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Lego­-like innovative, ecofriendly, extralarge cardboard blocks for children launch on Kickstarter

ITALY, 2016-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Edo is thrilled to announce the launch of Kickstarter campaign for their innovative, ecofriendly, extralarge cardboard blocks. The blocks can be used by kids to bring ideas to life. Whether kids want to build a fort or a car, Edo blocks make it easy for them to build lifesized creations. The…

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Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen By Kids

Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen By Kids   BENTONVILLE, AR., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — From the smallest to the tallest, Walmart polled hundreds of kids to find out just what they will be including in their letters to Santa this year. Today (Sept. 1, 2016), Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen…

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Toys“R”Us® to feature American Girl shop-in-shops in select stores and to carry American Girl’s Truly Me™ line of dolls

Middleton, WI, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — American Girl®, a premium brand for girls and subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), today (August 31, 2016) announced a multi-year partnership with the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. The collaboration will make Toys“R”Us® the first and only U.S.-based retailer to feature American Girl shop-in-shops…

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Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada

Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada   WAYNE, NJ and CONCORD, Ontario, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of Melanie Teed-Murch as President, Toys“R”Us, Canada, effective September 1. In addition to overseeing the operations and business activities for the company’s Toys“R”Us®…

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MINI-MIGROS: DER GRÖSSTE “VERKÄUFERLILADEN” DER SCHWEIZ

MINI-MIGROS: DER GRÖSSTE "VERKÄUFERLILADEN" DER SCHWEIZ   Zurich, Switzerland, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Die Migros weiht im Glattzentrum ihre erste Spielfiliale ein. Auf über 100 Quadratmetern können Kinder vom 29. August bis zum 10. September 2016 „Verkäuferlis“ spielen. Danach reist die mobile Mini-Migros von einem Einkaufszentrum zum nächsten. Zusätzlich wird sie im Herbst 2016 an…

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There will be nearly 40 Toys“R”Us Outlet locations to shop at by the end of this year

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Outlet retailing has taken off over the past couple of years, with a growing number of outlet centers1 and increased popularity among consumers for off-price shopping2. And, it’s no wonder why – if you’re anything like me, you love a good deal. A friend asks, “Cute top! Where’d you…

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Toys“R”Us, Inc.: 76% of 2017 notes and 47% of 2018 notes validly tendered

The company also announces the extension of early tender date for the previously announced private exchange offers by TRU Taj LLC for outstanding 10.375% senior notes due 2017 and 7.375% senior notes due 2018. WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time,…

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Toys“R”Us® announced nationwide hunt to fill the the country’s newest and most awesome job yet – President of Play

Wayne, NJ, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® announced today a nationwide hunt to fill the company’s, and perhaps the country’s, newest and most awesome job yet – President of Play. One lucky kid in the U.S. will soon be selected to spend a year playing with the hottest new toys and games and…

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Argos launches its new Autumn / Winter 2016 offering

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading retailer Argos launches its new AW16 range to shoppers on Saturday 16 July, offering over 60,000 products in catalogue and online, and featuring must-have gifts from top brands including Apple Watch, Fitbit Blaze and Alta, virtual reality gaming with Playstation VR plus great deals including Canon…

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Amazon plans to open new fulfillment center in Sacramento

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced plans to open its tenth California fulfillment center in Sacramento. The new facility, the fourth California fulfillment center Amazon has announced within a span of four months, will create over 1,000 full-time hourly roles. In addition to the recently announced fulfillment centers in north Sacramento,…

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Philippines: 1,300 retail outlets will be merged into SM Retail in exchange for shares of stock in SM Retail’s expanded net assets

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments reported today that the company has obtained the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the merger of Sy family-owned specialty stores into SM Retail Inc. Under the terms of the deal, over 1,300 retail outlets will be folded into SM Retail in exchange…

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Insomniac Games’ new underwater exploration game Song of the Deep launches

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — A gorgeous underwater world, a mysterious disappearance, and a girl who'll stop at nothing to find her father -- that's just the beginning of Insomniac Games' new underwater exploration game, Song of the Deep, which launches today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Combining discovery, skill, and…

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Kohl’s announced its newest Kohl’s Cares(r) collection; available now through September

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced the newest Kohl’s Cares collection featuring hardcover books and soft toys of the beloved children’s classic, Clifford The Big Red Dog™, available now through September. The charming stories of the larger-than-life canine focus on kindness and send a positive message to young readers.…

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Argos research reveals Irish shoppers still favour quality in store experience

-Over a third (33%) of Irish consumers visit their high street/town centre frequently compared to 9.4% who frequently shop on tablet - 2016 Irish consumers are bargain hunters and opportunistic - 63% love the thrill of finding a bargain - It appears Irish mammies don’t know best with only 13% of people trusting their mother’s opinion when…

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ARGOS reveals toy predictions on children’s wish lists this Christmas

Widest range of toys ever to appear on the Top Toy red carpet Argos poll also reveals what kids think will be on Santa lists in ten years’ time, with self-building LEGO, self-tidying toys and conversational robots all making the grade! Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Jun-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Thursday 16 June 2016, the…

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of Lance Wills as EVP, Global Chief Technology Officer effective June 13

