The latest news from the world of toy, game and collectibles companies, including financial results, promotions and marketing efforts, product exclusives, recalls and other business developments.
Little Tikes climbs properties list By Staff - 09/01/2009
Sept. 1, 2009—The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe has been named this summer's best selling toy by value, with sales of well over 700,000 pounds sterling in the UK during July alone, according to NPD research. More
Retailers settle Calif. lead suit for $454K By Staff - 11/06/2009
Nov. 6, 2009—Target, Toys R Us and Kmart will pay a combined $454,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by California and Los Angeles government attorneys stemming from the 2007 lead-related toy recalls, the Los Angeles Times reported today.
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MacPherson's pulls kids' easels over lead By Staff - 11/06/2009
Nov. 6, 2009—MacPherson's, Emeryville, Calif., is recalling 10,000 units of its Young Artist Easel because the product's chalkboard surface contains higher than allowable levels of lead.
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LeapFrog's numbers slip By Staff - 11/04/2009
Nov. 4, 2009—LeapFrog Enterprises saw its profit shrink 70 percent in the third quarter following a 42 percent decline in sales.
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Handmade Toy Alliance pushes for Senate hearing By Staff - 10/30/2009
Oct. 30, 2009—The Handmade Toy Alliance is calling for an open hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee to address the consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act on small manufacturers.
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Baby Abuelita births P&G promotion By Staff - 10/23/2009
Oct. 23, 2009—Multicultural doll maker Baby Abuelita Productions is teaming with Procter & Gamble for a national grocery store promotion targeting Hispanic shoppers.
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Shopatron is the world's leading provider of global eCommerce for consumer goods. With Shopatron, orders placed on branded websites are offered to a managed network of global partners for fulfillment, typically for assignment to local retailers...
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Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame adds more icons of play
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