors:
Matthew Finigan
Vice President
Treasurer
973-617-5808
Matthew.Finigan@toysrus.com

Media:
Amy von Walter
Executive Vice President
Global Communications & Customer Care
201-815-9512
Amy.vonWalter@toysrus.com

press@toysrus.com
973-617-5900

Michael Freitag / Meaghan Repko
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Tel: (212) 355-4449

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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Babies“R”Us® to educate families about baby safety this September

Portion of Proceeds From All Car Seats Sold at Babies”R”Us in September to Benefit Safe Kids Worldwide

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first big “test” of parenthood is often not even the birth, but the drive home from the hospital. That moment when a parent realizes they’re going home, alone, with their baby – and the nurses and experts aren’t coming with them. To help moms and dads breathe a sigh of relief, Babies“R”Us®, in partnership with Safe Kids Worldwide™, is dedicating September’s Baby Safety Month to educating families about baby safety – taking them from that first drive home in a brand-new car seat to a safe night’s sleep (that hopefully includes some actual sleep).

  • Preventable injuries are the #1 killer of kids in the U.S.
  • Nearly 9 million children are being treated for injuries in U.S. emergency departments every year.
  • Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent.

Each week in September, Babies“R”Us stores nationwide will offer parents information and tips on topics like car seat safety, safe sleep environments, in-home childproofing and bath time. And with every consumer already asking about the fan-favorite Great Trade-In event, the company is kicking things off with a twist. Customers shopping at Babies“R”Us stores nationwide or online at Babiesrus.com can take advantage of the same great discount – 25% off all car seats* beginning Friday, September 1 through Sunday, October 1 – without having to lug around and trade in old gear. Customers can also take advantage of 10% discount offers on select safety items each week at stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.com.

Members of the company’s loyalty program can get early access to this special deal beginning Sunday, August 27, by providing their Rewards“R”Us® card number during checkout. Plus, Babies“R”Us will donate 5% of proceeds (up to $500,000) of each car seat sold during the month of September to Safe Kids Worldwide to help protect kids from preventable injuries.

Additionally, on Saturday, September 9, select Babies“R”Us stores will host “Ask the Car Seat Expert” events, during which representatives from Safe Kids Worldwide will offer personalized recommendations on the right type of car seat based on a child’s age, weight and height. Customers can find out about the weekly events going on at their local store at BabiesRUs.com/reserve.

To learn more about Baby Safety Month at Babies“R”Us, visit the company’s corporate blog, No Assembly Required.

*Some exclusions may apply. Baby Jogger, Bob, Clek, Cybex, Maxi Cosi, Mifold, Peg Perego and Quinny car seats, as well as car seat bases are excluded from this deal.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 879 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in 815 international stores and over 255 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has nearly 65,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Over the past three decades, the Company has given more than $100 million in product donations to children’s charities. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has also donated more than $130 million in grants. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter.

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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ShopRite and Huggies partner to donate half-million diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network

Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite is partnering with the Huggies Brand on a plan to donate up to a half-million diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing diapers to babies in need.

ShopRite and Huggies will donate a day’s worth of diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network each time a customer purchases any size Huggies diapers at ShopRite stores or online, through ShopRite’s mobile app and ShopRite from Home service. Qualifying purchase periods run now through Sept. 2, and again from Sept. 24 through Oct. 7.

According to a study commissioned by Huggies, one in three American families struggles to afford the diapers needed to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. To help raise awareness of this hidden consequence of poverty known as “diaper need,” and provide much needed baby essentials to families, ShopRite is partnering now with Huggies to donate diapers.

“Since 2010, our No Baby Unhugged program has donated more than 200 million diapers and wipes to families in need, and yet there is still more to be done,” said Eleonora Daireaux, vice president of Huggies North America. “We are excited to partner with ShopRite and the National Diaper Bank Network to help raise awareness for this issue, and donate up to half a million diapers to provide families with the resources they need to care for their babies.”

Customers will find Huggies diapers on sale in ShopRite stores this week and next week as part of the promotion. For more details on the National Diaper Bank Network, please visit www.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org.

About ShopRite
ShopRite is the registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative based in Keasbey, NJ, and the largest supermarket cooperative in the United States. With more than 270 ShopRite supermarkets located throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, ShopRite serves more than six million customers each week. A long-time supporter of key community efforts, ShopRite is dedicated to fighting hunger in the communities it serves. Through its ShopRite Partners In Caring program, ShopRite has donated $40 million to 2,000 worthy charities and food banks since the program began in 1999. As a title sponsor of the LPGA’s ShopRite Classic, ShopRite has raised more than $30 million for local organizations, hospitals and community groups. For more information, please visit www.shoprite.com.

About the National Diaper Bank Network
The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need in America, by leading a national movement to help meet the basic needs of all babies and their families…including access to clean, dry diapers and other material goods. Founded in 2011 with the support of Huggies®, the network raises national awareness of diaper need (#DiaperNeed) and supports the development and expansion of diaper banks in communities throughout the country. Its active membership includes more than 300 diaper banks, diaper pantries, and food banks located in 47 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. More information on NDBN and diaper need is available at www.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org.

About the Huggies Brand
Huggies believes deeply in the Power of Hugs. That’s why every Huggies diaper and wipe is inspired by parents’ hugs. For nearly 40 years, Huggies has been helping parents provide love, care and reassurance to help babies thrive. No Baby Unhugged is Huggies promise to ensure babies get the care they need to thrive – from innovative everyday products, growing hospital hugger programs and specially-designed products for the tiniest of babies, to diapers and wipes donations. Huggies is the fastest growing diaper brand in hospitals and partners with NICU nurses to develop diapers and wipes that meet the specific needs of pre-term infants. For more information on Huggies No Baby Unhugged program visit the “Why Huggies?” page at Huggies.com.

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world’s population trust Kimberly-Clark brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No.1 or No. 2 share positions in 80 countries. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the Company’s 145-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Source: ShopRite

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New infant wear line launches exclusively to Kmart – Spencer by Jaclyn Smith

New infant wear line launches exclusively to Kmart – Spencer by Jaclyn Smith

 

First-ever infant wear line designed by Jaclyn Smith available online and in select Kmart stores this September

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jaclyn Smith, a beloved Kmart brand partner for more than 32 years, is unveiling an infant wear line exclusive to Kmart – Spencer by Jaclyn Smith. Launching in select stores on September 17 and available now for online presale at Kmart.com*, Jaclyn drew inspiration from her granddaughter Bea, born last year, in designing a collection with her daughter Spencer Margaret. The new line embodies precious childhood moments with soft, classic baby pieces and products. Spencer by Jaclyn Smith makes it easier than ever for new and expecting parents to get ready for their baby’s arrival by offering comfortable yet trendy everyday baby essentials at an affordable Kmart price.

“This collection truly embodies the emotions and cherished time when a baby joins a family,” said actress, model, Kmart designer and first-time grandmother Jaclyn Smith. “The delicate whimsical prints, playful artwork and modern color palette for baby girls and boys celebrates the sweet moments of welcoming a baby to the family that moms, dads – and grandmothers like me – are sure to love.”Inspired by the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter, Spencer by Jaclyn Smith represents the magical connection a newborn makes across multiple generations.”When my mother approached me about designing a layette collection I was delighted to help bring the idea to life,” said Jaclyn’s daughter, Spencer Margaret Richmond. “As a new mom, I know the importance of finding the right staples for your baby. I saw this collaboration as a great opportunity to create affordable, durable and ultra-soft baby wear options that today’s modern moms are looking for and actually want and need.”

