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Discovery Bay to Launch Oxford Game Collection at Barnes & Noble
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Stone America Licensing has announced the launch of Discovery Bay Games’ Oxford Game Collection at Barnes & Noble for spring 2011. The line will showcase the history of the University of Oxford in traditional games, including chess and checkers sets with gargoyle components, traditional cribbage, liar’s dice, dominoes, card sets, an authentic trivia game, and both jigsaw and pop-out puzzles.
Following the launch at Barnes & Noble, the products will be available at other retailers, including Borders, K-Mart, Nordstrom, Toys “R” Us, and specialty toy retailers. Additionally, they will be available online at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Target.com, and Toysrus.com.
Tags: Barnes and Noble, Borders, Discovery Bay Games, K Mart, Nordstrom, Oxford Games Collection, Target, Toys R Us
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
Senario’s My Secret Circle Hits Target Stores
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
My Secret Circle, the social diary product from Senario, will invade Target stores this August. My Secret Circle is a plug-and-play USB device allowing girls ages 8 to 12 to interact with their friends through photo sharing, scrapbooking, and journal writing. Access to the online journals are only granted through the exchange of friend codes, which the company hopes will make the service a safe social network alternative for girls.
The product originally debuted in 2009 at Justice stores. Target will also carry the B.F.F. Pack, which includes two access keys (USB flash drives) so friends can journal together.
Tags: B.F.F. Pack, Justice, My Secret Cirlce, Senario, Target
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
Walmart Named No. 1 Retailer Once Again
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Stores Magazine’s annual Top 100 Retailers list crowned Walmart as the No. 1 retailer again, which was determined based on overall retail sales (not revenue) and did not include gas stations. IKEA North America made its debut on the list at No. 92, while Kroger came in at No. 2 and Target at No. 3.
Discount stores Dollar General (No. 28), Family Dollar (No. 45), and Dollar Tree (No. 61) climbed the list seven, 11, and 15 spots, respectively. Stores Magazines‘ editors attribute the climb to the poor economy last year, which forced people to find lower-cost solutions for the products they buy. The list was compiled and analyzed by Kantar Retail.
Tags: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, IKEA North America, Kantar Retail, Kroger, Stores magazine, Target, Walmart
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
Target Debuts New Video Game Department Layout
Monday, May 24th, 2010
Target is introducing a new open layout for its consumer electronics and video game departments, aiming to give visitors a convenient, enjoyable shopping experience with easy access to information and products. The new layout includes a video game section that will be expanded by 30 percent; a large, open format that will include new product-accessible fixtures organized by platform and game genres; and a majority of stores will include video game Learning Centers and Trial Stations.
The new Learning Centers will feature a 40-inch high-definition touch screen where guests can read reviews, learn about game features, sort by ESRB ratings, view in-store price and inventory, receive recommendations on best sellers, or page a team member for assistance. Trial Stations will allow guests to try out the latest titles before they buy.
Tags: Learning Centers, Target, Trial Stations, video games
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly in April
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
According to Reuters, the U.S. consumer confidence index in April improved slightly to 57.9, compared to 52.3 in March. Many retailers, says Rothman Research, are revising their marketing strategy to attract as much traffic to their stores for the summer. Giant discounters such as Walmart Stores, Inc. and Target Corp. performed extremely well during the recession, and are now trying to attract even more people to these stores as the consumer confidence grows.
Tags: Consumer Confidence Index, Rothman Research, Target, Walmart
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
Target Outlines Growth Plans for 2010 and Beyond
Monday, January 25th, 2010
Target Corporation is outlining its growth opportunities for the next five to 10 years. Target plans to continue growth within existing stores by investing approximately $1 billion in the renovation of about 340 existing stores, expanding grocery content in general merchandise stores, and enhancing layout, assortment, and “in-store experience” in areas including beauty, home, electronics, and video games.
Tags: Target
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
The Toy Book’s Toy Report 01/13/10
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Catch up on last week’s news! Read The Toy Book Toy Report for 01/13/10.
To view click here.
Tags: 4Kids, ABRAMS, American Bass Anglers, Amulet, Art Clokey, Big Idea, Blu-ray, CPSC, Danny Grossman, Dentsu, Diary of Wimpy Kid, Disney, Disney's A Christmas Carol, EA, Enesco, Fort Valley, frisbee, Grani & Partners, Gumby, Hasbro, Hong Kong, Iron Man 2, JAKKS, Julie Livingston, Laura Phillips, LeapFrog, Lego, Macmillan, Manufacturing Marvel America, Marvel, Nick Cannon, RDF Rights, Sakar, School Gyrls, Sears, Simon & Schuster, Step 2, StinkyKids, Stone America, Target, The NPD Group, TIA, TIF, Times Square, toy exports, Toy Fair, Toys R Us, Twentieth Century Fox, VeggieTales, WHAM-O
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
The Toy Book’s Toy Report 11/24/09
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Catch up on last week’s news! Read The Toy Book Toy Report for 11/24/09.
To view click here.
Tags: ALEX, Babies R Us, Cookie Jar, Craft & Hobby Association, Discovery Bay Games, FAO Schwarz, Free Shipping Day, gift cards, Harris Interactive, Meijer, National Retail Federation, phthalates, Scientific American, Sears, Target, The Big Toy Book, TOTY, Toy Industry Association, Toy Safety Certification Program, Toys, Toys R Us
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This post was written by Elizabeth Reid
Playmates Toys Reintroduces Rainbow Brite
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Rainbow Brite returns to the doll scene with a makeover. Master toy licensee Playmates Toys will introduce a new Rainbow Brite doll collection at Toys “R” Us and Target stores in spring 2010. The collection will include 10-inch dolls of Rainbow Brite and her two friends Moonglow and Tickled Pink, fashioned in their signature bright dresses, accessories, and boots. The collection also includes a 15-inch Rainbow Brite doll and the gang’s horse companions: Starlite, Shimmer, and Sunriser.
Tags: Hallmark, Playmates Toys, Rainbow Brite, Target, Toys R Us
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