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SUGAR N’ SPICE

Rebecca Barnum

Merchandise Management

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MISSION STATEMENT

  Sugar N’ Spice’s mission is to make sure every little girl has a comfortable place to dream by providing classic, affordable, durable bedding. Our products are all American made, and with every purchase, we’ll make a donation to University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Our products are sure to grow right along with your little girl.

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MISSION PHILOSOPHY

  Little girls are sure to love Sugar N’ Spice for the bright colors and fun, classic prints offered. All pieces are meant to go so your little one can mix and match colors and prints, creating a space that is truly all her own. Sugar N’ Spice can be found in better department stores starting in January 2013 and running through July 2013.

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CUSTOMER PROFILE   Geographic

  Region : Midwest   City Size : Up to 100,000   Urban/Rural : Urban   Climate : Temperate

  Demographics   Age : 25-40   Sex : Female   Family Life Cycle : 3 or

More Persons   Income : Up to $50,000   Education : College

Graduate   Occupation : Professional   Religion : All   Ethnic Background : All

  Psychographic   Social Class : Middle Class   Personality : Bubbly,

outgoing   Consumer Behavior

  Benefits Desired : Economic, Durable

  Usage Rate : Heavy (Daily)

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CLASS/SUB-CLASS   1. Year

  1. 2013   2. Season

  A. Spring   3. Class

  1. Bedspread   2. Sheets/Pillows   3. Decorative Accents

  4. Sub-Class   1. Bedspread

  1. Comforter   2. Quilt   3. Throw Blanket

  2. Sheets/Pillows   1. Top Sheet   2. Bottom Sheet   3. Pillow Cases   4. Pillow Shams   5. Bed skirt

  3. Decorative Accents   1. Decorative Pillow   2. Decorative Rug   3. Window Treatment

  5. Color   1. Multi   2. Yellow   3. Orange   4. Purple   5. White   6. Pink

  6. Fabrication   1. 100% Cotton   2. Cotton/Polyester   3. Polyester   4. Polyester Yarn

  7. Size   1. Twin   2. Full   3. Standard   4. One Size   5. 24 inch   6. 32 inch

  Example: 1A23623   1 2013   A Spring   2 Sheets/Pillows   3 Pillow Cases   6 Pink   2 Cotton/Polyester   3 Standard

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Model Line Sheet

  Comforter   Soft down-alternative

comforter designed to comfort your little one every night.

  100% Cotton with polyester fill

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Model Line Sheet

  Fitted Sheet   Our everyday fitted

sheet is designed to compliment our top sheets, so your little one is assured sweet dreams every night.

  65/35 Polyester/Cotton

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Model Line Sheet

  Decorative Pillow   The coordinating pillow

to your little one’s room, perfect for pillow fights!

  Cotton with Polyester fill

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COST DEVELOPMENTDATE: February 15, 2012 STYLE #: 1A11111_________ _________DESCRIPTION: Soft down-alternative comforter SEASON: Spring 2013

WHOLESALE PRICE: $101.66:SIZE RANGE: Twin, Full COLORS: RETAIL PRICE: $195.001. MATERIAL YARDS PRICE AMOUNT SKETCH100% Cotton 11 5/8 $3.50 $40.69

INTERFACING ( LINING )

TOTAL MATERIAL COST $40.69

2. TRIMMINGS QUANT. PRICE AMOUNT

BUTTONS BELTS LABELS 1 $0.10 $0.10 FUSINGPolyester Quilt Batting 1 $5.68 $5.68

TOTAL TRIMMINGS COST $5.78

3. LABOR AMOUNT CUTTING $0.75 LABOR $1.92 MARKING $0.45 PAYROLL TAXES & HEALTH FUND $0.87 TRUCKING $0.37 GRADING

TOTAL LABOR COST $4.36

3. TOTAL COST $50.83

REMARKS: MATERIAL SWATCH

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COST DEVELOPMENTDATE: February 15, 2012 STYLE #: 1A21421_________ _________DESCRIPTION: Everyday top sheets are made to compliment any bedroom set SEASON: Spring 2013

