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Red, White And Seeing Green
At least part of the U.S. toy industry was feeling patriotic last year after news of the recalls raised concerns about products made overseas. Now that things have quieted down, are manufacturers and retailers still waiving the flag for domestically made products? The answer appears to be “yes,” particularly among manufacturers and retailers on the specialty side of the business wh...

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Russ profits in Q1
May 13, 2008—Russ Berrie and Company reported modest sales gain in the first three months of 2008 as it achieved a profitable quarter despite rising costs.
Hasbro signs Hollywood vet for movie efforts
May 13, 2008—Hasbro has tapped movie industry veteran Bennett Schneir to fill the newly-created position of Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Motion Pictures.
Chaotic's launch shrinks 4Kids' coffers
May 12, 2006—Costs related to establishing Chaotic as its primary growth driver drove 4Kids Entertainment's net loss to $6.4 million during 2008's first quarter.
Action Products' sales off 10 percent in Q1
May 12, 2008—Action Products International said in an SEC filing that a 10 percent drop in net sales during the first three months of 2008 helped balloon its net loss for the quarter 65 percent to $905,800.
NRF backs credit card fee control efforts
May 9, 2008—The National Retail Federation is publicly supporting antitrust legislation scheduled to be discussed this month by a congressional committee that would require credit card companies to negotiate with retailers over rising credit card processing fees.

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