Friday, August 21, 2026

TOPICS

Home Tags Toys

Tag: toys

MATTEL INC. reported a loss $311.3 million for the first quarter, dragged down by the bankruptcy of Toys "R" Us. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/DANIEL ACKER

Mattel’s Barbie brand carries quarter, mutes Toys `R’ Us effect

NEW YORK - Barbie’s back in town. Mattel Inc., which named a new CEO last week, softened the effect of Toys “R” Us Inc.’s demise as...
YNON KREIZ is the newest Mattel CEO. He recently told employees that he will focus on fostering creativity and expanding how Mattel uses its brands. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/ SCOTT EELLS

New Mattel CEO plays catch-up with rivals after four down years

NEW YORK - Mattel Inc., home of Barbie and Thomas the Tank Engine, has struggled for years trying to manage its way out of...
HASBRO REPORTED a $112.5 million first-quarter loss, compared to a $68.6 million profit one year prior. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SPRINGER

Hasbro takes a hit with the collapse of customer Toys ‘R’...

NEW YORK - The demise of Toys “R” Us Inc. took a toll on Hasbro Inc., which posted worse-than-expected results in the first quarter. Hasbro...
HASBRO CEO BRIAN GOLDNER said that the company made a tactical error, releasing toys too far ahead of the Star Wars franchise’s most recent movie. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/JEENAH MOON

Hasbro CEO admits making strategic mistake with ‘Last Jedi’ toys

PAWTUCKET - The force wasn’t with Hasbro Inc. during its latest Star Wars merchandising push. CEO Brian Goldner says the company goofed by releasing toys...

Toys R Us is said to miss vendor payments as woes...

NEW YORK – Toys R Us Inc. has missed payments to some suppliers in recent days as the U.S. division heads toward a likely...
- Featured Event -

Latest News