President's Day Weekend- Sales Roundup

It's President's Day Weekend, and what better way to honor the leaders of our country than to go shopping! Some of our favorite retailers are having some great sales!

Gymboree- Take an extra 20% off already reduced items.

Crazy8- New markdowns taken, up to 50% off.

Janie&Jack- New markdowns taken, up to 60% off.

Gymboree Outlet- Further markdowns taken up to 60% off. Earn double Gymboree Rewards points on purchases made now through Monday.

The Children's Place- Selected items marked down. Click "Presidents Day Sale" at the bottom left of the site.

Old Navy- Semi-annual Kid's and Baby Sale going on now. Up to 40% off select baby, kids and maternity items and free shipping over $50.

Naartjie- Kids Kash earning period going on now, plus free shipping on domestic orders over $75.

The Gap- 15% off Adult merchandise purchased online with code GAPLOVE

The Disney Store- Free shipping on purchases $89 or more with code SHIP89; 10% off $65 or more/20% off $85 or more/25% off $95 or more with code PRESDAY.

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Happy Shopping!

-The FMC Team

2 New Gymbos set to Open

Those of you following Gymboree on Facebook already know that the new store at Legacy Place in Dedham, Ma. is opening Saturday, August 15th! What you might not know is that another Gymboree location is also opening this month! On Wednesday, August 26th, the Valley Mall location in Yakima, Wa. will be opening!

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Happy Shopping!

-The FMC Team

More details on Tide and Gymboree partnership

As FMC first reported in May, Tide and Gymboree have partnered up to promote Tide's newest product line, "Tide Stain Release". Tide coupons have been popping up alongside Gymbo coupons in recent weeks. Matter of fact, those Tide coupons are popping up everywhere the last few weeks.

We are now receiving new details of the partnership. A recent press release from Proctor & Gamble (parent company of Tide) details:

The holisitc, multi-touchpoint partnership between Gymboree and Tide Stain Release includes shared national print advertising, web site integration, co-branded interactive components, and a robust in-store marketing program within over 600 Gymboree stores across the country.

So what does all this mean? We've seen the print adverts and online integration- but that leaves the mystery of what is meant by "co-branded interactive components" and robust in-store marketing.

What are you hoping to see?

Happy Shopping!

-The FMC Team

Gymboree to open at Northgate Mall

Gymboree is one of a handful of retailers set to open this November in the Northgate Mall in Terra Linda, Ca. The 725,000 square foot property is undergoing a $75 mil renovation that owners Macerich Co. of Santa Monica hope will reinvent the property.

Also set to open: H&M, The Children's Place and Kohls. No details have been set yet as to a firm date or any grand opening celebrations.

This information courtesy of The Contra Costa Times. For more information, or to chat about Gymboree, Janie & Jack, MiniBoden and Matilda Jane, join our discussion forum at fashionmomcafe.net!

The San Francisco Chronicle gives Insight into what's to come for Gymbo

A great article in Sunday's Chronicle gave insight as to what to expect from Gymboree later this year. It focused on a little girl fit model and zeroed in on her experience working for Gymboree. Says the Chronicle:

For the next 90 minutes, she tried on a dozen or so prototypes for next season and beyond: lots of jeans and basic T-shirts; a leopard swimsuit; a winter coat with a faux fur collar; two party dresses; a skirt; a couple of sweaters and for the finale, a dramatic white astronaut jumpsuit Halloween costume, all part of the Kid Girl line.

When she emerged from the dressing room in a dressy red sweater with a big collar and black and white velvet ribbon trim, she looked uncomfortable, instinctively tugging at the bulky collar, a cross between a cowl and a turtleneck...."Let's bring it back to a turtleneck." And so, this winter, the red sweater will be on the racks in its new incarnation.

Lily tried on a lavender quilted corduroy skirt and smiled. Perfect. She tried skinny dark denim jeans with a zip at the ankle and star appliqués on the back pockets.

