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Article Archive: Christmas
Toys to Talk About 12/17/2024
Take a look at some of the toys that largely define the toy market today. In the Holiday Toy list represented below, you’ll find our editors top picks with links to buy them on Amazon...

12/1/2024



Toys in the News 12/01/2023
s ago The National Law Review   More   Privacy Tip #381 – Research Risks of Smart Toys This Holiday Season 19...

12/1/2023



Christmas News 12/01/2023
Slate   More   Parenting advice: Our family's Christmas gathering has taken a weird turn, and I want out. 22 Nicole ChungBy Nicole Chung...

12/1/2023



Toys in the News 12/01/2021
share more_vert Mattel Creations' New Collaboratory Drops Make Classic Toys Into Art • The Pop Insider The Pop Insider bookmark_border share more_vert A Box of Toys #82 Leftovers! KPFA - 94.1FM...

12/1/2021



Mattel's CEO Ynon Kreiz attended a White House roundtable meeting with President Biden
Mr. Kreiz further noted that Mattel is on track to achieve its highest full-year growth rate in decades. On its third quarter 2021 earnings call, the company raised guidance for the third time this year for both Net Sales in constant currency and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year in 2021. The company expects net sales this year to increase by approximately 15% in constant currency and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $900-925 million. The company reiterated that guidance at today’s Nasdaq 45th Conference, which can be viewed here...

12/1/2021



Toys in the News 12/06/2021
JOHN MOORE COLUMN: Top selling toys not like they used to be Texarkana Gazette bookmark_border share more_vert Toys and stocking stuffers for Christmas WSAZ-TV bookmark_border share more_vert...

12/1/2021



Toys in the News 11/03/2021
Todd McFarlane to cut out the middleman and just make a TV show about his cool toys The A.V. Club...

11/1/2021



Become The World’s Mightiest Night Time Heroes In A Brand New Platforming Adventure Video Game
Grab your PJs and save the day with the PJ Masks! Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Hasbro, have launched ‘PJ MASKS: HEROES OF THE NIGHT’, the first ever console game based on the hugely popular animated pre-school TV show. Following the...

11/1/2021



Toys in the News 10/22/2021
Star Wars, Toys and Action Figures Hasbro Pulse Con 2021...

10/1/2021



The Elf on the Shelf has announced a corporate rebrand to The Lumistella Company
The Elf on the Shelf has announced a corporate rebrand to The Lumistella Company...

8/1/2020



Retailing tips: 11 ways to thrive this holiday season
It's the most wonderful time of the year - and the most stressful, if you work in retail!...

12/1/2014



5 tips for keeping your cool when the weather gets cold
The holiday season is upon us, and if you're like many US retailers, you're expecting to make 20-40% of your yearly sales in the next few weeks alone...

12/1/2014



How To Make Sure Your Holiday Retail Sales Are Up
I purchased a turkey mask the other day...

12/1/2014



Toys in the News: 12-31-2014
Play-Doh will exchange phallic-shaped toy...

12/1/2014



2014 Hot for Holidays Toy Roundup
TDmonthly Magazine sees thousands of new products each year. These are some of our favorites...

11/1/2014



Specialty Retailers Predict Hot Holiday Toys of 2014
4th quarter is almost here so we asked retailers: What do you think will be the hot holiday toys of 2014...

10/1/2014



Two Top Retailers Win Chance to Be TDmonthly Reviewers
TDmonthly is excited to announce the winners of our Retailer Reviewer Contest...

10/1/2014



Holiday Dream Toys for Retailers
The holidays are fast approaching, and it's time to start odering the products that will end up being great gifts for your customers to leave under the tree. But what types of toys do you want in your store?...

9/1/2014



2014 Holiday Preview : Aircraft, Die-Cast, Hobby, Novelties, Seasonal
It's that time of year again — the sun shines brighter, the weather gets warmer — and specialty toy retailers like you start ordering for 4th quarter!...

5/1/2014



Your First Holiday Season As A Retail Manager
I’m going to share with you eleven secrets of a successful holiday season. If you’re a veteran store manager, these tips should remind you of what’s about to happen...