Ranging in sizes from newborn to 12 months, all items in the collection are beautifully packaged in gift boxes with a to/from hangtag and the line’s signature fox ribbon, making it easy for Kmart members to find the perfect gift for baby showers or to welcome a new little bundle. Designed with ultra-soft 100% cotton and cotton blends, the high-quality fabrics make the pieces as durable as they are adorable. The entire line is affordably priced from $19.99 to $29.99 and features an array of layette essentials including:

  • 4 Piece Take Me Home Set complete with footed long sleeve sleep suit, top knot beanie cap, snap closure bib and coordinating receiving blanket or the 2 Piece Set including cotton jersey long sleeve top and french terry jogger pants make great giftables
  • 3 Pack Body Suit and the 3 Pack Sleep & Play Sets easily transitions with baby from nap time to play time
  • 2 Piece Knit Cardigan and Printed Legging Set feature a textured hooded knit sweater and interlock leggings that make for an adorable unisex outfit
  • 2 Piece Receiving Blankets made of ultra-soft 100% cotton interlock come in two sweet prints of the line’s signature fox and forest friends

Available for online presale now, any Spencer by Jaclyn Smith online purchase of $20.00 or more will earn members $5.00 in bonus Shop Your Way® points. For more information on the new layette line, visit www.kmart.com/spencer. Plus, to see more from Jaclyn’s signature collection, check out Kmart’s YouTube video: https://youtu.be/q1T-vsn_Ob0

*Products are currently available for online purchase; however, items will not ship until Friday, September 19

About Kmart
Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Blue light Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers. Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense.

Contact:

Bridgette Potratz
Zeno Group for Kmart
312-527-2SHC (2742)
Bridgette.Potratz@zenogroup.com

Kristin McManus
Kmart
847-286-0684
Kristin.McManus@searshc.com

SOURCE: Kmart

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Meijer voluntarily recalls its Wave Zone One Piece Zip Infant Swimsuits due to possible choking hazard

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of its Wave Zone One Piece Zip Infant Swimsuits produced and sold exclusively at Meijer. Meijer recently recalled approximately 22,246 of the Wave Zone One-Piece Zip Swimsuits because the snaps on the bottom of the suit can detach and pose a choking hazard.

The swimsuit sold for $14 between January 1, 2017 and July 17, 2017. There have been no known injuries reported. Meijer is recalling the product as a precautionary measure.

The newborn, infant and toddler swimsuit has a zipper on the back and four snaps on the bottom. The swimsuit sold in the following four color styles: blue and gray with a shark; white and navy stripes with anchor pattern; pink and teal with a strawberry; pink and white with a fish pattern. The styles were available in the following sizes: 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 12m, 18m, and 24m. “Wave Zone” and “Made in China” are printed on the inner collar. The tracking number located on the sewn-in label on the inner side seam is “NOV 2016 021-14328.”

Customers should stop using swimsuit and return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. For additional information, please contact Meijer at (800) 543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Meijer stores are also opened 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

About Meijer:

Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 230 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and  electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/.

Contact:
Frank Guglielmi
616-791-3814
frank.guglielmi@meijer.com

Source: Meijer

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Babies“R”Us partners with Huggies to support the No Baby Unhugged initiative

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Jul-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — One in three U.S. parents suffer from the inability to provide fresh, clean diapers for their baby, according to a study by Huggies. To help raise awareness of the nation’s growing diaper need, Babies“R”Us is partnering with Huggies to support the No Baby Unhugged initiative to help ensure some of the 5.3 million babies in the U.S. who live in poor or low-income families benefit from the basic necessities such as diapers and wipes, that all babies need. During the months of July, August and September, Babies“R”Us and Huggies will donate a day’s worth of diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network (up to 1.5 million diapers), when a customer purchases or adds a Value Box of Huggies diapers to their registry in-store or online at Babiesrus.com.

“There is a harsh reality that millions of babies in the U.S. do not have access to basic necessities like clean, dry diapers,” said Robert Magarino, Vice President General Business Manager, Babies“R”Us. “Babies“R”Us is deeply committed to partnering with organizations that lead the way in helping keep children healthy and safe – which is why joining Huggies and the No Baby Unhugged initiative was a natural fit. We are grateful for the chance to work with Huggies to generate awareness and do our part to address a need in the communities where we work and live.”

“Since 2010, our No Baby Unhugged program has donated more than 200 million diapers and wipes to families in need,and yet there is still more to be done,” said Guisy Buonfantino, president of Kimberly-Clark Baby and Child Care North America. “We are excited to partner with Babies“R”Us and the National Diaper Bank Network to help raise awareness for this issue, and donate up to 1.5 million diapers to provide families with the resources they need to care for their babies.”

Here’s How You Can Help
During the months of July, August and September, shoppers who visit a Babies“R”Us store or Babiesrus.com have the opportunity to help provide families in need with clean, dry diapers. By purchasing or adding a Value Box of Huggies diapers to a registry, Babies“R”Us and Huggies will donate one day’s worth of diapers (up to 1.5 million) to the National Diaper Bank Network, particularly in states that need it most, including New York, Florida and Texas. The No Baby Unhugged program was developed by Huggies in 2010 and works to combat diaper need – the inability to provide fresh, clean diapers for baby. According to Huggies’ Every Little Bottom study1 , diaper need is a struggle that one in three American families face, often times leading to health risks in children caused by reuse of soiled diapers, as well as child development delays due to exclusion from early childhood education programs.

Learn more about closing the diaper gap: Babies “R”Us and Huggies Provide 1.5 Million Diapers to Babies In-Need

1Huggies, Huggies Every Little Bottom Study: Diaper Need in the U.S. and Canada (Huggies: June 2010), 1-48.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 883 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in 795 international stores and 254 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 60,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $130 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

Charitable Giving at Toys“R”Us

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is a global partner in philanthropic programs that advocate for the safety and happiness of all children. The company places a strong focus on partners and programs that provide basic necessities and opportunities for children in-need. Together with its charitable arm, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, Toys“R”Us has contributed more than $230 million to changing the lives of children around the globe.

About the Huggies Brand

Huggies believes deeply in the Power of Hugs. That’s why every Huggies diaper and wipe is inspired by parents’ hugs. For nearly 40 years, Huggies has been helping parents provide love, care and reassurance to help babies thrive. No Baby Unhugged is Huggies promise to ensure babies get the care they need to thrive – from innovative everyday products, growing hospital hugger programs and specially-designed products for the tiniest of babies, to diapers and wipes donations. Huggies is the fastest growing diaper brand in hospitals and partners with NICU nurses to develop diapers and wipes that meet the specific needs of pre-term infants. For more information on Huggies No Baby Unhugged program visit the “Why Huggies?” page at Huggies.com.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world’s population trust Kimberly-Clark brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No.1 or No. 2 share positions in 80 countries. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the Company’s 145-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact:

Taylor O’Donnell
Toys”R”Us Public Relations
973-617-5634
Taylor.ODonnell@toysrus.com

Jessica Offerjost
Toys “R”Us Public Relations
973-617-4766
Jessica.Offerjost@toysrus.com

Source: Toys “R”Us  Inc.

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Global Online Baby Products Retailing Market Growth Analysis Over Coming Years

The global online baby products retailing market to grow at a CAGR of 17.35% during the period 2017-2021.

