| Mixed Results From Toy Makers Hasbro, the world’s No. 2 toy maker, rode its hot Transformers line to a strong profit, while legal expenses and rising costs hurt its larger rival, Mattel. nytimes.com |
Retail tracker raises holiday view on Wal-Mart A leading consumer research firm raised its holiday retail sales outlook on Wednesday, due to what it called Wal-Mart's "domination" of the retail industry with its bargain-basement deals. topix.com |
Toys a oeRa Us Faces Class Action Claim Wayne, N.J.-based Toys "R" Us Inc. faces a lawsuit accusing its Babies "R" Us division of colluding with five manufacturers to fix prices on baby products, including strollers, high chairs, car seats and breast pumps, reports The Wall Street Journal . topix.com |
Ben Bromley: Toys with maximum security! But why? (Baraboo News Republic) Ben Bromley: Toys with maximum security! But why? us.rd.yahoo.com |
UPDATE 1-Toys R Us posts quarterly loss The world's largest dedicated toy retailer said its net loss was $14 million in the fiscal second quarter, compared with a net profit of $27 million a year earlier. topix.com |