12/1/2013



Christmas 2013 Hot Toys Unveiled
The holidays are almost here, and TDmonthly Magazine is excited to unveil our picks for the hot toys for Christmas 2013...

12/1/2013



Holiday Merchandising & Sales Tips – Part 2
Looking for ways to boost sales this holiday season? Toy merchants and sales experts took time to share their insights with TDmonthly Magazine...

11/1/2013



October Holiday Preview
There's still time to stock up for the holidays! These specialty toys from a variety of categories - from plush to construction and more - could be the perfect fit for your store...

10/1/2013



Holiday Merchandising & Sales Tips
Creatively merchandising your store for the holidays can help boost sales, toy merchants and marketing experts told TDmonthly Magazine...

10/1/2013



Accenture Predicts 11% Holiday Sales Increase
While ShopperTrack predicted a 2.4 percent increase in sales this holiday season, and the NRF a 3.9 percent increase, Accenture Retail says that holiday shoppers plan on spending 11% more this year than last...

10/1/2013



September Holiday Preview
The holidays are right around the corner, and experienced retailers know they need to finalize their buying decisions now...

9/1/2013



Holiday Staffing - 10 Tips for Specialty Stores
What's the best way for specialty stores to boost their sales this holiday season? Stand out from the mass-market competition! This means having high-quality specialty products — but a knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable staff is just as important...

9/1/2013



Retailing Tips - When to Buy for 4th Quarter
The holiday season is the busiest of the year for most retailers. That's why TDmonthly Magazine asked a panel of experience specialty store owners when they start their holiday buying. See their answers, and advice, below...

7/1/2013



June Holiday Preview
The holidays are the busiest time of year for most retailers, and planning ahead can help you make the most of this profitable season...

6/1/2013



2013 Holiday Toy Preview
The skies are blue, the weather is getting warmer...and savvy retailers know that this means it’s time to start planning for the Holidays...

5/1/2013



5 Tips to Make Your Store a Holiday Success
For most retailers, the 4th quarter and holiday season are when the real money is made. With that in mind, TDmonthly Magazine asked specialty retailers, “What are your top tips for boosting sales and ensuring success during the holiday season?” See their advice...

11/1/2012



Winning Retailers Ready to Promote YOUR Toys
For TDmonthly's final "2012: A Year of Charity" giveaway promotion, two outstanding specialty toy and education stores have been chosen to distribute the specialty products to their local schools and charities during the holiday season...

11/1/2012



Toys to Talk About: Holiday Gifts
Check out these recently added mass-market and specialty holiday gifts...

10/1/2012



Holiday Preview: 15 Gift Ideas for Kids
The holidays are fast approaching, and your customers will soon be searching for the perfect gifts...

9/1/2012



10 Retailing Tips: Staffing and Training for the Holidays
The holiday season is make-or-break time for retailers of all sizes. In small stores, having a knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable staff is essential, especially if you want to stand out from the big-box stores...

9/1/2012



August Holiday Preview: 18 Gift Ideas for Specialty Retailers
It's a lot of work to track down the elusive "perfect gift," but TDmonthly Magazine is making the search a little easier by asking manufacturers of all different kinds of toys and games about their anticipated holiday hits...

8/1/2012



Retailers Speak: What We Want for Christmas
When TDmonthly Magazine asked retailers about when they do their holiday buying, four out of 12 said that they start their ordering at Toy Fair or ASTRA...

8/1/2012



Holiday Savings: 20 Specialty Gifts Under $10
Parents don't want to skimp when it comes to getting their kids great gifts for the holidays, no matter how thinly their budgets are spread. Luckily, TDmonthly Magazine has added hundreds of affordable specialty toys, games, and kids' products to our database in 2012...

8/1/2012



Holiday Savings: 17 Specialty Gifts Under $15
TDmonthly Magazine believes that specialty toys are essential tools for a happy childhood, helping kids develop various cognitive and interpersonal skills all while having fun. This makes them ideal, thoughtful gifts to carry in your store for the holiday season...

8/1/2012



Holiday Preview: 20 Toys and Gifts for Specialty Stores
TDmonthly Magazine is dedicated to letting you know about products that could be holiday hits in your store...

