The Ups and Downs of Competition
The recent World Yo-Yo Contest drew 196 competitors from 20 countries to compete using yesterday’s forgotten up-and-down string toy. nytimes.com |
Holiday hit toys like Bakugan are key for industry
At the hectic Toys "R" Us in Times Square, displays of Incredible Hulk and Star Wars toys dwarf a shelf displaying Spin Master Ltd.'s Bakugan Battle Brawlers. topix.com |
Ideas for Board Game Storage
Provides tips on board game storage. Also contains recommendation on toy storage solution system which can be used for storing and organizing board games. best-child-toys.com |
KKR, Bain Said to Hire Goldman for $1 Billion Toys R...
KKR & Co. LP and Bain Capital Partners LLC hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. for a $1 billion initial public offering of Toys R Us Inc., the retailer the buyout firms purchased in 2005, according to people with knowledge of the matter. topix.com |
Variety is the spice of Toys R Us holiday picks
Toys R Us Inc [TOY.UL] is betting on variety to hit its sales targets this holiday season, with toys ranging from Mattel's $13 plush toys that sing in perfect harmony with every squeeze, to a $110 remote-controlled monster "Bigfoot." The world's largest dedicated toy retailer is also offering more exclusives and opening more temporary stores to win ... topix.com |