WHOLESALE PRICE: $10.80:SIZE RANGE: Twin, Full COLORS: White, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Orange RETAIL PRICE: $20.001. MATERIAL YARDS PRICE AMOUNT SKETCH

2 5/8 $1.50 $3.94

INTERFACING ( LINING )

TOTAL MATERIAL COST $3.94

2. TRIMMINGS QUANT. PRICE AMOUNT

BUTTONS BELTS LABELS 1 $0.10 $0.10 FUSING

TOTAL TRIMMINGS COST $0.10

3. LABOR AMOUNT CUTTING $0.30 LABOR $0.58 MARKING $0.11 PAYROLL TAXES & HEALTH FUND $0.26 TRUCKING $0.11 GRADING

TOTAL LABOR COST $1.36

3. TOTAL COST $5.40

REMARKS: MATERIAL SWATCH

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COST DEVELOPMENTDATE: February 15, 2012 STYLE #: 1A31114_________ _________DESCRIPTION: Coordinating, decorative pillow SEASON: Spring 2013

WHOLESALE PRICE: $16.40:SIZE RANGE: One Size COLORS: Orange, Pink, Yellow, Multi Accent RETAIL PRICE: $30.001. MATERIAL YARDS PRICE AMOUNT SKETCH65/35 Cotton Poly Blend 1/2 $1.50 $0.75 100% Cotton Trim 1/8 $1.50 $0.19

INTERFACING ( LINING )

TOTAL MATERIAL COST $0.94

2. TRIMMINGS QUANT. PRICE AMOUNT

BUTTONS BELTS LABELS 1 $0.10 $0.10 FUSINGPolyester Fiber Fill 1 $5.99 $5.99

TOTAL TRIMMINGS COST $6.09

3. LABOR AMOUNT CUTTING $0.22 LABOR $0.45 MARKING $0.13 PAYROLL TAXES & HEALTH FUND $0.26 TRUCKING $0.11 GRADING

TOTAL LABOR COST $1.17

3. TOTAL COST $8.20

REMARKS: MATERIAL SWATCH

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FASHION MERCHANDISING PLANNING CALENDARSEASON/YEAR: Spring 2013 IN-STORE DELIVERY: Jan-13

MONTH MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB.STEP 1 Research

market,packaging &scents

STEP 2 Begin todesign &sketch

STEP 3 Swatch &begin to make samples

STEP 4 Earlyproduction,retail ordersplaced

STEP 5 Majorproduction begins

STEP 6 Major productioncontinued…

STEP 7 Major production…in-storepromotions

STEP 8 Shippingperiod,in-storepromotions

STEP 9 Shippingperiod,in-storepromotions

STEP 10 Shippingcontinued…

STEP 11 Storeset up

STEP 12 Track retailselling, planfor nextseason

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UNIT DISTRIBUTION PLAN

VENDOR NAME BEGIN SHIP COMPLETE LABEL SEASONSugar N' Spice October January Sugar N' Spice Spring 2013

