Catching Up With Brian Jablon, Executive Vice-President, Pacific Play Tents

Pacific Play Tents, born out of the camping equipment company Stansport, started more than 15 years ago when the employees’ children would come to the Stansport facility and play in the tents. The next logical step was to create a line for children. That line, now a separate company, encompasses tents, play chutes, folding furniture, toy tunnels, and so much more. This year the company is introducing a line of products based on Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train property. In addition, a line of environmentally conscious items made of bamboo will also be available.

aNb Media News, January 13, 2011

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  • Correction: Gund’s Squaredy Cats, TRU, and Specialty Stores

Real Deal

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aNb Media News, January 11, 2011

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aNb Media News, January 6, 2011

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aNb Media News, January 4, 2011

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