Kids II, Inc.

Beekeeper's Naturals Expands Kid's Portfolio & Increases Retail Footprint by 10% with First Launch at Walmart

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beekeeper's Naturals, the fastest-growing brand in immune supplements, has announced the expansion of its kid's product line with the launch of their Kid's Propolis Throat Soothing Lollipops, which contain 50% less sugar than the leading lollipop lozenge. This marks continued retail growth for the brand with key partners that include but are not limited to Target and Amazon. This will also be the brand's first product available at Walmart, signifying Walmart's investment into the Kid's Wellness category. 

Key Points: 
  • This marks continued retail growth for the brand with key partners that include but are not limited to Target and Amazon.
  • This will also be the brand's first product available at Walmart, signifying Walmart's investment into the Kid's Wellness category.
  • Inspired by the brand's best-selling lozenges , the Beekeeper's Naturals Kid's Propolis Throat Soothing Lollipops were formulated with doctors and are third-party lab tested to ensure all products are pesticide-free.
  • The Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Throat Soothing Lollipops 10ct Single Flavor Green Apple Box will be available exclusively at Walmart stores and at Walmart.com starting September 18th, 2023.

Preferred Strategies Appoints Todd Wilson as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

SOQUEL, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Preferred Strategies, a leader in data transformation, modern business intelligence, and data analytics innovation, today announced the appointment of Todd Wilson as Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for leading the company into the next chapter of growth and innovation. He currently serves on the company's Board of Advisors and will partner closely with Founder and President Adam Crigger.

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  • "Todd's been a trusted advisor on our Board for several years now and was a highly respected client," said Adam Crigger, Founder and President, Preferred Strategies.
  • Wilson joins Preferred Strategies from Kids2 where he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Managing Director-Asia Pacific.
  • Previously, Wilson was Chief Information Officer at Clif Bar & Company, a longtime Preferred Strategies client.
  • "In many ways, taking on the CEO position at Preferred Strategies feels like a natural progression in my career," said Wilson.

Set Sail with Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Created in partnership with child development experts, Hello Einstein Studios and EDH Animation, each Baby Einstein™ Ocean Explorers™ 5-minute episode reinforces early learning skills through repetition and interactivity as beloved Baby Einstein characters Cal, Neptune, Opus, Tinker and Dean discover undersea and seaside wonders together with young viewers.

Key Points: 
  • Created in partnership with child development experts, Hello Einstein Studios and EDH Animation, each Baby Einstein™ Ocean Explorers™ 5-minute episode reinforces early learning skills through repetition and interactivity as beloved Baby Einstein characters Cal, Neptune, Opus, Tinker and Dean discover undersea and seaside wonders together with young viewers.
  • “Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers is our biggest launch of content and product yet,” said Ryan Gunnigle, CEO and Owner of Kids2 and Founder of Hello Einstein Studios.
  • The fun of learning about the wonders of the ocean doesn’t stop with Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers episodes.
  • Baby Einstein shows encourage children to explore the world around them, engage in interactive lessons and songs, learn early STEAM principles, have adventures that encourage curiosity, and more.”
    For more information on Baby Einstein and Ocean Explorers, visit www.babyeinstein.com .

Designer Brands Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Release Date

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry by inspiring self-expression across every facet of its enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry by inspiring self-expression across every facet of its enterprise.
  • Through its portfolio of world-class owned brands, led by the industry-setting Vince Camuto brand, Designer Brands delivers on-trend footwear and accessories through its robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure, featuring a billion-dollar digital commerce business and nearly 650 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Designer Brands also distributes its owned brands through select wholesale relationships while leveraging its design and sourcing expertise to build private label product for national retailers.
  • More information can be found at www.designerbrands.com .

DSW and Cobblers Direct Launch Shoe Repair Services Nationwide

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobblers Direct, the online spin-off of the world's largest and most trusted shoe, boot, belt, and handbag repair company, is pleased to partner with DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse to offer high quality shoe repair services in all 500+ stores across the country.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobblers Direct, the online spin-off of the world's largest and most trusted shoe, boot, belt, and handbag repair company, is pleased to partner with DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse to offer high quality shoe repair services in all 500+ stores across the country.
  • DSW partners with Cobblers Direct to offer expert shoe repair services in all 500+ stores across the country.
  • Shoe repair is a rapidly growing need, and with few local cobblers left to meet the demand, the new partnership with Cobblers Direct gives DSW customers instant, nationwide access to expert shoe repair.
  • And with mastery earned from over a century of careful craftsmanship, the artisans at Cobblers Direct deliver customers a world-class repair experience.

