Chain stores sales rose 3 percent for the November-December holiday period, compared to a 1.8 percent increase in 2012. According to a report by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), compiled from a tally of monthly ...
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To prevent deaths and injuries to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal mandatory standard to improve the safety of bedside sleepers. The Commission voted unanimously (3 to 0) January 8, ...
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Some of the oddest items on display this week at the International CES gadget show were edible, origami-like sculptures made of sugar, their shapes so convoluted as to baffle the eye. The treats are one of many signs that we'll all be ...
Here are some of the highlights and trends seen at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which ended Friday: 1. Wearables: From connected socks and bras to baby clothing, wearable technology with the ability to transform ...
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Never mind girls and boys—adults who refuse to grow up are being increasingly targeted by a toy industry promoting adolescence as a lifestyle choice, say industry watchers. Among the "Smart-Tech" toys at this week's Hong Kong Toys & ...
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The post-Christmas season is an e-waste high water mark in the United States. New computers, phone docks, wireless speakers, and watches under the Christmas tree crowd out the old(er) ones. What isn't donated or recycled usually makes its ...
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Les Vegas, United States The 2014 International CES kicked off in Las Vegas overnight with CES Unveiled, an annual event that brings together major suppliers and up-and-coming tech brands under one roof to show off their latest products. ...
With a population base of 222 million 0-15-year-old children and 16 million newborns each year, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, China ranks second as the world’s largest consumer market for babies’ and ...
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First annual WIT Toy Fair Breakfast to be held on Thursday, January 23rd. Women in Toys is to host its first annual WIT Toy Fair Breakfast on Thursday, January 23rd. The networking event for women working in the toy, licensing and ...
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Twoey Toys & Active Designs, a family run business based in Cumbria, has launched a new outdoor range designed to help teachers bring their classes outside. Twoey Toys' production process has been designed to ensure component parts for ...
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61st annual event features an increased floor space to 22,000 square metres to accommodate more than 280 exhibitors Toy Fair 2014 has sold out. The annual event, now in its 61st year has seen a rise in demand for space, having increased ...
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Fans can mix and match body parts of their favourite Marvel Super Heroes Hasbro has launched a new collection of Marvel Super Heroes action figures that allow fans in the US to swap the body parts of their favourite heroes to create their ...
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Jumping Sumo can launch itself 80cm into the air and MiniDrone is a pint-sized version of AR Drone 2.0 Parrot, the firm behind the renowned AR Drone, is showing off its latest two wheeled 'robot insect' and 'miniature' flying drone, ...
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Germs that cause common illnesses, including ear infections and strep throat, can linger on surfaces such as cribs, children's toys and books for hours after contamination -- even after the objects are well cleaned -- according to a small ...
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HRP-2 robots learn kitchen chores at the University of Tokyo's JSK Lab. Google has recently been in the news for its buying spree of robotics companies. Many people are excited about this and believe that this will greatly ...
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