Toymakers Disappoint, Warn on Holidays
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The two top U.S. toymakers posted  disappointing third-quarter results on Monday, citing  uncertainty in the economy and cautious retailers, and tempered  expectations for the crucial holiday season.
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Business & money: After a gloomy Christmas, retailers are pessimistic as debt-laden customers face reality
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An already weak holiday shopping season turned out to be even worse than expected for many of the nation's retailers, who reported Thursday they had sluggish sales results for December. The disappointing performance raised more concerns about consumer spending.
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Just as surely as shoppers unwrap their presents, they will return or exchange a gift they couldn&#39;t wear or tolerate. The never-enjoyable experience has become less jolly this holiday season because retailers
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This year's holiday toy lineup has a retro feel with 1990s darlings Pokemon and Power Rangers expected to top children's wish lists, while Hasbro's Transformers should continue their resurgence on the strength of the summer blockbuster film.
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let alone come down from the sugar rush - but for the toy industry, the focus is all about Christmas. Yesterday, trade magazine Toy Wishes
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Retailers say they're having trouble meeting this year's Christmas forecasts. Not online, though.
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Toy makers are instituting tougher quality controls in China and elsewhere to try to avoid repetition of the recalls that damaged the industry last year.
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For toy stocks, it's looked a lot like Christmas all year long.
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U.S. manufacturers are increasingly exporting goods, including toys and pacifiers, that do not meet domestic safety standards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Toy manufacturer guides lower, but still has something to offer.
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Don't get stuck with dud holiday gifts. Tips on avoiding gift return traps.
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After a rough quarter, are happy holidays ahead for the arts and crafts retailer?
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It&#39;s a concern that every parent has during the holiday season - making sure the toy or product they buy for their child is safe.
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With each passing day, American toy companies and their Chinese suppliers have another pair of eyes looking over their shoulders.
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Boxing Day figures reveal poor sales, but bargain hunters are expected to turn out in force for post-Christmas shopping
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This year is shaping up to be a dud for amusement parks and other hangouts.