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fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Are toy stores dying? Why big-box chains are struggling even as toy sales climb | CBC News

"The age of toys is ... over?"
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fromAxios
7 months ago

Tariffs are fueling a quiet shake-up in how holiday toys get to stores

U.S. retailers are shifting from direct import to domestic shipping, placing later, smaller orders and increasing suppliers' inventory exposure before the holidays.
Business
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Build-A-Bear shares continue to soar even with tariffs and struggling mall traffic

Build-A-Bear's stock and profits surged in 2025 as revenues and pre-tax income rose despite weak toy demand and tariff-related cost pressures.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

World's toymakers set up shop in El Segundo's new toy hub to be near Barbie

It's only September, but the world's toymakers and designers are converging on El Segundo this week for an industry conference to decide on the hottest toys for next year. The city has long been a hub for the toy industry as companies like to set up shop in the shadow of Mattel, the maker of Barbie. This week, the industry opened a new tower of toys, an office complex featuring 65 showrooms for toy companies to showcase their products and discuss design with wholesale customers.
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fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

'Sylvanian Families' toy firm in settlement talks with Kildare TikTok star over parody videos featuring Japanese company's dolls

Epoch Company sues Thea Von Engelbrechten for copyright infringement over her use of Sylvanian Families dolls in promotional videos.
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

K-pop's biggest stars are showing off their blind box pulls and fueling the Labubu frenzy that's taking over South Korea

Labubu, a furry doll made by the Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, has gone viral this year, with K-pop stars influencing its popularity in South Korea.
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fromEntrepreneur
11 months ago

Mattel, OpenAI Sign Deal to Bring ChatGPT to 'Iconic' Toys | Entrepreneur

This partnership will bring AI-powered experiences to Mattel's iconic toy brands like Barbie and UNO, marking a new venture for both companies in innovation.
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fromTechCrunch
11 months ago

OpenAI and Barbie-maker Mattel team up to bring generative AI to toy-making and content creation | TechCrunch

Mattel and OpenAI are collaborating to integrate generative AI technology into the toy-making industry, focusing on safety and innovation.
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fromFast Company
11 months ago

With LeBron Barbies and Cybertruck replicas, Mattel aims to get adults to buy toys

Mattel Creations celebrates its 5th anniversary by innovating through unique collaborations and premium collectibles.
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