Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Toys ‘R’ Us has a new owner, WHP Global , which has acquired a controlling interest in parent company Tru Kids. WHP, which also owns the Anne Klein and Joseph Abboud fashion brands, will leverage its global network and digital platform to help grow Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us around the world.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this review, we evaluated 27 kid, baby, and toy brands on five elements: direct-to-consumer strength, brand visibility online, distribution and e-control, organic consumer enthusiasm, and product innovation.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2024

, Little Tikes, MGA’s Miniverse and other beloved toy brands, has launched its own direct-to-consumer ( DTC ) site and rewards program to get closer to its customers. DTC customers also will gain early access to the newest toys before they hit store shelves.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Meeting Luxury Consumers Where They Are (Image courtesy Whitman Family Development) The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the U.S., Meeting Luxury Consumers Where They Are (Image courtesy Whitman Family Development) The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Melissa & Doug toys and costumes have been in homes and schools around the world for decades. (If If you are a parent, you likely have at least one Melissa & Doug toy.) But now, Melissa & Doug is taking the reins of the experience and using its first flagship store to fully immerse consumers into its world of play.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

New to this year’s event is the Consumer Product Showcase , offering SMB brands the opportunity to show off innovative customer-facing products. Additionally, Lowe’s Marvin Ellison will be honored with the NRF 2023 Visionary Award. Taking place January 15-16 from 10 a.m.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

If you're here reading this blog post, you probably want to know how to sell toys online. Either way, the toy niche can be incredibly lucrative. In fact, in 2019, the toy market was worth a whopping $90.7 How to Sell Toys Online: The Facts. What Exactly is the Online Children's Toy Niche? That's a lot of dough.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This partnership is set to bring a novel shopping experience to UK customers, allowing them to purchase LEGO toys through the Just Eat platform. By offering rapid delivery, Just Eat alleviates the need for time-consuming trips to physical stores during one of the busiest times of the year.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The spring and early summer was an optimistic time for many consumers who finally emerged from lockdowns looking to refresh their wardrobes and find items suited for smaller local outings during the warmer months. Retail rode strong into Q2 2021 as shoppers returned to stores even as digital sales remained elevated.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The absence of Toys ‘R’ Us headed into the holiday season has created a scramble in two ways: one, to grab a larger share of the toy market, and another for additional physical space. all have expanded their toy offerings ahead of the season, and old favorite FAO Schwarz is reopening its flagship New York City store in November.

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RTP blog

MAY 31, 2018

If you’re still looking for proof that we’re living in one of the most transformational times in retail since the 2008 financial crisis, look no further than the recent demise of Toys “R” Us. Their closure marks the third-largest retail bankruptcy in U.S. history, and not only does it affect toymakers and investors, but the economy as well.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce. This is causing many Americans to stress this holiday season.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

PawWire, which joins the company’s FashWire and GlossWire platforms, uses rich data sets and data science capabilities to enable consumers both to navigate the breadth of products available and also to have a more personalized product discovery experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Consumers are invited to bring in empty hair care, skincare and cosmetic packaging from any brand, purchased anywhere. The innovative collaboration offers consumers the opportunity to divert traditionally non-recyclable beauty waste from landfills in a convenient way.”. A Walmart recycling hub operated by TerraCycle.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Following reports of freight costs rising by 500% and ongoing labour shortages in the transport and logistics sector, toy retailers and manufacturers are warning of depleted shelves this Christmas. Retailers and consumers alike are being urged to plan ahead to avoid and prevent the worst of the toy shortages this Christmas.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2021

As we move into a second pandemic year marked by unprecedented shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors, one trend stands out: shoppers are turning to resale more than ever to optimize their at-home lifestyle. For most consumers, taking the time to focus on their space was something of a luxury before the pandemic. Here’s why.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

Walmart has debuted a digital-first shopping experience that provides customers with a view into three celebrities’ online carts: football star Patrick Mahomes , pop singer Becky G and the ultimate consumer (and consumer product), Barbie. And Becky G, who is launching a headlining tour across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