The article also had pictures- a leopard print swimsuit, dark washed jeans with a bright pink belt, a color-block dress reminiscent of Janie & Jack's Aviary, a red and black plaid dress, a long black coat, and a double-sleeved shirt with colors similar to last year's Winter Snowflake but with the word "LOVE" emblazoned across the chest.

For the full article and pictures, please see the original here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/07/LVH917UQP0.DTL

Tide teams with Gymbo to market OxyClean competitor

Everyone knows Oxi Clean is one of the best products around for removing stains from clothing. Proctor and Gamble has decided to tap into that market by releasing new Tide Stain Release. To make a swipe at Oxi's market, they've come to those of us that use stain removers the most- MOMS. 

Proctor and Gamble has announced a marketing partnership with Gymboree to promote Tide Stain Release. It's unclear at this time what that agreement could include but commonly, a joing agreement might include perhaps coupons or samples. 

Look for Tide Stain Release on your store shelves in July of 2009. 

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Happy Shopping!

-The FMC Team 

Gymbo Warns Customers: Check Your Reciepts

Gymboree shoppers at Carousel Center and ShoppingTown malls in Syracuse are asked to check their receipts to be sure they got correct sale prices when using coupons there recently.

"We had a handful of customers that received the incorrect discount due to a change in our register process" said Mark Mizicko of Gymboree. He went on to say that it was a mistake that affected only a handful of customers from these stores and that the company intended to rectify the situation.

The mistake occurred when customers recently used 30% off coupons and were given the 20% discount instead. If you feel you were given the wrong discount, Gymboree asks that you call their customer service department at (877) 449-6932

Thank you to The Syracruse Post-Standard for the original story.

New Gymboree to open in Raleigh

FMC has learned that Gymbo Corporation plans to open a  new Gymboree store at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh sometime this Fall. While few details are known, the new store will be occupying the former Aerosoles store that recently closed after expiration of it's lease. The store is a smaller, narrow space upstairs in the Belk Courtyard. 

Other tennants of the mall include Baby Gap, Pottery Barn Baby, GapKids, abercrombie, The Children's Place and Strasburg Children.

A Gaggle of Store Openings Announced

Silver Sands Outlet Mall in Sandestin, FL has annouced the first Gymboree Outlet in nothern Florida is set to open May 9th. The store is set to open near a new Restoration Hardware Clearance Center. 

A Gymboree retail store is also set to open at The Summit in Louisville, Ky this Summer. Few details are known other than it will located next to the Ann Taylor Loft. 

In Palm Springs, Ca. plans have been dramatically downsized for the El Paseo Village shopping center. The mall will now be one story instead of two and square footage will be cut by about 30,000 sq ft. Retailers are still on board for the Fall of 2010 opening- including Janie & Jack, Banana Republic and Lucky Brand Jeans.

The Big Sale Weekend...and some news about Janie & Jack Easter release date

As we've seen the last few months, tough economic times bring great deals for shoppers. The volume of fantastic sales this week is near overwhelming. There really is something from each brand and for every budget. Here is a quick rundown:

Gymboree is offering an extra 20% all previously reduced merchandise (not including Baby Sale items). Baby Sale is also still going on with price points of $10 and $20 for lines in Baby Girl, Baby Boy and Layette.

Crazy8 is also running a Baby Sale, but with lower price points ($4.99; $9.99 and $15.99). Their President's Day Sale boasts markdowns as low as $3.99 all weekend.

Janie & Jack is offering 20% off all sale items this weekend.

Gap is running a promotion of Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off on all denim. That sale is expected to last through next week.

Old Navy is running their Kids, Baby & Maternity sale with discounts up to 40% off. Maternity Sale is online only. Sweeten the deal with free shipping when you use the code: BABYMAT. Going in store? Ask at the registers for the Valentine cards for kids- When your child colors the one to Old Navy and returns it, they will be given a $5 off coupon!