X NEW ORDER SHIPPED: X ORDINARY

SIZESTYLE # DESCRIPTION COLOR twin full standard one size 24 inch 32 inch TOTAL UNITS WHOLESALE RETAIL TOTAL WHOLESALE TOTAL RETAIL1A11111 comforter multi 226 226 $101.66 $200.00 $22,975.16 $45,200.001A11112 comforter multi 97 97 $101.66 $200.00 $9,861.02 $19,400.001A12111 quilt multi 151 151 $83.90 $165.00 $12,668.90 $24,915.001A12112 quilt multi 65 65 $83.90 $165.00 $5,453.50 $10,725.001A13634 throw blanket pink 108 108 $14.51 $30.00 $1,567.08 $3,240.001A13434 throw blanket purple 108 108 $14.51 $30.00 $1,567.08 $3,240.001A21521 top sheet white 56 56 $10.80 $20.00 $604.80 $1,120.001A21522 top sheet white 24 24 $10.80 $20.00 $259.20 $480.001A21621 top sheet pink 56 56 $10.80 $20.00 $604.80 $1,120.001A21622 top sheet pink 24 24 $10.80 $20.00 $259.20 $480.001A21421 top sheet purple 34 34 $10.80 $20.00 $367.20 $680.001A21422 top sheet purple 15 15 $10.80 $20.00 $162.00 $300.001A21221 top sheet yellow 34 34 $10.80 $20.00 $367.20 $680.001A21222 top sheet yellow 15 15 $10.80 $20.00 $162.00 $300.001A21321 top sheet orange 45 45 $10.80 $20.00 $486.00 $900.001A21322 top sheet orange 19 19 $10.80 $20.00 $205.20 $380.001A22521 bottom sheet white 56 56 $9.67 $20.00 $541.52 $1,120.001A22522 bottom sheet white 24 24 $9.67 $20.00 $232.08 $480.001A22621 bottom sheet pink 56 56 $9.67 $20.00 $541.52 $1,120.001A22622 bottom sheet pink 24 24 $9.67 $20.00 $232.08 $480.00

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1A22421 bottom sheet purple 34 34 $9.67 $20.00 $328.78 $680.001A22422 bottom sheet purple 15 15 $9.67 $20.00 $145.05 $300.001A22221 bottom sheet yellow 34 34 $9.67 $20.00 $328.78 $680.001A22222 bottom sheet yellow 15 15 $9.67 $20.00 $145.05 $300.001A22321 bottom sheet orange 45 45 $9.67 $20.00 $435.15 $900.001A22322 bottom sheet orange 19 19 $9.67 $20.00 $183.73 $380.001A23523 pillow case white 54 54 $6.67 $13.00 $360.18 $702.001A23623 pillow case pink 54 54 $6.67 $13.00 $360.18 $702.001A23423 pillow case purple 32 32 $6.67 $13.00 $213.44 $416.001A23223 pillow case yellow 32 32 $6.67 $13.00 $213.44 $416.001A23323 pillow case orange 43 43 $6.67 $13.00 $286.81 $559.001A24113 pillow sham multi 108 108 $14.79 $30.00 $1,597.32 $3,240.001A25621 bed skirt pink 19 19 $17.17 $35.00 $326.23 $665.001A25622 bed skirt pink 8 8 $17.17 $35.00 $137.36 $280.001A25421 bed skirt purple 19 19 $17.17 $35.00 $326.23 $665.001A25222 bed skirt purple 8 8 $17.17 $35.00 $137.36 $280.001A25221 bed skirt yellow 19 19 $17.17 $35.00 $326.23 $665.001A25222 bed skirt yellow 8 8 $17.17 $35.00 $137.36 $280.001A25321 bed skirt orange 19 19 $17.17 $35.00 $326.23 $665.001A25322 bed skirt orange 8 8 $17.17 $35.00 $137.36 $280.001A31624 decorative pillow pink 54 54 $16.40 $30.00 $885.60 $1,620.001A31224 decorative pillow yellow 22 22 $16.40 $30.00 $360.80 $660.001A31324 decorative pillow orange 32 32 $16.40 $30.00 $524.80 $960.001A32644 decorative rug pink 27 27 $5.54 $10.00 $149.58 $270.001A32444 decorative rug purple 32 32 $5.54 $10.00 $177.28 $320.001A32244 decorative rug yellow 27 27 $5.54 $10.00 $149.58 $270.001A32344 decorative rug orange 22 22 $5.54 $10.00 $121.88 $220.001A33115 window treatment multi 43 43 $23.55 $45.00 $1,012.65 $1,935.001A33116 window treatment multi 65 65 $23.55 $45.00 $1,530.75 $2,925.00

GRAND TOTAL 2154 $70,482.73 $138,595.00

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INVOICESugar  N'  Spice2448  Flossmoor  Rd Date Invoice  #Flossmoor  IL  60422 1/2/2013 52189

