June 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
BBC Studios and Moose Toys, Paul Solomon, Toys
Supplier News

NEW YORK — BBC Studios and Moose Toys announced on Wednesday the eagerly-awaited range of toys inspired by Australia’s Emmy Award-winning Bluey, a popular series on Disney Junior and Disney+, are set to launch in the U.S. this month. The new collection from Australian-based toy company Moose Toys, a leader in innovation, includes a range of plush, figures,
November 5, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Meijer, Meijer Toy Buyer Mark Menichini, Top Toy list, Toys
Leading Headlines, Retail News

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This holiday season, Meijer has its largest list of the hottest toys hand-picked by its toy buying team. The retailer expanded its Top Toy list to include 35 of the hottest, name brand toys that are featured within the retailer’s Toy Book. Some of the toys – Nerf Elite Titan, Frozen
October 8, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Target, Toys, Toys "R" Us
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News

MINNEAPOLIS — Consumers who shop at the new ToysRUs.com web site that launched on Tuesday will actually be buying from Target Corp. Tru Kids Brands, the new owner of the Toys”R”Us brand, is relying on Target’s toy assortment, digital capabilities and fulfillment services to support its new online Toys”R”Us shopping venue. “Target’s leadership in toys,
February 15, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Anne Marie Kehoe, Chuck Scothon, Fisher-Price, Rescue Heroes, Toys, Walmart
Supplier News

NEW YORK — Fisher-Price will re-launch Rescue Heroes, a preschool toy line featuring action figures that honor real life heroes who work together to combat disasters whenever or wherever they happen. The product line will be available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and at Walmart.com beginning this summer. Fisher-Price and Walmart are teaming up to bring
December 10, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Mattel, Ray Adler, Silicon Valley Startups, Toys
Supplier News

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Mattel has introduced Silicon Valley Startups, a hilarious card game that pits “Entrepreneurs” against each other to pitch hysterical startup ideas to “Investors.” With all pitch ideas decided through random card draws, players must use their best improvisation skills to win the game. “Silicon Valley stereotypes have fully infiltrated pop culture
November 2, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Geoffrey's Toy Box, Kroger Co., Robert Clark, Toys, Toys "R" Us
Business, Retail News

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. announced today a partnership to bring Geoffrey’s Toy Box exclusive brands to nearly 600 Kroger family of stores across America for the 2018 holiday season. Starting this month, Geoffrey’s Toy Box branded merchandise and displays will appear in participating Kroger Family of Stores with a selection of 35 children’s toys, ranging in
May 18, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Chris Down, Hot Wheels, Toys
Supplier News

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Today, Hot Wheels, said to be the No.1 selling toy in the world with nearly 500 million units sold every year, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Conceived in 1968 by an innovator, a rocket scientist and a car designer, Hot Wheels 1:64th scale die-cast cars were designed to look awesome and perform. Five