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CTJPA Reports Final Stats on Shanghai Shows

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

CTJPA’s 4-in-1 EXPO In Shanghai-Reports Record-Breaking Results The China Toys & Juvenile Products Association (CTJPA)…

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  • Holidays

CVS Pharmacy Expands Toy and Collectibles Assortment for Fall 2026

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on October 23, 2026

Global Toy News InsightCVS Pharmacy is expanding its fall 2026 merchandise assortment with a stronger…

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  • Charity

Petco Love Taps Into Blind-Box Craze With Plush Collectibles That Give Back

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on October 20, 2026October 22, 2026

Global Toy News InsightPetco Love’s launch of its Plush Mystery Charm Adoptable Pet collection demonstrates…

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  • Crafts

Michaels and Hallmark Partnership Highlights Growing Demand for Screen-Free Play

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

Global Toy News InsightThe partnership between Michaels and Hallmark highlights an opportunity for the toy…

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  • Press Release

Burger King Taps Into Collectibles Trend With Hello Kitty Mystery Toys

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on October 19, 2026October 20, 2026

Global Toy News InsightBurger King’s partnership with Sanrio to introduce Hello Kitty and Friends toys…

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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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