Barbie

Barbie Dreamhouse Black Friday Deals (2020): Top Barbie Dolls & Dollhouse Sales Ranked by Retail Fuse

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Retail, Online Retail, Retailing, Toys, Retailers, Action figures, Mattel, Fashion dolls, Walmart, Playset, Barbie, Black Friday

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Mattel Names Catherine Frymark Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Other Retail, Philanthropy, Family, Department Stores, Specialty, Consumer, Other Communications, Foundation, Retail, Public relations, Investor relations, Children, Communications, Other Philanthropy, Barbie, Mattel, Companies, Toys, Economy of the United States

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the appointment of communications veteran Catherine Frymark as Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the appointment of communications veteran Catherine Frymark as Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications.
  • In this role, Frymark will oversee external and internal corporate communications globally as well as the Companys philanthropic efforts, including the Mattel Childrens Foundation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201119005502/en/
    Catherine Frymark, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Mattel (Photo: Business Wire)
    Catherine is an outstanding executive, with a demonstrated track record of driving strategic communications during times of growth and transformation, said Kreiz.
  • Frymark joins Mattel from Discovery, Inc., where she most recently served as Group Senior Vice President, Communications.

Barbie Toy Sales Surge as New Content is Released on Netflix, The NPD Group Says

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Articles, Films, Fashion dolls, Barbie, Creative works, Toy, The NPD Group, Prescriptive analytics

Toy sales have followed suit, as sales of the Barbie property has trended similarly to the rise in time spent watching Barbie titles, according to The NPD Group.

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  • Toy sales have followed suit, as sales of the Barbie property has trended similarly to the rise in time spent watching Barbie titles, according to The NPD Group.
  • The amount of time spent watching Barbie titles on Netflix more than doubled between February and June 2020.
  • "It was readily apparent, once we noted the increase in time spent viewing in June and the increase in Barbie toy sales that same month."
  • NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world.

Barbie Dreamhouse Black Friday Deals 2020: Early Barbie Dollhouse, Doll & More Sales Identified by Consumer Walk

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Retail, Online Retail, Retailing, Toys, Retailers, Barbie, Mattel, Christmas economics, Walmart, Black Friday, Fashion doll, Doll

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  • Check out Walmarts Black Friday sale and Amazons latest Black Friday-worthy deals to view thousands more savings available now.
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  • Mattels Barbie doll was launched in 1959 and has been the worlds most famous fashion doll ever since.
  • About Consumer Walk: Consumer Walk reports the latest online retail news.

Tim Hortons® and Barbie® Team Up to Inspire Girls to Play Hockey

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Fast-food restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Burger King, Canadian culture, Restaurant Brands International, Tim Hortons, Wendy's International, Mattel, Barbie

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, Tim Hortons and Barbie are launching the Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie dolls at participating restaurants across Canada, with 100 per cent of Tim Hortons' net proceeds donated to Hockey Canada Foundation to support girls' hockey.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, Tim Hortons and Barbie are launching the Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie dolls at participating restaurants across Canada, with 100 per cent of Tim Hortons' net proceeds donated to Hockey Canada Foundation to support girls' hockey.
  • The partnership which also includes offering guests Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie donuts that feature a fondant top with an edible Hockey Barbie image, as well as Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie-branded Tim Cards is aimed at showing girls that they can be anything, including a hockey player.
  • Tim Hortons and Barbie launched Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie as part of a mutual commitment to support girls in pursuing their dreams.
  • There are two Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie dolls to choose from, which come with a Tim Hortons hockey jersey, helmet, hockey stick, a doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.

Mattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz to Participate in Virtual Berenberg US CEO Conference

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Women, MEN, Parenting, Specialty, Children, Consumer, Retail, Department Stores, Finance, Financial services, Banks, Israeli Jews, Barbie, Mattel, Ynon Kreiz, Berenberg Bank, NASDAQ

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ynon Kreiz will participate in a fireside chat at the virtual Berenberg US CEO Conference on Thursday November 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ynon Kreiz will participate in a fireside chat at the virtual Berenberg US CEO Conference on Thursday November 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.
  • The webcast will be available on Mattels Investor Relations website, https://mattel.gcs-web.com/ .
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Companys website shortly after the completion of the live webcast.
  • Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of childrens and family entertainment franchises in the world.

