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Get Insider Media Tips for Toy Fair at Dec. 12 ‘Exhibitor Academy’ Session
November 19, 2024
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The Toy Association will host an "Exhibitor Academy" webinar on December 12 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that will help Toy Fair exhibitors plan for the global media presence at the show, taking place March 1 to 4 at the Javits Center in New York City. Registration for the webinar is now open.
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Toy Association Provides Input on Proposed CPSC Update to Toys Containing Button/Coin Cell Batteries
November 19, 2024
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The Toy Association™ submitted comments on November 14 in response to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to add additional performance and labeling requirements for toys containing button cell or coin cell batteries.
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The Toy Association & Ethical Supply Chain Program Launch Sourcing Pilot Program
November 18, 2024
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The Toy Association™ and Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP) have announced a new pilot program to provide small and medium-sized toy companies with a more efficient way to meet their sourcing and social compliance needs.
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Tips for Safe Play This Holiday Shared During 4th Annual Toy Safety Awareness Month
November 18, 2024
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Throughout the month of November, The Toy Association and the toy community are joining together to share safety tips across social media, offering shoppers tips for avoiding recalled and counterfeit products sold through untrustworthy e-commerce sites; sharing the importance of following age-labels on toys; and offering advice on how to ensure safe play once the gifts are unwrapped, among other simple steps families can take to ensure children’s safety.
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Toy Bank Has Collected Nearly $30 Million in Toys This Year
November 18, 2024
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As the holiday giving season is in full swing, there is still an opportunity for companies across the toy industry to support children in need by donating to The Toy Foundation’s Holiday Toy Drive.
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Young Inventors Shine Bright at 19th Annual Young Inventor Challenge® International Championship
November 18, 2024
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The Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) International Championship celebrated its 19th annual awards ceremony on November 9th at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, showcasing aspiring young inventors ages 6-18 from five countries. Dedicated to fostering creativity and entrepreneurship, this event recognized exceptional young inventors who brought forward original toy and game inventions reviewed by toy industry professionals.
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Webinar Reminder: India’s Rising Role in the U.S. Toy Supply Chain
November 15, 2024
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Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “Opportunities in India-U.S. Toy Trade,” an upcoming Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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Oregon Publishes Amendments to Toxic-Free Kids Act
November 12, 2024
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division has recently published an amendment to the administrative rules for the state’s Toxic-Free Kids Act (TFKA), following the passage of House Bill 3043 (HB 3043).
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Be a Philanthropic Leader at the 2025 TOTY® Awards — Sponsorships Now Open
November 11, 2024
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The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, the kick-off party to Toy Fair®, is a highly anticipated night for play professionals to celebrate the very best products in the toy industry and fundraise to deliver play to children in need. Companies of all sizes and sectors are invited to be a leader in the night’s philanthropy by serving as a sponsor for the event, taking place Friday, February 28 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
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People of Play Announces Winners of the 2024 TAGIE Awards
November 11, 2024
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Almost 350 attendees from 20 countries celebrated the finalists, winners, and honorees of People of Play’s (POP) Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs), held on November 8, 2024.
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The Toy Association Announces New Chief Policy Officer
November 11, 2024
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The Toy Association Inc., the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors, and others involved in the youth entertainment industry, announced today that Kathrin Belliveau, who most recently served as EVP and Chief Purpose Officer at Hasbro, will be joining the organization in the newly created role of Chief Policy Officer.
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The Toy Association™ Offers Support to Members Who Receive Media Inquiries About Safety
November 8, 2024
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If a member company’s product is included in a misinformed “dangeroys toy” list by an NGO, The Toy Association’s communications team is available to provide counsel on appropriate actions to take.
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Circana: U.S. Toy Industry Stabilizing Through the Third Quarter
November 7, 2024
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Circana announced U.S. toy retail sales performance results for January through September 2024, revealing that decline rates across dollars and units have slowed down.
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How Kids Today are Reshaping Play: November 14 Webinar
November 7, 2024
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Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “Toys & Games in the Age of Screens: The Insights Family Presents Finding the Balance for Touchscreen Natives,” an upcoming Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, November 14 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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NRF: Steady Sales Growth Expected for Holiday Season
November 7, 2024
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) remains optimistic about steady growth in holiday sales, projecting an increase between 2.5 percent and 3.5 percent compared to 2023, totaling between $979.5 billion and $989 billion.
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