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SILENCE SHOPLIFTERS
Deterring theft isn’t just about cameras and security systems. It’s also about strategic store set-up, keeping a close eye on customers and — something that specialty retailers tend to value overall — good customer service! Find out how to protect the business you’ve worked so hard to build in Retailing Tips: Minimizing Theft.
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You may have a brick-and-mortar store that delights customers at every visit, but does your website achieve the same? 21st-Century Toy Store: Make Magic Online gives tips for virtually recreating that in-store experience. Don’t crowd your customers, let them “browse” if they’re just looking (or “search” if they’re in a hurry), and be open about why your shop is special.
SHOW YOUR LICENSE
Interested in taking your creation from printed character to licensed toy, or finding a license that’s the right fit for your company and the customers you serve? Take a look at How to Create a Licensed Character and Find and Develop a License to see how the process works on both sides of the coin.
STAFF PICKS
If you don’t have time to browse the 500 toys we’ve uploaded this month, take a look at these three, culled from TDmonthly’s October Staff Picks:Little ones can let their imagination roam free on the savannah with this handmade and hand-painted zebra pull along. The zebra will follow with an uneven gait and sound a gentle bell when pulled along quickly.
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The miniature hydrogen fuel cell car fits in the palm of a hand. The battery-less car operates on a fuel cell that is powered by its own on-board hydrogen storage system, ensuring it an unlimited supply of clean energy. Simply adding water to the station’s tank will create hydrogen fuel at the flick of a switch.
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