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‘Call of Duty,’ ‘Star Wars,’ and Nintendo Dominate Charts as Video Games Slide Through the Holidays
Jan 17, 2020
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NRF Says Holiday Retail Sales Rose 4.1%
Jan 16, 2020
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The National Retail Federation says that a strong job market and consumer confidence gave retail a boost. -
GameStop Sales Tumble through Dismal Holiday Season
Jan 16, 2020
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The Texas-based retailer's sales through the holiday season fell a whopping 27.5% compared to the 2018 season. -
The U.S. and China Sign Historic Phase One Trade Agreement
Jan 15, 2020
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The trade war between the U.S. and China took a toll last year before hitting the brakes on Dec. 13 as the last wave of tariffs — List 4B, which included toys — were called off due to a Phase One trade agreement that was reached. Today, both parties officially signed the deal. President Donald […] -
Executive Moves at Creatively Classic Activities and Books Prep for Expansion Into Global IP Development
Jan 15, 2020
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The company behind The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is looking to expand from being a publishing and consumer products company into a global intellectual property (IP) company. Creatively Classic Activities and Books LLC (CCA and B) created two executive positions in an effort to “foster the organizational change necessary to support this […] -
Anna Moorefield Expands Role at The Jim Henson Co.
Jan 15, 2020
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The Jim Henson Co. has expanded the responsibilities of Anna Moorefield, vice president, global distribution, to head all content distribution strategies for the company across all platforms. Moorefield’s new responsibilities include overseeing sales of all forms of media across TV, cable, home video, and theatrical in all territories. “Anna joined us with a strong background […] -
TFNY: Toy Fair Session Explores Untapped Opportunities for STEM/STEAM Product Development
Jan 15, 2020
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Last week, The Toy Association’s Ken Seiter, executive vice president of marketing communications, led a fireside chat at CES that explored how STEM/STEAM toys can be incorporated in play in new and engaging ways. This topic will be followed up at Toy Fair New York in the Creative Factor session “Discover New Opportunities with STEM […] -
Target Hits a Holiday Bump as Toys Come Up Flat
Jan 15, 2020
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The holiday season wasn’t quite as jolly as Target expected. The Minneapolis-based retailer reported sales that were softer than forecasted through the truncated holiday season. Comparable store sales for November and December rose just 1.4% versus a 5.7% increase during the same period in 2018. “After two strong holiday seasons in toys, our growth was […] -
Women In Toys to Honor Pam Lifford, Stephanie McMahon at 16th Annual Wonder Women Awards
Jan 15, 2020
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Warner Bros. Global Brands and Experiences (WBCP) President Pam Lifford and WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon will be honored by Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WIT) at the 16th Annual Wonder Women Awards during Toy Fair New York next month. “Pam Lifford and Stephanie McMahon are two extraordinary and exemplary women business leaders, and […] -
WowWee Introduces Prima Sugarinas Collectibles Range
Jan 15, 2020
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Prima Sugarinas are spinning, sweetly scented ballerinas that reveal their category, scent, and unique candy-inspired skirt when kids pull apart their colorful candy shells.
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The Importance of Playing a Sport As a Child and an Adult
We all know that exercise is important. But many people struggle to keep a routine going. Sports offer an excellent option for people who don't want to feel like exercise is a drag. Just how important are sports in contributing to a healthy lifestyle both in childhood and adulthood? Read on to find out why playing a sport throughout your life can be so beneficial.
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How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient in 2020
The new year is thought of as a fresh start -- and if citizens of the world fail to take action to protect the planet, we might not have many fresh starts (or years ahead of us) left. That's why many homeowners are making a pledge to be more energy efficient and eco-friendly overall in 2020. But if you don't want to take on massive renovations or even sacrifice your relative comfort, can you still be sustainable?
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Music:
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Crank the Metal with DIO 'The Studio Album Collection: 1996 - 2004'
It's time to get heavy with a fresh spin on some DIO classics. BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. partnered… Read More -
Sturgill Simpson Debuts "Sing Along" from his New Album and Netflix Anime Film, "Sound & Fury"
On Sept. 27, GRAMMY winner Sturgill Simpson will release Sound & Fury — a Netflix Original Anime Film — alongside a companion… Read More -
Clutch Launch Weathermaker Vault Series with "Evil" New Single
Clutch covered Howlin' Wolf's "Evil" as the first single in a series of new studio recordings that will comprise the newly launched Weathermaker… Read More -
The Raconteurs Unleash New Single, “Bored and Razed,”
The Raconteurs — Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler — have unveiled “Bored and Razed,” the latest track from… Read More
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Rock Father Rides:
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What Should You Do If Your Car Gets Damaged?
Unfortunately, most car owners will have to deal with some degree of damage to their car at some point in… Read More -
Here's Where Your Car Is Likely To Be Stolen (And What To Do If It Is)
Most Americans tend to rely on personal vehicles, rather than public transportation, to get from point A to point B.… Read More -
A Beginner's Guide To Buying Your First Motorcycle
You've been thinking about it for a while, and now you've decided to take the leap: you're buying a motorcycle.… Read More -
11-Year-Old Invents Device to Prevent Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke: Oasis
In a single year in Texas, there was one person killed every two hours in a car accident, according to… Read More
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Home & Garden:
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How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient in 2020
The new year is thought of as a fresh start -- and if citizens of the world fail to take action… Read More -
The End of the Year Is Nigh: Meet These End of Year Financial Goals
The end of the year is fast approaching and many of us have still failed to complete our new year's… Read More
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Food & Drink:
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Refrigerated Trailer Sector: How this Industry Affects You (and Your Food)!
Refrigerated trailer gaskets are used inside trailers to prevent the leakage of cold air from the trailer. They are installed… Read More
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Fashion, Health & Wellness:
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Dads, Here's How To Squeeze in a Workout Without It Feeling Like Work
Just about any parent you ask has run into this struggle: with the busy schedule of parenthood, working out tends… Read More
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