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Toy Industry News
Toy Industry News for June 2013 SUBMIT your news to TDmonthly. See previous toy industry news. Toys in the News is updated Mon-Fri at 9:15 am PST Mattel's Licensing Strategy Is One Of Its Strengths. June 18, 2013 — Licensing has become an integral part of toy marketing. According to the NPD Group... Hasbro flocks together with Angry Birds creator. June 18, 2013 — Hasbro will be developing toys and physical games based on the globally popular Angry Birds... National Retail Federation To Support Small Business Week Through Digital, Research Initiatives. June 18, 2013 — The National Retail Federation, in support of the Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week, will promote retail entrepreneurship... Mattel Brands and Fisher-Price Transform Licensing Approach for Global Growth, Creating Category Statements with Evergreen Brands and New Franchises. June 18, 2013 — Mattel® Brands and Fisher-Price® are transforming their licensing approach to stay better connected to consumers worldwide by creating a new global structure... Disney's 'Infinity' Is a Toy Box Like No Other. June 18, 2013 — When I was a child I used to love to play with all my toys at once... US video game retail sales fall 25 percent in May. June 18, 2013 — U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May... ‘Star Wars,’ Marvel to Boost Disney’s Already Dominant Licensing Biz. June 18, 2013 — When it comes to licensing, Disney is the undisputed king of the castle... Toys "R" Us first quarter loss widens to $111 million. June 17, 2013 — Toys "R" Us reported a loss of $111 million for its first quarter, widening by 85 percent the $60 million loss from the comparable period last year... Fat Brain Toy Co. launches new toy: Squigz. June 17, 2013 — Fat Brain Toys’ latest toy, “Squigz,” which the Elkhorn company playfully describes as “fun little suckers,” will be on the shelves... Wicked Cool Toys Announces Hong Kong Partner, Wicked Cool Toys Factory and Expansive Manufacturing Capabilities. June 17, 2013 — Wicked Cool Toys announces seasoned Hong Kong toy manufacturer Thomas Poon as their new partner and President of Wicked Cool (HK) Limited... Local Fisher Price boss attracted by joy of toy business. June 17, 2013 — Geoff Walker, the new executive vice president of the Fisher-Price Global Brands Team in East Aurora... Rembert Explains America: A Terrifying, Beautiful Day at the National Toy Hall of Fame. June 17, 2013 — An "authentic" Rochester experience this was not. Driving into the upstate New York town... The Toy Story at E3: Why Videogame Makers Are Also Pushing Physical Toys This Year. June 14, 2013 — In theory, E3 is about the virtual stuff: The games and gaming-related services... The toys are back in town – Tokyo plays host to fair. June 14, 2013 — Where else would you find the world’s weirdest, wildest toy show but in Japan... Tablets, smartphones steal scene at Tokyo toy show. June 14, 2013 — A toy helicopter created from cannibalised smartphones was among the main attractions... Lego people are right to be angry – they have to live with Barbie. June 14, 2013 — So Lego faces are getting angrier – but parents should be more concerned about gender stereotyping in their children's toys... Employment and Retail Sales Record Recent Gains. June 14, 2013 — Economists were encouraged by reports on Thursday that applications last week for unemployment... Retail Sales Up Nearly 5 Percent From Last Year. June 13, 2013 — Improved consumer confidence and spending helped drive retail sales in May. According to... Retail sales, jobs data show underlying economic strength. June 13, 2013 — Retail sales rose more than expected in May and first-time applications for jobless... In the Search for Success: The Toy Industry Is No Fun. June 13, 2013 — I've always dreamed of becoming successful by creating characters for books, games, and movies... Stride Rite Recalls Girl’s Sandals Due to Choking Hazard. June 13, 2013 — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 7,500 “Joanna” Girl’s Sandals from Stride Rite, sold at Stride Rite stores and other department stores nationwide and online at striderite.com and various online retailers from December 2011 through May 2013 for between $30 and $42. The metal flower on the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard. Hasbro Or Mattel: Which Toy Maker Is The Better Dividend Play? June 13, 2013 — There are certain things in life you are just going to have... Total U.S. Shopper Traffic in Retail Stores and Malls for May 2013. June 12, 2013 — Shopper activity had a healthy gain last month. Retail foot traffic increased 9% in May... Dokidoki! PreCure, Kyoryuger, Kamen Rider Wizard Win Japan Toy Award 2013. June 12, 2013 — The Japan Toy Association announced the winners of the sixth annual Japan Toy Award... Is Taking Hasbro Talent a Win for LeapFrog? June 12, 2013 — LeapFrog has just hired Ken Adams as its new SVP of sales, a move that at first glance looks excellent... LeapFrog (LF) Names Ken Adams VP of Sales. June 11, 2013 — LeapFrog Enterprises announced that Ken Adams has joined the company as senior vice president of sales... Retailer's