Pune, India, 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — About Online Baby Products Retailing

The retailing of different types of baby products through online or e-commerce is considered as online baby products retailing. Online retail provides consumers with the convenience to purchase products of their choice online and payment options such as cash-on-delivery (COD), credit and debit cards, and Internet banking transactions. As online shopping eliminates the need to visit physical stores, this platform provides customers the convenience to purchase products from a wide variety of brands, without the constraint of time and location. The markets in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) exhibit high growth potential for the forecast period.

Covered in this report

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global online baby products retailing market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the online sales of various baby care products.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:

  • Americas
  • APAC
  • EMEA

The report, Global Online Baby Products Retailing Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors

  • Amazon
  • Babies”R”Us
  • BabyEarth
  • Buy Buy Baby

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Other prominent vendors

  • Alibaba Group
  • Argos
  • babydash
  • BabyGroup
  • Babyshop
  • Bebê Store
  • Bubs Baby Shop
  • DisneyStore
  • eBay
  • FirstCry
  • Justkidding
  • kidsroom.de
  • Kiddicare
  • Macy’s
  • Mumzworld
  • MyBabyCart
  • Pupsik Studio
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
  • zulily

Market driver

  • Growing urbanization
  • For a full, detailed list, view our report

 

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CVS Pharmacy removes parabens, phthalates and the most prevalent formaldehyde donors across beauty and personal care products

  • Parabens, phthalates and the most prevalent formaldehyde donors will be removed from extensive line of store brand beauty and personal care products
  • Company also publishes full list of restricted chemicals

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (April 19, 2017) CVS Pharmacy (NYSE:CVS), America’s leading retail pharmacy, took a major step forward in advancing its efforts to address chemicals of consumer concern by announcing the removal of parabens, phthalates and the most prevalent formaldehyde donors across nearly 600 beauty and personal care products from its store brand CVS Health, Beauty 360, Essence of Beauty, and Blade product lines. The Promise Organic line of store brand products also does not contain any of these ingredients. CVS Pharmacy will stop shipping store brand products that don’t meet these standards to distribution centers by the end of 2019.

As a company driven by its purpose of helping people on their path to better health, this latest action is a significant milestone in its journey toward more sustainable products that satisfy consumer expectations. The company has also published its full list of restricted chemicals by product category here.

“We are committed to providing our customers with the safe, efficacious products that they are looking for,” said Cia Tucci, vice president of store brands and Quality Assurance at CVS Health.  “We listened when customers voiced their desire for products that still provide the benefits they need with fewer ingredients of concern. Today’s announcement is a natural step in the evolution of our comprehensive approach to chemical safety.”

While all store brand products have always been subject to stringent standards of safety, quality and environmental responsibility and – at a minimum – meet all federal and state requirements, customer feedback has driven this move to eliminate parabens, phthalates and the most prevalent formaldehyde donors.  In addition to listening to customers, CVS Health has also engaged with industry experts and key advocacy groups to ensure that product quality can be maintained through this transition. Over the past several years, CVS Health has engaged with the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF) coalition and its Mind the Store campaign, an organization working to reduce the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products, strengthen the understanding of chemicals of consumer concern and inform opportunities for retailers to advance chemical safety in consumer products.

“This announcement is an exciting milestone not only for CVS Health, but for retailers and the role they play in driving change toward safer consumer products,” said Mike Schade, Mind the Store campaign director for Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families. “We applaud CVS Health for the action it is taking today and we look forward to continued collaboration ahead.  We hope other retailers will follow suit.”

The evolution of CVS Health’s chemical policy builds off a foundation laid over the last decade to advance its chemical management efforts. In 2007, the company became the first major drugstore to establish a Cosmetic Safety Policy in 2008. Since then, CVS Health has made substantial progress toward sustainable chemical management, including the launch of the WERCSmart tool in 2013 to ensure suppliers register ingredient information for all chemical-based products. In 2016, CVS Health became the first major pharmacy chain in the country to become a signatory of the Chemical Footprint Project.

“Our consumers expect both transparency and quality when it comes to ingredients in the products they use,” said Eileen Howard Boone, senior vice president of CSR and philanthropy at CVS Health. “This is an important step, and we look forward to continuing to work with stakeholders to address additional chemicals of consumer concern and focus on more product categories in the future.”

For more information on CVS Health’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, visit: www.cvshealth.com/social-responsibility.

About CVS Health
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its more than 9,700 retail locations, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 90 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is America’s leading retail pharmacy with over 9,700 locations. It is the first national pharmacy to end the sale of tobacco and the first pharmacy in the nation to receive the Community Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, the leading health care accreditation organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. CVS Pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on their path to better health by providing the most accessible and personalized expertise, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health is available at www.cvshealth.com.

SOURCE: CVS Health

Media Contacts

Stephanie Cunha
Public Relations Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Stephanie.Cunha@CVSHealth.com
401-770-9354

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All Lots of Hyland’s Baby Teething Products Recalled due to Mislabeling

All Lots of Hyland’s Baby Teething Products Recalled due to Mislabeling

 

Los Angeles, California, 2017-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Standard Homeopathic Company is recalling all lots of Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets and Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets sold in retail stores to the consumer level. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that the medicines have been found to contain inconsistent amounts of belladonna alkaloids that may differ from the calculated amount on the products’ labels.

FDA believes that belladonna represents a serious health hazard to children and that the effects of belladonna are unpredictable. The Agency has stated to the Company, “There is no known safe dose or toxic dose of belladonna in children because of the many factors that affect it.”

The Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets and Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets were used to provide temporary relief of teething symptoms in children. The recall includes all products that retailers may have had in stock. The Company stopped making and shipping the medicines nationwide in October 2016. This recall ensures the removal of any possible remaining products that may be on store shelves. No other Standard Homeopathic Company/Hyland’s products are affected by this recall.

“We initiated this recall even after discontinuing production last fall because it is appropriate to do what our regulating agency has formally requested,” said J.P. Borneman, PhD, chairman and CEO of Standard Homeopathic Company. “We are committed to maintaining and earning the trust consumers have placed in Standard Homeopathic Company. We have worked for 114 years to build relationships with our consumers. We intend to preserve that tradition of trust.”

Standard Homeopathic Company is notifying its distributors and retailers by mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled products.  Consumers who have products which are being recalled should discard the product.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Standard Homeopathic Company by calling 1-800-991-3376 (Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time). Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they believe they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers Contact:

Standard Homeopathic Company
1-800-991-3376

Media Contact:

Mary C. Borneman
424-224-4135

Source: FDA

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Toys“R”Us® kicks off its fundraising campaign to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today (April 3, 2017) announced the start of its fundraising campaign in stores and online through June 12 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This is the first of a three-year partnership with St. Jude, in which Toys“R”Us and the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund have committed to raising $7 million to ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

“Toys“R”Us was built on the idea of delivering joy to children and with our customers’ support, we will be doing just that for the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Dave Brandon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. “St. Jude is a beacon of hope for children and families in communities everywhere and we are honored to join in its mission.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Toys“R”Us to the St. Jude family,” said Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Their focus on kids and families, makes this partnership a perfect fit. And the funds raised by this campaign will help fuel the pioneering research and care that leads to cures for children fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases in communities everywhere.”

It is easy to support St. Jude, customers can donate at any Toys“R”Us or Babies“R”Us location across the U.S. or online at Toysrus.com/GivingIsAwesome. Because the majority of St. Jude funding comes from individual contributors, St. Jude has the freedom to focus on what matters most – saving kids regardless of their financial situation.

