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August 2002
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Still Playing With Toys? Your interest in the toy industry survived the recession. Now how do you make the most of the recovery?   |
The Motley Fool
December 4, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays Recent recalls may have you spooked, but it's still possible to find safe playthings. In an ironic twist, all the bad news means there is a lot of information about toy manufacturing and safety this year. |
U.S. CPSC
September 24, 2003 |
CPSC Announces Results of Investigation of Yo-Yo Water Ball Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission believes there is a low but potential risk of strangulation from the yo-yo water ball toy. The stretchy cord of the toy can wrap around a child's neck when the child swings the toy overhead like a lasso. |
The Motley Fool
August 23, 2004
Phil Wohl |
The Next Chapter for Toys "R" Us Has the specialty retailer come to terms with its plight in the domestic toy market? |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2002 |
Four California Companies Charged With Illegal Toy Importation |
The Motley Fool
November 24, 2008
Colleen Paulson |
The Land of Misfit Toys A new study gives its outlook on holiday toy spending, and it's not pretty. |
The Motley Fool
May 14, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Retailers Keep Toy Makers in Line With retailers like Wal-Mart demanding safer toys, toy makers will have to pay for the privilege of shelf space. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Toy Sale on the Horizon? Speculation persists about the future of Toys "R" Us. |
HBS Working Knowledge
April 5, 2004
Susan Young |
Toy Story: Educational Products Paying Off If you're not a kid, the toy industry can be brutal. One bright spot is the educational market. Harvard Business School graduates share their experiences at LEGO, Cranium, and Neurosmith. |
BusinessWeek
June 2, 2011
Michael Wei |
Toys from China Will Cost More Higher wages and commodity prices are squeezing manufacturers, as U.S. buyers at a recent trade show discovered. |
BusinessWeek
January 29, 2007
Christopher Palmeri |
Hardly Babes In Toyland "The Real Toy Story: Inside the Ruthless Battle for America's Youngest Consumers" is a worthwhile overview of the $22 billion toy business and the challenges it faces. |
Entrepreneur
June 2007 |
In the Know Find out all you can about patents, trademarks and copyrights now - your business will thank you later. |
BusinessWeek
October 8, 2009
Emily Thornton |
Toys 'R' Us Gets Wound Up Again Earnings are higher, Toys 'R' Us is making acquisitions, and an IPO is expected early next year. |
IEEE Spectrum
February 2009
Tekla S. Perry |
Shannon Bruzelius: Toy Story How a B student landed an A+ job in the toy industry. |
The Motley Fool
October 1, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Not Playing Around Wal-Mart is set to start a major price war on hot toys, well ahead of the holiday season. The retailer is cutting prices on what it calls the "Top 12 Toys of Christmas" by 10% to 50%. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Baby Talk at Toys "R" Us Although investors bid down shares of the toy retailer, maybe the picture isn't as bleak as it seems, especially considering the focus on its strong and growing niche play, Babies "R" Us. |
IndustryWeek
August 19, 2009
Adrienne Selko |
Playing a New Game How the toy industry banded together to ensure the quality of their offshore suppliers. |
The Motley Fool
December 20, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Where the Toys "R" Is the ubiquitous toy retailer Toys "R" Us gearing up for its final goodbye? Folks buying the stock these days are more than happy to see a sale go through. |
Entrepreneur
February 2008
Eileen Figure Sandlin |
Toy Story How did husband and wife Kris Schantz and Shirley Yee manage to find a toy market with lots of potential and not much competition? By focusing on toys for adults -- specifically, action figures with a twist. |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Busted Toy Sales Instead of holiday after-glow, slumping toy sales brought woe for KB Toys. |
AskMen.com
March 19, 2003
Steve Richer |
How To: Patent An Invention Investors will not do business with you until you have that precious little number that guarantees that you own the rights to the invention. Read on to see how you can obtain a patent. |
The Motley Fool
March 16, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
No Cheap Plaything Large buyout firms see real value in Toys "R" Us. What should investors do? |
BusinessWeek
June 10, 2010 |
Wham-O CEO to Silly Bandz: Boost Creativity When a toy fad goes cold, make sure you've already explored the next big trend, says Wham-O CEO Kyle Aguilar. |
The Motley Fool
