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Donate to The Toy Bank This Holiday Season & Directly Impact Kids in Need
October 15, 2019
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As the toy industry enters the key fourth quarter-selling season, it’s important to remember not all kids get to experience the excitement of receiving brand-new toys and games. That’s where The Toy Foundation (TTF)’s holiday toy drive can help.
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Halloween 2019: What's Trending
October 15, 2019
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Halloween is a holiday that highlights the benefits of play. Here's what's trending in 2019 and how toymakers are getting in on the ghoulishly good fun.
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Learn How to Protect Your Brand from Counterfeits in New Webinar
October 15, 2019
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Take part in The Toy Association’s upcoming webinar “Best Practices to Protect Your Brand Online” on Thursday, November 14 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of selling online and how to best protect your brand from revenue erosion.
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Spotlight on Diversity: The LEGO Group's Mark Moynihan
October 15, 2019
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With the debut of more inclusive products such as the first-ever LEGO Braille Bricks, Toy News Tuesday editors spoke with Mark Moynihan, ELT People Partner of LEGO Retail and Toy Association Diversity & Inclusion Committee member, on how all toymakers can take action to fight biases and promote inclusion in their hiring processes.
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Toy Association’s Inaugural IP Committee Meeting to Discuss Dangers of Counterfeit Toys & Potential
October 15, 2019
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| The Toy Association will host an Intellectual Property Committee meeting in Los Angeles, CA December 3 to 4, providing Toy Association members of the IP Committee with the opportunity to speak directly with marketplaces about their approaches to removing unsafe, knockoff, and counterfeit toys from e-commerce platforms.
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U.S. Suspends Tariff Hike on $250 Billion Worth of Chinese Goods; More Needs to be Done
October 14, 2019
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The United States and China have taken steps to de-escalate the ongoing trade war, which has led to tariffs on Chinese imports across a wide range of consumer products, including toys. Learn what this means for the toy industry.
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Webinar Offers Tips for Upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act
October 14, 2019
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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) takes effect on January 1, 2020. Start preparing for the changes that may come with The Toy Association’s upcoming webinar, “CCPA Basics: What Toy Companies Need to Know.”
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Latest Webinar Explores Best Practices for STEM/STEAM Toy Development
October 10, 2019
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Don’t miss out on the latest STEM/STEAM research in the “Best Practices for Creating STEM/STEAM Toys that Motivate Kids to Learn” webinar, coming up Thursday, October 17 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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New Show Offerings, Events Propel A Successful Toy Fair Dallas
October 8, 2019
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Drawing strong representation from global buyers, one of the show's biggest highlights was the new FutureCast Gallery, which served as a meeting grounds for educational sessions and offered a new way for retailers to shop the show.
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Toy Association Addresses Outdated Aspects of COPPA During FTC Workshop
October 8, 2019
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The Toy Association participated in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) workshop on October 7 to deliver testimony regarding potential updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
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Upcoming Webinar Helps Toy Professionals Translate Digital Trends into Traditional Toys
October 7, 2019
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There is still time to register for The Toy Association's webinar, "From Digital Play to Traditional Toys: Key Learnings from the Latest Marketplace Dynamic and Strategies for Future Growth," taking place Thursday, October 10 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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New York Toy Fair Ranks No. 34 on Annual Gold 100 Trade Show List
October 4, 2019
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The Toy Association’s North American International Toy Fair ranked at No. 34 on Trade Show Executive magazine’s Gold 100 List of the country’s largest and most-accomplished trade shows in 2018. The rankings were announced at the Gold 100 Awards & Summit held September 25 to 27 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, CA.
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NRF Forecasts Holiday Retail Sales to Increase Between 3.8 and 4.2 Percent
October 3, 2019
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates holiday retail sales in November and December to increase between 3.8 to 4.2 percent over 2018, totaling between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion.
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Here’s What’s Happening at Toy Fair Dallas 2020
October 1, 2019
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Much of the North American toy industry converges this week for The Toy Association’s annual show, Toy Fair Dallas. Don’t miss everything that’s happening.
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Spotlight on Diversity: Kim Culmone of Mattel
October 1, 2019
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Last week, Mattel introduced the first-ever line of gender-inclusive dolls. Kim Culmone, senior vice president of Mattel Fashion Doll Design, played a critical role in making this new line a reality. She’s also a member of The Toy Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
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