The checkout process is one of the most important parts of any e-commerce website, because it is where you convert visits into sales. It is also one of the most difficult aspects to get right, especially in the toy industry where ...
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Don't you just love the school holidays? Loads of kids come into the shop looking at the toys they want and hopefully buy them. But you still get the odd ‘child’ who needs some serious time with the Supernanny. Take this ...
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It's the most wonderful time of the year. In the toy business, it's the time when we get to see which lines live up to the hype and go on to become best-sellers. But with 2013 now not too far away, you might be looking foward to what ...
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In one body I am the mum of a toddler, a kid that won't grow up, and a toy reviewer. So when they announce the toys that will be making Santa's lists this year, it's like I'm Meryl Streep when they announce the Oscar nominations – ...
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Mary Couzin is so game to support the toy industry. This weekend's Chicago Toy & Game Fair — and a growing list of side events — is part of Couzin's efforts to bring attention to toy and game creators. Founder of ...
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Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from "Sesame Street" on Tuesday amid allegations he sexually abused underage boys, bringing an end to a 28-year career in which he turned the furry red monster into one of the most beloved — and ...
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STAGE The Christmas Schooner Have yourself a City of Big Shoulders Christmas at the Mercury Theater, the current home of the beloved Chicago musical, “The Christmas Schooner.” Created by John Reeger and Julie Shannon, ...
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Animal behavior consultant Arden Moore can't get away from the questions. "I go all over the country," she says, "and it doesn't matter where I am. ... People seem to be interested or frustrated in why their dog or cat does what they do." ...
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For three weeks per year, Katie Sweeney gets to put aside her duties as Glencoe's dog catcher and play Santa Claus. Sweeney is in her 21st year as the organizer behind a holiday toy and food drive that collects and distributes food and ...
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The spirit of the holiday season is alive and well in Lisle, especially with downtown merchants who are doing their part in various ways to demonstrate service to the community. Giving thanks by giving back' is my personal motto," said ...
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The digital December/January edition, sponsored by LeapFrog, can be viewed online now. The redesigned ToyNews issue for December/January is available to read online or via our iPad app. Makeovers traditionally come as part of the ...
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Interested parties can bid on packages for TV and print media until January 22nd. The BTHA has officially launched the Toy Trust Media Auction, which will conclude on January 22nd 2013 during the Toy Industry Awards at Toy Fair. ...
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Focus for 2013 show is on digital worlds and success with online marketing. Next year's Global Toy Conference at Nuremberg will focus on Digital Worlds: Success with Online Marketing and E-commerce. The event will take place ...
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Buyers and executives from ten chains sign up, including TRU, Tesco, Toymaster and more. ToyNews has brought together some of the biggest names in toy retail to form a new panel of industry experts. We’ve set up our own ...
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Not exactly the toys you want to curl up with at night, but an action figure of Sheriff Grimes on my bedside would certainly help keep my zombie nightmares at bay! The Season 2 Walking Dead action figures, plushies and collectible busts ...
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