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3/10/2026

Court Orders Refunds for IEEPA Tariffs; Implementation Process Ongoing

On March 4, the U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order requiring refunds to importers of goods whose entries were subject to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

3/10/2026

Registration is Open for POP Week 2026

Industry professionals are now invited to register for POP Week 2026, a four-day series of events dedicated to the inventors, fans, and leaders shaping the toy and game industry. Presented by People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, the events will run from November 5 to 8 in Rosemont, IL, featuring professional opportunities designed to bring the global play community together in the spirit of innovation and play.

3/9/2026

Reminder: Join The Toy Association’s Annual General Meeting This Thursday (March 12)

The Toy Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place this week on Thursday, March 12 at 1 p.m. (Eastern). Representatives of all member companies are invited to attend the virtual meeting via Zoom.

3/6/2026

GEO is the New SEO: How this Strategy Fits into Product Marketing (April 2 Webinar)

Registration is now open for an upcoming Toy Association webinar that will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way consumers discover products online, and what brands must do now to remain visible as generative search continues to shape purchase decisions.

3/6/2026

The Toy Association™ Launches Toy Fair® University ‘Spring Semester’

The Toy Association™ is making Toy Fair® 2026 educational programming available, starting March 9 on ToyFairNY.com, LinkedIn, and via email. Content will be on demand and will roll out weekly through May. The virtual learning experience offers a convenient and flexible way to explore essential topics shaping the toy industry.

3/5/2026

2026 Toy Trends: Recording Now Available

The Toy Association’s Toy Trends Briefing, which unveiled new trend insights and research to an audience of hundreds of media, buyers, and toy professionals during Toy Fair® 2026 in New York City, is now available to view online.

3/5/2026

House & Senate Move Forward on Kids’ Online Safety & Privacy Measures

On March 5, Congress took several steps forward on two pieces of children’s online safety and privacy legislation, with both chambers passing measures aimed at strengthening protections for minors in digital spaces.

3/3/2026

The Toy Foundation™ Raises Over $1 Million to Deliver the Power of Play to Children in Need

The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, which took place on February 13, 2026, is the toy industry’s annual unifying moment to celebrate creativity, innovation, and come together in support of children in need.

3/2/2026

CPSC eFiling begins in July 2026: Guidance Available to Members

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) mandatory eFiling framework will take effect on July 8, 2026, introducing new electronic compliance data submission requirements for imported products.

2/27/2026

Limited Showrooms Available at the Toy Building for 2026 Market Weeks

Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the Los Angeles Toy District can now secure space at The Toy Association’s Toy Building in El Segundo (101 Continental Boulevard) through a variety of leasing options, including long-term permanent showrooms as well as temporary spaces for Spring Preview (April 20 to 24) and Fall Preview (September 14 to 25) market weeks.

2/26/2026

The Toy Association™ Addresses Global Product Safety at International Symposium

Toy Association staff and other experts led a “Toy Safety & Legislative Update” at Toy Fair® in New York City today that addressed the industry’s top state, federal, and international legislative and regulatory priorities, including key product safety-related activity.