Bill  To: Ship  To:

JC  Penney JC  Penney6501  Legacy  Dr Lincoln  MarketplacePlano,  TX  75024 4451  Promenade  Way

Matteson,  IL  60443

P.O.  Number                          Terms                                  Rep Ship                                Via                              F.O.B.              Label/  Brand4863 8-­‐10  EOM 21 10/15/2012 Truck Store Sugar  N'  Spice

Quantity                    Style  # Description                          Price  Each Total  Amount27 1A32644 Pink  Decorative  Rug $5.54 $149.5832 1A32444 Purple  Decorative  Rug $5.54 $177.2827 1A32244 Yellow  Decorative  Rug $5.54 $149.5822 1A32344 Orange  Decorative  Rug $5.54 $121.8819 1A25621 Twin  Pink  Bed  Skirt $17.17 $326.238 1A25622 Full  Pink  Bed  Skirt $17.17 $137.3619 1A25421 Twin  Purple  Bed  Skirt $17.17 $326.238 1A25222 Full  Purple  Bed  Skirt $17.17 $137.3619 1A25221 Twin  Yellow  Bed  skirt $17.17 $326.238 1A25222 Full  Yellow  Bed  Skirt $17.17 $137.3619 1A25321 Twin  Orange  Bed  Skirt $17.17 $326.238 1A25322 Full  Orange  Bed  Skirt $17.17 $137.36108 1A13634 Pink  Throw  Blanket $14.51 $1,567.08108 1A13434 Purple  Throw  Blanket $14.51 $1,567.08

Grand  Total $5,586.84

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Beginning on Hand : 2154 Sales : 40% End on Hand : 1293

INTRODUCTORY FLOOR PLAN

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KEY CODE

FIXTURE STYLE  #   DESCRIPTION #  OF  UNITSA 1A11111 Multi  Colored  Comforter 225B 1A11112 Multi  Colored  Comforter 97C 1A12111 Multi  Colored  Quilt 150D 1A12112 Multi  Colored  Quilt 65E 1A32644 Pink  Decorative  Rug 27E 1A32444 Purple  Decorative  Rug 32E 1A32244 Yellow  Decorative  Rug 27E 1A32344 Orange  Decorative  Rug 22F 1A31624 Pink  Decorative  Pillow 54F 1A31224 Yellow  Decorative  Pillow 21F 1A31324 Orange  Decorative  Pillow 31G 1A13634 Pink  Throw  Blanket 107G 1A13434 Purple  Throw  Blanket 107H 1A11111 Multi  Colored  Comforter 1H 1A13634 Pink  Throw  Blanket 1H 1A21621 Twin  Pink  Top  Sheet 1H 1A22621 Twin  Pink  Bottom  Sheet 1H 1A23623 Pink  Standard  Pillow  Case 1H 1A24113 Multi  Colored  Pillow  Sham 1H 1A25221 Twin  Yellow  Bed  skirt 1H 1A31324 Orange  Decorative  Pillow 1I 1A12111 Multi  Colored  Quilt 1I 1A13434 Purple  Throw  Blanket 1I 1A21421 Twin  Purple  Top  Sheet 1I 1A22421 Twin  Purple  Bottom  Sheet 1I 1A23423 Purple  Standard  Pillow  Case 1I 1A24113 Multi  Colored  Pillow  Sham 1I 1A25321 Twin  Orange  Bed  Skirt 1I 1A31224 Yellow  Decorative  Pillow 1J 1A21521 Twin  White  Top  Sheet 56

