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Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...2 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Mattel Braces for Flat Toy Sales Ahead of Holiday Season
Mattel, the company behind Barbie doesn’t anticipate a high holiday sales season this year.4 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Before the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honorees5 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Mattel Lowers Sales Outlook After Barbie Sales Weigh
The toy company’s profit, however, is holding up due to stronger margins, helped by factors such as cost cuts, supply-chain improvements and lower input costs.6 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.8 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Displaced Gazans Brace for Another Harsh Winter
After a year of war, at least one million people are facing months in the cold. Some said tents, blankets and warm clothes now qualified as luxuries.17 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Former Funko CEO Is Ready For His Next Big Toy Story With Thrilljoy
Over the past decade, Funko has become synonymous with the toy collection scene. In addition to its ever-growing line of Pop vinyl figurines, Funko has clothing, plus, pins, and even other ...8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Existing-home sales sink to a 14-year low, as home buyers pull back ahead of the November election
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays
Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
House Republicans brace for leadership scramble
House Republicans are bracing for potential leadership shake-ups in the coming weeks, a post-election scramble that will heavily depend on who wins control of the lower chamber and White House in ...16 hours ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - NBC News
Target cutting prices on 2,000 items for cash-strapped shoppers ahead of the holidays
Target is lowering prices on more than 2,000 items across an array of categories in a bid to offer more discounts to cash-strapped customers as the holiday season approaches.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Hasbro and Mattel are relatively insulated from China tariffs. They would still hurt.
The toy giants are “underindexed to industry average” in terms of their exposure to China, a UBS analyst says.2 days ago - China -
Business - CNBC
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Jets fail to spark as Rodgers admits energy 'flat'
The addition of Davante Adams was supposed to provide a spark and galvanize the Jets offense. Instead, they managed only two touchdowns and were shut out in the second half of a 37-15 loss to ...2 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits
Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Warriors waive three players ahead of 2024-25 season opener
The Golden State Warriors' roster for the 2024-25 NBA season is set ahead of their game against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday in Portland.4 days ago - NBA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Celtics waive Lonnie Walker IV ahead of season opener: Report
The Celtics have waived Lonnie Walker IV, per reports. Here's what that means for Boston's roster and Walker going forward.4 days ago - NBA -
Tech - GameSpot
This $600 Buzz Lightyear Is The Closest Thing To Real-Life Toy Story
Toy manufacturer Robosen Robotics has announced its next collectible figure, and similar to its line of Transformers, this new toy combines an impressive number of high-tech features with a ...5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The tech sector should brace for further turbulence
Whatever the long term shifts that are making its products more central to everyday life, chips remain highly cyclical6 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business
Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe
Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafe6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies
Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Washington Wizards 2024-25 season preview: A lottery team with a long rebuild ahead
Breaking down Washington's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shopping season: An early look at how retail stores and e-commerce are getting ready for the rush
The supply chain looks stable into holiday shopping season, according to a top DHL executive, but a few big changes are coming to e-commerce delivery schedules.October 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says
U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.October 15 -
Business - The New York Times
Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels
Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Why Kings' De'Aaron Fox is reportedly turning down $165 million extension ahead of 2024-25 NBA season
Fox could earn up to $345 million on his next deal if he has a stellar 2024-25 seasonOctober 14 - NBA -
Top stories - CBS News
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...October 14 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat
Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.October 13