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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Sorting Fact from Fiction

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

It seems to be the season of speculation – there are lots of ‘ifs, buts…

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Why ToyFest 2027 Should Be on Your Toy Industry Calendar

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on October 13, 2026

With more sourcing opportunities, a new trade show partnership, and nearly 65 years of industry…

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  • Holidays

Fandom Fuels Holiday Retail Opportunities as The Pop Insider Reveals 2026 Gift Guide

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on October 8, 2026

Global Toy News InsightThe Pop Insider has unveiled its eighth annual Holiday Gift Guide, featuring…

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  • Holidays

Halloween’s Longer Selling Season Opens New Opportunities for Toys

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on October 1, 2026September 30, 2026

Global Toy News InsightHalloween is increasingly behaving like a season rather than a single-day retail…

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  • Holidays

Toys Stay on the List as Holiday Shoppers Rethink How They Spend

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on September 30, 2026

Global Toy News InsightDespite increased financial pressure, consumers aren’t necessarily planning to retreat from holiday…

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  • Holidays

Dollar General Makes a Bigger Play for Holiday Toy Shoppers

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on September 28, 2026

Global Toy News InsightFor the toy industry, Dollar General’s holiday strategy highlights the growing importance…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Suppy and Demand

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on September 25, 2026

The LA Previews have been winding down this week. It appears that some showrooms have…

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  • Press Release

FAO Schwarz Expands Its Reach With First-Ever Amazon Storefront

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on September 18, 2026

Global Toy News InsightFAO Schwarz’s launch of its first official Amazon storefront shows how heritage…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: All to Play For

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on September 18, 2026

Having arrived back from a lovely holiday in Crete earlier this week, it seems like…

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  • Experiential Play

Beyond the Toy Box: Little Diggers Builds on the Rise of Experiential Play

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on September 17, 2026

Global Toy News InsightAs screens compete for more of children’s attention, experiential play is creating…

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  • Press Release

Toys ‘R’ Us Expands U.S. Footprint With 120 New Standalone Stores

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on September 17, 2026

Global Toy News InsightToys“R”Us is making one of its biggest U.S. retail moves in years,…

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  • Global Trade

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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  • Press Release

Traverse Group Launches ToyVerse With Fall 2027 Retail Plans

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on September 14, 2026

Global Toy News InsightThe launch of ToyVerse is notable because this isn’t a startup entering…

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  • Kidult

Beyond the Toy Aisle: Gremlins Taps the Growing Market for Experiential Collectibles

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on September 1, 2026September 2, 2026

Global Toy News InsightGemmy Industries is expanding its Gremlins assortment this Halloween through its licensing…

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  • Press Release

Toys “R” Us Asia Sees a New Opportunity as Families Turn Back to Physical Play

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on August 31, 2026September 2, 2026

Global Toy News InsightAs governments in multiple markets move toward tighter restrictions on social media…

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  • Press Release

“Hobbyween” Highlights Growing Consumer Appetite for Creative, Hands-On Activities

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on August 31, 2026September 2, 2026

Global Toy News InsightMichaels is tapping into two trends that should be especially interesting to…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: 119 Days and Counting

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on August 28, 2026

As I write this week’s Blog, it’s finally raining here for the first time in…

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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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