Go Ahead. Disrupt Yourself.
11/12/2019 Disruption in business is inevitable. Marketplaces shift. Customer needs evolve. New technology emerges. Employees come and go. But it’s far better for your…
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Holiday Shopping Trends
11/12/2019 Based on Back-to-School Shopping Insights by Tina Manzer The immense amount of data that’s collected from smartphones, sensor networks and other “connected” devices…
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Holiday Hustle
10/08/2019 How toy stores can sell more with a point of sale by Alix Friser, Lightspeed POS Inc The holidays are a critical time…
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The Secret Sauce
10/08/2019 by Sandy Ruben A recipe for store success … with insight from retailers and reps How are toy stores doing in your area?”…
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How AI Integration Is Impacting Retail
08/09/2019 In July, TrendHunter.com’s report for Toy Association members explored how artificial intelligence is changing consumers’ day-to-day lifestyle, and how it’s impacting the retail…
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Citizens, Visitors, and Investors Are in Love with Small-Town America
08/09/2019 A quick Google search turns up endless articles touting the appeal and increasing popularity of small towns and medium-sized cities in our country….
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Playmonster Eyes Global Expansion with New VP International
08/09/2019 Richard Gill, well-known for international development and success in the toy industry, is the newest member of the PlayMonster management team as VP…
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Eight Myths About Brand
05/14/2019 There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about brand, a subject that’s not only misunderstood, but also undervalued. Brand strategist and author Lindsay…
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bigger and better
3/14/2019 by Tina Manzer New York’s Toy Fair 2019 in February was the largest in the show’s 116-year history. The annual event at…
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Change Your perspective to Change Your Business
03/14/2019 by Phil Wrzesinski Wanna change your business for the better overnight? Put on a hat and go outside. (P.S. Don’t want to go…
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