UK toy sales have already exceeded £31m as the Frozen franchise becomes the number one licence in the UK toy market. Frozen is on track to beat the all time sales record set by Toy Story 3 as it becomes the number one licence in the ...
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'The move to the Fundamentally Children umbrella has raised the firm's profile to tipping point,' says Dr. Amanda Gummer. Good Toy Guide submissions have hit an ‘all time high’ following the firm’s move to the ...
Need a recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving meal? Start your holiday meal off right with an ounce of fire prevention and add a pound of food safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), ...
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded funding to eight organizations throughout the United States to protect public health by reducing exposure to indoor pollutants, such as radon, and environmental asthma triggers ...
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Children's specialty apparel retailer, The Children's Place said its net income for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2014 slipped 15 per cent from a year ago quarter. For the third quarter of 2014, net income at Children’s Place ...
"Out of literally hundreds of titles currently in print, we actually only have six titles with this kind of titling." Children's book publisher Ladybird Books is to drop gender specific titles. The move is the latest success for Let ...
Goodyear first nicknamed one of its blimps the "Santa Claus Express" in 1927. The company is offering chances to win a ride on an airship during its Toys for Tots drive. Two of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company's airship bases will ...
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The US state of Ohio has passed a bill that will impose a ban on the sale of powdered alcohol product, Palcohol, across the state as it may cause health risks on consumption. The Palcohol is a white powder, which when mixed with water can ...
The launch follows survey results suggesting that children only know nine in 100 of their social network connections. LeapFrog has launched a new online safety guide, designed to help parents keep their children safe while browsing the ...
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Exclusive UK distributor Karen Wood is now on the lookout for independent stores to partner with. Strider Sports International has appointed Karen Wood as the exclusive UK distributor for its Strider balance bikes. Wood has worked with ...
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The first Toy & Game Inventors Workshop took place in September, as budding toy creators grasped the opportunity to pitch their ideas to some of the biggest companies in the industry. Billy Langsworthy reviews the event and explains how it ...
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The firm is now forecasting sales in excess of $1m for 2015/16 and reports strong response to its magic sets from children and parents alike. Marvin’s Magic has conjured an international following, with reports of annual sales for ...
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The firm has teamed with The Autism Project to launch ToyBox Tools, offering carers and educators ways to engage children with the power of play. Hasbro has launched a new online resource to help make play easier and more accessible for ...
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Toys and children’s clothing are lagging behind other industries when it comes to safety, according to the Stericycle European Recall and Notification Index. The toy industry continues to lead all consumer goods in terms of volume ...
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Leatherman Tool Group Inc. is recalling about 8,000 of its Leap children's multi-tool because the lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard. The Portland, OR company has ...
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