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Why American Girl Is Resetting Its Retail Experience
Why American Girl Is Resetting Its Retail Experience
November 07, 2019  |  Retail

Two decades ago American Girl was one of the players that introduced the world to a whole new concept — experiential retail — the idea...

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Mattel, Walmart To Sell Toys Via Interactive Video
Mattel, Walmart To Sell Toys Via Interactive Video
October 16, 2019  |  Retail

Walmart and Mattel are trying new ways to sell toys to children, with an interactive video store featuring different “floors” with toys. The Wall Street...

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Toys R Us Moves Toward Asset Liquidation
Toys R Us Moves Toward Asset Liquidation
March 14, 2018  |  Retail

The end, it seems, is near as far as Toys R Us is concerned, as reports are emerging that the liquidation of the retailer’s assets may be...

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Deal Or No Deal? Mattel Snubs Hasbro Offer
Deal Or No Deal? Mattel Snubs Hasbro Offer
November 16, 2017  |  Retail

If you thought Jim and Pam on “The Office” took forever to get together, you’ve clearly never followed the decades-long mating dance between the world’s...

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Mattel Continues Expansion Into China Through Partnership With Parenting Site
Mattel Continues Expansion Into China Through Partnership With Parenting Site
February 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Mattel Inc. is expanding its push into China by partnering with parenting website Babytree to create an online learning platform for early childhood development. Founded...

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Mattel Readies Hello Barbie Hologram For Late Summer Launch
Mattel Readies Hello Barbie Hologram For Late Summer Launch
February 20, 2017  |  Retail

Since she was first introduced in 1959, Barbie has had many incarnations, including stints as an astronaut, a rapper and the president of the United...

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Mattel Teams Up With Alibaba To Develop Toys
Mattel Teams Up With Alibaba To Develop Toys
February 15, 2017  |  Retail

The more connected consumers become through their devices, the more connected the world is on a global scale. In response to this global interaction, many...

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