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April 18, 2013
American Girl, Monster High drive Mattel Q1 results

Key Mattel brands drove Mattel sales for the first quarter of 2013. Mattel's net sales for the quarter were $996 million, up 7% compared to $928 million last year, and net income increased dramatically to $38.5 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to last year's first quarter net income of $7.8 million, or $0.02 per share.

February 4, 2013
Mattel Q4 sales up, no thanks to Barbie

Mattel reported a fourth-quarter net sales increase of 5% to $2.26 billion from $2.15 billion for the same period last year.

November 16, 2012
Mattel names CEO Bryan G. Stockton chairman

Mattel’s board of directors has named CEO Bryan G. Stockton, 59, as chairman of the board, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

July 17, 2012
Income up, sales flat at Mattel

For the second quarter, Mattel reported net income of $96.2 million, or 28 cents per share, compared with last year’s second quarter net income of $80.5 million, or 23 cents per share.

June 25, 2012
Mattel renames design center in honor of founders

Mattel has renamed its design center at its Southern California headquarters the Handler Team Center in honor of founders Ruth and Elliot Handler.

February 13, 2012
NPD unveils kids' top play items

The NPD Group unveiled the top current favorite play items among children ages 14 years and younger.

November 21, 2011
Mattel CEO to retire at year's end

Mattel has announced that Robert A. Eckert, 57, will retire as CEO, after 11 years with the company, effective Dec. 31.

March 9, 2011
Mattel CEO honored by children's foundation

Robert Eckert, chairman and CEO of Mattel, will be presented the community leader award at the Exceptional Children’s Foundation's 65th Anniversary Gala.

February 17, 2011
Updated: Toy Fair takes over NYC

Toy Fair took over the Javitz Center in New York City this week, and amidst the fun was some serious business as toy companies showcased what they hope will be the next big thing.

February 2, 2011
Mattel Q4 income down slightly

Mattel reported that for the fourth quarter, net income was $325.2 million, or 89 cents per share, compared with last year’s fourth quarter net income of $328.4 million, or 89 cents per share.

January 5, 2011
Mattel plays with idea of new COO position

Mattel announced that it has appointed Bryan Stockton, Mattel’s president of international, to the new position of chief operating officer, effective immediately. Stockton will report to Robert Eckert, chairman and chief executive officer of Mattel, as will Mattel’s finance, legal and human resources functions.

December 7, 2010
Meijer cutting toy prices

Meijer announced that it is slashing prices on more than 350 popular products in its...

October 6, 2010
Target slashes toy prices in time for the holidays

Target announced that it will offer discounts on more than 1,000 toys this holiday season,...

September 22, 2010
Toys'R'Us names hot toys for the holiday

Toys“R”Us announced that it has unveiled its annual Holiday Hot Toy List, filled with 36 items that are new this year and offer outstanding value in quality, price and play.

April 25, 2010
Kmart names top summer toys

Kmart has announced its list of the "hot 8 toys" for the summer ......

October 6, 2008
Toys'R'Us names hot toys for the holiday

Toys“R”Us announced that it has unveiled its annual Holiday Hot Toy List, filled with 36...

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