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Mattel Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call Date

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, Children, TV and Radio, Licensing (Entertainment), Specialty, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Retail, Toys, Family, Consumer, Webcast, MAT

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • The webcast and accompanying slides will be available under the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com .
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 12 months following the event.

Hasbro to Announce First Quarter 2024 Earnings on April 24, 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Retail, Manufacturing, General Entertainment, Business, Professional Services, Other Entertainment, Parenting, Other Retail, Children, Baby, Maternity, Family, Other Manufacturing, Entertainment, Consumer, Toys, Webcast

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s first quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s first quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
  • Hasbro will webcast its first quarter 2024 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 .

BARK Strengthens Leadership Team With Appointment of Two Pet Industry Leaders

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Online Retail, Toys, Retail, Consumer, Specialty, Pets, Food, Beverage, Paragon, Growth, Consumables, Brigham Young University, Digital, Pratt Institute, Social media, University, CPG, Walmart, Industrial, Dog, CO

“We are thrilled to elevate our leadership team with the addition of two proven leaders who bring a wealth of experience across the pet, e-commerce, and retail sectors,” said Matt Meeker.

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  • “We are thrilled to elevate our leadership team with the addition of two proven leaders who bring a wealth of experience across the pet, e-commerce, and retail sectors,” said Matt Meeker.
  • “Michael Black, who served as the Chief Executive Officer of premium pet brand Outward Hound brings an impressive track record of delivering omnichannel growth across the pet sector.
  • He will oversee our growth in the play category and ensure our brand reaches as many dog households as possible.
  • “Over the years, BARK has built one of the most impressive brands in the pet space.

South Africa's Toy and Game Market: Eco-Friendly Products and Digital Gaming Propel Industry Forward - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Electronic Games, Retail, Entertainment, Toys, Free Lives, Developed country, Growth, Population growth, Video, Hasbro, Toy

With the exception of handmade toys that are locally manufactured, the industry is dominated by imported plastic products, mainly from China.

Key Points: 
  • With the exception of handmade toys that are locally manufactured, the industry is dominated by imported plastic products, mainly from China.
  • Declining disposable income is putting pressure on retail sales, although toy and game revenue continues to increase steadily.
  • Although overall toy sales have declined, digital gaming growth remains strong.
  • Changing consumer preferences and the rapid growth of digital gaming devices can limit demand for traditional toys.

Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Returns in 2024 with New Event, Challenge

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Online Retail, Toys, Entertainment, Retail, Consumer, General Entertainment, Women, Challenge, Woman, Ageing, Publishing, Creativity, Invention, Family, USD, Toy

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced its Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 lineup of events, networking moments, and other opportunities to celebrate and connect women toy and game innovators across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced its Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 lineup of events, networking moments, and other opportunities to celebrate and connect women toy and game innovators across the globe.
  • This includes ongoing networking and creative programs for women innovators 18+ as well as educational and mentorship programs under Hasbro’s recently announced Girl Innovators of Play .
  • Key 2024 events for Hasbro Women Innovators of Play will include:
    2nd Annual Virtual Event (October 10, 2024)
    2nd Annual Challenge (Starting October 10, 2024)
    As a kickoff for 2024, Hasbro recently hosted the three winners of the 2023 Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Challenge including Ellie Dix (a family card game inventor from Hertfordshire, UK), Sandra Harewood (a family word game inventor from London, UK), and Mandy and 6-year-old Maggie Goddard (mother and daughter preschool game co-inventors from Carmel, Indiana).
  • For more information on Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 and to sign-up for ongoing event updates, please visit: https://spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators .

Hot Wheels Unveils New Die-Cast to Encourage Open-Ended Play Ahead of Autism Acceptance Month

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
People with Disabilities, Parenting, Children, Entertainment, Toys, Other Entertainment, Family, Consumer, Retail, Licensing (Entertainment), Partnership, Hot Wheels, ASAN, Motion, Love, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Multimedia, SRP, Spectrum, Hot, Toy

Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced the Hot Wheels® Flippin Fast™ die-cast, a new vehicle designed to encourage an open-ended play experience, ahead of Autism Acceptance Month in April.

