Gilt Groupe, Inc. Launches Expanded Children's Category

NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Gilt Groupe announced that it is expanding its offerings for Gilt Children.  Now the site will provide more than 150 top brands in new product categories including apparel, footwear, room decor, furniture, gear, toys and books in addition to Gilt's wide array of product offerings.

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"We're thrilled to be expanding the children's category and bringing the Gilt experience to the entire family with Gilt Children," says Stefan Pepe, General Manager of Gilt Children. "We understand that moms have a busy lifestyle and wanted to provide her with a carefully curated, one-stop shopping experience for the brands that she loves for herself, her kids and her home."

"In true Gilt Groupe style, their buyers have hand-selected pieces from the hottest names in children's fashion to bring an impressive lineup of labels each day. I was so excited to hear about the expansion of Gilt Children and all of its offerings," says Ellen Diamant, Founder of Skip Hop.

Additional brands being featured in Gilt Children's category expansion include Baby Bjorn, Appaman, Argington Furniture, Jacadi, Petit Patapon and Plan Toys.

"Gilt Groupe's one-stop-shop dynamic has just taken the shopping experience to the next level, providing everything designer in apparel, accessories and decor," says Elephantito designer Maria Frallicciardi.  "Gilt now accommodates every age with its expansion into the Children's category."

Gilt Children's sales will begin at NOON ET and will last for approximately 48-72 hours; items will be available at up to 70% off retail.  To become a member of Gilt Children, visit www.gilt.com/giltchildren.

About Gilt Groupe, Inc.

Launched in November 2007, Gilt Groupe has rapidly established itself as one of the leading online retailers in the US. Gilt curates a broad range of daily sales in the areas of women's fashion and accessories, men's apparel and lifestyle, home, children and travel, to serve to its exclusive, invitation-only membership. Most sales last just 36 hours and feature many of the world's most sought-after designers. Gilt Groupe is headquartered in New York City. To find out more please visit us at www.gilt.com.

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