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KEY CODE

J 1A21522 Full  White  Top  Sheet 24K 1A21621 Twin  Pink  Top  Sheet 55K 1A21622 Full  White  Top  Sheet 24L 1A21421 Twin  Purple  Top  Sheet 33L 1A21422 Full  Purple  Top  Sheet 15M 1A21221 Twin  Yellow  Top  Sheet 34M 1A21222 Full  Yellow  Top  Sheet 15N 1A21321 Twin  Orange  Top  Sheet 45N 1A21322 Full  Orange  Top  Sheet 19O 1A22521 Twin  White  Bottom  Sheet 56O 1A22522 Full  White  Bottom  Sheet 24P 1A22621 Twin  Pink  Bottom  Sheet 55P 1A22622 Full  Pink  Bottom  Sheet 24Q 1A22421 Twin  Purple  Bottom  Sheet 33Q 1A22422 Full  Purple  Bottom  Sheet 15R 1A22221 Twin  Yellow  Bottom  Sheet 34R 1A22222 Full  Yellow  Bottom  Sheet 15S 1A22321 Twin  Orange  Bottom  Sheet 45S 1A22322 Full  Orange  Bottom  Sheet 19T 1A23523 White  Standard  Pillow  Case 54U 1A23623 Pink  Standard  Pillow  Case 53V 1A23423 Purple  Standard  Pillow  Case 31W 1A23223 Yellow  Standard  Pillow  Case 32X 1A23323 Orange  Standard  Pillow  Case 43Y 1A24113 Multi  Colored  Pillow  Sham 106Z 1A25621 Twin  Pink  Bed  Skirt 19Z 1A25622 Full  Pink  Bed  Skirt 8AA 1A25421 Twin  Purple  Bed  Skirt 19AA 1A25222 Full  Purple  Bed  Skirt 8BB 1A25221 Twin  Yellow  Bed  skirt 18BB 1A25222 Full  Yellow  Bed  Skirt 8CC 1A25321 Twin  Orange  Bed  Skirt 18CC 1A25322 Full  Orange  Bed  Skirt 8DD 1A33115 24  inch  Multi  Colored  Window  Treatment 43DD 1A33116 32  inch  Multi  Colored  Window  Treatment 65

GRAND  TOTAL 2154

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FIXTURES

 Wall Shelves   Each shelf has

capacity to hold 80 items

  5 columns of shelves, 5 shelves high

  Easy for kids to see colors and prints

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FIXTURES

  Gondolas   Three sizes

 Small  Medium  Large

  Small has capacity to hold 100 items

  Medium has capacity to hold 120

  Large has capacity to hold 230 items

  Each is no more than 4 feet high so easy access for parents and kids

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MAINTENANCE FLOOR PLAN

Beginning on Hand : 1293 Sales : 40% End on Hand : 776

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CLEARANCE FLOOR PLAN

Beginning on Hand : 776 Sales : 20% End on Hand : 621

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MARKETING PLAN : BUDGET

 Total Retail Sales : $138,595  % Marketing Budget : 11%  Total Marketing Budget : $15,245

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MARKETING PLAN

  Objective : Increase sales 15% from January-August 2014   Strategy : Create brand awareness with magazine

advertisement   Tactics :

  Contact Family Circle and Family Fun Magazines   Pick product(s) for spread   Create rough layout   Photograph layout   Turn in layout to magazine   Finalize layout with magazine before distribution

  Evaluation : On September 1, the Marketing Manager will total sales from this period and compare with totals from previous year during the same period

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MARKETING PLAN   Objective : Obtain 200 new customers by December 2013   Strategy : Send catalogue to families nationwide with 10%

off coupon   Tactics :

  Contact store, let them know about promotion   Obtain mailing list from store   Pick product(s) for catalogue   Create rough layout   Photograph layout   Send catalogue to printer   Review catalogue before distribution   Send catalogue to mailing list

  Evaluation : The Marketing Manager will implement a tracking device to track foot traffic in department during the test period. She will also track number of sales in January 2014.

