Reitmans (Canada) Limited announces the launch of its Thyme Maternity stores in the U.S.

MONTREAL, Nov. 8, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Thyme Maternity, the leading Canadian maternity fashion brand of Reitmans (Canada) Limited, has launched its maternity apparel and accessories collections in the United States. Through a distribution agreement with Babies"R"Us, the premier baby products retailer in the United States, Thyme Maternity shops will open in approximately 150 Babies"R"Us stores nationwide in November and will be available in the United States at Babiesrus.com/thyme.

Thyme Maternity operates 74 stores in Canada and has opened 20 shop-in-shops at Babies"R"Us locations throughout Canada.

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SOURCE: Reitmans (Canada) Limited