We are honored to be included in the top 50 on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ List! Thank you to all of our talented and passionate employees who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6z7icfw
About us
Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 350 patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 250 international product and brand design awards! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation. In 2023, Munchkin was honored on Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list. Munchkin is a subsidiary of Why Brands, Inc., a new parent company for Munchkin and Curio Home Goods (“Curio”), focused on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design.
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Van Nuys, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- marketing, design and development, infant goods, consumer products, ecommerce, innovation, product development, and infant formula
Locations
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Primary
7835 Gloria Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406, US
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27334 W San Bernardino Ave
Redlands, CA 92374, US
Employees at Munchkin
Updates
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Even the smallest creatures can have a big impact. On this #WorldAnimalDay, Munchkin is thankful for an orange tabby kitten in Missouri that kickstarted the redesign of our animal-safe packaging.
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“I would like to welcome Elaine Cameron as the first Chief People Officer for WHY Brands, Inc. Since 2011, Elaine has been the driving force behind our HR and People policies, continually elevating our commitment to excellence and inclusivity. She is the perfect embodiment of our company’s values. We are especially proud that 50% of our C-suite and independent Board of Directors are women — a testament to our belief in gender diversity and empowering leaders like Elaine!” – Diana Barnes "DB” Chief Brand Officer at WHY Brands, Inc.
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We recently teamed up with Los Angeles Mission to donate clothing, shoes, books, and other items to those experiencing homelessness. Spreading love is a year-round commitment and we are grateful for the opportunity to help.
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Munchkin means innovation. To significantly reduce plastic in the packaging process, our team developed a game changing paper tie system that is generating buzz. Thank you Kate Bertrand Connolly and Packaging Digest for highlighting this win!
A Small Tie for Baby Products, a Big Leap for Packaging Sustainability
packagingdigest.com
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Congratulations to our head of people and culture, Elaine C., on her recent nomination at the 2024 Valley Women’s Leadership Awards hosted by LABJ: Inside The Valley (formerly San Fernando Valley Business Journal)! Elaine is instrumental in cultivating a positive workplace culture where our employees can grow and thrive. Elaine, we are so proud of you, and thank you for your leadership and dedication to our teammates. Keep on shining!
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Buckle up! Our top-ranked podcast StrollerCoaster Season 4 is out now! Tune in for camaraderie and stories told with heart as we grow up together. Watch on YouTube now: https://lnkd.in/gxDDdTfd
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Last week, we welcomed nearly 50 mini Munchkineers to our Olympics-themed Bring Your Kids to Work Day! The fun-filled day included a breakfast of champions during our opening ceremonies, followed by some “work” like seeing where products are made and watching a photoshoot. After lunch, we got into the games with soccer shots, a baseball fast pitch, relay races and a classic water balloon toss. All our little champions were celebrated during a medal and closing ceremony! 🏅🌟
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Our Founder and CEO Steven Dunn joined the Women in Retail Leadership Circle and Total Retail Virtual Exchange to discuss the evolution of our company, how our inventive brands like Munchkin and Curio are making waves across their industries, and why every failure is its own victory. The Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange featured live interviews with leading CEOs and retail executives on a variety of mission-critical industry topics.
Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange, July 2024
https://www.mytotalretail.com
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Our Chief Brand Officer & Creative Director Diana Barnes "DB” recently joined Marie Albiges on the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s podcast. She discusses her career journey, the importance of customer connection, and innovation at Munchkin and Curio. Click below to listen to the full episode. Each Women in Retail Talks episode features female leaders in the industry who share stories of how they invest in themselves and other women. Previous guests include Tracey Travis, EVP and CFO at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Fern Mallis, founder of NY Fashion Week, and Jeanniey Walden, SVP and CMO at Rite Aid.
WHY Brands, Inc. Chief Brand Officer & Creative Director Diana Barnes (“DB”) on Innovation
https://www.womeninretail.com