Rebecca Oatley, managing director at Cherish PR, explains why toy firms should be open to using Virtual Reality technology when it comes to marketing their latest ranges. If you've dismissed Virtual Reality as too expensive, a passing fad ...
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ICTI Care's Mark Robertson outlines how a raft of new legislation, coming into effect today, means toy companies must take a closer look at their supply chain. Modern Day Slavery continues to make the headlines, and for very good reason. ...
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Star Monsters is the most TV advertised toy so far in 2016. Magic Box Toys and Esdevium's new collectable, Star Monsters, has enjoyed a strong debut at UK retail. Since launching at the beginning of February, reaction from both ...
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America's Toy Import Trend in 2011-2014 From 2011 to 2014, America’s toy import value was USD 10904 million, 10915 million, 11122 million. The import value in 2014 increased 9.2% by year, 11.4% higher than 2011. Major ...
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Japan’s Toy Import Trend in 2011-2014 Japan’s toy import value was USD 1905 million in 2011, USD 2089 million in 2012, USD 1981 million in 2013 and USD 2025 million in 2014. The toy import value in 2014 increased 2.2% by ...
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Germany Toy Import Trend in 2011-2014 Germany toy import value was USD 2.67 billion, 2.51 billion, 2.64 billion and 2.9 billion from 2011 to 2014. The import value in 2014 increased 9.7% by year, 8.9% higher than 2011. ...
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Global Medical, Surgical, Dental Furniture Export Trend Global medical, surgical, dental furniture export kept growing from 2011 to 214. The export value in 2014 was USD 3843 million, up 3.6% by year, 6.3% higher than 2011. Major ...
'We have some fantastic and innovative toy properties coming over the next 12-18 months, and I am looking forward to driving our business and working closely with our customers, old and new,'says Amy Davolls. Bandai has boosted its sales ...
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Canada’s Toy Import Value in 2011-2014 Canada’s toy import value was USD 1210 billion in 2011, USD 1322 million in 2012, USD 1351 million in 2013, USD 1379 million in 2014. The toy import value in 2014 increased 2.0% by ...
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The full line debuts at Toys R Us stores across the US before heading to mass retailers coinciding with the release of the film this month. Jakks Pacific has launched a full line of collectable figures and role-play items based on the ...
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China's Toy Export Trend in 2011-2014 According to the export data, China’s toy kept growing year by year from 2011 to 2014. The amount of China’s export in 2014 was USD 14139 million, 30.6% higher than 2011. ...
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The new store opened on March 25th, where customers were greeted by special guests including TMNT and Transformers characters. Toy retailer Smyths has opened a brand new store at the West One Retail Park in Eccles, where special guests ...
Samuels and his team hopes to raise £250,000 for Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital by taking on a 600km cycle around France in just six days. In a bid to raise £250,000 for Liverpool’s Alder Hey Hospital, Sambro’s ...
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Members of the ToyNews Retail Advisory Board have united in the belief that the attitudes of the world's major toy suppliers towards the UK's indie scene need addressing before they become too marginalised With talk of big name mergers ...
Under Armour's Chicago flagship store, designed by Big Red Rooster, a JLL company, won the coveted Store of the Year Award at the A.R.E. Design Awards ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom in Las Vegas. The 30,000-square foot ...
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