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today announced that Lance Wills will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective June 13. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. As CTO, a newly created position within…

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Argos sees sales of Villain characters Kylo Ren and Darth Vadar outselling the good guys on Lego action figures

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Britain is a nation of bad guys as Argos sees sales of Villain characters Kylo Ren and Darth Vadar flying off the shelves outselling the good guys 2 to 1 on Lego action figures. Lightsabers are up 280 per cent year on year and the bad guys are…

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SM Investments Corporation records 12% growth in recurring net income in the first quarter of 2016

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) posted a 12% growth in recurring net income in the first quarter of 2016. Consolidated net income (including non-recurring items) stood at PHP 7.0 billion for the January to March period, up 3.6% from PHP 6.7 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated revenues grew…

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Toys”R”Us launches web series that look at Save the Children’s early childhood development programs

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — To spotlight the impact that even 10 minutes of play per day can have on a child in need, as well as our recent #PlayWithPurpose fundraising and awareness campaign, we launched a web series that takes an intimate look at Save the Children’s early childhood development programs and…

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Toys“R”Us FY 2015: 25% improvement of the consolidated Adjusted EBITDA over the prior year

Consolidated same store sales grew by 2.3% for the quarter and 0.9% for the full year; Fiscal 2015 SG&A expense reduction of $322 million resulted in the lowest full year SG&A since 2006; Full year consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 of $800 million, a 25% improvement over the prior year; Consolidated Net Leverage2 for fiscal 2015 of…

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Limited edition Easter-themed LEGO toy as healthy alternative to chocolate eggs on sale at Tesco

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — A limited edition Easter-themed LEGO toy created as a healthy alternative present to chocolate eggs is to go on sale at Tesco – but only for a few weeks. The one off ‘Easter Painting’ toy has been made exclusively for the supermarket and is likely to become an instant…

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of Amy von Walter as EVP, Global Communications and Public Relations

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today announced that Amy von Walter will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Public Relations, effective March 14. She will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. Ms. von Walter comes to Toys“R”Us…

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. announces the retirement of Monika Merz, president of Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, effective May 31, 2016

WAYNE, NJ and TOYKO, JAPAN, 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the retirement of Monika Merz, president of Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, effective May 31, 2016. Her successor will be named at a future date. As President, Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, Monika Merz oversees all operations and business activities for the company’s more than 300…

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Toys“R”Us® launches its brand-new ‘Play With Purpose’ fundraising and awareness campaign in partnership with Save the Children

15.5 Million U.S. Children Live in Poverty; Many Lack Playtime in Their Daily Lives; 10 Minutes of Play Improves Children’s Performance; Play Enhances the Progress of Early Development by 34% Wayne, NJ, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced the launch of its brand-new ‘Play With Purpose’fundraising and awareness campaign in partnership with Save the…

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Price Chopper: 3,000 toys collected and distributed in communities throughout New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Vermont

Additional donation of $2,500 made to Make-A-Wish Foundation Schenectady, NY, 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of Price Chopper and Market 32 Supermarkets’ annual Holiday Toy Drive and in partnership with The Salvation Army, more than 3,000 toys were collected and distributed in communities throughout the company’s six-state footprint, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New…

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Toys“R”Us announces the return of its “Great Trade-In” event beginning February 1 through February 29

Toys“R”Us, Inc. Urges Consumers to Rid Their Homes of Recalled and Outdated Baby Products During Highly Anticipated Trade-In Event Starting February 1, with Early Access for Loyalty Members Beginning January 29 WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the return of its customer-favorite “Great Trade-In” event, providing consumers with its latest call…

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Bridgepoint acquired leading retailer of children’s apparel, toys and accessories in Poland for €247 million

LONDON, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smyk, the leading retailer of children’s apparel, toys and accessories in Poland, has been acquired by Bridgepoint from Empik Media & Fashion, a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed retail group, in a transaction totalling €247 million. Established in 1952 as a toy and apparel retailer in Warsaw, Smyk now operates a network…

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Toys“R”Us celebrates the opening of its 100th store in China

The World’s Leading Dedicated Toy and Baby Products Retailer Strengthens Its Brand Presence and Position in Growth Market; Company Celebrates Milestone Achievement with Grand Opening of New Store in Beijing, Featuring the Latest Technology, Interactive Displays and the Hottest Toys, Making Toys“R”Us THE Toy Destination in the Capital BEIJING, CHINA, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ten…

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IKEA recalls LATTJO Tongue Drums and LATTJO Drumsticks

IKEA urges customers who have LATTJO Tongue Drums or LATTJO Drumsticks to immediately remove them from children and return them to any IKEA store where they will receive a full refund. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA has received six reports of the rubber ball on the end of the drumsticks detaching or being…

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The newest innovation in car seat safety – the SafeMax™ All-in-One Car Seat now available at Babies“R”Us stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.com

Evenflo SafeMax™ Car Seat Adds to the Company’s Extensive Assortment of Innovative Baby Gear; Further Solidifying its Commitment to Keeping Kids Safe WAYNE, NJ, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us® and Evenflo®, both advocates in child product safety, have come together to announce the newest innovation in car seat safety – the SafeMax™ All-in-One Car Seat, now…

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