Archive for December, 2009
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JPMA Unveils New Logo and Seal
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) has debut its new certification product seal and logo. The redesign is the organization’s first logo revamp since the program’s start in 1976. JPMA is a trade organization of more than 250 companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Member companies manufacture or import infant products such as cribs, strollers, and car seats.
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Melissa & Doug Toys Recalled In Canada
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Three toys by Melissa & Doug, the Slice and Bake Cookie set, Shape Sorting Cube, and Pound a Peg, have been recalled in Canada only. Health Canada, the country’s public health department, says the surface paint on the toys contains excessive barium that is past the legal limit in Canada. For more information, click here.
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More Cyber Monday Shoppers Purchased from Home
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
According to the National Retail Federation, this year’s Cyber Monday traffic shifted from mid-day hours to early morning and evening hours. The NRF reports that CyberMonday.com, a website by Shop.org that features holiday promotions and sales, had 15.8 million visits on Monday, increasing 8 percent from Cyber Monday 2008.
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Smith & Tinker Cuts Staff by 30 Percent
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
According to Venture Beat, web-based toy maker Smith & Tinker has laid off 30 percent of its staff, which totals approximately 15 of its 50 or so employees. The company confirmed it had layoffs, but did not state how many employees were cut.
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Spain Proposes to Ban Kids’ Meal Toys
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Spain’s Health Ministry is proposing legislation to ban restaurants, food manufacturers, and fast food chains from including toys and prizes with their meals. Read more in this Time article.
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Toys “R” Us CEO Talks Holiday Season 2009
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
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Jerry Storch, CEO of Toys “R” Us, sat down with Brian Sullivan of Fox News to discuss price wars with Wal-Mart, Black Friday crowd control, and other holiday season topics. Click here to read the transcript.
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