#GivingisAwesome and Super Easy
However customers choose to shop, whether online or at one of the 883 Toys“R”Us or Babies“R”Us stores across the U.S., donating is easy. Just $3 can have an impact by providing necessities such as pediatric isolation masks to help protect St. Jude’s young patients with compromised immune systems. Have a few more dollars to spare? For just $7, help St. Jude provide a blank medical teaching doll that helps the hospital’s kids understand medical treatment and procedures.

In addition, between April 23 and April 29, Toys“R”Us will donate $1 to St. Jude (up to $25,000) for every retweet of a special #GivingIsAwesome moment @Toysrus retweet. Follow @ToysRUs on Twitter to help make a difference in the lives of St. Jude patients and families.

Click to Tweet: Did you hear? We’re teaming up with @StJude! Stop by @ToysRUs, @BabiesRUs or donate online. #GivingIsAwesome www.toysrus.com/givingisawesome

To find your local Toys“R”Us or Babies“R”Us store, visit Toysrus.com or Babiesrus.com. To learn more about the partnership or to donate to St. Jude through June 12, visit Toysrus.com/GivingIsAwesome.

About Toys”R”Us, Inc.

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 883 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in 795 international stores and 254 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 60,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Our purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following us on Twitter (@stjude).

Media Relations:

1 (973) 617-5900
Press@toysrus.com

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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Babies“R”Us® brings The Honest Company’s products in stores and online

Family-Favorite Brand Known for its Commitment to Safe and Effective Products and On-Trend Designs is Now Available at Nation’s Leading Baby Product Retailer

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — When a child is born into the world, so is a parent. Among the very first things to cross the minds of new caregivers – aside from, “are there instructions?” – is “how do I keep this little one as safe?” This is at the core of The Honest Company’s mission to empower people to live happy and healthy lives. Millennial parents are growing at a rate of one million per year; and these new parents are placing value in investing in brands that are not only safe for their families, but also eco-friendly and affordable.

With a shared commitment to providing budget-conscious, trusted and thoughtfully designed options for parents making important choices in caring for their little ones, Babies“R”Us® and The Honest Company® have partnered to bring The Honest Company’s products to Babies“R”Us stores across the U.S., with an expanded assortment and sizes online at Babiesrus.com. Available now, customers will find everyday essentials from The Honest Company, including the brand’s popular seasonal print diapers, wipes, gift sets, bibs, lotions, sun care and formula; with homecare items, like detergents and cleaning solutions, rolling out later this year.

“The partnership between Babies“R”Us and The Honest Company goes deeper than an assortment of product on shelves; it’s about uniting two brands that value the importance of connecting with customers and celebrating the honest journey of parenting,” said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us. “We share in the excitement with our customers who have been looking forward to seeing this family-favorite brand on our shelves.”

“I started The Honest Company to help make the transition to parenthood a little easier for people. Through products, education and community, we aim to simplify what can be a very confusing and stressful time” said Jessica Alba, Founder, The Honest Company. Partnering with Babies“R”Us was a natural fit because they are the go-to store for new parents who are looking for all of their baby essentials and we offer a wide range of products that address the needs of modern consumers who want healthy options for a happy, healthy life.

The Honest Company was founded in 2012 by actress, advocate, and New York Times bestselling author and mother of two Jessica Alba, and bestselling author and father of four Christopher Gavigan. The mission-driven company provides more than 100 trusted, effective, and delightful products across a wide range of consumer categories, including baby, personal care, beauty, home care, and vitamins & supplements, to a passionate community of consumers united by values and style.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in 795 international stores and 254 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 62,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

About The Honest Company

The Honest Company is dedicated to helping people live happy and healthy lives. Founded in 2012, the mission-driven company provides 100+ trusted, effective, and delightful products across a wide range of consumer categories, including baby, personal care, beauty, home care, and vitamins & supplements, to a passionate community of consumers united by values and style. Honest products are available across the U.S. via honest.com and honestbeauty.com and at more than 13,000 retail locations across North America. The Honest Company is privately held and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Media Relations:

1 (973) 617-5900
Press@toysrus.com

Source: Toys“R”Us

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Gerber Products Company recalls Cheese Ravioli Gerber® Pasta Pick-Ups® due to undeclared allergen

Gerber Products Company recalls Cheese Ravioli Gerber® Pasta Pick-Ups® due to undeclared allergen

Silver Spring, 2017-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gerber Products Company of Florham Park, New Jersey, is initiating a voluntary recall of Cheese Ravioli Gerber® Pasta Pick-Ups® because the egg allergen is missing from the “Contains” statement. The full ingredient list on the package does list “egg” as an ingredient; however, the “Contains” statement, designed to further alert parents to allergens in the recipe, did not include “egg” as is required. Only consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg are at risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Cheese Ravioli Gerber® Pasta Pick-Ups® (UPC code: 159070) was distributed nationally through retail stores and ecommerce and is limited to the United States. This voluntary recall impacts all packages of the Cheese Ravioli variety of Gerber® Pasta Pick-Ups®. All other Gerber products, including other Gerber® Pasta Pick-Ups® varieties, are appropriately labeled.

To date, no illness has been reported due to an allergic reaction to egg.

This labeling oversight was brought to our attention as a result of a consumer contact. Following our own internal review, we confirmed egg was included in the ingredient list, but was not listed in the “Contains” statement.  Gerber is in the process of updating its food package labels to make it easier for parents to identify foods that contain allergens such as egg, milk and wheat. On updated packages, this information can be found in the “Contains” statement as well as the ingredient list.

Gerber regrets this oversight on our label. We encourage parents who have questions to contact us 24/7 at 1-800-510-7494.

About Gerber
Gerber was founded in 1928 in Fremont, Michigan. Gerber Products Company joined the Nestlé family on September 1, 2007. Gerber Products Company is a leader in early childhood nutrition.

SOURCE: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Consumers
Gerber Parents Resource Center
1-800-510-7494

Media
Cathy Dunn
cathy.dunn@US.Nestle.com
973-593-7676

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Toys“R”Us® becomes the first retailer to bring Lightseekers to all of its stores nationwide

  • Line of Smart Figures, Trading Cards and More Available First at Toys“R”Us Stores Nationwide Starting, Saturday, July 1
  • Pre-sale to Begin Online at Toysrus.com on Monday, April 17

OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Feb-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — TOMY International, the master toy licensee for Lightseekers, announced today (February 18, 2017) that the world’s leading dedicated toy retailer, Toys“R”Us®, will be the first brick-and-mortar retailer to bring Lightseekers smart figures, trading cards, accessories and more to all of its stores nationwide beginning Saturday, July 1. Pre-sale for the assortment will begin online at Toysrus.com starting on Monday, April 17.

Lightseekers, the critically-acclaimed action adventure role-playing game from PlayFusion, is far more than just a game; it’s the fusion of fantasy and reality powered by a proprietary technology platform. Integrating video games, smart action figures with artificial intelligence, augmented reality, interactive trading cards and more, Lightseekers creates the most ambitious transmedia entertainment platform ever envisioned. TOMY will manufacture, distribute and market the entire toy line.

“As the leading toy retailer with a history of supporting some of the most innovative products in the marketplace, we’re very pleased to partner with Toys“R”Us as our exclusive in-store retail launch partner for the Lightseekers toy line,” said Masayuki Nagatake, President and Chief Operating Officer of TOMY International. “We’ve worked with the team at PlayFusion for more than two years to develop a product offering that will disrupt the category and the toy industry as a whole, and are excited to see it on Toys“R”Us shelves this summer.”

