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Population growth is the lifeblood of all civilizations and societies. It is a carried promise of further development and prosperity in a nation. The U.S. is in fact in the midst of a mini baby boom and there are long term opportunities here for the looking. A record number of babies were born in the USA in 2007, according to early federal data that some demographers say could signal an impending baby “boomlet.”

In 2007, 4.315 million births were reported by the National Center for Health Statistics, giving us a glimpse of the growing lengthening trend in the US. This number would be a new

The Gymboree Corporation (GYMB) is set to report earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, August 20th. The Gymboree Corporation, a specialty retailer, offers apparel and accessories for children under GYMBOREE, GYMBOREE OUTLET, JANIE AND JACK, and Crazy 8 brands, as well as play programs for children under the GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC brand.

Gymboree is expected to earn a profit 24 cents per share for its 2nd quarter. We expect GYMB to announce earnings that will beat investors’ and analysts’ expectations as the kid’s clothes retailer has recently increased guidance for the quarter.

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Gymboree Investment Highlights

• Children's apparel has a necessary replacement cycle.

By nature, children's apparel needs to be replenished several times a year, usually by a mature female demographic with a propensity to spend on their children. Yes, the Gymboree brand carries higher price points than its publicly-traded specialty competition -� Carter's (CRI) and Children's Place (PLCE) - and the mass channel private labels.