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Hot Wheels Let’s Race to Debut on Netflix March 4

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.

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  • Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.
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    Key art for Hot Wheels Let's Race (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Inspired by Hot Wheels, the number-one selling toy globally*, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers: Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they attend a racing camp that always puts the pedal to the metal.
  • That’s why I was so excited to get the opportunity to work on Hot Wheels Let’s Race with Mattel Television Studios.
  • It’s a real joy to get to be a part of that and I can’t wait for another generation of kids to see Hot Wheels Let’s Race on Netflix this year.”
    Season 1 of Hot Wheels Let’s Race will be available on Netflix on March 4.

Walmart Announces 3-for-1 Stock Split

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced that it will conduct a split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 3:1.​ The stock split is part of Walmart’s ongoing review of optimal trading and spread levels and its desire for its associates to feel that purchasing shares is easily within reach.

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  • Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced that it will conduct a split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 3:1.​ The stock split is part of Walmart’s ongoing review of optimal trading and spread levels and its desire for its associates to feel that purchasing shares is easily within reach.
  • As part of the benefits provided to its associates, Walmart has had an Associate Stock Purchase Plan for almost 30 years.
  • Walmart's common stock will begin trading on a post-split basis at the market open on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, under the company's existing trading symbol “WMT.” The stock split and final ratio were approved by Walmart's board.

  • The company expects that the stock split will increase the number of shares of Walmart’s outstanding common stock from approximately 2.7 billion shares to approximately 8.1 billion shares.

Entertainment Earth® Announces Appointment of Billy Lagor to CEO

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Entertainment Earth, a leading online retailer and wholesaler of pop-culture toys and collectibles, has appointed Billy Lagor as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Entertainment Earth, a leading online retailer and wholesaler of pop-culture toys and collectibles, has appointed Billy Lagor as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Lagor succeeds Aaron Labowitz, who co-founded Entertainment Earth in 1996 alongside his brother Jason, former President of Entertainment Earth.
  • Mr. Lagor joins Entertainment Earth from Constellation Brands where he was most recently Senior Vice President of Wine and Spirits, focusing on brand strategy and the consumer experience.
  • “Since the inception of Entertainment Earth, the company and its leadership have been laser focused on scaling its customer- and partner-first approach,” said Mr. Lagor.

Hasbro to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings on February 13, 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
  • Hasbro will webcast its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Certain financial and statistical information included in the webcast, such as information required by Regulation G, will be available at the time of the webcast on Hasbro’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.hasbro.com .
  • The webcast and the accompanying presentation slides will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at https://investor.hasbro.com .

New Consumer Survey Reveals How Pervasive Returns Fraud and Policy Abuse Are Among U.S. Retail Shoppers

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Loop , the leading return management platform for ecommerce brands, released the findings of its most recent consumer survey on return policy abuse and fraud.

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  • Loop , the leading return management platform for ecommerce brands, released the findings of its most recent consumer survey on return policy abuse and fraud.
  • The survey explored their return policy abuse behaviors and perceptions and was conducted between November 22 and December 3, 2023.
  • The behaviors respondents were asked about spanned across outright fraud, return policy abuse, and other unfavorable return behaviors.
  • “Return policy abuse and fraud pose an enormous challenge to retail brands,” said Hannah Bravo, Chief Operating Officer at Loop.

Rizzoli New York to Publish BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR on March 8, 2024, in Partnership with Mattel

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Rizzoli and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR (ISBN: 9780789345578, $55.00 US, Rizzoli New York), a new illustrated book capturing all the glamour and high style of the most popular doll in the world.

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  • Rizzoli and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR (ISBN: 9780789345578, $55.00 US, Rizzoli New York), a new illustrated book capturing all the glamour and high style of the most popular doll in the world.
  • “Margot and I felt compelled to share this with the world.
  • “It’s been inspiring to see the world follow the designs curated by Margot and Andrew in celebration of the movie, Barbie.
  • Credit line for the book must read: © Barbie™: The World Tour by Margot Robbie and Andrew Mukamal, Rizzoli New York, 2024.

Global E-Commerce Market Forecast Report 2023-2030: Digitalization and Technology Drive the Multi-Trillion Market's Meteoric Rise - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Like different market segments, the retail sector is also witnessing great revolution thanks to the continued digitalization, and the arrival of Abstract advanced technology.

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  • Like different market segments, the retail sector is also witnessing great revolution thanks to the continued digitalization, and the arrival of Abstract advanced technology.
  • Global e-commerce marketing is becoming an critical element of companies strategy, in which, it contributes significantly to the monetary improvement of a country.
  • Online advertising tools inclusive of Google classified ads Instagram, wechat and Facebook commercials additionally drive global e-commerce market growth.
  • Apparel and add-ons reign best in the global e-commerce market, securing the very best market share.

Greta Gerwig’s Award-Winning “Barbie,” the #1 Film of 2023, Comes Back to the Big Screen for a Special One-Week Global Engagement Beginning Friday, January 26

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that it will bring “Barbie,” 2023’s biggest film, back to the big screen for a special one-week engagement.

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  • Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that it will bring “Barbie,” 2023’s biggest film, back to the big screen for a special one-week engagement.
  • Beginning Friday, January 26, audiences worldwide will have another opportunity to see the larger-than-life icon as brought to life by Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig and embodied by Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie in theaters once again.
  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • And with more than $1.446 billion at the global box office, audiences truly can’t get Kenough of the movie.

Funko and Goliath Announce Exclusive Global Deal for Funko Games

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, and Goliath, a private family owned and run global game company, today announced that the companies have entered into an exclusive worldwide license and distribution agreement for Funko’s portfolio of games marketed under the Funko Games brand.

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  • Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, and Goliath, a private family owned and run global game company, today announced that the companies have entered into an exclusive worldwide license and distribution agreement for Funko’s portfolio of games marketed under the Funko Games brand.
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    Under the multi-year agreement, Goliath will be the exclusive worldwide distributor of Funko’s current catalog of games and puzzles and has agreed to collaborate with Funko to develop and distribute new games and puzzles.
  • “Funko Games is a highly regarded brand that includes hundreds of board games recently created as well as a great portfolio from Forrest-Pruzan.
  • “With Pressman’s 101 years and Goliath’s 43 years of selling games, we believe we’re a perfect fit to partner with Funko to develop and distribute games on a global level.

Retail Technology Leader Jumpmind Provides Enhanced Experiential Point of Sale and In-Store Engagement for Build-A-Bear Workshop

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

At Build-A-Bear Workshop, kids – and kids at heart – make their way through a hands-on, interactive process to create their very own, personalized furry friends.

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  • At Build-A-Bear Workshop, kids – and kids at heart – make their way through a hands-on, interactive process to create their very own, personalized furry friends.
  • Running Jumpmind CX Connect interactive customer displays on iPad devices, Build-A-Bear store associates have all the tools at their fingertips to provide one-to-one personalized customer engagement.
  • The company has completed its Jumpmind rollout in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and will rollout Jumpmind to stores in additional geographies in the new year.
  • “Our Bear Builder store associates are a vital part of the Build-A-Bear Workshop experience,” said Dara Meath, Chief Technology Officer at Build-A-Bear.