May 2, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Outgrowing Your Toys Toys "R" Us' last quarter as a public company wasn't bad, but it's still time to cash out. |
U.S. CPSC
May 23, 2007 |
AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard Surface paints on the toy action figures contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
BusinessWeek
November 11, 2010
Wei & Engle |
For China's Toymakers, An Unwanted Gift The appreciation of China's currency is squeezing its small toy manufacturers, which already operate on very low profit margins. |
BusinessWeek
September 25, 2006
Christopher Palmeri |
Mattel Needs A Knock-Me-Out Elmo Will Elmo's new incarnation make the Street love Mattel again? |
BusinessWeek
October 15, 2007
Chi-Chu Tschang |
Bottlenecks In Toyland New inspections are slowing shipments and clipping profits for Chinese suppliers. |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
Hasbro Is No Has-Been Toy manufacturer guides lower, but still has something to offer. |
Entrepreneur
December 2001
Chris Sandlund |
Pass or Fail? 2001 was a fickle beast, reserving a different attitude for each business that faced it, but whether it was a banner year or a bust, it did share its wisdom -- and we're here to pass those lessons on to small business owners... |
The Motley Fool
December 30, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Action Products Is the Big Mover The toy company's stock was up 82% today after a great Christmas. |
Entrepreneur
November 2008
Gail Dutton |
Mass Appeal Does your product have what it takes to attract an international audience? |
The Motley Fool
October 11, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
A Truce in the Toy Wars? This holiday season, will Wal-Mart give its toy rivals a break? Toys "R" Us investors might be feeling some degree of relief right now. |
The Motley Fool
June 24, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Toys "R" Us Stops Playing Around Can the retailer take back toy land? |
The Motley Fool
July 31, 2008
Rich Duprey |
RC2 Treading Water Despite a one-time hit to earnings, toy train distributor RC2 is improving. |
The Motley Fool
November 15, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Toying Around With Wal-Mart Wal-Mart wants to be "where the toys are" in 2006. Investors, discount retailing and toy manufacturing are defensive industries that are built to last. However, keep an eye on the trends here, as things may get rocky. |
Fast Company
December 1, 2007
Cora Daniels |
Fast Talk: The Designer Gary Weber creates toys for Fisher-Price. |
Entrepreneur
April 2004
Don Debelak |
Sky's the Limit Think your product has limited appeal? It may have more potential than you know. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
More Troubles in Toy Land Toys "R" Us said that it is suing its long-time online partner, Amazon.com over exclusivity. |
Entrepreneur
March 2004
Mark Newton |
What's New 03/04 Toys that go up, down and all around are Air Traffic Retail Franchise Systems' specialty. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2004 |
FAO Schwarz Inc. Recall of Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys -- Toys Must Be Returned by March 31 to Receive Refund Small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to small children. |
U.S. CPSC
July 18, 2007 |
AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard Surface paints on the toy action figures, dinosaurs and animals contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC
December 19, 2007 |
AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 27, 2003 |
"Busy Bug" Plush Toys Recalled by The Betesh Group The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
Entrepreneur
November 2007
Gwen Moran |
Retailers That Play It Safe At Jackrabbit Toys in Sea Girt, New Jersey, customers are asking more questions since this summer's high-profile recalls of toys made in China. |
U.S. CPSC
November 18, 2010 |
CPSC Releases Top Three Tips for a Safer Holiday Toy Shopping and Playing Experience The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants parents and consumers to know that safeguards put in place in recent years are making a positive impact and helping to restore confidence in the safety of toys in the marketplace. |
U.S. CPSC
January 12, 2011 |
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
Entrepreneur
April 2008
Nichole L. Torres |
Underdog Days The big guys couldn't take the heat - can you rise to the occasion? |
U.S. CPSC
September 22, 2006 |
Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers The recall responds to reports that a 19-month-old boy and a 2-year-old boy suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became lodged in their throats. |
BusinessWeek
November 7, 2005
Louise Lee |
Dear Santa: Skip The Batteries Sales of non-electronic board games, puzzles, and building sets are climbing. |