Mattel Leads 2021 ‘Toy of the Year’ Award Finalist List

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Parenting, Specialty, Children, Family, Licensing (Entertainment), Consumer, Retail, Entertainment, Toys, Mattel, Toy industry, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Mattel, The Toy Association™, the Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY)

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that the companys portfolio of toys has received nine finalist nominations across multiple categories for The Toy Associations 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that the companys portfolio of toys has received nine finalist nominations across multiple categories for The Toy Associations 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.
  • For the second year in a row, the company leads the industry in finalist nominations, with 2021 nominations including products from American Girl, Barbie, Cave Club, Fisher-Price, MEGA and licensed toys.
  • Once again, we are proud to be recognized by our industry peers and celebrate our TOTY finalist list, demonstrating Mattels ongoing commitment to deliver an unparalleled play experience.
  • The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $97.2 billion, and its 1,000+ members drive the annual $27 billion U.S. domestic toy market.

Bookful, World’s Largest Augmented Reality Library App, Welcomes Mattel’s Barbie® and Thomas & Friends™

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Parenting, Children, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, Semiconductor, Security, Satellite, Photography, Other Technology, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications, Audio, Video, Software, Electronic Games, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Entertainment, Electronic design automation, Data management, Consumer electronics, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Books, Single-player video games, Toys, Fashion dolls, Creative works, Video games, Mattel, Barbie, Augmented reality, DK

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201019005404/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201019005404/en/
    The Bookful app brings Barbie books to life using Augmented Reality technology.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Its been more than half a century since the world was introduced to Barbie , the world's number 1 fashion doll.
  • The Barbie and Thomas & Friends titles are joining Bookfuls library of top publishers and brands including Penguin Random House, Charlesbridge and DK.
  • With hundreds of books and educational games, Bookful is the worlds largest 3D/AR library.

Mattel Films and Marc Forster’s 2Dux² Partner to Develop “Thomas & Friends®” Feature Film

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Children, Other Retail, Entertainment, Baby, Maternity, Specialty, Family, Film & Motion Pictures, Consumer, Retail, Licensing (Entertainment), Television series, Rail transport in fiction, Creative works, Barbie, Mattel, Thomas & Friends, Mattel, 2Dux

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and production company 2Dux announced today plans to develop a feature film based on Thomas & Friends, the global franchise about the iconic blue engine.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and production company 2Dux announced today plans to develop a feature film based on Thomas & Friends, the global franchise about the iconic blue engine.
  • Mattel Films and 2Dux will bring Thomas & Friends to life through a four-quadrant family adventure that blends live-action and animation.
  • Robbie Brenner, executive producer, and Kevin McKeon, supervising producer, will lead the project for Mattel Films.
  • Thomas stories are currently told through the Thomas & Friends television series (now in its 24th season), toys, books, apps and more.

New Study Shows That Playing With Dolls Allows Children to Develop Empathy and Social Processing Skills

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Retail, Health, Consumer, Children, Specialty, General Health, Articles, Mind, Psychology, Life skills, Interpersonal relationships, Moral psychology, Fashion dolls, Cognitive neuroscience, Empathy, Barbie, Doll, Play, Cardiff University, Mattel

The fact that we saw the pSTS to be active in our study shows that playing with dolls is helping them rehearse some of the social skills they will need in later life.

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  • The fact that we saw the pSTS to be active in our study shows that playing with dolls is helping them rehearse some of the social skills they will need in later life.
  • Because this brain region has been shown to play a similar role in supporting empathy and social processing across six continents, these findings are likely to be country agnostic.
  • The findings of this research highlights that playing with dolls, such as Barbie, offers positive benefits in preparing children for the future through nurturing social skills like empathy.
  • Understanding that kids can help develop these skills through playing with dolls like Barbie, is remarkable and a helpful tool for parents.