NRF: More Retailers Responding to Consumers’ Multichannel Needs
A new study from NRF and Forrester reports as more consumers embrace multichannel shopping, more retailers are diversifying their investments on and offline.
Funko to Set Up L.A. Retail Store, Reports Positive 2018 Financial Results
Funko has reported its 2018 financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, posting a 33 percent increase in year-over-year net sales for 2018.
Jazwares Enters Deal to Boost Presence in Iberia
Jazwares builds presence in Iberia through new strategic partnership with Iberian distributor Toy Partner.
Celerant Technology Unveils Ready-Made eCommerce Sites for Educational Toy Retailers
Aimed at specialty educational toy retailers, the new ecommerce platform, Cumulus eCommerce, offers a pre-populated database of toys and educational supply products from Educators Resource.
Disney Sets Date for First-Ever Frozen Fan Fest, Triple Force Friday
October 4 will mark Disney’s first-ever concurrent global product rollout for two of its biggest, and most anticipated, movie events of 2019: Frozen 2 and Star Wars: Episode IX.
Toys ‘R’ Us Makes Comeback as Tru Kids Brands, Unveils First Details
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.
The NPD Group, U.S. Census Bureau in Deal
The NPD Group will be the first third-party data provider to deliver regular data feeds to the U.S. Census Bureau’s monthly retail programs.
Barnes & Noble to Host ‘The LEGO Movie 2’ Build Event
In celebration of the new LEGO movie, Barnes & Noble will host a ‘The LEGO Movie 2’ Build Event on February 23.