Reader Survey Results

When it Comes to Packaging, Retailers Like Options November/December 2006 Click here to read this article.

U.S. Not Headed in Right Direction, Say Most Respondents January/February 2004 Click here to read this article.

Two Out of Three Say Curb Appeal Is Very Important July/August 2006 Click here to read this article.

Toys "R" Us Closings Won't Affect Most Retailers July/August 2005 Click here to read this article.

Survey Results January/February 2002 Click here to read this article.

Survey Results May/June 2002 Click here to read this article.

Survey Results July/August 2002 Click here to read this article.

Survey Results September/October 2002 Click here to read this article.

Survey Results November/December 2002 Click here to read this article.

Survey Results May/June 2008 Specialty Toy Retailers Take Time to Train Staff Click here to read this article.

Strong opinions surround Toy Fair's future May/June 2005 Click here to read this article.

Specialty Toy Retailers Share Their Advertising Strategies January/February 2008 Click here to read this article.

Small Retailers Weigh In On the Bailout January/February 2009 Click here to read this article.

Sick and Tired November/December 2009 by Readers of the Magazine In the October issue, we asked readers about health insurance, if they offer it, and if so, what kind of plan. Click here to read this article.

Retailers Struggle With Buying Decisions July/August 2007 Click here to read this article.

Retailers Reaching Day Care and Preschools September/October 2003 Click here to read this article.

Retailers Hunt for New Products Online May/June 2006 Click here to read this article.

Retailers and manufacturers agree: show time is order time March/April 2005 Click here to read this article.

Respondents Expect More Customers Due to Store Closings March/April 2004 Click here to read this article.

Readers Weigh In on Recall Situation November/December 2007 Click here to read this article.

Readers Want More Event and Promotion Ideas May/June 2004 Click here to read this article.

Readers concerned about changes to TIA’s shows May/June 2003 Click here to read this article.

Reader Survey Results July/August 2008 “It’s the Economy, Stupid” Click here to read this article.

Personal Shopping Is a Popular Extra September/October 2008 Click here to read this article.

Parents don't say no, says survey January/February 2005 Click here to read this article.

Packaging Can Make or Break the Sale March/April 2008 Click here to read this article.

Most Retailers Allow Pets, But Don’t Sell Pet Products September/October 2007 Click here to read this article.

Most Respondents Want More Structure September/October 2004 Click here to read this article.

Most Respondents Do Not Offer Health Care Benefits November/December 2004 Click here to read this article.

Most Independent Stores Aren't Moving to Malls September/October 2005 Click here to read this article.

Most Are Confused, Dismayed by CPSIA March/April 2009 In the February issue, we surveyed retailers about their thoughts on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Click here to read this article.

More In-Store Events Planned for 2004 July/August 2004 Click here to read this article.

Managing Employees of All Ages January/February 2010 If you’re like most independent toy-store owners, you’re using this retail transition time to step back and look at your store with new eyes. Click here to read this article.

Majority Says Educational Toy and Gift Show Needed September/October 2006 Click here to read this article.

Keeping Track Keeps Customers Honest May/June 2009 In the last issue, we asked retailers to share their experiences with return fraud. Click here to read this article.

Independents “R” Indifferent September/October In the last issue, we asked readers to share their thoughts about the purchase of FAO Schwarz by the largest toy retailer in the business, Toys “R” Us. Click here to read this article.

Ideal Hours Are a Balancing Act November/December 2005 Click here to read this article.

Holiday Buying Starts Later March/April 2006 Click here to read this article.

Dress Codes Important to Toy Retailers July/August 2003 Click here to read this article.

Display Windows Are a Great Promotion Tool May/June 2007 Click here to read this article.

Current Events Affect Toy Business January/February 2006 Click here to read this article.

Credit Card Security a Priority, But Poorly Understood January/February 2010 Click here to read this article.

Copyright Infringement Is a Problem March/April 2007 Click here to read this article.

Convenient Parking Is a Significant Factor for Retailers January/February 2007 Click here to read this article.

Business World Is Atwitter With Social Network Buzz July/August 2009 In the last issue we asked retailers if (and if so, how) they use online social networks. Click here to read this article.