Pumpkin Patch is promoting an additional 20% off clearance items as well as a Valentine Sweepstakes in store! Fill out the sweepstakes by February 16th for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Naartjie is doing their Kid's Cash promotion- Purchase $50 worth of merchandise and get $20 off another $50 purchase during their redemption period. The online store has free shipping on orders over $75, but you should try a store if you have one close to you- They just did AMAZING markdowns on all clearanced Spring Transition items!

Jacadi stores are not having a President's Day Sale, but they are offering an additional 20% off of already half priced winter merchandise.

The Children's Place is in their last week of the Monster Sale where previously reduced merchandise has been priced at price points of $4.99 and $5.99. However, staff this weekend is packaging up the merchandise and sending it to the outlets, so if you're going to go, go now!

Speaking of Outlets, The Children's Place Outlet is offering a sale of $4.99 for selected big boy and big girl items and $2.99 and $3.99 on baby items.

Gap Outlet is still holding their $10, $15 and $20 sale through the weekend. Expect the Baby Sale next Friday, the 20th with discounts of 20-40% off baby merchandise.

Gymboree Outlet has done some new markdowns on Spring 1 and older. New lines are coming into store Monday and will be including Aviator and Ice Cream Social. These lines WILL be included in the current Baby Sale which ends on the 22nd.

Janie & Jack Outlet is not offering a President's Day Sale, but they still have Season Finale merchandise available.

Finally, we have a release date for the beautiful Janie & Jack Easter lines everyone's been checking out on FMC for weeks. Those lines will be in store on Monday, February 23rd.

Happy shopping!
-The FMC Team

New Gymboree Outlet to Open in Fremont, IN

A brand-new Gymboree Outlet is set to open March 1st at The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont, in Fremont, Indiana. The shop can be found next door to The Chilren's Place Outlet.

Another Day, Two New SALES

Today marks the start of Baby Sale- One of Gymboree's biggest and most popular sales of the year. All baby items regularly $22.75-$39 are now $20 and all baby items regularly priced $12.75- $19.75 are now $10. On top of that, rumor has it that tonight will be BIG markdowns on past season's merchandise. And if you're lucky enough to get Gymboree's mailers, then you also get a coupon for 20% off your entire purchase!

This week The Children's Place has also begun a monster sale on all clearance merchandise- 50% off the already reduced prices! One shopper found boy's hoodies as low as $5.99, girl's sweaters for $4.99, and baby clothes as low as $1 each.

It's the end of the season and the retailers NEED this stuff out!

Happy Shopping!
-The FMC Team

J&J Boys Lines are UP!

Phase One of our Janie & Jack boys archive is complete and up on FMC! The pictures date back to the Fall of 2006. Earlier lines to come soon!

And J&J fans, don't forget that Forever Friends and Floral Spring hit the stores tomorrow! For boys, the theme is hippos and girls is peach and lavendar floral patterened. Check out the pics in the J&J Preview!

This week in sale news: look for small markdowns at Janie & Jack tomorrow and big markdowns at Gymbo Tuesday night in anticipation of Baby Sale on Wednesday!

Happy shopping everyone!
-FMC

A Big Week for Sales!!

The boards were a buzz earlier this week with the surprise announcement that Gymboree was having an unprecedented $2.99/$4.99 sale on merchandise that had JUST come out. Whatever the reason behind the sale, people have been taking advantage and stocking up with Summer must haves!

Just as the buzz of the sale began to quiet down, came news of a similar sale from Janie & Jack. Tomorrow morning, Friday, January 30, 2009, Janie & Jack stores will be having markdowns of older merchandise down to $3.99! This sale is only for Friday and Saturday only, so HURRY! This information came courtesy of Ash's Closet (an AWESOME eBay seller.).

Crazy8 has also announced a $3.99 sale on hundreds of items. A quick check of their website shows accessories coming in even cheaper- some at $2.99 and even $1.99.

This is a great week for shopping! I hope everyone is out finding great deals!

Happy Shopping,
- The FMC Team