Toy Makers

US Toy Industry Sales Grow To $7.9B After Toys R Us Closure
US Toy Industry Sales Grow To $7.9B After Toys R Us Closure
August 07, 2018  |  Retail

In the first half of 2018, sales in the U.S. toy industry rose by 7 percent to $7.9 billion. The increase occurred during the liquidation...

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Why Toys Aren’t Necessarily Only For Tots
Why Toys Aren’t Necessarily Only For Tots
May 30, 2018  |  Retail

At the turn of the last century, very few Americans over the age of 65 lived alone — only about 9 percent. Families were far more...

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Majority Of Company Leaders, Employees Leaving Toys R Us
Majority Of Company Leaders, Employees Leaving Toys R Us
May 15, 2018  |  Retail

Toys R Us CEO Dave Brandon — along with other members of the leadership team and the majority of employees—are leaving the company. A company spokesperson...

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Toys R Us Pain Could Be Gain For The Children’s Place
Toys R Us Pain Could Be Gain For The Children’s Place
May 11, 2018  |  Retail

In every story of less, there is usually someone who gained. In the case of the massive Toys R Us bankruptcy, children’s apparel retailer The Children’s...

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Toys R Us Will Create $156M Vendor Fund
Toys R Us Will Create $156M Vendor Fund
April 25, 2018  |  Retail

To pay vendors for merchandise shipped after its bankruptcy filing in September, a lawyer for Toys R Us said the embattled retailer will create a...

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#SaveToysRUs Campaign Only Raises $59K
#SaveToysRUs Campaign Only Raises $59K
April 16, 2018  |  Retail

While a crowdfund to save Toys R Us isn’t performing well, one billionaire toy executive isn’t giving up on his dream of rescuing the retailer....

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How Toys R Us’ Demise Could Benefit Amazon And Other Retailers
How Toys R Us’ Demise Could Benefit Amazon And Other Retailers
March 22, 2018  |  Retail

One retailer’s loss could be another retailer’s gain: Even though Toys R Us is facing bankruptcy, other retailers may benefit from the embattled toy retailer’s...

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Suppliers Are Unhappy With Toys R Us’ Bankruptcy Proceedings
Suppliers Are Unhappy With Toys R Us’ Bankruptcy Proceedings
March 21, 2018  |  Retail

While Toys R Us said that it would try to honor its payments to suppliers and lenders, over 50 suppliers, such as Lego and Mattel, are...

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