lawsuit challenges credit card industry. June 11, 2013 — A Nashville retailer's ongoing lawsuit against credit card giant Visa could have... No Tie-Ins. No Touch Screens. No Apps. June 10, 2013 — After 25 years, Melissa & Doug sticks with the basics... Let Toys Be Toys Compares 1970s Toy Catalogue To Toy Marketing Today. June 10, 2013 — Walk into any toy store and you'll notice a considerable amount of pink... Teaching Architecture with Kids' Toys. June 10, 2013 — There’s plenty of talk about all the new, cool kids’ technology toys... Former Dow Chemical VP named to doll company board. June 10, 2013 — One World Holdings has appointed Wilma Delaney, former VP of federal, state and provincial... LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra shows off its insides at the FCC. June 7, 2013 — If you've got kids, or just like pretending you still are one on weekends... Hasbro Comic-Con exclusives star Marvel, 'Jem', 'Pony'. June 7, 2013 — Lines are inevitably part of every San Diego Comic-Con attendee's convention experience... Retail Industry Adds 28,000 Jobs In May. June 7, 2013 — The National Retail Federation issued the following statements on employment numbers released today by the Labor Department... Ecommerce: Retail Friend or Foe? June 6, 2013 — The Internet, has it turned out to be friend or foe of retail... Disney Infinity: Lone Ranger Play Set Announced. June 6, 2013 — The Lone Ranger has been announced as the fifth play set for Disney Infinity... Retail sales warm up in May amid good weather, stock market surge. June 6, 2013 — Retail sales in May had their best month since January, as warmer weather... Kids without their smartphones are zombies. And that's a good thing. June 6, 2013 — This week, two of my favourite ZDNet colleagues have written articles about... Safari Ltd® Announces New Vice President. June 5, 2013 — Safari Ltd®, family-owned manufacturer and worldwide distributor of museum-quality, educational toys, is pleased to announce the promotion of Christina Pariente to Vice President. Cuddly toys let your smartphone love you back. June 5, 2013 — We've always thought smartphones needed to be more cuddly. When we all got our very first... NRF Launches Retail Industry Job Board. June 5, 2013 — The National Retail Federation today announced the launch of Retail Jobs powered by NRF, a unique recruiting and search tool developed for retailers and job seekers... NRF Welcomes White House Announcement On Patent Litigation Abuse. June 5, 2013 — The National Retail Federation welcomed today’s White House announcement on plans to rein in “patent trolls"... Concern over angry faces on LEGO mini-figures - expert. June 4, 2013 — The number of happy faces on LEGO toy mini-figures is decreasing and the number... Sales Tax Reform: Offline Retailers Should Be Careful What They Wish for. June 4, 2013 — Consumers have become accustomed to "tax-free" online shopping, but the game is about to change... ARTS Announces New Additions To Board Of Directors, Newly-Created Executive Committee. June 4, 2013 — The Association for Retail Technology Standards (ARTS), a division of the National Retail Federation, today announced the addition of three new board members... The Real Reason Amazon Flip-Flopped On Internet Sales Taxes. June 3, 2013 — Proponents of the Marketplace Fairness Act claim it’s about fairness to traditional retailers and cash-strapped... ASUS Teases Android-Powered Batman Toy On Google+ with "WeTransform" Slogan. June 3, 2013 — ASUS has some announcements brewing for Computex in a few days, and they’re teasing... Sony and Lego Team Up To Put Videogame Tech Into Lego Bricks. June 3, 2013 — In an unlikely partnership, tech giant Sony and toy manufacturer Lego are joining forces... Tips for Parents to Prevent Summer Brain Drain. June 3, 2013 — Each summer, parents look for ways to combat “summer brain drain,” which...  D.C. Council committee to vote on ‘living wage’ bill for major retailers. May 31, 2013 — A D.C. Council bill that would require some city retailers to pay a higher minimum wage...Disney Sued for Billions Over 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Films. May 31, 2013 — Royce Mathew, a Florida-based author of supernatural adventure stories, is looking to shine... Mattel Sends Barbie on a Road Trip to Find a New Home. May 31, 2013 — Barbie's going real-estate shopping. Mattel is kicking off a major North American tour... Gameloft & Mattel Team-up to Launch 'UNO(TM) & Friends'. May 31, 2013 — It's time for fans of UNO™, the classic family card game, to rejoice... Monopoly: Forgotten rule could put an end to those drawn-out family games. May 31, 2013 — Thousands of family gatherings have descended into bickering and boredom since Monopoly... Read news from past 3 months: Toy Industry News for May 2013 Teen Angst: Retailers Fight for Relevance... read more toy news from May 2013 Toy Industry News for April 2013 Hasbro Continues To Lay Off Workers Despite Expansion Plans... read more toy news from April 2013 Toy Industry News for March 2013 New York Court Upholds Sales Tax for Online Retailers... read more toy news from March 2013 |
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