Gamers need to be prepared for smart toys and connected play like never before! Lightseekers, a story-rich action adventure RPG (role playing game), built for mobile and tablet. The FusionCore, the high-tech, powerful mini-computer embedded within each action figure and the “brains” behind the smart connected toys, completely eliminates the need for cumbersome NFC portals, allowing the game to seamlessly connect to TOMY’s 7” collector-quality, articulated smart action figures. The characters’ unique attributes, accomplishments, social circle and lineage are stored on the FusionCore in perpetuity. In other words, the game automatically remembers the last character played, enabling on-the-go play without figures in the state that it was when it was last connected. Lightseekers melds together augmented reality trading cards, smart action figures, interchangeable accessories and more.

“We’ve worked with TOMY and PlayFusion to bring Lightseekers to market and see it as a truly unique player in the video game category,” said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us. “With six decades of toy industry experience behind us, we are constantly searching for new, innovative products to bring to our shelves and are excited to be the first brick-and-mortar retailer to bring this toy line to our customers, making Toys“R”Us the go-to destination for all Lightseekers fans.”

A crucial piece to the transmedia world is the interactive collectible trading card game, with 385+ cards at launch,that further enhances the Lightseekers universe. The digital game, the physical trading cards and figures can be enjoyed independently of one another, but when played together it creates an even more-enhanced game play. Each card, when scanned by the Lightseekers game, delivers immersive augmented reality experiences, rewards game players and unlocks powerful in-game abilities. In addition to cards, the Lightseekers game can reward players for interacting with almost anything—songs on the radio, shows on TV, movies, posters on the wall and much more. Beginning Saturday, July 1, gamers can also find signage at all Toys“R”Us stores across the country that will unlock in-game activities and rewards – providing players with the ultimate gaming experience.

Lightseekers also offers next level interchangeable accessories. Equipping a weapon or accessory onto an action figure will have an immediate effect in the game and vice versa, opening up new abilities and adventures. In addition, flight packs can be added to any hero, allowing players to magically control their in-game character by moving the toy.

“Two years ago, PlayFusion set out with a vision to create the future of transmedia entertainment. Today is the first time we’re providing the industry with an opportunity to experience our platform, and we’re delighted that industry leader Toys“R”Us, recognized the innovation and potential of Lightseekers, has come aboard as our retail partner,” said Mark Gerhard, CEO and Co-Founder of PlayFusion. “We’re thrilled to partner with toy industry icons like TOMY and Toys“R”Us to help bring our vision to life.”

About TOMY

TOMY International (www.tomy.com) is a leading global designer, producer and marketer of a broad range of innovative, high-quality toys sold to preschoolers, youths and adults under the TOMY® and Ertl® brands as well as products for parents, infants and toddlers marketed under the The First Years®, JJ Cole® Collections and Boon® brands. TOMY International also markets its products under popular licensed properties such as John Deere, Pokémon, Chuggington, Sonic the Hedgehog, Lamaze, Zootopia, Inside Out, Miles from Tomorrowland, The Good Dinosaur, Winnie the Pooh, Princesses, Cars, Fairies and Toy Story, and other well-known properties. TOMY International’s mission is to make the world smile. TOMY International reaches its target consumers through multiple channels of distribution supporting more than 25,000 retail outlets throughout North and South America, Europe and Australia. TOMY International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based TOMY Company, Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code No. 7867). © TOMY

About Toys“R”Us

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 795 international stores and over 259 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 62,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

About PlayFusion

PlayFusion is an independent, employee-owned, game and technology developer with studios in the UK and USA that is pioneering the future of mixed media connected play. PlayFusion’s proprietary technology platform uniquely fuses video games, robotics, toys, and transmedia entertainment for game developers, toy manufacturers, and other content and brand owners. PlayFusion recently unveiled their new original IP Lightseekers coming in 2017 along with smart toys and trading cards from master toy licensee TOMY.

Contact:

Tel: 1 (973) 617-5900
Press@toysrus.com

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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Parents who want to style their children in the latest street style and fashion trends can now do so thanks to Mini Trend

CHICAGO, IL, 2017-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Launched this month, Mini Trend (www.shopminitrend.com) is an exclusive online boutique that offers its own line of children’s apparel and accessories as well as trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories from fashion retailers around the world. Current products include birthday party dresses, gladiator sandals, off-the-shoulder tops, and more.

Mini Trend takes inspiration from fashion runways around the world and the latest street styles to find, search, and design products that are all the rage with the grown-up set.

Mini Trend is offering free U.S. delivery and 20% off for the rest of February with Coupon Code: 2017

Shop now at: www.shopminitrend.com

Like us on Facebook for exclusive sales and new releases: facebook.com/minitrend1

About Mini Trend

Mini Trend is an American kids clothing company offering trendy apparel for boys and girls from birth through age 6. Mini Trend draws inspiration from fashion runways all over the world and offers an exclusive line and curated products to give kids the chance to style themselves in the latest trends from head to toe.

Website: www.shopminitrend.com

Email: info@shopminitrend.com

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Toys“R”Us appoints Cornell Boggs as its EVP and General Counsel

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (February 7, 2017) announced the hiring of Cornell Boggs as its Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective February 15, 2017. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon.

Mr. Boggs joins Toys“R”Us from Dow Corning Corporation, a large multinational based in Midland, Michigan, where he served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In that role, he oversaw teams in Asia, Europe and Latin America, in addition to the U.S. and was responsible for Legal, Government Affairs, Compliance and Ethics.

In his new role, Mr. Boggs will be responsible for leading all legal, corporate governance and legislative matters for the company. He will provide advice and counsel to the Leadership Team on a wide-range of issues, including those focused on achieving the company’s growth objectives. Mr. Boggs will be a key advocate for the Toys“R”Us brand, ensuring the company’s interests are represented in the many places around the globe where it does business. He will also work closely with the Board of Directors in his position as Corporate Secretary.

“Cornell’s extensive global experience extends well beyond traditional legal issues,” said Mr. Brandon. “He brings strong leadership skills, business acumen and an appreciation for the unique complexities of our company. I am confident that he will make a significant contribution to our ongoing transformation and plans for growth.”

Before Dow Corning, Mr. Boggs was Chief Responsibility and Ethics Officer for MillerCoors LLC/Coors Brewing Company. He also held senior level roles with major global companies, including Tyco Plastics and Adhesives, Intel Corporation, Anheuser-Busch, and Monsanto and spent two years with the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Boggs has a JD and a BA from Valparaiso University in Indiana. He serves on the Boards of his alma mater, where he is Vice Chairman of the Audit Committee, as well as Thrivent Financial, a Fortune 500 financial services company. Mr. Boggs is also a member of the Executive Leadership Council, the preeminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of black executives in C-Suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 795 international stores and over 259 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 62,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

Media Contact:

Amy von Walter
Executive Vice President
Global Communications and Public Relations
Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Amy.vonWalter@toysrus.com
201-815-9512

Source:Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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30 years of partnership: Toys“R”Us remains as K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers largest retail contributor to its charities

Specialty Toy and Baby Products Retailer Brings Playtime, Learning and Basic Necessities to Millions of Children Through Partnership with K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers®

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — There are 15 million children living in poverty in the U.S. – 50 percent of which are not reading at grade-level by the fourth grade. That means, in addition to the countless babies across the country lacking basic necessities like clothes and diapers, children from coast to coast are also deprived of lucrative play opportunities, something that fosters critical emotional, physical and cognitive development. Over the past three decades, Toys“R”Us® has continually strived to combat these harsh realities, providing more than $100 million in donated books, toys, clothes, diapers, bottles, food and more to K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers®, a nonprofit organization that distributes children’s fashion and home merchandise to hundreds of community nonprofit agencies nationwide.

