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Disney develops netbook for kids
Disney is teaming up with computer developer Asus to bring out a netbook aimed at six to 12-year-olds. "Netpal", which will launch in late July, will sell at Toys "R" Us and Amazon for USD350. It includes a Radio Disney widget that streams music from the channel, a photo...
Tags: Disney Corp., Netbook, Hardware, ASUSTek Computer Inc., Toys "R" Us, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Sophie Curtis, Amazon.com Inc., The Walt Disney Co.
Articles 2009-06-16

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Toys "R" Us Counting on Cyber Spree to Boost Share
Although Toys "R" Us improved operating earnings in its most recent quarter, payments on debt dragged its bottom-line results into the red, so it may seem surprising that it not only acquired FAO Schwarz, the upscale purveyor of unique playthings and sometimes elaborate variants on popular brands such as Barbie,...
Tags: FAO Schwarz Inc., R, Sales Strategy, Retail, Sales Force Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sales, Investment, Finance, Mike Duff
Blog posts 2009-06-12
Toys"R"Us Joins Walmart, Kmart in Holiday Exclusives After Thwarting Macy's
Getting its own exclusive kids deal going for the holidays, Toys“R”Us is partnering with LEGO Systems in establishing "Bricktober," a month-long event at the retailer's stores across the United States and online, saluting the bricks that kids still use to build skyscrapers, planes, trains and even intergalactic warships. ...
Tags: Macy's Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., K Mart, Retail Company, LEGO Co., Toys R Us Inc., R, Retail, Mike Duff
Blog posts 2009-10-02
Toys"R"Us Troubles, Walmart Scrutiny Signal Holiday Tension
Fun and frolic are not going to be on the agenda of retailers this holiday season, one that is getting more serious by the day. Particularly for retailers that might get hit hard or that might score big, the season is looming like an oncoming locomotive, and...
Tags: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Retail Company, FTC, R, Retail, Mike Duff
Blog posts 2009-10-21
Can Santa Claus save Toys R Us?(On The Money)
The fate of Toys R Us seemingly hangs in the balance this holiday season as the company explores the sale of the Toys R Us chain and tests a slew of new strategies to resuscitate the long ailing toy chain. In August, Toys R Us said it...
Tags: Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 2004-12-01
Australian retailer takes on Toys R Us: Coles Myer chain plans 25 stores by December '94. (Toys "R" Us Inc.; Coles Myer Ltd.)
Australia is shaping-up to be a serious challenge for the retail toy Goliath Toys 'R' Us. On past performance, Australian toy retailing would seem likely to succumb to the successful Toys 'R' Us formula. But retailing Down Under has a...
Tags: retail company, Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 1993-10-01
Toys R Us opens kids' book shops. (Toys "R" Us Inc.) (Retail Hotline)
Toys R Us will continue its expansion into the retailing of children's books by installing Books R Us departments in a total of 200 stores across the country. Books R Us offers a unique look and an environment conducive to reading and browsing....
Tags: Books, Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 1993-10-01
Retail Roundup: KB Toys Files For Bankruptcy, Toys 'R' Us Struggles, More
KB Toys files for bankruptcy protection -- Although the holiday season is usually the busiest time of the year for toy stores, KB Toys Inc., one of the nation's largest toy retailers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Dec. 12. The chain, comprised of 460 locations, plans to close all...
Tags: Retail Company, Bankruptcy, KB Toys, Retail, Danielle Novy
Blog posts 2008-12-12
Retail Roundup: KB Toys Files For Bankruptcy, Toys âR' Us Struggles, More
KB Toys files for bankruptcy protection — Although the holiday season is usually the busiest time of the year for toy stores, KB Toys Inc., one of the nation's largest toy retailers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Dec. 12. The chain, comprised of 460 locations, plans to close all...
News items 2009-08-07
Toys ?R? Us buys new playthings
Toys ?R? Us, owner of the largest toy store in the world, has bought three websites from bankrupt retailer The Parent Company. EToys.com, BabyUniverse.com and EPregnancy.com will join Toys ?R? Us’ two existing sites as the company attempts to expand its web portfolio. ...
