Tag: #kids

Retail Asia09/01/2019
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Toy retailer Mattel has announced a comprehensive, worldwide licensing agreement with popular South Korean boy band BTS. The creative collaboration will debut the first-ever line of BTS fashion dolls this summer. Under a multi-category license with BTS under its label, Big Hit Entertainment, Mattel will create dolls, collectible figures, games, and more. The collaboration will […]

Retail Asia09/01/2019
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To meet an ever-increasing demand for an engaging retail environment, Tablez India announces the partnership with Build-A-Bear, a global experiential retailer. U.S.-based, customized stuffed-animal retail-entertainment brand Build-A-Bear aims to reach as many as 9 million households in the top 15 cities in India by 2025. Besides standalone stores, shop-in-shop formats of Build-A-Bear would be launched within Toys“R”Us as part of […]

Retail Asia07/01/2019
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Scientists have discovered potentially dangerous levels of boron in children’s slime. On Wednesday, Seoul National University scientists from the school’s Institute of Health & Environment wrote in a scientific journal that 25 out of 30 slime toys they analyzed were found to contain boron levels that exceeded the European Union limit of 300 milligrams per […]

Retail Asia21/12/2018
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New York toy retailer FAO Schwarz has opened a private, invitation-only store in Hong Kong, designed by Studio X. The 1150sqft FAO Schwarz Hong Kong store which quietly opened last month is a prototype retail concept for Asia where the company can test design elements and store features before it opens public stores in Mainland […]

Retail Asia06/12/2018
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Heritage toy store brand FAO Schwarz is headed for Beijing after relaunching in New York City. The original store, which featured in Hollywood movies such as Tom Hanks hit “Big”, closed its flagship near Central Park, unable to meet rising rental costs. Its current smaller location under new owners ThreeSixty stands to benefit from significant […]

Retail Asia14/11/2018
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Toys R Us Brunei has relaunched its Mabohai Shopping Complex store. The reopening, after extensive redesign and renovation works, attracted long queues of shoppers hoping to pick up special deals promoting the event. Along with the reopening, the store has expanded its product range by 70 per cent. Toys R Us (Singapore) group country director […]

Retail Asia25/10/2018
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Toy retailer Hamleys looks likely to be sold by Chinese owner C.banner International. The company has launched a strategic review of options for Hamleys’ future after receiving several expressions of interest from would-be buyers. C.banner International has owned Hamley’s for just three years, but the Chinese company has suffered a massive decline in its share […]

Retail Asia27/04/2018
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Sesame Street Asia is expanding its fashion and lifestyle offerings with new apparel and accessory collections. Cookie Monster, Elmo and the rest of the gang from the Sesame Street children’s television series have been interpreted by regional fashion labels. These include: Lalabobo. The premium casualwear brand has already introduced a Sesame Street capsule collection in its 200-plus stores in […]

Retail Asia05/10/2017
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Indian online baby products retailer FirstCry is talking with potential investors, including Singapore government investment fund Temasek Holdings, to raise equity financing of about US$100 million (Rs665 crore). FirstCry owner Brainbees Solutions is ultimately seeking to raise $400-500 million, reports The Economic Times. The Pune-based company was estimated to be worth $300-350 million when it last […]

Retail Asia06/05/2015
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Two Global SPA brands for baby supplies have entered the Korean market. BabiesRus, the world’s largest baby product retailer, has opened a store at Lotte Mart’s Suwon branch. Strollers, baby car seats, supplements for babies and clothes from various global brands can be found at the store. With the first BabiesRus store established in New […]


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