  • Play at an Early Age Enhances the Progress of a Child’s Development from 33% to 67%
  • In 2016, Toys“R”Us Donated More Than $42 Million in Products – Including Toys – to Local Charities
  • Toys“R”Us Has Donated Nearly 100,000 Infant Care and Safety Items Over the Last Three Years
  • On Average, Toys“R”Us Donates More Than 12,000 Packs of Diapers to Babies In Need Each Year

Toys“R”Us is among the organization’s original partners and the largest retail contributor to its affiliate charities, including the Variety Children’s Charity (MI) which fosters social inclusion for children with special needs; H.E.R.O.E.S. Care (MO), an organization that provides a support for military families before, during and after deployment; Shelter Partnership (CA), a leader in the fight against homelessness in Los Angeles County; and Caring for Others (GA), an International Human Services organization that works to eradicate poverty around the world.

Sharing a collective mission to help ensure all children – including those affected by a crisis or disability – have the resources needed to keep them safe and healthy, Toys“R”Us has matched each of its 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores across the country, as well as its distribution centers and corporate office, with local K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers-affiliated charities serving their respective communities.

* The company’s $100 Million donation is calculated by retail value of product.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in 795 international stores and 259 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 62,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of needSince 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

About K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, Inc.
K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, Inc. is the charity of choice for new product donations made by hundreds of companies in the fashion, home and children’s industries. Donating new merchandise provides these companies with a simple and effective way to help people in need. Founded over 30 years ago, K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that unites retailers, manufacturers, foundations and individuals to support people affected by poverty and tragedy. K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers is an extremely efficient charity, with more than 97% of revenue dedicated to its charitable program of distributing apparel, accessories, shoes, home furnishings, toys, books and other useful items. Since 1985, over $1.4 billion of donated products have been distributed through our network of community partners, serving the poor and disadvantaged worldwide. For more information, please visit www.DonateProduct.com.

Media Relations:

1 (973) 617-5900
Press@toysrus.com

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan as EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (January 23, 2017) announced that PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 20, 2017. She will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon.

Ms. Hassan was most recently Senior Vice President, Brand Management for PepsiCo’s Global Beverage Group, where she was responsible for driving the growth agenda for brands including Pepsi, 7UP, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade.

In her new role, Ms. Hassan will be responsible for developing a global marketing strategy and a best-in-class team to drive growth for the toy and baby businesses. She will also lead the efforts to position and enhance the relevancy of the brand, leveraging relationships with vendors and licensing partners to increase positive consumer perception of the company.

“Creative and effective Marketing will play a critical role in building our brand and business, not only here in the U.S. but around the world,” said Mr. Brandon. “Carla not only has exceptional experience from both a global brand and leadership perspective, she brings with her a passion and reputation for change. I expect to see her immediate positive impact on our Marketing programs and ability to connect with today’s consumers and drive traffic into our bricks and mortar stores and our web store.”

During her thirteen years with PepsiCo, Ms. Hassan held a number of strategic Marketing leadership roles for Quaker and Gatorade in the U.S., and was CMO for the company’s Middle East/Africa food and beverage business. Prior to that she held a variety of marketing roles at The Kellogg Company overseeing well-known brands including Keebler and Eggo.

“I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to steward another iconic brand. As a marketer, a mom and a kid at heart, I see endless opportunities to make this brand even more magical and inspiring,” said Ms. Hassan.

Ms. Hassan has an MBA from the Thunderbird Graduation School of International Management and a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Business, Economics and Political Science from the University of Colorado. In 2016, she was named one of Ad Age’s Women to Watch.

In addition to Ms. Hassan’s appointment, the company announced two additional leadership changes. Diane Preston was promoted to Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Kevin Macnab was promoted to President, International.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 795 international stores and over 259 licensed stores in 38 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 62,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

Contact:
Media:
Adrienne O’Hara
Executive Director
Global Communications & PR, Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Adrienne.Ohara@toysrus.com
973-617-4383

Jessica Offerjost
Public Relations
Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Jessica.Offerjost@toysrus.com
973-617-4766

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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Babies“R”Us hosts its popular Great Trade-In: Gear and Furniture Event through February 20

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — January 16, 2017 by Jessica Offerjost. I have one toddler. And for that one toddler, we’ve amassed SEVEN car seats, SIX strollers and FOUR play yards to be exact. Am I a hoarder? Maybe. But there’s my car, my husband’s, our house, the grandparents’ cars and homes…and so you see how we’ve come to this tally.

From the moment my daughter arrived, family members flooded us with words of great wisdom and century-old traditions – as well as their rusty old baby gear. Knowing some of these incredibly thoughtful garbage hand-me-downs were purchased 30+ years ago when I WAS BABY made us slightly apprehensive. My husband and I agreed that safety was our first priority and bought all-new gear to help ensure our daughter would be as safe as possible on-the-go and at home.

Two years later, my daughter is ready for a convertible car seat (FOUR OF THEM?!), a toddler bed and perhaps a double-stroller (come to think of it, that one can wait…). Here’s where our “collection” of old baby stuff pays off – literally – and so can yours!

Babies“R”Us is hosting its popular Great Trade-In: Gear and Furniture Event. Now through February 20, families can exchange any old baby gear and furniture for a 25% off discount on a new, qualifying item (i.e., car seats, strollers, high chairs, play yards, bassinets, infant swings, bouncers, walkers, entertainers, cribs and toddler/twin beds).

“When it comes to children’s products you  can’t put a price on safety. Purchasing second hand products and accepting hand me downs to fill some childcare needs may seem like a good idea but it could put your family at risk. There are options in every product category to meet the needs of all consumers, so whenever possible, buying new is your safest option, especially when it comes to cribs, play yards, bassinets and car seats.”

Kelly Mariotti, Executive Director, JPMA

After falling into the first-time-parent trap of reading every safety article on the world wide web, we actually found it helpful to chat with our local Babies“R”Us personal registry partner (like, in person). We found out that it’s really important to toss old or second-hand gear (especially car seats) because even though they may LOOK fine, there might be a missing, cracked or broken piece that can jeopardize your child’s safety (think car accidents, crib sides that drop when pressure is applied, play yard gates that can pinch fingers!). Also – did you know car seats have expiration dates?

Moral of the story, my weekend will include taking down that 20-year-old crib currently taking up real estate in my future “yoga room” – a room where I wear yoga pants and watch Netflix.

Babies“R”Us Great Trade-In: Gear and Furniture Event begins Friday, January 20 through Monday, February 20. Rewards“R”Us loyalty members will have early access to this highly-anticipated event on Tuesday, January 17.

Customers who use their “R”Us Credit Card while checking out are eligible to receive a 30% discount. Nothing to trade in? No problem. Visit your local Babies“R”Us  any time before February 20th to get 15% off gear and furniture on select items. Learn more at Babiesrus.com/GreatTradeIn.

About Jessica Offerjost: Between juggling a tenacious toddler and an exciting career with Toys“R”Us, Jessica is a kid-at-heart who loves recreating moments of play from her childhood with her two-year old daughter. From Barbie dolls and Star Wars characters to Play-Doh and Mr. Potato Head, this spokesmom has provided her insight into the toys and games that bring smiles to the faces of children through various live and taped interviews across the country.

