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Mattel Rebrands as ‘IP-Driven Toy Company,’ Touts Disney, Netflix, Warner, Microsoft Deals
Mattel Rebrands as ‘IP-Driven Toy Company,’ Touts Disney, Netflix, Warner, Microsoft Deals
February 10, 2022  |  Retail

It might all be fun and games for the kids, but the modern toy industry is no joke.  In fact, the business of selling toys...

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Mattel Wasn’t Toying Around as It Took Disney Back
Mattel Wasn’t Toying Around as It Took Disney Back
February 09, 2022  |  Earnings

The maker of Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl, Fisher-Price and dozens of other toys and games was basking in the success of its latest acquisition...

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Today in Retail: Mattel, Disney Expand Licensing Agreement; Online Sales Can’t Keep up With Rising Retail Return Rate
Today in Retail: Mattel, Disney Expand Licensing Agreement; Online Sales Can’t Keep up With Rising...
January 26, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Mattel and Disney sign a licensing agreement that includes Princess and Frozen product lines, and Oscar de la Renta won’t be the...

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Mattel and Disney Launch Multi-Year Global Licensing Deal for Princess and Frozen Lines
Mattel and Disney Launch Multi-Year Global Licensing Deal for Princess and Frozen Lines
January 26, 2022  |  Retail

Mattel, Inc. on Wednesday (Jan. 26) announced a multiyear global licensing deal for the Disney Princess and Frozen franchises that gives the toy maker global...

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Brands See Benefit in Catering to ‘High-Value Enthusiasts’
Brands See Benefit in Catering to ‘High-Value Enthusiasts’
November 02, 2021  |  Retail

When Mattel recently released one of its newest Hot Wheels — a collaboration with Gucci to recreate the 1982 Gucci Cadillac Seville — it was...

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Today in Data: Amazon Q3 Earnings Coming, Mattel Confident About Holidays, AR Pushing Social Commerce
Today in Data: Amazon Q3 Earnings Coming, Mattel Confident About Holidays, AR Pushing Social Commerce
October 25, 2021  |  Today In Data

Mattel is relying on “scale and expertise” heading into holiday shopping season amid supply chain bottlenecks. Plus, Snapchat sees augmented reality as the key to...

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Today in Retail: Mattel Touts Supply Chain Flexibility; Google Bets on Social Commerce 
Today in Retail: Mattel Touts Supply Chain Flexibility; Google Bets on Social Commerce 
October 22, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Mattel executives are confident they can overcome supply chain issues, while Google is looking at making moves in India’s social...

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Mattel Shrugs Off Holiday Supply Concerns, Citing ‘Scale and Expertise’
Mattel Shrugs Off Holiday Supply Concerns, Citing ‘Scale and Expertise’
October 22, 2021  |  Retail

Toy giant Mattel said its performance has been largely unimpeded by supply chain issues that have plagued nearly every company for months, saying it is...

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Today In Retail: Athleta Adds Wellness Platform; Walmart To License Tech To Merchants
Today In Retail: Athleta Adds Wellness Platform; Walmart To License Tech To Merchants
July 28, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Athleta is jumping aboard the at-home wellness train, while Shopify touts the success of its new buy now, pay later...

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