Dec 26 2011
Hanukkah Harry's Supply Chain Mess Spend Matters So without China, Harry is faced with the need to buy from more expensive toy producers. Because of this, Jewish buying power -- as measured in the pounds of toys kids received -- doesn't go quite as far. But it also means these kids are much less ... |
Dec 25 2011
Pros see stocks up in 2012, but big risks, too Boston.com Then again, you might do better investing in the opposite kind of companies, like makers of toys and other consumer discretionary goods. Their profits tend to zoom up and down with the economy. A report from S&P Capital IQ notes that stocks of cyclical ... and more » |
Dec 25 2011
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | Pros see stocks up in 2012, but big risks, too Atlanta Journal Constitution Then again, you might do better investing in the opposite kind of companies, like makers of toys and other consumer discretionary goods. Their profits tend to zoom up and down with the economy. A report from S&P Capital IQ notes that stocks of cyclical ... and more » |
Dec 25 2011
 Boston.com | Flexible Flyer, king of sleds, slides on Boston.com “Sure, materials began to change, too, with the use of more plastics in sleds and what we call 'snow toys.' But it didn't snow much at all throughout the US in those winters, and after that, retailers sort of forgot about us.'' For the Flexible Flyer, ... and more » |
Dec 25 2011
ON SECOND THOUGHT Flexible Flyer, king of sleds, slides on The Boston Globe “Sure, materials began to change, too, with the use of more plastics in sleds and what we call 'snow toys.' But it didn't snow much at all throughout the US in those winters, and after that, retailers sort of forgot about us.'' For the Flexible Flyer, ... and more » |
Dec 25 2011
Flexible Flyer, king of sleds, slides on The Boston Globe “Sure, materials began to change, too, with the use of more plastics in sleds and what we call 'snow toys.' But it didn't snow much at all throughout the US in those winters, and after that, retailers sort of forgot about us.'' For the Flexible Flyer, ... |
Dec 24 2011
Build-A-Bear Pays $600000 Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Toy Top Secret Writers These incidents include 200000 KoolToyz action figures being recalled due to “sharp edges and lead contamination”. More recently, Mattel Inc., the world's biggest toymaker, recalled 1.5 million of its toys that had been manufactured in China, ... and more » |
Dec 24 2011
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | Pros see stocks up in 2012, but big risks, too Atlanta Journal Constitution Then again, you might do better investing in the opposite kind of companies, like makers of toys and other consumer discretionary goods. Their profits tend to zoom up and down with the economy. A report from S&P Capital IQ notes that stocks of cyclical ... and more » |
Dec 24 2011
Build-A-Bear issues third toy recall this year STLtoday.com For the third time this year, Build-A-Bear Workshop has discovered a potentially dangerous defect in its toys. The Overland-based toy retailer is recalling 297200 "Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears" because the toy's plastic eyes can fall out, ... and more » |
Dec 23 2011
Pros see stocks up in 2012, but big risks, too CanadianBusiness.com Then again, you might do better investing in the opposite kind of companies, like makers of toys and other consumer discretionary goods. Their profits tend to zoom up and down with the economy. A report from S&P Capital IQ notes that stocks of cyclical ... and more » |
Dec 23 2011
 Los Angeles Times | Parents, you are top regulator when it comes to toy safety Los Angeles Times "I don't buy any made-in-China toys," Molina said. Or so she thinks. The millions of toys recalled by Mattel and Fisher-Price were made in China. About 80% of all toys sold worldwide are Chinese-made, according to industry figures. ... and more » |
Dec 23 2011
 The Associated Press | Pros see stocks up in 2012, but big risks, too The Associated Press Then again, you might do better investing in the opposite kind of companies, like makers of toys and other consumer discretionary goods. Their profits tend to zoom up and down with the economy. A report from S&P Capital IQ notes that stocks of cyclical ... and more » |
Dec 23 2011
Recalls this week: ATVs, ice dream dippers, shoes MSN Money DETAILS: Bugaboo Bee Strollers, made in China for Bugaboo Americas of El Segundo, Calif. They were told at Toys R Us, Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide as well as online between February and September. WHY: The front swivel wheels ... |
Dec 23 2011
Retailer blames China suppliers as more jewelry recalled ! Examiner.com Currently Canadian Retailers rely on overseas third party laboratory analysis to be provided by Chinese manufacturers, which always seem to give favourable analyitical results on these toxic substances used in the manufacturing of childrens toys. ... and more » |
Dec 23 2011
 SkySports | Review of the year SkySports Having accepted a handsome invitation to tee it up in the French Open, Bubba did his best 'idiot abroad' impression and could not wait to pack up his toys and take them back to the US. ''It's not a normal tournament, there's cameras, there's phones, ... and more » |
Dec 23 2011
A Day in the Life: Santa and Mrs. Claus spare a moment to visit Marco Island ... Naples Daily News An inquisitive child was quite confused because his Mom told him that Santa made all the toys at the North Pole, but his toy said "made in China." Santa instantly replied to him, "It's a special toy — it took special tooling so I had to send it to ... and more » |
