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Circana to Provide Insights on the Future of Retail During April Webinar
March 18, 2024
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From inflation to increased interest rates, there are a myriad of macroeconomic issues affecting consumers in 2024. During an upcoming Toy Association webinar, participants will learn how these different factors are evolving, how they affect current consumer shopping trends, and where retail will likely be heading.
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REMINDER: Submit Products for Spring & Summer ’24 Influencer Choice List by April 12
March 18, 2024
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The Toy Association™ is reminding companies to submit their toys for consideration for the “Best of Spring & Summer 2024 Influencer Choice List,” powered by Clamour. The product submission deadline is Friday, April 12 at midnight (Eastern).
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The Toy Association™'s New STEAM Accredited Toy List Offers 25 Engaging Toys for Kids
March 18, 2024
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The Toy Association™ today unveiled its “STEAM Accredited Spring into Learning Toy List,” which includes 25 officially accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) toys that will help kids learn through play.
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Nominations are Open for 2024 WiT Wonder Women Awards in Los Angeles
March 14, 2024
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Nominations are now open for the Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) 2024 Wonder Women Awards, which honor top female executives, entrepreneurs, and other changemakers for their extraordinary accomplishments and impact within the toy, consumer products licensing, and entertainment industries.
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U.S. Court of Appeals Holds Hearing on Oregon Chemical Reporting Legislation
March 14, 2024
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Attorneys for The Safe to Play Coalition, of which The Toy Association™ is a member, completed oral arguments today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding a judge's ruling on Oregon's Toxic-Free Kids Act (TFKA).
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The Toy Association™ Advocates for Passage of SHOP SAFE Act at Brand Protection Seminar
March 13, 2024
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The Toy Association™’s Owen Caine, vice president of government affairs, addressed industry priorities for combating counterfeit products during the 2024 Brand Protection Strategy Summit.
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March 21 Webinar to Highlight New Market Research on the American Kid Consumer
March 12, 2024
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Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “The 2024 American Kid Consumer: What Companies Should Know About U.S. Toy Consumers and Kids’ Routines and Media Lives,” an upcoming Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, March 21 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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Industry Donations to The Toy Bank Reach 800,000 Children Year to Date
March 11, 2024
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The Toy Bank, a key program of The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), is off to an incredible start in 2024 with hundreds of thousands of toys already collected that are actively being placed into the hands of more than 800,000 children in need.
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Latest Company News & Highlights: March 11
March 11, 2024
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Check out a roundup of the latest news and product launches from a variety of companies, including Just Play, PlayMonster, KessCo, and more.
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The Toy Association™ Awards Steven Aarons of Child’s Play with 2024 Chairperson’s Award
March 11, 2024
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Steven Aarons, founder of Child’s Play Toys & Books in Washington, D.C., was presented with The Toy Association™'s 2024 Chairperson's Award during the Association’s Annual General Meeting on March 7 for his lifetime of commitment and achievement in the toy industry.
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Toy Association Advocacy Alters Vermont EPR Bill Language to Prevent Manufacturer Burden
March 11, 2024
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Advocacy efforts from Toy Association staff led to crucial amendments to Vermont’s Senate Bill 254, which initially imposed burdensome responsibilities on toy manufacturers for any products containing batteries.
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Toy Fair® University Content Series Continues with Exclusive Educational Sessions
March 8, 2024
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Toy industry professionals are encouraged to take advantage of the ongoing rollout of Toy Fair® University educational sessions, which The Toy Association™ is making available through on-demand video presentations.
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U.S. Senate Confirms Douglas Dziak to Fill Final CPSC Commissioner Seat
March 8, 2024
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The U.S. Senate voted yesterday by voice vote to confirm Douglas Dziak as the fifth and final commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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The Toy Association™ Announces 2024 Board of Directors & New Executive Committee During AGM
March 7, 2024
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The Toy Association™ today announced the election of seven new members and two term renewals to its Board of Directors, including the election of Sharon Price John, president & CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, as chairperson. The announcement was made during The Toy Association’s Annual General Meeting, which was open to all toy industry stakeholders.
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Upcoming Webinar to Provide an In-Depth Look at Gen Alpha’s Media Consumption Habits
March 6, 2024
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Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “Kids’ Media Consumption: US Gen Alpha and How They Spend Their Screen Time,” an upcoming Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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