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Mixed holiday sales for Toys ‘R’ Us
After a soft gaming sector contributed to third quarter losses last year, Toys 'R' Us is reporting a comparable store sales increase of 1.2% for the month of December across its US locations.Read More
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Mattel posts strong 2011 earnings
Despite a fragile global economy and softer-than-usual holiday sales, the world's largest toyco Mattel has reported a rise in fourth quarter 2011 net income, due to strong demand abroad, and an...
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Risen gets Penguin book adaptation
For the first time, fantasy-based role-playing computer video game franchise Risen, which targets teens, will be available in a new medium thanks to a licensing partnership between Penguin Children's...
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UK Licensing Awards finalists revealed
The finalists for the 2012 UK Licensing Awards have been revealed in anticipation of the awards ceremony set to take place on September 11 in London.Read More
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Toys ‘R’ Us expands store integration with Babies ‘R’ Us
In its efforts to provide more convenient, one-stop shopping experiences in 2012, Toys 'R' Us is continuing its US expansion across 13 states that will see the opening of eight new locations and the...
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Big Tent’s Domo embarks on first summer tour
New York's Big Tent Entertainment has announced that its viral phenomenon Domo is hitting the road this summer on his first-ever US summer tour.Read More
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Toys ‘R’ Us sees Q2 sales decline
Economic weakness in Europe and soft video games sales hindered Toys 'R' Us' second quarter 2012 net sales, which fell to US$2.6 billion, a 3.6% or US$96 million drop versus the same period a year...
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Walmart ranks Top Toys for the holidays
Ramping up for the critical holiday shopping season, Walmart has unveiled its Top 20 Toy List featuring the brand new digitized Furby and the LeapPad 2, along with 18 additional toys.Read More
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Chatterboxes
The retail landscape has never been static. Big-box retailers like Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour have built their success on a foundation of price competitiveness, intuitive store layout, viable...
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Daniel Tiger toys from Jakks to launch this fall
A Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood toy range from Jakks Pacific originally set for spring 2014 has been fast-tracked to this fall and will launch exclusively at US Toys 'R' Us locations.Read More
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Turtles, Peppa among 2013 Licensing Awards winners
The eighth-annual Licensing Awards, which attracted more than 1,300 retailers, licensees, licensors, and suppliers to London's Grosvenor House Hotel on September 10, have revealed this year's winners...
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Disney Baby partners with Babies ‘R’ Us
US retailer Babies 'R' Us is joining forces with the Disney Baby to launch online and in-store products for new and expecting parents.Read More
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Hello Kitty gets fan convention for 40th birthday
This year marks the 40th anniversary of pop icon Hello Kitty. To celebrate its most popular brand, parent company Sanrio is unveiling a number of new and expanded product collaborations, as well as its...
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eONE boosts Peppa Pig’s presence in Russia, Ukraine
Entertainment One Licensing (eONE) has tapped Megalicense International as the licensing agent for Peppa Pig in Russia and the Ukraine.Read More
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I want what my friends are playing with
The majority of kids are influenced by what their friends are doing when it comes to toys, according to a recent NPD Group report.Read More
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eONE grows SO SO Happy
Entertainment One Licensing (eOne) is continuing to bolster the US licensing program of its teen lifestyle brand SO SO Happy.Read More
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Disney lines up Marvel, Star Wars CP line
Disney Consumer Products is launching a brand-new back-to-school line featuring popular brands Marvel, Star Wars and Frozen.Read More
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eONE puts more skeletons in tweens’ closets
eONE is boning up the Skelanimals brand with new retail partnerships, a revamped website and a new social strategy.Read More
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Crafting up Adventure Time
Cartoon Network gets crafty and opens up a new licensing category with the first DIY craft book based on its hit toon Adventure Time.Read More
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Women In Toys gets facetime with Walmart, Hasbro
Women in Toys members have until September 5th to register to pitch Walmart buyers at the org's new Winning Moves workshop, which is set to take place in Dallas on October 6, the day before Fall Toy...
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