Earlier this summer, our account manager at Bugaboo asked to come to Boston to meet with us to deliver some exciting news in person. Must be a new stroller, we guessed. A double? We were hopeful - even more so when we had to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the meeting started - but she [...]
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Orbit gets thumbs-up from NHTSA
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009We just received a letter from Joseph Hei, CEO and Co-founder of Orbit Baby. After last week’s debacle with Consumer Reports, Orbit went straight to the NHTSA and asked them to test the seat. Small wonder, it passed with flying colors. Consumer Reports continued to defend their testing, but public opinion online has been widespread [...]
Mountain Buggy production moving to China
Friday, August 21st, 2009It’s hardly a surprise, but a big disappointment nonetheless. According to an article from a New Zealand media outlet, phil&teds has made the decision to move Mountain Buggy production from New Zealand to China. But I’ve never met a Chinese-made stroller that comes close to the solid, sturdy feel of the Mountain Buggy.
When our friends [...]
Radian car seat proves its metal
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Last week, a parking garage in Atlanta partially collapsed, destroying nearly 40 of the 1600 cars parked in the garage. One of these cars belonged to Sarah Maglione, a mom from Atlanta. Her SUV was parked on the second level of the garage, with her Radian 65 car seat installed in the back passenger seat.
When [...]
Maclaren has acquired Netto
Monday, June 15th, 2009Daddytypes broke this story on Saturday, but we just had confirmation earlier this evening via an email from David Netto. Here’s an excerpt:
In a deal which I had long hoped to do, Netto has been bought by Maclaren. We finalized the arrangements on Friday. I have the utmost respect for Maclaren and its remarkable owners [...]
We’re goin’ to Kentucky
Monday, May 4th, 2009I’m in Louisville, KY for the first ever ABC Spring Educational Conference (and mini trade show). We spent our evening on a riverboat cruise, catching up with old friends in the industry, and meeting some new ones. Many of our favorite vendors are here, and while it sounds like there may not be too much [...]
New Magic Beans gift registry goes live!
Monday, April 13th, 2009Magic Beans is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new gift registry! We’re excited about the upgrade and all of the conveniences it will bring. Some of the new features include:
Real-time editing and updating, allowing you to add items and make changes easily anytime you like.
Customizable settings, letting you choose your registry color [...]
phil&teds acquires Mountain Buggy
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009In a grand Kiwi stroller marriage, phil&teds has successfully acquired Mountain Buggy. The press release we received via fax this morning stresses that this is not a “takeover” but rather an opportunity to create a dynamic new synergybetween the two New Zealand-based brands.
Mountain Buggy currently runs a manufacturing facility in New Zealand, a key reason [...]
Breaking news: Phil & Teds and Regal-Lager to split up
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008This was hardly a surprise, after a steady stream of recalls and other issues, but today, Regal-Lager announced that they will cease to distribute Phil & Teds in the United States, effective May 1, 2009. In a graciously-worded press release, both companies praise one another and wish each other the best of luck.
I can only [...]
Breastfeeding in public - you can help.
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Many of you have emailed me after reading my Amtrak story to ask whether there are laws in Massachusetts that protect women breastfeeding in public. As it turns out, there are not. But there is legislation in progress. From what I can see, the bill that passed through the Senate (S 2438) offers broader protection [...]
