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April 9 Member Call to Address Tax Relief Under CARES Act
April 7, 2020
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Toy Association members are invited to participate in the second call of the COVID-19 member call series, which will focus on the tax implications of the coronavirus stimulus relief bill (CARES Act) for toy businesses. The call will take place on Thursday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern).
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Toy Association Members Continue to Respond to COVID-19 with New Play Resources, Medical Supplies
April 7, 2020
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Toy companies and play experts are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety ways, offering new play resources to help parents boost play at home and utilizing their facilities and connections to help create and distribute medical supplies for essential personnel around the globe.
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Specialty Toy Stores Shift Strategy During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Q&A with Learning Express
April 6, 2020
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Toy News Tuesday editors spoke with Lisa Visco, vice president of merchandising at Learning Express, about the resilience of its franchise owner and how the 100-plus stores across 27 states are shifting their businesses to meet the needs of their customers as they stay at home.
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Voices of Toy Industry Land in Library of Congress
April 6, 2020
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Recordings from The Toy Association’s “Generations of Play, An Oral History” project, powered by StoryCorps, are now archived in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and available for listening on the StoryCorps website.
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COVID-19 Impact: Mexico Shuts Down Nonessential Businesses
April 3, 2020
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On Tuesday, April 1, Mexico issued a new decree forcing all non-essential businesses to close until April 30. The decree impacts all toy manufacturing operations in the country.
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COVID-19 Member Call Series Kicks Off; Next Call Scheduled for April 9
April 3, 2020
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A recording of the April 2 COVID-19 member call, providing updates and guidance on the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus relief bill (the CARES Act), is now available to Toy Association members. The next call will take place Thursday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern).
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Department of Labor Ruling Provides Guidelines on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
April 3, 2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new temporary ruling issued on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
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Join Small Business Administration’s Daily Calls on COVID-19 Relief Programs
April 3, 2020
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Toy Association members interested in receiving loan and assistance information directly from the Small Business Administration (SBA) can now access daily webinars that explain the emergency capital programs.
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The Genius of Play Experts Offer Advice to Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2, 2020
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Following its initial rollout of at-home learning resources last month, The Genius of Play has continued to release new content from child development experts that helps address critical topics for families coping with the new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The NPD Group: U.S. Families Turn to Toys, Games, & Other Play Products to Keep Busy at Home
April 2, 2020
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According to the latest data from The NPD Group, U.S. families looking to balance screen-time with hands-on activities and education has driven sales across toys and games.
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The Toy Association’s Steve Pasierb Talks Coronavirus & Toy Industry on 'The Playground Podcast'
April 1, 2020
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Toy Association president & CEO Steve Pasierb joined Christopher Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, and Richard Gottlieb, president of Global Toy Experts on “The Playground Podcast” this week to discuss the impact the coronavirus is having on the toy industry.
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CEOs: Urge Your Governor or Mayor to Prioritize Toy Businesses as they Restart the Economy
March 31, 2020
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Toy company CEOs are encouraged to send a grassroots letter to their governor or mayor, encouraging them to prioritize toy companies as they look to reopen businesses and restart the economy.
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Exhibitor Application Deadlines for Toy Fair New York Further Postponed
March 31, 2020
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With each day presenting new challenges for those operating businesses amid the COVID-19 crisis, The Toy Association has decided to continue to delay the 2021 exhibitor renewal season for Toy Fair New York.
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Special COVID-19 Call Series for Members to Begin April 2
March 31, 2020
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The Toy Association will host a series of special calls for members to provide updates and guidance on the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus relief bill (the CARES Act) and discuss how it could assist toy businesses. The first call will take place on Thursday, April 2 at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern). All calls are free to Toy Association members.
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Measures to Support the Toy Industry: Letter from ICTI Ethical Toy Program President and CEO
March 30, 2020
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Carmel Giblin, president & CEO of the ICTI Ethical Toy Program, outlines the measures it’s taken to support the global toy community during the COVID-19 crisis. these measures as follows in a letter to the toy industry.
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