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Global D2C Ethnic Wear Brand 'Shobitam' Celebrates 4 Glorious Years of Continued Success and Growth

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global D2C ethnic wear brand Shobitam, founded by Aparna & Ambika with a deep sense of purpose and big bold vision to democratize ethnic fashion globally commemorates its 4th year anniversary.

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  • SEATTLE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global D2C ethnic wear brand Shobitam, founded by Aparna & Ambika with a deep sense of purpose and big bold vision to democratize ethnic fashion globally commemorates its 4th year anniversary.
  • Shobitam has successfully grown to become one of the fastest-growing D2C ethnic fashion brands.
  • They sell an experience of ethnicity that is personal to every Indian with the nostalgia and the feel of an ethnic wear brand.
  • The brand recently took home 3 awards in the apparel & fashion category: India Fashion Forum 2023 Excellence in Women's Wear, Most Admired D2C brand in Women's Apparel & Fashion & Retail Startup Award organised by Retailers Association of India.

Mattel Honored with Four 2021 “Toy of the Year” Awards

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Saturday, February 13, 2021
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that the company has been honored with four Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards at the annual ceremony hosted by The Toy Association recognizing the most outstanding, unique and creative toy introductions from the past year.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that the company has been honored with four Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards at the annual ceremony hosted by The Toy Association recognizing the most outstanding, unique and creative toy introductions from the past year.
  • In addition to presenting the annual awards, the event celebrated the induction of toy industry trailblazers into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame , including American Girl founder, Pleasant T. Rowland.
  • The Toy of the Year Awards are based on votes from expert judges comprised of toy retailers, media, Toy Association members, and consumers.
  • The Toy of the Year Awards, known as the Oscars of the toy industry, annually recognize the top toys and games on the market.

Toy Association Announces 2021 Toy of the Year Award Winners

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Saturday, February 13, 2021
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The toy also won for "Innovative Toy of the Year."

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  • The toy also won for "Innovative Toy of the Year."
  • Category winners were then determined based on votes from toy retailers (mass and specialty), media, Toy Association members, and consumers.
  • The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $98.2 billion, and its roughly 1,000 members drive the annual $32 billion U.S. domestic toy market.
  • As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair New York and Toy Fair Dallas; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian The Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America's widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.

Spin Master Takes Home Two Major Awards at the UK Toy of the Year Awards

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com )a leading global children's entertainment company, received two major awards from the UK's Toy Industry Awards presented by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and the Toy Retailers Association.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com )a leading global children's entertainment company, received two major awards from the UK's Toy Industry Awards presented by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and the Toy Retailers Association.
  • These awards come just weeks before the North American Toy Fair, which takes place inNew YorkFebruary 22-25, 2020.
  • Spin Master has been nominated for seven Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from the US Toy Industry Association and Women in Toys (WIT) Wonder Woman Awards.
  • Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer, Bakugan, Erector by Meccano, Hatchimals, Air Hogs and PAW Patrol.

Spin Master Takes Home Two Major Awards at the UK Toy of the Year Awards

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com )a leading global children's entertainment company, received two major awards from the UK's Toy Industry Awards presented by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and the Toy Retailers Association.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com )a leading global children's entertainment company, received two major awards from the UK's Toy Industry Awards presented by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and the Toy Retailers Association.
  • These awards come just weeks before the North American Toy Fair, which takes place inNew YorkFebruary 22-25, 2020.
  • Spin Master has been nominated for seven Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from the US Toy Industry Association and Women in Toys (WIT) Wonder Woman Awards.
  • Media Contact: Tammy Smitham, VP, Communications and CSR, [email protected] ; UK Media Contact: Caroline Fosbury, The Spin Master UK Press Office: [email protected]

Fat Brain Toy Co. Nabs Multiple Honors at Annual ASTRA Marketplace & Academy

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Monday, June 10, 2019
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The American Specialty Toy Retailers Association (ASTRA) kicked off their annual Marketplace & Academy by recognizing leading retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, and young professionals who represent the best of the specialty toy industry, as nominated by the ASTRA membership.

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  • The American Specialty Toy Retailers Association (ASTRA) kicked off their annual Marketplace & Academy by recognizing leading retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, and young professionals who represent the best of the specialty toy industry, as nominated by the ASTRA membership.
  • Represented on stage by eight company representatives, Nebraska-based Fat Brain Toy Co. was named the 2019 Toy Manufacturer of the Year.
  • "Our annual gathering at Marketplace & Academy is an appropriate time to pause and recognize those leaders who have had a big impact on growing the toy industry," said Kimberly Mosley, president of ASTRA.
  • Already looking to the future, Fat Brain Toy Co. also introduced four new products available to ASTRA retailers for Holiday 2019, including:
    Fat Brain Toys is one of the nation's leading independent toy companies.