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Toys ‘R’ Us brings in Claire’s to reach more tweens
More than 100 fashion-and-accessories-focused Claire's shops will be opening in Toys 'R' Us stores across Europe and the US by year's end.Read More
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IN DEPTH – Revival resurgence
Unlike the 1980s-focused retro revival of the early 2000s, this time around there's a kid-friendly franchise reboot in the works from pretty much every decade since the dawn of modern pop culture. With...
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PBS KIDS, Whole Foods bring sustainable toys to supermarket
PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market are teaming up to sell the pubcaster's new line of educational and eco-friendly toys exclusively at the US-based grocery chain.Read More
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Barnes & Noble puts the focus on science
While its book sales continue to stagnate, US-based bookseller Barnes & Noble is delving deeper into toy sales with the roll out of a brand-new Educational Toys & Games Center in select stores...
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Toys ‘R’ Us reports narrower loss in third quarter
The Wayne, New Jersey-based retail giant posted a third-quarter net loss of US$213 million, compared to loss of US$605 million a year ago.Read More
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US same-store sales down over holidays for Toys ‘R’ Us
Same-store sales at US Toys 'R' Us locations dropped by 5% during the nine-week holiday period, but the retailer reports that its gross margins are up significantly. Read More
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US retail toy sales up 4%, licensed toys mark 7% gain in 2014
US retail toy sales grew by 4% to US$18.08 billion and Disney's Frozen was the top US property in 2014, according to the latest numbers from market research firm The NPD Group.Read More
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DCP, Marvel announce fall superhero campaign version 2.0
The second edition of Marvel Super Hero September will have a wider range of merch, but Marvel is still on the hunt for additional apparel and healthy food partners, says director of franchise...
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On the shelf: Tomy’s toy plans for Inside Out
From the mag: Disney's Pixar returns to retailers with toy deal for new feature film Inside Out.Read More
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ZhuZhu Pets return with new TV series, toys
Corus Entertainment's Nelvana has joined forces with Cepia to bring the toymaker's robotic hamsters to a new generation of kids. A new animated TV series and relaunched toy line are on the way.Read More
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Zoomer Dino takes home Toy of the Year
Lego, Hasbro, Spin Master and Crayola headed up an impressive class of innovative toys recognized by the Toy Industry Association at the 15th Annual Toy of the Year Awards at New York Toy Fair over the...
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TIA announces the top toy trends of 2015
The Maker Movement, open-ended play and tech products lead the top toy trends of 2015, according to the US Toy Industry Association (TIA). Read More
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Toy Fair 2015: Brand mashups, smart toys and indie innovation
From creative business alliances to taking something old and making it new, 360KID CEO Scott Traylor shares the notable trends and tech toys from this year's Toy Fair, as well as the non-tech toys that...
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Toys ‘R’ Us appoints new SVP for Babies ‘R’ Us
Toys 'R' Us has tapped 30-year retail merchandising veteran Reg McLay as SVP of the company's Babies 'R' Us business. Read More
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International sales boost TRU’s bottom line in 2014
Despite Q4 2014 sales declining by 1.8% (US$96 million) to US$5 billion, Toys 'R' Us is reporting an overall sales increase of 0.5% (US$61 million) to US$12.4 billion for its full fiscal year.Read More
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Ingo Devices expands in Germany
In a move that extends its foothold in the German market, children's tech company Ingo Devices has secured a raft of distribution agreements with retailers in the region.Read More
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Toys ‘R’ Us updates transformation strategy
According to the toy retail giant, its 2014 plan to get sales on-track and improve the in-store experience is working. This year it's focusing on international growth and streamlining operations.Read More
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Interactive hybrid toys plan to pack a retail punch in 2015
From the mag: Toys that marry virtual and real-world play head back to the retail ring.Read More
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TRU launching global Star Wars campaign
Toys 'R' Us is inviting Star Wars fans to dress up as their favorite characters and head to local stores on May 3 to launch the toy retailer's year-long celebration of the epic saga. Read More
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TRU launches exclusive Blaze and the Monster Machines toys
A new line of Fisher-Price Blaze and the Monster Machines toys is now available exclusively through Toys 'R' Us until the end of July.Read More
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