Hardlines

06/19/2013 - 12:51
Jakks Pacific courts Spanish-speaking consumers

Leading U.S. toymaker Jakks Pacific has expanded its licensing agreement with Televisa, the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world, and Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic Americans, for the “El Chavo” brand.

06/19/2013 - 12:08
Toy State gets keys to Hot Wheels brand

Hot Wheels has entered into a licensing agreement with Toy State, a leading manufacturer of licensed and highly stylized lights-and-sound toy vehicles.

06/18/2013 - 15:54
Toy manufacturer tackles global growth

Mattel Brands and Fisher-Price is looking to remain players in the global market. To that end, the company is restructuring its licensing approach and prioritizing its portfolio of brands to create partnerships that foster global growth.

06/18/2013 - 12:12
Michaels celebrates big 4-0 with mobile craft tour

To celebrate its 40th birthday, Michaels will launch the first-ever Michaels Craft Tour this month in a specially designed 18-wheeler that features a fully stocked, 1,000-sq.-f.t craft room on the inside.

06/17/2013 - 16:53
GE Capital empowers contractors with new program
06/17/2013 - 16:18
Hasbro flocks together with Angry Birds creator

Hasbro will be developing toys and physical games based on the globally popular Angry Birds brand as part of its expanded licensing agreement with Rovio Entertainment.

06/17/2013 - 15:07
Home Depot gets late start to hurricane season

Home Depot has plans for a major hurricane preparedness initiative this year, but the program doesn’t begin until nearly two months after residents of storm prone areas should already have plans in place.

06/17/2013 - 12:34
Old Man Winter chills Toys’R’Us Q1 sales

Lingering cold weather and soft sales in its electronics and entertainment categories caused Toys”R”Us’ net and comparable store sales for first quarter ended May 4 to dip.

06/17/2013 - 10:11
Advance Auto Parts looks within for new SVP operations

Advance Auto Parts has promoted Jon Dehne to SVP of market availability, inventory management and merchandise operations.

06/17/2013 - 08:56
Lowe’s sees California growth in Orchard deal

Plans to acquire at least 60 stores from bankrupt Orchard Supply Hardware give Lowe’s an increased presence in California and a new small format with expansion potential.

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