The latest news from the world of toy, game and collectibles retailing, including financial results, store openings and closings, promotions and marketing efforts, product exclusives and other business developments.
Toys R Us buys KB's IP By Staff - 09/04/2009
Sept. 4, 2009—Toys R Us has acquired the intellectual assets of former competitor KB Toys, including its website URL, its trademarks and other intellectual property rights. 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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Tips for the Trade: Rev up holiday sales with “Best Toys” lists By Kathleen McHugh - 11/03/2009
PLAYTHINGS.COM EXCLUSIVE — In a year when all toy retailers need to deploy all the traffic-generating, revenue-enhancing strategies they have available, American Specialty Toy Retailing Association president Kathleen McHugh advises adding the appropriate “best toys” lists to your store’s “best tools” list for the upcoming holiday season.
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Walmart cuts prices on more holiday toys By Staff - 11/02/2009
Nov. 2, 2009—Walmart today announced price cuts on 100 additional toys as it continues efforts to attract cash-strapped holiday shoppers earlier in the Christmas selling season.
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Learning Express touts 10 toys for the holidays By Staff - 10/27/2009
Oct. 27, 2009—Specialty toy store franchisor Learning Express today issued its list of 10 top toys for the 2009 holiday shopping season.
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Toys R Us adding FAO Schwarz boutiques By Staff - 10/27/2009
Oct. 27, 2009—Toys R Us said today that it will roll out FAO Schwarz branded boutiques in 585 of its toy stores nationwide.
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ASTRA offers Best Toys for Kids store kit By Staff - 10/23/2009
Oct. 23, 2009—The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association today unveiled a package of sales tools to help its retailer leverage its Best Toys for Kids list.
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Toys R Us adds layway program By Staff - 10/20/2009
Oct. 20, 2009—Toys R Us this week announced the introduction of an in-store layaway plan to help customers purchase higher ticket items this holiday season.
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Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates September 28, 2007 Rethinking “Made in Mexico”
As U.S. importers continue to rethink their manufacturing options, eyes may once agai... More
Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame adds more icons of play
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