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UK sales of seasonal pet treats, toys and food rocketing

Sales of Christmas pet lines up 964% year-on-year at Waitrose online as people spend more on pet care. Unlike buying a present for a fussy father-in-law or an awkward aunt, a dog won’t complain if ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

General Mills to Acquire Cat Feeding, Pet Treating Business for $1.45 Billion

General Mills said it had agreed to acquire a North American cat feeding and pet treating business from European private-equity firm NXMH in a deal worth $1.45 billion.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans

The Americast team are in costume for this one

See the newest inductees into the National Toy Hall of Fame

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is inducting three new toys into The National Toy Hall of Fame. See which three of the 12 finalists made the cut!

‘Adults buying kids' toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.

Pokemon Gets Denied Entry To Toy Hall Of Fame

Nearly three decades ago, Pokemon debuted in Japan and spawned a best-selling video game franchise that continues to this day. The Pokemania phenomenon has since grown to include multiple anime ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

The Companies Behind the Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024

From an AI teddy bear to a doll inside a magic mirror, these are some of the most sought after toys for the holidays.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

What's hot in kids toys this holiday season — and what to avoid

Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.

WATCH: Piano prodigy plays music for shelter pets

Zen Micheline Hung, 14, plays her keyboard every week for cats and dogs waiting for their forever home.

Hume warns Trump team not to treat win as mandate

Fox News’s chief political analyst, Brit Hume, cautioned President-elect Trump not to proceed in his second term with the mindset that the American people elected him in a landslide and gave him a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time

The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 22

Slotkin: Washington treating transition as 'a parlor game'

Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said President-elect Trump’s nominations are being treated as a “parlor game” by lawmakers in Washington. “I was a CIA officer. I know very intimately how ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

WATCH: Dog gets puppy sibling to sit for a treat

Dolly Pawton had to show Mr. Claude how it's done!

New Super7 Godzilla Minus One Collectible Toy Roars To Life

It's the 70th anniversary of Godzilla this week, and to celebrate, Super7 has revealed its new Godzilla Minus One collectible figure. This highly detailed and articulated figure is designed to be ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 1

Mattel CEO: Barbie film was about breaking convention, not ‘selling more toys’

After the success of ‘Barbie’, Ynon Kreiz plans to turn the company’s toy brands into a ‘playground’ for filmmakers

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Best Gaming, Tech, And Toy Deals In Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale

Walmart’s first Black Friday Sale is now live, with hundreds of items now available for some of the best prices of the year. Despite the fact that we’re still technically weeks away from the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 11

Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on 'Wicked' Toy Packaging

The company didn’t disclose how many toys were affected or if it was recalling any products.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.

‘Fart blaster’ tops Christmas toy wishlist as experts predict record sales

Despicable Me 4 tie-in smells more like popcorn while a waddling duck and an interactive pet monkey also feature. A “fart blaster” with a repertoire of 15 sounds that blasts “fog fart rings” and a ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Toy Hall of Fame Welcomes My Little Pony, Transformers and Other Icons

Bronies can rejoice after years of failed bids. The list of inductees also includes Apples to Apples, ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ gamebooks, Hess Toy Trucks, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Business - Inc. - November 13

How the SUP went from novelty beach toy to adventurers’ best friend

Taking part in a Scottish paddleboard marathon, Simon Usborne reflects on the sport’s unlikely evolution

World - Financial Times - November 14

German toy and games sector hopes for seasonal upswing amid slowdown

World - Yahoo News - November 20

Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy

Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.

Business - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

19 Best Black Friday Toy Deals (2024): Lego, Bikes, Board Games

We found the best Black Friday deals on toys, board games, and Lego sets to entertain and educate your kids this holiday.

Tech - Wired - 17 hours ago

Black Friday: These Lilo And Stitch Toys Are Down To Their Lowest Prices Ever

Many Lego sets are discounted to their best prices of the year this Black Friday , including the Lego Disney Stitch Figure that is just $52 (was $65). There’s also a fun Stitch Animatronic ...

Tech - GameSpot - 23 hours ago

WATCH: Social media-famous pet squirrel seized in ‘raid’

P'Nut was seized by wildlife authorities from Mark Longo’s New York home.

Meet Decoy Ohtani, perhaps the most valuable pet of the World Series

Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, made an appearance at the World Series victory parade

Entertainment - ABC News - November 2

Meet Decoy Ohtani, perhaps the most valuable pet of the World Series

Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, made an appearance at the World Series victory parade

Sports - ABC News - November 2

Thousands of People Are Cloning Their Dead Pets. This Is the Woman They Call First

“I try to prepare customers not to expect the same pet all over again. The new pet is not going to know who you are right off the bat.”

Tech - Wired - November 4

Why my picky dog loves Ruggable’s washable pet bed

Ruggable’s new washable dog bed stands up to dirty paws and heavy chewing. This is my and my dog’s experience with the sleek and durable pet bed.

Euthanized pet squirrel Peanut tests negative for rabies, official says

Peanut the pet squirrel, who was a social media star before being seized by authorities in upstate New York, tested negative for rabies after being euthanized, a county official said Tuesday.