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John Baulch The Friday Blog: School’s Out

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

School’s out, summer holidays are in, and grocers have filled up their power aisles with…

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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 Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Live at Sweet Suite

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

This episode was recorded at Sweet Suite in New York on July 8. Here it…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Brimming with Positivity

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on July 17, 2026

So, that’s it for another four years – the dream is over, and it isn’t…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Two Sides to Every Story

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on July 10, 2026

As the glorious weather continues, there is no doubt that it has been helpful to…

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Marlene Sharp is a Bridge Builder and WiT Wonder Women Award Finalist
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The Builder: How Marlene Sharp is Creating Opportunity, Community, and Belonging 

  • by Genna Rosenberg - CEO, GennComm
  • Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Marlene Sharp is a WiT Wonder Women Catalyst for Change Finalist When most people think…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Good Times

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on June 26, 2026

As we head towards the height of summer, the current bout of (exceedingly) warm weather…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Jared Wolfson of Blue Marble

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on June 19, 2026June 22, 2026

As a kid, host The Playground Podcast host Chris Byrne loved science toys. People who…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: The Bottom Line

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on June 19, 2026

As I am still easing my way gently back into the world of work, I…

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  • Uncategorized

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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  • Uncategorized

Inside the World’s Largest B2B Toy Showroom: Beehub Invites Buyers to Shantou

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on June 10, 2026

Beehub is giving a carefully selected group of toy buyers direct access to the heart…

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  • Uncategorized

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 World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Onwards

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on June 5, 2026

After a temporary hiatus, the Friday Blog returns to its traditional slot. The good news…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Summertime Madness

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on May 15, 2026

I  like to see the good in people and companies. Sometimes, unfortunately, my optimism is…

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Build-A-Bear Debuts Its First-Ever Wearable Plush as It Expands into Three New Categories

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on May 8, 2026May 7, 2026

Build-A-Bear continues to prove that plush is no longer just a toy category — it’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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Expansion Strategies for Toy Stores

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on April 23, 2026

For toy industry businesses trying to grow in the real world (where rent is high…

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