Specialized Children and Baby Stores Drive Growth in Brazil’s Booming Baby and Children Products Market

 brazil bannerThe Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reports that around five babies are born per minute in Brazil. Taking into consideration this Brazilian market research, a middle-class family spends approximately US$3,000 for baby clothing alone for the first year of the child’s life.

In Brazil, the market for maternity, babies and children’s products and services is developing rapidly. For this reason, Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are aware of this opportunity and they want to grasp and take hold of this niche market. They are now increasingly focused on launching specialized stores, offering products and services capitalizing on this market.

The megastore model, where the customer used to find all kinds of baby products in only one place, gave way to specialized companies such as baby furniture stores, baby clothing and accessories. This new shape of business is making the children’s market grow in all regions of the country, offering a distinguished service with a great value added to the product. Continue reading

KEEN Footwear Unveils New Lightweight, Versatile Shoes For Men, Women, and Kids

KEEN INC. LOGOThe new low-profile KEEN.CNX collection offers outdoor enthusiasts a lightweight collection of KEEN shoes and KEEN sandals that provide comfort and protection.

This spring, KEEN introduces KEEN.CNX, a new footwear collection that gives outdoor enthusiasts a low profile, lightweight way to jump, dive and scramble into summer. Just as KEEN’s part-shoe-part-sandal Newport brought lovers of the outdoors a new, hybrid way to connect with the outdoors 10 years ago, this new collection from KEEN brings fresh thinking to lightweight footwear while providing the essential KEEN fit and protection.

Designed to feel like a natural extension of the foot, each of the 20 CNX styles weighs 10 ounces or less each and was created to take people on brave new outdoor adventures. Continue reading

Eva Longoria & SHEBA® Brand Introduce New Campaign Celebrating The Many Passions Of Cat Lovers

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Eva Longoria & SHEBA® Brand Introduce New Campaign Celebrating The Many Passions Of Cat Lovers

New SHEBA. Feed your passion.(TM) Marketing Campaign Launches in the U.S.

The SHEBA(®) brand announced today its launch of the SHEBA. Feed your passion.(TM) integrated campaign featuring actress, philanthropist and cat lover Eva Longoria.

“I am excited to partner with SHEBA for the launch of the ‘feed your passion’ campaign and help celebrate the many passions of cat lovers,” said Eva Longoria. “My fans know that I am passionate about things like acting, charitable giving, cooking and dancing, but taking part in this campaign has helped me showcase my passion for pets – especially cats.” Continue reading

Florida Mayors Demand Action From Congress To Reduce Gun Violence

MayorsAgainstIllegalGunsMayors of Gainesville, Hallandale Beach, Sunrise and Tamarac Among 30 Mayors Featured in New PSA; www.DemandAction.org

Mayors Against Illegal Guns today released a new PSA featuring 30 mayors demanding that Congress take immediate action to prevent gun violence.  Florida mayors featured in the ad are Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe, Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper, Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan and Tamarac Mayor Beth Talabisco.  The ad can be viewed here: www.DemandAction.org/Mayors.

The PSA marks a transition in the coalition’s campaign from demanding a plan to demanding that Congress take action to pass legislation to require background checks for all sales, limit military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and make gun trafficking a federal crime.  The bipartisan coalition now includes more than 900 mayors from 45 states and more than 1.4 million grassroots supporters. Continue reading

Orlando Magic Celebrates Noche Latina Presented by Chase Team will wear “El Magic” jerseys for three games starting tomorrow/March 8; Chase and Magic refurbished court at Pinar Elementary

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Orlando Magic Celebrates Noche Latina Presented by Chase

Team will wear “El Magic” jerseys for three games starting tomorrow/March 8; Chase and Magic refurbished court at Pinar Elementary

In appreciation of the Orlando Magic’s Hispanic fan base, for the second consecutive year the team will wear “El Magic” jerseys for three home games beginning on March 8 when Orlando faces the Indiana Pacers at the Amway Center (tip off set for 7:00 p.m.).  The team will don the “El Magic” jerseys to mark Noche Latina presented by Chase, at the March 8 game.  The “El Magic” jerseys are part of the team and Chase’s continuing efforts to connect with the entire community of greater Central Florida.  In addition to the March 8 Pacers game, the Magic will wear the jerseys at the March 22 Oklahoma City contest and the March 25 Miami matchup. Also, in celebration of the partners’ multicultural platforms, the Magic and Chase unveiled a refurbished court at Pinar Elementary on March 2—a school with a large Hispanic population—to update the facilities built in 1976. Continue reading

The Biggest Thing in Natural Licorice Just Got Smaller

AMERICAN LICORICE COMPANY NATURAL VINES LICORICE LOGONatural Vines® Brand Introduces New Three Ounce Bag.

