Hasbro to Phase Out Plastic Packaging by 2022

Beginning in 2020, Hasbro plans to begin phasing out plastic from new product packaging, including plastic elements like polybags, elastic bands, shrink wrap, window sheets and blister packs.

ZURU Files Lawsuit Against MGA Entertainment

ZURU, along with its wholly owned subsidiaries Creative Impact, filed a complaint against MGA Entertainment, challenging MGA’s assertion of “nonexistent copyright, trademark…”

All in the Family: The Bortnick Family

CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with BGN Sales Group’s Bortnick family, a toy sales rep group that’s built its business on maintaining strong relationships with both retailers and manufacturers.

Hasbro Toy Recycling Program Expands to France, Germany

Hasbro expanded its toy and game recycling program to France and Germany, with additional plans to launch in Brazil later this year.   Through the program, consumers can send well-loved Hasbro toys and games to TerraCycle, which will recycle them into materials to be used in the…