Macy’s passes FAO test May 16, 2008—FAO Schwarz will expand its presence at Macy’s department stores this holiday season to nearly 275 locations, the toy retailer said today.
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Feature 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...
May 16, 2008—Despite slimming its net loss for the first quarter of 2008, The Middleton Doll Co. said falling sales and rising operating costs are putting the company’s future in jeopardy.
May 14, 2008—Hasbro has reacquired worldwide distribution rights to the Sunbow library of Hasbro-related programming from TV-Loonland for an undisclosed sum.
May 14, 2008—Grand Toys has terminated its agreement to acquire Wham-O Inc. from Cornerstone Strategic Management Limited, a company owned and controlled by the wife of Grand Toys’ major shareholder, Jeff Hsieh.
OUT OF THE TOY BOX Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates May 15, 2008 What’s Next: Make your own fuel
I have written a two blogs and a full article on what I perceive as an emerging tre... More
New York Comic Con 2008: Mattel Product highlights from Mattel at the 2008 New York Comic Con, including figures from its Batman The Dark Knight, DC Universe and DC Universe Infinite Heroes series; Target-only Justice League Unlimited figures; and San Diego Comic-Con exclusives.
This week’s Product Showcase features new eco-friendly toys from Blue Orange Games, Cadaco, Ceaco, eeBoo, E-Innovative, High IntenCity, Mrs. Grossman’s and Zen Designs ... more