http://www.tdmonthly.com Trade Magazine for the Toy, Hobby, Game, and Gift Industry en-us http://www.tdmonthly.com http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/images/5-12-03logo.gif http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5356 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5356 For our June Staff Picks, we chose toys that are perfect for sunny days — or summer storms http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5354 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5354 Mattel's Licensing Strategy http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5357 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5357 See brief article summaries from the June issue of TDmonthly Magazine http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5361 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5361 Strong relationships are at the root of success for Len and Renee Trinca, CEO and President of the 140-year-old Schoenhut Piano Company http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5360 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5360 This summer will be extra special for needy kids in Coer d’Alene, Idaho; Sarasota, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona and Round Rock, Texas: Their local toy stores won the TDmonthly Charity Giveaway contest earlier this year and are about to bestow the bounty on local charities and schools http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5348 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5348 TDmonthly Magazine interviewed retailers in May 2013 to find out about their most popular Activity Toys and Play Sets http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5347 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5347 When TDmonthly interviewed retailers in a May 2013 survey, we found that LEGO still rules the roost when it comes to best-selling construction toys http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5349 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5349 In a May 2013 survey, TDmonthly Magazine learned that many specialty retailers are still reluctant to carry licensed products http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=4574 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=4574 This compilation of TDmonthly Magazine's Top-10 Most-Wanted Lists will give you a quick overview of the toys that you absolutely must have. http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5346 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5346 The large toy manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe do not agree on too many things but they do agree on one point – while the business today is in the U.S. and Europe, the long-term potential is elsewhere http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5351 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5351 The holidays are the busiest time of year for most retailers, and planning ahead can help you make the most of this profitable season http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5352 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5352 Toy businesses can utilize barter to boost sales production. It’s easy, it’s smart and it works like a charm. http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5353 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5353 Excess, nonmoving toy inventory is a common business problem that, fortunately, contains its own solution http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5355 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5355 Marketing brings customers to the door, but these five retail selling mistakes send them out empty-handed http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5338 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5338 When heading to trade shows, it's always best to plan ahead. That's why we've asked select manufacturers to share their ASTRA booth numbers, special offers, and products with our readers http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5350 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5350 Construction toys are a perennial favorite with kids and parents alike http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5358 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5358 See all the new toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5359 http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=5359 See all the new specialty toys we've uploaded in the last month to make your ordering easier