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Author: Christopher Byrne

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ON TOP in Shantou–A Transformative Trip

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on September 15, 2026

For any giftgiver who has ever handed a kid a toy — any toy, from…

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  • The Playground Podcast

Dee Dee Wright: On a Mission with Purpose Toys

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on September 12, 2026September 17, 2026

Listen is as Chris talks to entrepreneur Dee Dee Wright, founder of Purpose Toys and…

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The Disruption Report: AI in Customer Service

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on August 28, 2026

I’ve been intrigued lately with conversations I’ve been having with people dealing with AI in…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Dr. Kate Renshaw

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on August 18, 2026August 20, 2026

If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know we’repassionate about the role of play…

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  • Disruption Report

The Disruption Report: Credit Card Debt Grows

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on August 17, 2026

As if we needed another reason potentially to suppress discretionary spending as we head into…

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New FAO “Jewel Box” Opens in NYC Nordstrom

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on August 14, 2026August 20, 2026

Eager kids (and adults) flocked to Nordstrom’s on 57th Street in Manhattan earlier this week…

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How We Played: Chatty Cathy

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on July 24, 2026

In 1959, the talking doll was not a completely new phenomenon. There had been dolls…

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The Disruption Report: The Challenges of Remote Work

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on June 18, 2026

During the pandemic, the world became accustomed to remote work. And it seemed for some…

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  • AI

The Disruption Report: Staying Human

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on June 15, 2026

AI is being touted as the path to efficiency in customer service. Efficiency saves money.…

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Global Toy Industry Grows: Circana

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on June 10, 2026

The global toy industry is not only growing but transforming. According to data company Circana’s…

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  • Toy & Hobby China

Social Selling in Shenzhen

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on April 30, 2026

Toy & Hobby China in Shenzhen earlier this month as a hotbed of social selling.…

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  • Editor's Picks

Tariff Refund Portal Opens

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on April 20, 2026April 28, 2026

This morning, April 20, U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBE) has unveiled an online portal…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: The Return of the Backyard Sports Franchise

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 16, 2026March 19, 2026

Revitalizing and relaunch a brand almost 30 years after its introduction is never an easy…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Mark Basset of Precisify

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 27, 2026March 5, 2026

In the dynamic world of marketing in today’s toy industry, staying on top of best…

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  • Toy & Hobby China

April In Shenzhen Part 2–Licensing China Expands

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 25, 2026

As the growth of licensing in various sectors worldwide continues to grow, the Licensing China…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Now what? Jay Foreman on the Current Tariff Situation

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

This is a special edition of The Playground Podcast. In the wake of the Supreme…

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  • Toy & Hobby China

April In Shenzhen—And Why You Should Be There Part 1

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 12, 2026

Toy & Hobby China is April 9-11 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center…

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  • New Products

From Bricks to Speed: Mattel Brick Shop Expands Product Line with Hot Wheels

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 26, 2026January 29, 2026

Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Toyota join the line of customizable builds for automotive fans Mattel,…

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