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Ironing out the details - The Boston Globe

Thinking about getting some custom made shirts?  The Globe's done all the footwork for you here in this article....

Ironing out the details - The Boston Globe.

Two banks to cut $265m in credit for struggling Talbots - The Boston Globe

Link: Two banks to cut $265m in credit for struggling Talbots - The Boston Globe.

A pair of lenders has notified Talbots Inc. they will no longer provide credit totaling $265 million to the financially troubled women's clothing retailer, even as Talbots negotiated an extension of a smaller $18 million line of credit with a third lender, according to a company filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday.

Rugged Bear 20% off sale starts today

If you sign up for their emails here (go to the bottom of the page and click on "sign up for email")  - you will get email alerts on these sales... and if you have ordered from the online store, you would have received a postcard in the mail a few days ago.  Great deals ... and most of their basic stuff can go through at least one hand me down.... Sale is online and in stores.... so if you don't want to venture out in the icy slush, try online!

Talbots will exit kids & men's businesses

so sad....

Hingham-based apparel retailer Talbots Inc. said today it will exit its Talbots Kids and Talbots Mens concepts by September.

Link: Talbots will exit kids and men's businesses - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe.

Holiday Hannas on Sale: Get Your Holiday Outfits!

Hanna Andersson's "Santa Baby" sale starts today and goes until Oct 28th. You can shop online or in the stores. Some baby Hannas are discounted up to 50%!

Rugged Bear Summer Clearance Starts Thursday July 19th

Rugged Bear's Super Summer Clearance starts Thursday July 19th. The postcard I received today says "Save from 20-70% Lowest Prices of the Season."
No Price Adjustments, No Rainchecks, Prior Purchases Exempt.

Rugged Bear Outlets

Did you know that Rugged Bear has a Warehouse Outlet in Norwood? Rugged Bear has the most fabulous kids clothes. They have classic designs, they wear well and can last through a few children! I have not been yet, but it is next to the Norwood retail store at:

117 Lenox St, Norwood, MA 781-255-0170 / Hours: Mon - Sat 9-5

Other Rugged Bear "Retail / Outlets" are :

Acton, MA / 401 Nagog Square / Rt. 2A/119 / (978) 263-8580

Hanover, MA / 1376 Washington Street / (781) 982-1828

Westborough, MA / 50 East Main Street / (508) 898-2347

West Hartford, CT / 977 Farmington Avenue / (860) 570-0536

Daily Candy for Kids email newsletter

Daily Candy Kids is a free, fun weekly e-mail newsletter and website, is the "ultimate insider’s guide to what’s hot, new, and undiscovered — from fashion and style to gadgets and travel." Typically the Kids edition covers cool gadgets and kids clothes.... Recent Daily Candy Kids tips include:
- Little Tumblers Table Topper
- Dressy Dribbles Car Seat Covers
- Camper for Kids
- and more!
http://www.dailycandy.com/archive.jsp?city=3

Hanna Andersson: Twice A Year Savings Up To 50% Off!!

http://www.hannaandersson.com/division.asp?mcn=7&gpId=83&link=graphic

New website for Orient Expressed

I've been using their catalog for years, but check out the nice new website for Orient Expressed!  Their hand smocked children's clothing includes a beautiful line of smocked dresses and monogrammed items.  Very traditional and gorgeous!  http://www.orientexpressed.com/