Global Toy Market (2022 to 2027) - Featuring Bandai Namco Entertainment, Dream International, Hasbro and Jakks Pacific Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 31, 2022

This report attempts at analysing the global scenarios, trends and patterns that are shaping up this USD 130 Billion.

Key Points: 
  • This report attempts at analysing the global scenarios, trends and patterns that are shaping up this USD 130 Billion.
  • In-order to identify the market dynamics from different angles, the publisher sliced the market into relevant segments.
  • The segmentation done are on the basis of age group, the range of product line and the sales channels in the market.
  • The age group is categorised into 0-8-year-old age group, 9-15-year-old age group and above 15-year-old age group.

Kids2 Acquires Baby Dream Machine

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Friday, October 28, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kids2, Inc., a global company that designs holistic solutions to help early-stage parents and families, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Baby Dream Company Inc., adding the Baby Dream Machine as its latest and newest addition to the Ingenuity brand portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kids2, Inc., a global company that designs holistic solutions to help early-stage parents and families, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Baby Dream Company Inc., adding the Baby Dream Machine as its latest and newest addition to the Ingenuity brand portfolio.
  • Launched in 2019, the Baby Dream Machine rose quickly to fame with rave reviews and celebrity endorsements.
  • We could not have found a better partner than Kids2 to nurture and grow our second child, the Baby Dream Machine.
  • The Baby Dream Machine is the second acquisition for Kids2 this year.

When Curiosity Clicks: Kids2 Fills Void on Baby Aisle with Launch of Baby Einstein Connectables, New STEAM inspired magnetic blocks

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kids2, a global company that designs holistic solutions to help early-stage parents and families, announced the launch of Baby Einstein® Connectables™, an innovative STEAM inspired line of multi-sensory, magnetic activity blocks that ignite baby's curiosity. This latest Baby Einstein line is connectable, collectable and offers infinite possibilities for creative play and learning.

Key Points: 
  • Announcing the launch of Baby Einstein Connectables, an innovative STEAM inspired line of multi-sensory, magnetic activity blocks that ignite baby's curiosity.
  • But when you stroll down the baby aisle, these type of learning toys are under-represented," said Ryan Gunnigle, Kids2 CEO.
  • Kids2 is creating a tiny win for parents by closing this gap with the launch of Baby Einstein Connectables, which incorporates elements of STEAM for babies as young as 6 months."
  • "Baby Einstein Connectables engage babies and toddlers in STEAM and co-play at the youngest of ages, important aspects for development and parents."

Designer Brands Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Release Date

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry by inspiring self-expression across every facet of its enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry by inspiring self-expression across every facet of its enterprise.
  • Through its portfolio of world-class owned brands, led by the industry-setting Vince Camuto brand, Designer Brands delivers on-trend footwear and accessories through its robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure, featuring a billion-dollar digital commerce business and nearly 650 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Designer Brands also distributes its owned brands through select wholesale relationships while leveraging its design and sourcing expertise to build private label product for national retailers.
  • More information can be found at www.designerbrands.com .

Kids2 Acquires Summer Infant, Creating Powerhouse of Parenting Solutions

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

ATLANTA, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kids2, a global company that designs holistic solutions to help early-stage parents and families, today announced the acquisition of Summer Infant, a leader in premium infant and juvenile products. Summer Infant®, which includes SwaddleMe®, joins the Kids2 Group umbrella of entities, including renowned brands Baby Einstein®, Ingenuity®, and Bright Starts®.

Key Points: 
  • Summer Infant, which includes SwaddleMe, joins the Kids2 Group umbrella of entities, including renowned brands Baby Einstein, Ingenuity, and Bright Starts.
  • "Together, Kids2 and Summer Infant will be a powerhouse in product innovation and new resources, for both the families and partners that we have relationships with around the world."
  • Together, Kids2 and Summer Infant will maximize their efforts to deliver a comprehensive scope of parenting products, creating tiny wins and building bright futures for all.
  • Kids2 sets out to create holistic solutions that create more tiny wins and bright futures for all families.