7/1/2012



HABA's New Dolls, Games, and Costumes Make Great Gifts
As the holidays approach, many retailers are on the hunt for high-quality specialty products that will help bring in big sales for the fourth quarter. Luckily, HABA is stepping up to the plate with their new offerings for the 2012 holiday season...

6/1/2012



Get Ready For the Holidays - Now!
At Toy Fair, manufacturers showcase their latest, hottest products, many of which won't be released till Fall, just in time for the holidays. But when do retailers really start ordering?...

3/1/2012



7 Tips on Selling After Christmas
You have one mission after the holidays: to minimize returns to grow sales...

12/1/2011



14 High Quality Gifts You Don't Want to Miss
Still looking for the perfect gift? Don't despair! TDmonthly has put together this list of high quality products to choose from...

12/1/2011



Holiday Merchandising & Sales Tips – Part 2
Looking for ways to boost sales this holiday season? Toy merchants and sales experts took time to share their insights with TDmonthly Magazine...

12/1/2011



Convert More Sales During the Holidays With These 5 Tips
The average customer only goes into three stores on an average shopping visit, and an intriguing window display can ensure that they will include yours...

11/1/2011



Holiday Merchandising & Sales Tips
Creatively merchandising your store for the holidays can help boost sales, toy merchants and marketing experts told TDmonthly Magazine...

11/1/2011



Getting Ready for the Holidays: 5 Tips To Help Your Store
By the time you’re in the thick of the Holiday season, you’ll be too busy to deal with any big issues that arise...

10/1/2011



Christmas
See these recently added specialty and mass-market Christmas toys...

10/1/2011



Holiday Preview: 9 Plush Gifts
Need a meaningful gift to offer your customers or young family members this Holiday season? Look no further!...

9/1/2011



How to Sell to Guys for the Holidays
As each day gets closer to 6pm Christmas Eve, the malls thin out and you begin to notice more and more men – especially on Christmas Eve itself, when the malls are practically fueled by testosterone...

11/1/2010



Get Started on Holiday Orders
If Santa's elves haven't put their handiwork to the test yet, they better start prepping soon! Sure it's only spring, but we know you have a lot to consider NOW to make sure your store is stocked with the best specialty toys come Christmastime...

4/1/2010



Toys to Replenish Your Stock
Should aggressive shoppers leave your store looking picked over early in the season, just have a look at TDmonthly Magazine's Holiday Roundup in the December issue, for suggestions of great specialty toys, games and other gift items...

11/1/2009



Toys in the News: 11-29-09
A report from the National Retail Federation shows that shoppers spent about $41.2 billion over Black Friday weekend, up from an estimated total of $41 billion...

11/1/2009



TDmonthly’s Psychologist Mom
TDmonthly Magazine’s Psychologist Mom hung out with a magical elf, discovered an ideal carry-along for a plane trip with kids, and found an ingenious way to help “spot” a lost child in her latest round of reviews...

1/1/2009



My Best Sellers: Piccolo Mondo Toys
One of the goals at Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore., is to bring a little bit of the world to customers...

1/1/2009



Don't Miss These Holiday Discounts!
Whether you're still holding out for great holiday deals or need to replenish stock that's flown out the door thanks to early shoppers, don't miss out on these specials...

11/1/2008



Controlling Holiday Chaos
In the December issue of TDmonthly Magazine, find out what specialty toy-store owners said has been their biggest obstacle ever to a successful holiday season...

11/1/2008



Retailing Tips: Networking for Holiday Success
Working with other retailers, taking advantage of traffic during special area-wide holiday events, and embracing creative ideas may attract new customers for the holidays...

11/1/2008



How to Surpass Last Year’s Holidays
There’s anxiety among specialty toy-store owners as they consider the uncertainty of the impending holiday season...

11/1/2008



Stuff Those Stockings!
Wondering how to fill customers' stockings this year? Take some advice from a few dozen specialty toy-store owners who recently gave their recommendations...

11/1/2008



In This Issue
Halloween's here, the smells of Thanksgiving will soon be wafting through the air, and Christmas — no doubt a season you're already planning for — is just around the corner...

