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Pumpkin Patch’s innovative design team has a wealth of experience in the kidswear industry,both within the buying/retail sector and the design/manufacturing side of the business. Thebroad knowledge base, combined with a sound understanding of the marketplace, resultsin design-driven collections of highly saleable merchandise, comprising over 1,500 stylesper season.In order to keep abreast of emerging fashion ideas, the design team spends considerable timeresearching the market, and absorbing and interpreting international artistic and fashion trends.This results in the design of Pumpkin Patch childrenswear collections appealing to wide socioeconomicand demographic ranges of customers.New ranges based on emerging fashion trends are introduced throughout the season to keepthe stores looking fresh and to encourage return visits by parents to make further purchasesthroughout each season. Pumpkin Patch uses historic data to predict sales trends enabling it todevelop future ranges with increased confidence.product sourcingPumpkin Patch's continuous design philosophy results in regular orders to its manufacturers.Manufacturers are largely based overseas, supplemented by New Zealand manufacturers, andare selected based on their skills, product quality, timeliness and cost. Many of the suppliershave long-standing relationships with Pumpkin Patch and this assists the Company’s qualityaspirations while still meeting the demanding production timelines of an apparel company.fashion created for kids29