 Natural Vines(®), the premium gourmet soft licorice created for the licorice connoisseur, produced by American Licorice Company, introduces a new three ounce bag of bite size twists.

Great for a snack on-the-go or to share, the new three ounce bag contains two recommended servings. Its suggested retail price is $1.59-$1.79.

Natural Vines licorice, available in black and strawberry, is made from all natural ingredients and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. Continue reading

The Rhapsody Is Coming: Queen And Ben Elton’s We Will Rock You Announces U.S. National Tour

will-will-rock-youThe Rhapsody Is Coming: Queen And Ben Elton‘s We Will Rock You Announces U.S. National Tour

Worldwide Theatrical phenomenon will play North America in the Fall of 2013

Record-breaking run at London’s Dominion Theatre continues
Queen Theatrical Productions, Tribeca Theatrical Productions, Phil McIntyre Entertainment and NETworks Presentations are pleased to announce the first North American tour of the worldwide smash hit musical, Queen and Ben Elton’s We Will Rock You.

The ‘rock theatrical’, built around 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and electrifying spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances, will launch a national tour in Baltimore, MD, at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, in October 2013. Continue reading

ORLANDO MAKES TWO DEADLINE DEALS Solar Bears Send Ginand to Gwinnett for Three Players

ORLANDO MAKES TWO DEADLINE DEALS

Solar Bears Send Ginand to Gwinnett for Three Players

Orlando, FL – The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that they have traded F Ryan Ginand to the Gwinnett Gladiators in exchange for three players from Ryan GinandGwinnett’s roster to be named following the conclusion of the season. In addition, the Solar Bears sent  backup goaltender James Reid to Evansville.  The moves occurred prior to today’s ECHL 3pm EST trade deadline.

“By receiving three players back from one of the top teams in the South Division we expect to improve our roster,” said Orlando Solar Bears Coach Drake Berehowsky.

Ginand has played 28 games for the Solar Bears, registering 22 points on seven goals  and 15 assists. The Milford, MA native has earned multiple recalls to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL) this year, and in seven games he has recorded eight penalty minutes with the Aeros.

Reid appeared in one game with Orlando.

Upcoming Promotions:

March 20:
March 24:
St. Patrick’s Day Special Jersey
Fan Appreciation Game

For more information call the Solar Bears Executive Offices at 407-951-8200.

Get Tickets:
Orlando plays their next six games on the road before returning home to face the Greenville Road Warriors on Wednesday, March 21, and Thursday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. They then face the Cincinnati Cyclones on Sunday, March 24, at 3:00 p.m. Good seats still available, visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and AHL’s Houston Aeros, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Individual tickets for all regular season home games are on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, please visit http://www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway Center Box Office.

Follow the Solar Bears at http://www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.comFacebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates.

Don’t get shut-out when we sell out! Take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season ticket pre-sale offer by placing a $50 deposit per ticket now to receive seat selection priority for the 2013-14 season. Call the Solar Bears at407-951-8200 or visit http://www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call 407-951-8200 or click here.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at: http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/

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‘BE GREAT CLASSIC FOR KIDS’ A HIT AT AMWAY CENTER Event Raised Money, Awareness for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida

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‘BE GREAT CLASSIC FOR KIDS’ A HIT AT AMWAY CENTER

Event Raised Money, Awareness for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida

Orlando, FL – The Orlando Solar Bears held the ‘BE GREAT! Classic for Kids’ on Saturday, March 2, raising over $6,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. The contest came right down to the wire, with Team Teal scoring five unanswered goals to come back from a 5-1 deficit and earn a thrilling 6-5 victory over Team Purple. Continue reading