10/1/2008



Don't Miss These Holiday Discounts!
As you're finalizing your list of must-have products for the holiday season, remember to take a look at the ordering specials below...

10/1/2008



Imaginatives’ Elf Inspires New Holiday Traditions
Discovering a holiday tradition that draws its heritage from love and family is uncommon these days. But thousands have done just that with Imaginatives’ delightful elf, Christopher Pop-In-Kins...

9/1/2008



Don't Miss These Holiday Discounts!
As you're finalizing your list of must-have products for the holiday season, remember to take a look at the ordering specials below...

9/1/2008



My Best Sellers: The Santa Claus House
For the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, the focus is simple: Christmas-related items, Alaskan-themed items, and custom toys. Here is a list of the store’s best-selling items...

9/1/2008



Hiring for the Holidays
In TDmonthly Magazine’s September issue, find out what other specialty storeowners have to say about bringing in new employees...

8/1/2008



Catch a Break With These Discounts!
As you continue to prepare for the holiday season and order the best specialty toys for your customers, be sure to take a look at these holiday specials...

8/1/2008



Toys in the News: 8-29-08
The state court of Connecticut has dismissed anti-trust and bribery claims levied against JAKKS Pacific by World Wrestling Entertainment...

8/1/2008



What Toys to Stock
Not quite sure which products will do well in your store for ‘08?...

6/1/2008



Top-10 Best-Selling Holiday Toys for Girls
Six of 27 toy-store owners reported to TDmonthly Magazine Dec. 26 to 28 that Calico Critters by International Playthings were the most-bought girl toy for the holidays 2007...

1/1/2008



TDmonthly's Top-10 Holiday Sellers
Webkinz by Ganz led the movement for interactive toys, according to 30 specialty toy retailers...

1/1/2007



TDmonthly's Top 10 Best-selling Toys Christmas 2005
This holiday season, TDmonthly spoke with numerous retailers to find out what toys were in demand...

1/1/2006



TDmonthly's Top 10 Most Wanted Last Minute Gifts for Boys
TDmonthly Magazine contacted over 35 stores and asked: What are surefire hits for boys between the ages of 4 to 7 and 8 to 11?...

12/1/2005



TDmonthly’s Top 10 Most Wanted Quick Gifts for Girls
The customer’s on his way to a holiday party and just remembered that the host has kids. All girls. What do you hand him when he’s in a hurry and has only $20 to spend per kid? Fifteen retailers around the country gave TDmonthly Magazine their suggestions...

12/1/2005



Toys Around the World: What´s Selling
If you want something new this Christmas, try looking abroad...

10/1/2005



New and Notable Toys: Christmas
Check out these noteworthy toys...

7/1/2005



Holiday Season Forecast
The 2004 holiday season is a tough act to follow for retailers, and the National Retail Federation is predicting that this year’s holiday shopping season will not exceed last year’s...

6/1/2005



Holiday Toy Shopping Never Easier With TDmonthly Holiday Gift Guide
Out of gift-giving ideas this holiday season? Sick of braving throngs of shoppers at the same boring malls? Put down that stale fruitcake: The TDmonthly Holiday Gift Guide has arrived, displaying an array of fun and unique products for young and old alike...

12/1/2004



Christmas Decorations
Holiday Trims, Inc. Decorate your front door and around the house with the lovely Season’s Greetings Christmas banner by Holiday Trims, Inc. This banner features a large gold reindeer with golden snow falling around its head, against a red backdrop. Below the reindeer states “Season’s Greetings” in gold, a beautiful...

10/1/2004



Seasonal Store Displays: Promotion with a Theme
Holidays and themes are important in attracting attention and increasing sales...

9/1/2004



Prepare for the Holiday Shopping Rush
Be prepared for the holiday shopping rush with these timely released products. This is the first in a series of two sections that will feature products to stock-up on in time for the holiday season...

8/1/2004



HOLIDAY PRODUCTS
Bleyer Industries Ltd. Bleyer Industries offers the Christmas Metalized door panel that features two different designs, “Santa’s List,” and “Season’s Greetings.” These Metalized door panels can be used on the interior or exterior of any door. They are 31” by 5’ tall and are printed on durable waterproof plastic. Blinky...

7/1/2004




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