Category: Industry Outlook

The Toy Association has unveiled a new member benefit to allow toy companies to determine the environmental impact of their product packaging designs.

In the following Q&A, The Toy Association’s Anne McConnell, senior director of market research and data strategy, shares details on new research offered by the trade association about the collectibles space.

John W. Brady, a business consultant with Inveniam Capital Partners, breaks down what blockchain is and how it can be used to help aid those in the children’s products business.

This year saw the fall of the iconic retail giant, Toys “R” Us, and in June of this year the chain closed its remaining 740 U.S. stores sending shockwaves through the toy industry.   Fifteen percent of U.S. toy revenue came to a halt when the 70-year-old big-box retailer closed its doors due to bankruptcy. The far-reaching effects on the toy and game industry and the impact and shifts in…

Steve Pasierb, President of The Toy Association, shares an update on the association’s top priorities moving into 2019.

Leila Nosrati, a member of Women in Toys and head of Master Retail Advisors, shares her insight into starting your own successful business.

President of Design Edge Matt Nuccio discusses how the landscape is changing for toy inventors and the pros and cons of licensing vs. self-producing today.

ASTRA president Kimberly Mosley talks about the role of the newly formed ASTRA Innovation Council.

As we move into the most important time of the toy cycle, the fourth quarter selling season, there is anticipation about what type of holiday season it will be in terms of sales. Here’s publisher Bob Glaser’s thoughts on what type of season it may be.