More than 10,000 products from Petco are now available for delivery nationwide via the DoorDash Marketplace, including food, treats, toys, beds, bowls and other supplies. Whether it’s the dog food you forgot to grab while out or a treat or toy, consumers now have convenient on-demand access to pets’ whole health needs.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Design and visual merchandising teams in particular rise to the occasion, finding creative themes, materials, lighting and more to evoke delight and holiday spirit among consumers of all ages.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Walmart is also investing in providing value to the price-sensitive consumer through applying its Rollback pricing to thousands of additional products during the holiday season in categories including toys, home, electronics and beauty.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Strong consumer spending continues to be driven by net-new demand and not just higher prices, according to the research firm, with Adobe’s Digital Price Index showing that online prices have fallen consecutively for 12 months and were down 3.2% Discounts for toys are expected to peak at 35% off listed prices (vs. Adobe expects U.S.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leaders at Amazon and Mattel say movies and nostalgia help drive strong consumer interest for iconic brands ahead of the holiday shopping season.

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RetailWire

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Mattel fell short of its and Wall Street’s expectations for the fourth quarter as North American consumers cut back on purchases of toys that had price increases in 2022. The toy maker’s sales fell 26 percent “as the macro-economic environment was more challenging than anticipated,” said Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Walmart is making a big move in that direction with the integration of BNPL financing at its self-checkout kiosks, allowing customers to pay over time for everything from electronics and apparel to toys and more. will help even more consumers increase their purchasing power during the holiday shopping season and beyond.”

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Sailthru

JANUARY 17, 2020

After shuttering hundreds of stores and filing for bankruptcy , Toys R Us rose from the ashes with a few experiential stores that opened in time for the holiday season. It’s common to hear about store closures and missed quarters, but it’s not often that a huge brand gets a do-over like Toys R Us. Time to pay attention.

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RetailWire

JUNE 7, 2022

Mattel Playback, a program that lets consumers send toys back to be recycled, is being expanded by the toy manufacturer. The program, which launched last year and included Barbie dolls, Megan Blocks and Matchbox cars, has been expanded to include non-electronic Fisher-Price toys.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2024

Consumers responded to steep discounts in key ecommerce categories, including electronics, where discounts peaked at 31% off listed prices (versus 25% in 2022); toys ( 28% versus 34% last year); and apparel ( 24% versus 19% ). November’s sales total of $123.5 billion topped December’s $98.6 22 and 23, when it drove 36.8%

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RetailWire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Toys bought by adults (not to be confused with those “adult toys” that come in plain brown packages) are driving most of the growth in the toy industry, according to NPD Group data.

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RetailWire

DECEMBER 22, 2023

A warning was sent out alerting consumers to immediately stop using the magnetic ball sets by the Chinese seller Doraemon.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The service is available for tens of thousands of products that are in-stock at nearby stores, including books, toys, games and collectibles. As retail and consumer preferences continue to evolve, we’re thrilled to be bringing our customers this added convenience and serve them in new ways.”

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Salsify

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Keeping up with continually shifting retailer requirements is a daunting task, which only seems to amplify when you factor in the industry trends and evolving consumer demands for toy and baby brand manufacturers.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The retailer worked with vendors to introduce new products — most priced at $10 or less — as consumers search for bargains this holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s not that stores aren’t exciting or enjoyable anymore, it’s just that after nearly two decades covering the business of retail and even more decades as a consumer, one starts to get a little skeptical when a press release promises something “new.” Final thought — I think the country needs both Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

In general, consumer spending on goods has proven weaker as more Americans are spending available funds on services, travel and activities that were limited during the pandemic ,” said Lisa Plonka, Partner and leader of Plante Moran ’s Consumer Goods Practice. lift in sales compared to the pre-holiday season, according to Adobe.

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Salsify

APRIL 10, 2019

The demise of Toys R Us in mid-2018 presented a major opportunity for other retailers to capture a portion of the defunct chain’s $11.5 billion in annual toy sales. Toy consumers have quickly shifted a lot of their spending to these already well-known retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Kohl’s joins Claire’s growing list of more than 40 retail partners, which also includes Macy’s , Walmart , Toys ‘R’ Us, CVS, DSW and at least 10 grocery partners including Albertsons and Kroger. For the last three years the 62-year-old brand has undergone a massive transformation effort to reintroduce itself to today’s younger consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

The new format also gives Party City the opportunity to test new product assortments, especially focused on categories related to kids’ celebrations such as trending toys, favors and more. The customer is at the center of everything,” said Bill Lanza, Head of Stores at Party City in a statement.

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