Briefs
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 6/1/2001
Whereoware and MCC to Partner
White Plains, NY — The online b-to-b gift and home industry technology provider Whereoware.com formed a partnership with the credit reporting agency Manufacturer's Credit Cooperative (MCC). Under the agreement, Whereoware manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers will use MCC services to obtain credit information about retailers. Whereoware will also be able to post MCC credit alerts and bulletins on its Web site. MCC was featured in the Gifts & Dec article, "Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due," in the May 2001 issue. The article is also available at www.GiftsandDec.com.
As first reported in Gifts & Dec Direct
Yardley/Carter's In Licensing Deal
Morrow, GA — Children's apparel manufacturer Carter's entered a licensing agreement with Yardley of London to produce a line of children's toiletries under Carter's "Just One Year" concept. The bath collection includes softly scented powder, body wash, bar soap, and moisturizing lotion made from Yardley dermatologist-tested formulas that include vitamins, botanicals, and natural moisturizers. Now available at Carter's stores, the line will be offered to specialty retailers, and is being promoted at the summer gift shows.
As first reported in Gifts & Dec Direct