Media Relations:

1 (973) 617-5900
Press@toysrus.com

Source: Toys“R”Us

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Toys“R”Us® kicks off Cyber Week on Saturday, November 26

Retailer Kicks Off Cyber Week Earlier than Ever, Offering Week-Long Savings, Daily Surprise Offers Online and, for the First Time Ever, In-Store Deals on Cyber Monday

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers can prepare for a hefty second helping of savings after the deals and discounts Toys“R”Us® is dishing out this Thanksgiving Weekend. The specialty toy and baby products retailer today (November 23, 2016) announced it will kick off Cyber Week early on Saturday, November 26- ensuring the holidays will be merry and bright for its customers. Thousands of “cyber” deals will be available on Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com all week long with more than 100 top savings available for the first time in the company’s brick-and-mortar stores exclusively on Cyber Monday. Toys“R”Us is helping customers save on the season’s must-have gifts whenever, wherever and however they want to shop this holiday season.

Before consumers recover from the frenzy of Black Friday, Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us® will set the stage for its biggest Cyber Monday ever, offering 15% off any regular priced item site-wide on Sunday, November 27 (online only; exclusions apply). What’s more, savvy-savers can return to Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com to get $10 off any purchase of $100 or more on Monday, November 28(online only; exclusions apply).

“We want customers to know that the savings don’t end on Black Friday. Between our value offerings and industry-leading assortment, there is no reason to shop anywhere else for toy and baby gift-giving needs this season,” said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. “As we pave the way for a massive Cyber Monday event, we’re offering customers major savings all week long – whether they want to shop online or in-store – on the best of baby products from Graco and Fisher-Price to hot toys from NERF and Barbie.”

Shoppers Get a Head Start on Thousands of Savings
Cyber Week is starting early and lasting longer, amplified only by new surprise deals launching each day. Below are select discounts available online on Saturday, November 26 at Toysrus.com and extending in store beginning on Sunday, November 27 through Saturday, December 3, while supplies last (no rain checks):

• 75% OFF LeapFrog LeapTV- Sale $14.99 (Regularly priced $59.99)
• SAVE $40 on Playskool Sesame Street Play All Day Elmo- Sale $19.99 (Regularly priced ($59.99)
• 50% OFF Zoomer Chomplingz- Sale $19.99 (Regularly priced $39.99)
• 50% OFF FurReal Friends Baby Cuddles My Giggle Monkey- Sale $9.99 (Regularly priced $19.99)
• 40% OFF Shopkins Glitzi Collector’s Case or Sweet Spot playset- Sale $11.99 (Regularly priced $19.99)
• 40% OFF Hot Wheels Auto Lift Expressway- Sale $47.99 (Regularly priced $79.99)
• SAVE $50 ON ALL LEGO Dimensions Starter Packs (Regularly priced $79.99-$89.99)
• 30% OFF Barbie Malibu House- Sale $69.99 (Regularly priced $99.99)
• 25% OFF ALL Avigo bikes
• 20% OFF ALL DC Comics figures and dolls, roleplay and playsets

Serving Up Big Cyber Savings on Top Baby Products
Expectant and new parents can conveniently click their way to savings from home or on-the-go during Cyber Week. Following are select deals valid only on Babiesrus.com beginning on Saturday, November 26 through Tuesday, November 29, while supplies last (no rain checks):

• 50% OFF selected Ju-Ju-Be diapers bags & accessories
• Up to 30% OFF top brands of baby gear including Graco, Fisher-Price, Chicco, Baby Trend, Baby Einstein, Zobo, Safety 1st, 4moms, Britax, Baby Jogger
• 25% OFF ALL Dutailier gliders & ottomans
• 25% OFF ALL Dr. Brown’s 3-pk bottles & gift sets
• 20% OFF Huggies value boxes of diapers regularly priced $42.99-$45.99
• 15% OFF ALL regular-priced cribs (Use promo code CRIBSAVE15 at checkout)
• 25-60% OFF ALL clothing, shoes and accessories (beginning 11/27; some exclusions apply)

Shoppers Rejoice: Cyber Monday is Bigger than Ever Before
The sales are so big they could not be contained online. For the first time ever, customers are invited to Toys“R”Us stores for the notoriously-virtual shopping day to take advantage of more than 100 hot deals. And, as a special gift to its most loyal shoppers, on Cyber Monday, November 28, when Rewards“R”Us members place a $19 or more online order for in-store pickup, they will receive a $5 Reward coupon (exclusions apply). Following are one-day-only deals available on Toysrus.com and in-store on Monday, November 28, while supplies last (no rain checks):

• 30% OFF ALL Barbie Spy Squad dolls & accessories
• 30% OFF Avigo 6 Volt Range Rovers
• 25% OFF Select Peppa Pig Preschool Toys
• 20% OFF ALL Full Price Hasbro Board Games
• SAVE $50 on Sony PS4 Slim Uncharted

To stay up-to-date on the latest news from Toys“R”Us, visit Toysrusinc.com/Press and follow @ToysrusNews.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 875 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 765 international stores and over 245 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 62,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

Media Contact:

Tel: 1(973) 617-5900
Email: press@toysrus.com

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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H-E-B issues precautionary recall on its Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups

San Antonio, TX, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — H-E-B announced today (November 18, 2016) that it has issued a precautionary recall of its entire H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups product line only. As of this afternoon, the H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups were removed from shelves out of an abundance of caution due to a customer report of a small piece of rubber found inside a single container of one variety of the product.

There have been no reports of injury or illness associated with this isolated incident, however the company is taking the issue very seriously and taking all necessary precautions.

“Though we have only received one report of a foreign material in H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups, as a company, we are committed to absolute and complete food safety.  As a result of that commitment, coupled with the fact that we are dealing with a children’s product, we have made the decision to pull all of our H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups from our shelves,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs.

H-E-B has launched a full investigation into the incident and is working closely with its H-E-B Baby Food manufacturer to ensure all safety measures are being taken when manufacturing the product. The FDA has been made aware of the recall.

H-E-B is encouraging customers who have any H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups in their pantries to return it to their nearest H-E-B store for a full refund.

The precautionary recall affects all lots of only H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups, including:

PRODUCT NAME: UPC:
HEB BABY BANANA PASSION FRUIT 4122081488
HEB BABY BANANA PINEAPPLE MNGO 4122084761
HEB BABY GREEN BEANS 4122005670
HEB BABY BANANA APPLE 4122000208
HEB BABY GREEN BEANS CORN 4122005671
HEB BABY BANANA 4122083207
HEB BABY SQSH SWT CORN TOMATO 4122066357
HEB BABY PEAR CARROT BLUEBERRY 4122005673
HEB BABY PEAS CARROTS 4122005685
HEB BABY VEG CHKPEA MIX 4122005668
HEB BABY BANANA CARROT MANGO 4122025540
HEB BABY APL CRRT PMPKN ZCCHNI 4122054253
HEB BABY SWT POT PMPKN ZCCHNI 4122066026
HEB BABY PEAS 4122005684
HEB BABY APPLE 4122081487
HEB BABY PEAR PINEAPPLE ZCCHNI 4122018455
HEB BABY PEAR PEAS ZUCCHINI 4122079172
HEB BABY SWEET POTATO 4122005686

Customers with any questions or concerns can contact H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438 on Friday, Nov. 18 until 11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. thereafter. All times are Central Standard Time.

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of more than $23 billion, operates more than 380 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2015. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 96,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com.

