Hasbro Pulse Con Returns for 2021
The virtual Hasbro Pulse Con fan event returns for 2021 on October 22-23 and will be live-streamed via the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel.
ShopTalk Episode 14: Sloomoo Founders Karen Robinovitz & Sara Schiller
Founders of Sloomoo Slime Institute in NYC, Karen Robinovitz and Sara Schiller, join this episode of aNb Media’s ShopTalk to discuss how Sloomoo came to be, slime and mental health, types of slimes, and future plans for Sloomoo. PLUS, an EXCLUSIVE tour of Sloomoo Institute!
Nelvana Tapped to Rep Care Bears Licensing in Canada
Nelvana will secure new licensing deals and work with existing licensees in Canada for the Care Bears brand.
Up Country, Inc. Appoints Cynthia Barlow CEO
Pet product manufacturer Up Country announced the appointment of Cynthia Barlow — a veteran within the pets, toys, and juvenile spaces — to chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2021.
WPA Names New Product Showcase Winners for 2021
World Pet Association announced the winners of the 2021 New Product Showcase Awards at SuperZoo in Las Vegas this week.
Universal Music Group Teams Up With Moonbug Music
Universal Music Group will oversee worldwide distribution, publishing, and licensing for the Moonbug Music label and its kids and family music catalogs
Putman Investments Will Purchase Toys’R’Us Canada
Putman Investments confirmed its plan to purchase Toys’R’Us and Babies’R’Us Canada from certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
SnugArooz Rolls Out New Plush Toys for Pets
Dog toy maker SnugArooz introduces a new pet toy collection, adding three new shapes to its line: Ally the Alpaca, Tye the Unicorn, and Willow the Hedgehog.
PlayMonster Hires AVP, National Accounts, Walmart
Bill Sinacore has joined PlayMonster to oversee the company’s retail and e-commerce relationship with Walmart.