Toy sellers set safety limits ahead of legislation
"The problem with these two chemicals is that they are basically ubiquitous" The nation's biggest toy sellers are requiring their suppliers to meet new standards that limit the amount of lead and other metals and compounds in toys and children's products, getting ahead of federal ... via Log Cabin Democrat topix.com |
Kimberly-Clark, Arquest in patent dispute
Diapers and training pants are at issue in a patent dispute between Kimberly-Clark Corp. topix.com |
Toys R Us offers trade-ins on baby gear
Toys R Us is launching a national program providing its customers the opportunity to trade-in used cribs, car seats and other baby gear in exchange for savings on a new item. topix.com |
Indiana, U.S. retailers launch Cyber Monday deals
After shoppers gave retailers a somewhat encouraging start to the holiday shopping season, stores today are turning their attention to the online promotions known as Cyber Monday. topix.com |
The Consumer Memo, 6/17: Mortgage rates rise,...
Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages backed off from yearly lows this week, but still remain historically cheap. topix.com |