Consumers Contact:

H-E-B Customer Service
1-855-432-4438

Media Contact:

Julie Bedingfield
210-867-6825

Source: USFDA

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Macy’s to host its 11th annual national Shop For A Cause charity event beginning Aug. 26 through Aug. 28

MIAMI, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s invites customers to participate in its 11th annual national Shop For A Cause charity event beginning on Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 28. Macy’s Shop For A Cause is a unique, three-day shopping event created to support local nonprofit organization’s fundraising efforts. Since 2006, the program has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for thousands of charities across the country.

Macy’s has designated the March of Dimes®, the leading nonprofit organization in support of pregnancy and baby health, as its national in-store and online beneficiary of Shop For A Cause. Customers will be invited to give $5 to the March of Dimes at any Macy’s register or online at macys.com and receive a savings pass valid for 25 percent off select regular, sale and clearance items – including home and some brands that are usually excluded – and 10 percent off on watches, electrics/electronics, furniture, mattresses and rugs/floor coverings all weekend long. Exclusions apply and offer differs online, visit macys.com/SFAC for details. Customers who give $5 in store may also enter for a chance to win a $500 Macy’s gift card; please see participating stores for details and the official rules.

In addition to the March of Dimes, more than 4,000 local charities have signed up to participate this year. By giving$5 to their favorite local cause, customers will receive the savings pass to enjoy the special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance purchases. For a list of participating organizations, visit macys.com/shopforacause.

“Together with our associates and customers, Macy’s has supported the work of national and local charities through our Shop For A Cause program for the last decade,” said Holly Thomas, Macy’s group vice president of cause marketing. “We are proud to continue our partnership with the March of Dimes to support families nationwide, while offering our customers three days to enjoy great savings.”

“For six years, Macy’s, their associates and customers continue to show their caring and dedication to mom and baby health by supporting the March of Dimes through ‘Shop For A Cause,’ ” said March of Dimes President Dr.Jennifer L. Howse. “The funds raised are supporting March of Dimes’ innovative research on premature birth, the nation’s leading killer of babies. Through ‘Shop For A Cause,’ every family gets an opportunity to save on back-to-school purchases, but more importantly, they further work to protect and support families nationwide giving every baby a fighting chance.”

By giving $5 at the register or on macys.com on Aug. 26 through Aug. 28, customers can support the work of the March of Dimes, while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events at Macy’s. For more information about Macy’s Shop For A Cause, visit macys.com/sfac.

About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 730 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California — are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Contact:

Macy’s Media Relations:
Melissa Goff
305-577-2171
Melissa.Goff@macys.com

Melody Regalado
305-577-1973
Melody.Regalado@macys.com

Source: Macy’s, Inc.

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ALDI introduces Little Journey line of baby products at prices that will save parents up to 50% on their grocery bills

Batavia, Ill., 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI knows parenting can be hectic, but grocery shopping shouldn’t be. As one of America’s favorite grocery stores*, ALDI is helping busy moms and dads with Little Journey, the first full line of baby products hitting ALDI store shelves nationwide next week. The new line features award-winning** baby changing and feeding essentials, including organic puree pouches in a dozen varieties, at prices that will save parents up to 50 percent*** on their grocery bills. In honor of Little Journey supporting parents and little ones alike, ALDI also pledged more than $350,000 in the form of funds and baby changing essentials to the March of Dimes’ Give them tomorrow Campaign**** and Feeding America®.

“With the introduction of Little Journey, we’re thrilled to now provide parents with an easier, more affordable way to shop for quality baby essentials,” said Liz Ruggles, director of marketing, ALDI, and a mom. “Additionally, through our work with March of Dimes and Feeding America, we’re excited to be able to give back to our communities and further support parents and babies around the country.”

Passionate about saving shoppers time and money on weekly must-have items, Little Journey is another way ALDI is evolving to meet the varying needs of ALDI shoppers – and their growing families. ALDI is known for its simple, efficient approach to grocery shopping, and now that experience includes shopping for baby products. Little Journey helps parents save time and money in the grocery store, so they can spend more of both with the ones they love.

Even More to Love!
Starting this month, ALDI will be stocking its shelves with affordably priced, high-quality Little Journey diapers, snacks and wipes to help keep babies (and their parents’ wallets) happy. With many products in the line awarded the prestigious Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval™, parents can trust their children are getting the best.

Cozy Changes: Little Journey’s award-winning changing essentials have children and parents covered with gentle cleansing wipes, diapers in six sizes for growing little ones and training pants for on-the-go toddlers. For more information about Little Journey changing essentials, please visit: http://bit.ly/2bf7pHG

Friendly Feedings: ALDI understands every child’s feeding journey is unique. To help, the Little Journey range of powder formulas features four infant formulas, including sensitive and soybased, as well as one toddler formula to give tiny tummies the expert-recommended nutrition they need. For more information about Little Journey formulas, please visit: http://bit.ly/2b8fEIk

Sensible Snacking: As your child grows, so does Little Journey. The line’s award-winning infantto-toddler snacks are easy for little ones to chew and just the right size for little fingers to manage. Clearly labeled for every stage of a child’s development and with products including organic puree pouches, baked whole grain corn snacks, Yogurt Bites and more, Little Journey snacks are tasty treats little ones will love, made from ingredients parents will feel good about. For more information about Little Journey pouches and snacks, please visit: http://bit.ly/2aLzk2v

The Special Delivery Celebration
ALDI values every customer – especially the little ones. The grocer pledged a $100,000 donation to the March of Dimes in support of the nonprofit’s Give them tomorrow Campaign. Through the donation, ALDI will help the March of Dimes with its mission to improve the health and wellness of moms and babies across the US through healthy pregnancy and prenatal care programs.

Dedicated to giving back to its communities, ALDI also partnered with Feeding America to distribute more than $200,000 worth of changing essentials to Feeding America member food banks around the country. Each ALDI store will work with its local Feeding America chapter to help bring these high-quality products to babies and parents in ALDI markets. In addition, ALDI made a $50,000 gift to Feeding America to support hunger-relief efforts.

And the celebration doesn’t end there. This month, ALDI kicks off a multifaceted marketing campaign featuring TV spots, radio commercials, online banner ads and a mobile marketing tour. From August through November, Little Journey will hit the road with the Little Journey Little Ones Rest Stop, a mobile ‘pop-up’ changing and feeding station. The roaming rest stop will visit festivals, celebrations and events across the country to hand out product samples and provide a safe, clean place for event-going parents to change and feed little ones.

About ALDI Inc.
A leader in the grocery retailing industry, ALDI operates more than 1,500 US stores in 34 states. More than 32 million customers each month save up to 50 percent*** on their grocery bills, benefiting from the ALDI simple and streamlined approach to retailing. ALDI sells the most frequently purchased grocery and household items, primarily under its exclusive brands, which must meet or exceed the national name brands on taste and quality. ALDI is so confident in the quality of its products, the company offers a Double Guarantee: If for any reason a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with any ALDI food product, ALDI will gladly replace the product and refund the purchase price. ALDI was honored with the 2015 Supermarket News Retail Achievement Award, recognizing the company for its ongoing business expansion and product evolution. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us.

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

About Feeding America Feeding
America is the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. Together, we provide food to more than 46 million people through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs in communities across America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

*According to a survey of US consumers conducted in 2016 by Market Force Information.
**To see a complete list of Little Journey products that have been awarded the 2016 Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval visit http://ptpa.com/winners/.
***Based upon a price comparison of comparable products sold at leading national retail grocery stores.
****The March of Dimes does not endorse specific products or brands.

Contacts:

Kim Morrison
(312) 988-2244
kmorrison@webershandwick.com

Jodie Kehoe
(312) 988-2230
jkehoe@webershandwick.com

Source: ALDI