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CALIFORNIA BANS PHTHALATES

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a ban, effective in 2009, on selling toys and infant products in California that contain more than trace amounts (one tenth of 1 percent) of phthalates, chemicals most often used to soften plastic. This is the first state to impose such a ban.

FAO RETURNS TO CHICAGO

FAO Schwarz unveiled plans for a permanent boutique at Macy's State Street store in Chicago, a move that could be the test case for a future roll out of such shops at Macy's stores nationwide. FAO was to open its 5,200-square-foot store-within-a-store at the State Street Macy's on ...

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