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August Staff Picks: These 18 wooden toys, games, and activity toys were chosen for their high quality. _{read more}


Top-10 Electronic & Battery Op. Toys: These 10 electronic and battery operated toys got retailers all charged up. _{read more}


Top-10 Most-Wanted Puzzles: Retailers helped us piece together this list of 10 best selling puzzles. _{read more}


18 Retailing Tips: Dealing w/Trends: To order a trend, or to trash it? Retailers advise on this tricky topic. _{read more}


Retailers: What We Want for Christmas: Retailers told us they're excited to order these 11 toys for the Holiday season. _{read more}


August Holiday Preview: 18 Gift Ideas: Manufacturers told us these 18 toys are their best holiday offerings. _{read more}


20 Specialty Gifts Under $10: These 20 specialty gifts offer high quality at a low price. _{read more}


17 Specialty Gifts Under $15: These specialty toys skimp on price, not quality and fun. _{read more}


Retail Training: Improve Your Selling: These 9 tips will help you and your employees become better salespeople. _{read more}


Interview w/ Tom Sebazco from ENI PUZZLE: They turned a gift for a young family member into a line of innovative puzzle toys. _{read more}


Q&A W/ Anka Schmollinger of Ravensburger: This iconic 126 year old company has made thousands of puzzles and games. _{read more}


Giveaways Begin: 1,025 Toys Donated!: 10 Manufacturers are donating 1,025 toys for retailers to give to local schools. _{read more}


The European Toy Market – a Challenge: Analyst Lutz Muller explores the potential and pitfalls of the Euro toy market. _{read more}

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