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  • Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced the Hot Wheels® Flippin Fast™ die-cast, a new vehicle designed to encourage an open-ended play experience, ahead of Autism Acceptance Month in April.
  • The Flippin Fast die-cast ignites the challenger spirit as one of the most versatile die-cast vehicles from Hot Wheels.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326156181/en/
    Mattel's Hot Wheels® Flippin Fast™ die-cast, a new vehicle designed to encourage an open-ended play experience, was developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN).
  • Hot Wheels Flippin Fast is now available on-shelf at retailers nationwide for $1.25 SRP, right next to all the other Hot Wheels toys fans know and love.

Hasbro Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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“We are thrilled to have Frank, Darin, and Owen join our accomplished and diverse Board of Directors,” said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro’s Board of Directors.

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  • “We are thrilled to have Frank, Darin, and Owen join our accomplished and diverse Board of Directors,” said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro’s Board of Directors.
  • Each of them will add tremendous value and unique perspective to our Board.
  • Alan will continue to be actively engaged with Hasbro helping to guide the company’s charitable efforts, in addition to his many other philanthropic pursuits.
  • That won’t change and I’m excited to support Hasbro in my next chapter.”

Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City Set for 2026 Opening

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Theme Parks, Men, Entertainment, Toys, Family, Consumer, General Entertainment, Teens, Retail, Children, Women, Licensing (Entertainment), Seniors, Magic, Partnership, Hot Wheels, Adventure park, Castle Grayskull, Life, Master, Ultimate Ride, Multimedia, Hot, Amusement park

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), through a licensing partnership with Epic Resort Destinations, today announced plans for a second Mattel Adventure Park location in an all-new entertainment resort destination located in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), through a licensing partnership with Epic Resort Destinations, today announced plans for a second Mattel Adventure Park location in an all-new entertainment resort destination located in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
  • The all-new, family-friendly themed entertainment destination is set to open in 2026, with plans to break ground later this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320653241/en/
    Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City will offer the highly anticipated attractions of Mattel Adventure Park Glendale, Arizona, including fully themed Hot Wheels roller coasters such as the Hot Wheels™ Bone Shaker®: The Ultimate Ride and the Hot Wheels™ Twin Mill® Racer.
  • “Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City will bring our iconic brands to life with epic roller coasters, family-friendly attractions, an immersive theatre, themed dining, and so much more,” said Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel.

New Coresight Research Report Delivers Insights into AI Pricing for Retailers

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The Future of Pricing: How AI Is Transforming Price Planning in Retail is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research in partnership with Competera , a pricing solution company that empowers retailers to set and maintain optimal pricing in real time using artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • The Future of Pricing: How AI Is Transforming Price Planning in Retail is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research in partnership with Competera , a pricing solution company that empowers retailers to set and maintain optimal pricing in real time using artificial intelligence (AI).
  • The Future of Pricing: How AI Is Transforming Price Planning in Retail report includes results from a February 2024 survey of U.S. retailers and outlines the measurable advantages of utilizing AI for pricing decisions, as well as the obstacles retailers must overcome to maximize the returns of AI pricing technology investments.
  • But more retailers are realizing that AI pricing can mean the difference between millions in profits or millions in losses.
  • According to Coresight Research’s analysis, using AI-based pricing solutions, retailers across different verticals can increase annual revenues by 10%, on average, and improve margins by as much as 5%, but retailers need to better integrate AI pricing with other systems to maximize its potential.

Kohl’s and WHP Global Announce New Strategic Partnership for Babies“R”Us

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Toys, Online Retail, Family, Department Stores, Specialty, Consumer, Fashion, Parenting, Retail, Children, Baby, Maternity, Women, Home Goods, Friends, Ludacris discography, Partnership, Kohl's, Fisher-Price, KSS, Multimedia, Graco, Sephora, Department store

The first Babies“R”Us shops will open in Kohl’s this August, with plans to roll out to approximately 200 stores in fall 2024.

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  • The first Babies“R”Us shops will open in Kohl’s this August, with plans to roll out to approximately 200 stores in fall 2024.
  • Kohl’s has proudly served families for more than 60 years and sees this newest partnership as another opportunity to create new, loyal relationships with the next generation of families.
  • Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “may,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “expects" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
  • Forward-looking statements relate to the date initially made, and Kohl’s undertakes no obligation to update them.