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products (LaJobi); and developmental toys and feeding, bath and baby care items with features that addressed the various stages of an infant’s early years (Sassy). In addition to the company’s branded products, the company also marketed certain categories or products under various licenses, including
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To support the company’s focus on growing a leadership position in the infant and juvenile industry, on
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These subsidiaries designed and marketed branded infant and juvenile products in a number of complementary categories, including infant bedding and related nursery accessories and décor, food preparation and nursery appliances, and diaper bags (Kids Line and CoCaLo); nursery furniture and related
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on 26th April 2011 and therefore we apologize that the
Shining Stars website associated with the Russ Berrie Shining Star products is no longer maintained."
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