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MARKETING PLAN

  Objective : Raise $15,000 for Children’s Charity from June 2014-September 2014

  Strategy : Develop story time book for purchase in store   Tactics :

  Contact authors and illustrators to get them involved   Contact stores   Compile stories   Send to publisher   Create signage for in stores   Send signage to stores   Send books to store for purchase

  Evaluation : The Marketing Manager will collect funds from all stores, run a total and present to charity at special event in October 2014

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MARKETING PLAN

  Objective : Introduce boys bedding by January 2015   Strategy : Put mini collection in select stores in March 2014   Tactics :

  Contact stores   Develop mini line   Decide, with corporate, which stores would be best for test run   Decide fixtures for stores   Develop floor plan   Ship products to stores

  Evaluation : The marketing manager will total sales in April 2014 from the test period. Results will be discussed to decide whether response was good enough to launch full line.

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MARKETING PLAN : CALENDAR STRATEGY TACTICS PERSON RESPONSIBLE BUDGET COMPLETION DATE

1 Contact Family Circle and Family Fun magazines Marketing Manager $500 13-Feb-13

Pick product(s) for spread Product Development Manger $600 19-Mar-13

Create brand awareness with Create rough layout Marketing Manager $550 22-Mar-13

magazine advertisement Photograph spread Marketing Manager $550 27-Mar-13

Turn in layout to magazines Marketing Manager $500 1-Mar-13

Finalize layout with magazines before distribution $550 10-Mar-13

2 Contact corporate about promotion Marketing Manager $500 1-Feb-13

Ask corporate for mailing list Marketing Manager $600 1-Feb-13

Send catalogue to families nationwide with Pick product(s) for catalogue Product Development Manager $550 5-Feb-13

10% off coupon Create rough layout Marketing Manager $550 10-Feb-13

Photograph catalogue Marketing Manager $550 25-Feb-13

Send catalogue to printer Marketing Manager $550 27-Feb-13Review catalogue before distribution Marketing Manager $500 5-Mar-13

Send catalogue to mailing list Marketing Manager $550 8-Mar-13

3 Contact authors and illustrators to get them involved Marketing Manager $500 1-Oct-13

Contact stores Marketing Manager $500 10-Oct-13

Develop storytime book Compile stories Marketing Manager $495 1-Nov-13

for purchase in store Send to publisher Marketing Manager $550 10-Nov-13

Create signage for in stores Marketing Manager $550 1-Feb-13

Send signage to stores Marketing Manager $500 20-May-14Develop fixture for books Marketing Manager $550 1-Mar-14

Send books and fixtures to stores for purchase Marketing Manager $550 20-May-14

4 Contact store Marketing Manager $500 1-Sep-13

Develop mini line Designer $1,000 5-Sep-13

Put mini collection in Decide, with corporate, which stores would be best Marketing Manager $500 1-Nov-13

select stores Sep 2013 Decide fixtures for stores Marketing Manager $500 15-Nov-13

Develop floor plan Marketing Manager $550 1-Dec-13

Ship products to stores Marketing Manager $400 1-Feb-14

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PRESS KIT : PRESS RELEASE

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Press Release Contact: Rebecca Barnum Phone: (563) 271-2556

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 A.M. EDT, January 10, 2013

NEW CHILDREN’S BEDDING CO.LAUNCHES LINE AND PAYS IT FORWARD

IOWA CITY, IA, JANUARY 10, 2013: Sugar N’ Spice will be holding

its first launch party this weekend with a benefit gala for

mothers and daughters that supports University of Iowa

Children’s Hospital. The company’s first line of girls bedding,

featuring mix and match prints for a custom look, was released

on January 1 in JCPenney stores nationwide.

Attendees at the gala will be treated to a number of fun

activities including; cookie decorating, jewelry making, paint

your own pottery, and sewing lessons. Attendees will also have

the opportunity to bid on items during a silent auction, and

also have a chance to win a new bedroom set during a raffle.

Tickets for the gala may be purchased in advance at any

University Health Care site, or at the door.

Sugar N’ Spice founder and lead designer, Rebecca Barnum said

she hopes the launch party will be a fun way to bring families

together, raise awareness for Sugar N’ Spice, and provide

patients of University of Iowa Children’s hospital with

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something special to comfort them during their hospital stay. At

least 100 children will receive a Sugar N’ Spice blanket for

their hospital bed. “There are so many kids in this country that

spend their lives in a hospital bed. Why not make their stay a

bit brighter.” Each child who receives a blanket will take their

blanket home.

