NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilt Groupe, the innovative online shopping destination, and Disney Consumer Products announced today they will collaborate to offer fans and parents special product sneak peeks on merchandise inspired by key Disney entertainment and franchises. The first promotion slated for May 11 at Noon on Gilt CHILDREN will be featuring an advance look at select items from the highly anticipated Disney-Pixar film Cars 2 (http://www.gilt.com/cars2). Cars 2 hits the track June 24 and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and in IMAX® 3D in select theaters.
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The Cars 2 product 'first look' on Gilt CHILDREN will include items for back-to-school, apparel and home, including:
- Furniture: Toy box, chair desk, table and chairs set and step stool.
- School Gear: Large backpack and Cordura car-shaped lunch bags in an assortment of styles and colors.
- Bedroom Essentials: Car-shaped toddler bed, Lightning McQueen Sports Car Twin Bed, Lightning McQueen Roadster Toddler Bed, pillow pals, rugs, and a car shaped soft chair.
- Apparel: pajamas, t-shirts and more.
"We are excited to be working with Disney to promote the Cars 2 product launch and are thrilled for the future collaborations between both our companies," said Rachel Jarrett, General Manager for Gilt CHILDREN. "Disney entertainment and their unforgettable characters are loved by everyone, so we know this is exactly the type of promotion that will excite our members."
"Just as we continually forge relationships with fun, new designers and evolve our product lines, we're also actively seeking to bring that innovation and fresh perspective to our retail promotions," said Stephen Teglas, vice president and general manager of Fashion & Home North America at Disney Consumer Products. "Gilt.com made perfect sense to deliver a handpicked assortment of Disney products to a discerning consumer who has a love for Disney and is excited to preview the latest items before anyone else."
Upcoming Disney sales on Gilt Groupe will include offerings for Winnie the Pooh and The Muppets feature film debuting November 2011 with Amy Adams, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Segal.
If you are not already a member of Gilt, sign up at www.gilt.com/cars2
About Gilt Groupe, Inc.
Gilt Groupe, www.gilt.com, is an innovative online shopping destination offering its 3.5 million members special access to the most inspiring merchandise and experiences every day, many at insider prices. Gilt continually searches the world for the most coveted brands, including fashion for women, men and children, home decor, hotels and travel experiences on every continent, and unique activities in a growing list of cities and destinations. We believe that every day is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired.
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