TRU Kids Brands Expands Global Leadership Team
TRU Kids Brand announces Anand Shah as general counsel and Brian Maeda as chief business development officer.
TRU Kids Brand announces Anand Shah as general counsel and Brian Maeda as chief business development officer.
Tru Kids Brands, parent of the Toys“R”Us brand, and Candytopia, the candy-coated experiential adventure that has drawn crowds nationwide, announced today they have joined forces to create an all-new innovative play experience called The Toys“R”Us Adventure.
Tru Kids Brands, the parent of the Toys “R” Us brand, and b8ta, the software-powered experiential retailer, have entered into a joint venture to bring Toys “R” Us stores back to the United States. The new store experience will deliver the hottest toy products and brands, carefully curated and showcased in highly immersive smaller-format interactive spaces.
Toys ‘R’ Us resurfaces as Tru Kids Brands, with new leadership and a new retail strategy that will include an omnichannel approach and smaller retail footprint.
KidStuff Public Relations continues to pop the champagne corks as its 30th Anniversary year has more good news to share. Four toymakers have signed with the storied PR agency headed by Lisa Orman, named twice as a Wonder Woman by Women In Toys (WIT) as one of the industry’s top thought leaders on kids’ stuff. As of April 2024, KidStuff PR is the Agency of Record for Fun In Motion Toys, Top Secret Toys, MEAVIA and Purpose Toys. Each toy company adds something truly special to the Toy Aisle. Childhood and young adulthood is all about play and these four toymakers make sure all ages, all ethnicities and all abilities are seen and included.
Cameo Kids is introducing two beloved Sesame Street characters to its platform, Elmo and Cookie Monster, creating personalized messages for children and fans of all ages. Cameo Kids is a unique platform enabling parents and loved ones to book personalized Cameo videos featuring favorite family entertainment stars, whether for birthdays, congratulations, bedtime, holidays, or just an everyday “we love you!” On November 15th, Elmo and Cookie Monster will become the first Sesame Street characters to join Cameo Kids.
American toy manufacturer Kids Preferred is collaborating with Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, on a new line of infant toys for families. After wrapping up a successful exhibit at NY Toy Fair 2023 last week, Larry Presser, President & Chief Revenue Officer, announced this week the toy and gift manufacturer will create five Sesame Street licensed product lines: Infant Plush, Infant Developmental Toys, Soft Books, Jack in the Boxes and Wooden Toys.
O2C Brands announces the acquisition of Green Sprouts, an innovator in natural baby products that reimagines the possibilities for swimwear, sun wear, mealtime, bath time, hair care, toys and more. The line stands out for its wide range of products for newborns, infants, and toddlers up to 4 years old. “Green Sprouts exemplifies the very essence of O2C Brands core values – a fusion of innovation, sustainable materials, unwavering quality, distinctive design, and an emphasis on family. We are focused on strengthening Green Sprouts dedicated and loyal customer base, while building awareness through multiple market channels,” said Eric Lockwood, CEO of O2C Brands.
BBC Studios Kids & Family, distributor and licensor for the hit animated series Bluey, is again adding to its already stellar roster of licensing partners creating product based on the Emmy -winning series that has become a global household favorite. Further building on its notable list of licensing partners are 15 new licensees in the U.S. and Canada and 15 across Latin America. The innovative, imagination-inspiring products, set to debut later this year and 2024, further help kids fully immerse themselves in Bluey’s fun-filled world in new and exciting ways.