Barnum, an Iowa native, said the University of Iowa Children’s

Hospital was her first and only choice when she decided to take

this launch as an opportunity to give back. “Growing up in

Iowa, everyone knew about the great things the hospital was

doing and how wonderful they were with the kids they treated.

When I started this company, I knew I wanted to give something

back. It seemed only right to do so close to home.”

Hospital Director, Lisa Ray, says the hospital has enjoyed

working with Sugar N’ Spice. “We are so happy that Rebecca

chose to include us in her company vision. We look forward to a

long relationship that provides benefit directly to the children

we treat here.”

The company’s exclusive first line with JCPenney is already

reaping a great deal of positive feedback from consumers

nationwide. The line’s classic prints and mix and match style

make decorating fun for girls and their moms. Combined with the

“Fair and Square” pricing of JCPenney, this line is poised to be

a big hit with kids and parents nationwide.

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PRESS KIT : DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY Sugar N’ Spice was started in January 2012 by up and coming fashion designer

Rebecca Barnum. Growing up in small town Iowa, Rebecca’s mom taught her to sew at

a young age. During her four years in college, she discovered a passion for designing

bedding and other home goods.

During her senior year, she was asked to create a company and develop a

product for that company as part of her Merchandise Management class. Naturally, she

chose to create a bedding company for girls age 6-10. This gave her the first taste of

what it would take to start a company and sell it in stores. Upon graduation, Rebecca

showed her portfolio to a number of potential employers. It was JCPenney that decided

to give the young grad a chance. They tested her collection in 150 stores. The

response from customers was so great, JCPenney decided to buy her company name

and sell her line exclusively in JCPenney stores.

Rebecca attended and graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a double

degree in Fashion Design and Business. Outside designing, Rebecca enjoys going to

Chicago White Sox baseball games, and Iowa Hawkeye football games. She also

enjoys staying active and spending time with her family in Iowa.

Rebecca hopes to continue creating new lines for JCPenney, and would like to eventually branch out into boys bedding, as well as children’s clothing  

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PRESS KIT : BUSINESS CARD

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

SUGAR N’SPICE

REBECCA BARNUM Owner/Lead Designer 2448 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 6042 phone (563)271-2556 e-mail [email protected]

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  Comforter   Soft down-alternative

comforter designed to comfort your little one every night.

  100% Cotton with polyester fill

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  Quilt   Hand-crafted quilt ideal

for any bedroom   100% Cotton with

Polyester fill

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  Throw Blanket   Plush fleece blanket

designed to comfort and keep your little one warm and cozy.

  100% polyester fleece

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  Top Sheet   Our everyday top sheets

are made to compliment any bedroom set. Offered in a variety of colors, your little one is sure to have pleasant dreams under these sheets.

  65/35 Polyester/Cotton

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  Fitted Sheet   Our everyday fitted

sheet is designed to compliment our top sheets, so your little one is assured sweet dreams every night.

  65/35 Polyester/Cotton

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  Pillow Cases   Soft cotton pillow cases

with double top stitching made so your little one has a comfortable place for her head every night.

  65/35 Polyester/Cotton

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  Pillow Sham   Shams designed to

compliment any of our comforters or quilts, so your little one’s room always matches.

  100% Cotton

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  Bed Skirt   Coordinating bed skirt

designed to put the finishing touches on any room.

  65/35 Polyester/Cotton

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  Decorative Pillow   The coordinating pillow

to your little one’s room, perfect for pillow fights!

  Cotton with Polyester fill

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  Decorative Rug   Guaranteed to give your

little one’s room the perfect finish, and keep their toes warm on frosty mornings.

  100% Polyester Yarn

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  Window Treatment   Window panels designed

to coordinate with our bedding, giving your little one’s room the ultimate finishing touch.

  100% Cotton