Tags: eToys Inc., R, Sales Strategy, Channel Management, Sales Force Management, Retail, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Management, Jasper Jackson
Articles 2009-02-13
Headaches "R" Us? - Toys R Us and Amazon.com team up, not without glitches - Brief Article
When Toys "R" Us and Amazon announced they would leverage their respective strengths to sell toys online this holiday season, the venture garnered praise from many However, Mooney says, the jury is still out until the consumer weighs in. "It's vital for both companies--especially Toys "R" Us, which cant afford...
Tags: Amazon.com Inc., team, Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 2000-11-20
Child World accuses Toys R Us of 'dirty business.' (Child World Inc. accuses Toys R Us Inc. of buying its promotional items and later reselling them) (Brief Article)
AVON, MASS. -- Child World has accused Toys R Us of questionable business practices, saying the toy retailing giant has been sneaking employees into Child World stores, buying promotional bargains, and later reselling some of the items in Toys R Us AVON, MASS. --...
Tags: Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 1991-10-01
Toys R Us reports 26% gain. (Toys R Us Inc.) (Playthings Retail Hotline)
Sparked by an increase in American sales of Barbie dolls and other basic toys, Toys R Us reported a 26 percent boost in first-quarter earnings. The Paramus, N.J., specialty chain said that earnings rose to $28.3 million or 10 cents a share, from $2 ...
Tags: earnings, Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 1992-07-01
OMAN: RETAIL GIANTS M AND S AND TOYS R US IN TALKS TO OPEN BRANCHES IN MUSCAT.(Both Marks and Spencer and Toys R Us have signed up to take a large amount of space in the Markhaz al Bahja Shopping Mall)(Toys R Us )(Brief Article)
According to "Oman Observer", two of the biggest names in global retailing have decided to come to Oman in a big way. Both Marks and Spencer and Toys R Us have signed up to take a large amount of space in the Markhaz al Bahja Shopping Mall,...
Tags: Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 2003-05-14
Toys R Us Puts Animal Planet On the Shelves
Toys R Us and cable network Animal Planet are partnering on a new line of toys for the network's youngest viewers. Starting this fall, plush figures, animatronics, games, arts and crafts and growing habitats will be available at Toys R Us stores. (Animal Planet: Kim Airhart, 630/665-9734;...
Tags: Toys R Us Inc.
Research articles 2000-02-23
SETTLING WITH TOYS.(antitrust case against Toys 'R' Us, Mattel Inc. and The Little Tikes Co.)
State Attorney General Jennifer Granholm said Michigan children will receive more than $1.5 million in cash and toys as part of a settlement of an antitrust against Toys ``R'' Us and toy manufacturers Mattel Inc. and The Little Tikes Co. The toys are State Attorney General...
Tags: antitrust, manufacturer, Mattel Inc.
Research articles 1999-05-31
Toys "R" Us, Albertson's test toy stores - Market Watch - Brief Article
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Albertson's Jewel-Osco division is the latest supermarket retailer to experiment with branded toy departments. Five of its Chicago area stores will be outfitted with Toys "R" Us departments that will stock an assortment of the most popular toys. Toys "R" Us created a stir last fall when...
Tags: Albertson's Inc.
Research articles 2002-12-16
Toys R Us Takes Ball, Amazon's $51 Million, Goes Home
John Paczkowski submits: The long-standing legal dispute between Toys R Us and Amazon AMZN has been resolved in the toy retailer’s favor, but at a much discounted price. In a regulatory filing submitted to the SEC Friday, Amazon said it has agreed to pay Toys R Us $51...
Tags: Retail, John Paczkowski, Amazon.com Inc.
External links 2009-06-13
What's in store: Toys 'R' Jewel; Grocer is testing co-branded aisle at 5 local outlets.(News)(Jewel-Osco and Toys 'R' Us Inc. are testing toy-only aisles under the Toys 'Ru' Us name)
Byline: H. LEE MURPHY With superstore-style rivals such as Wal-Mart, Target and Meijer taking a bite out of its base, Jewel-Osco is toying with a new idea: toys. Chicago's largest grocery chain, in conjunction with New Jersey-based Toys `R' Us ...
Tags: grocery, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Research articles 2003-02-10
Toys R Us has top retail share of toy industry. (Toys R Us Inc.) (Brief Article)
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. -- Toys R Us is the top toy retailer in U.S., in terms of estimated dollar share of the industry. The toy retailing giant finished first in a study conducted by NPD Research. Wal-Mart finished second, and K-Mart...
Tags: Toys R Us Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Research articles 1991-10-01
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