28

Oct

Mattel sees challenging economy over holidays for toy industry

 (Reuters) - Mattel this week warned of slowing demand for the toy industry heading into the crucial holiday season, taking the shine off its bumper third-quarter results driven by the…

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27

Apr

Barbie maker Mattel swings to loss as retailers cut orders, costs rise

By Granth Vanaik  (Reuters) - Mattel Inc posted a bigger-than-expected loss for the first quarter as it grappled with higher costs and retailers cutting back on orders. Consumer companies have…

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22

Oct

Mattel says supply snags will not steal Christmas this year

Mattel Inc raised its 2021 sales forecast, saying it would overcome industry-wide shipping disruptions to ring in a strong holiday season steered by Barbie and Hot Wheels. The company has…

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12

May

Mattel to recycle old Barbies, Matchbox cars and MEGA Bloks into new toys

Toymaker Mattel is encouraging kids to return Barbies, Matchbox cars and MEGA Bloks they no longer play with to the company for recycling into new toys. The goal of the…

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25

Sep

Barbie makers Mattel launch gender-neutral doll

The makers of Barbie have launched a gender-neutral doll, in six different skin tones. Euronews reports that Mattel's "Creatable World" dolls are customisable and come with interchangeable hairstyles and outfits…

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09

Mar

Barbie turns 60

Barbie, the fashion doll famous around the world, celebrates her 60th anniversary on Saturday with new collections honouring real-life role models and careers in which women remain under-represented. It is…

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12

Feb

Barbie lineup to get more inclusive

The Barbie Fashionistas line offers over 100 looks to reflect a variety of appearances and identities, and the collection is about to get even more inclusive in 2019.  Mattel announced…

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