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May 21, 2013
CVS Caremark's Merlo named March of Dimes 2013 Citizen of the Year

CVS Caremark President and CEO Larry Merlo has been named the 2013 March of Dimes Rhode Island 2013 Citizen of the Year for his and the company’s ongoing support of the March of Dimes mission.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — CVS Caremark President and CEO Larry Merlo has been named the 2013 March of Dimes Rhode Island 2013 Citizen of the Year for his and the company’s ongoing support of the March of Dimes mission.

February 2, 2012
Twister Dance to hit store shelves this fall

Hasbro has brought its Twister game into the 21st century with help from pop icon Britney Spears.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Hasbro has brought its Twister game into the 21st century with help from pop icon Britney Spears.

September 22, 2011
Toys"R"Us unwraps annual holiday hot toy list

Toys“R”Us announced this week its top toy list for the holiday season.

WAYNE, N.J. — Toys“R”Us announced this week its top toy list for the holiday season.

This year's list, which features new items for kids of all ages, includes:

  • Air Hogs Hyper Actives from Spin Master;

  • Air Swimmers eXtreme from Animal Planet;

  • Lalaloopsy Silly Hair dolls from MGA Entertainment;

  • LeapPad Explorer from LeapFrog;

  • Monster High Fearleading 3-Pack from Mattel;

September 20, 2011
Kmart predicts kids' 'wish lists' with release of annual Fab 15 toy list

Kmart has announced its list of the top toys for the 2011 holiday season.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart has announced its list of the top toys for the 2011 holiday season.

Unveiling its third annual Fab 15 toy list, Kmart said that this year's list features the hottest toys of the season from such brands as Hasbro, Mattel and more. The listed items range from $29.99 to $99.99.

  1. Let's Rock Elmo

  2. Fijit

  3. I am T-Pain microphone

  4. Barbie Designable Hair Extensions and Doll

July 5, 2011
Water warfare

The Super Soaker brand has been a huge hit for Hasbro. The toys have been among the hottest summer products on the market, and new upgraded versions will become the next must-have for water play. 


PAWTUCKET, R.I. — The Super Soaker brand has been a huge hit for Hasbro. The toys have been among the hottest summer products on the market, and new upgraded versions will become the next must-have for water play. 


The newest version in the Hasbro water blaster family is the Nerf Super Soaker Thunderstorm. The Thunderstorm, introduced this spring, is the first battery-powered soaker on the market and fires a continuous stream of water with no pumping required. The firing range can be up to 25 ft. Nerf Thunderstorm requires four AA batteries and retails for $14.99.

February 1, 2011
Traditional games still in play

Sales of games and puzzles dipped 6% last year to $1.24 billion, according to the NPD Group, but Adrienne Appell, a spokeswoman for the Toy Manufacturers Association, said that as a category, games have held steady over the past few years.

Sales of games and puzzles dipped 6% last year to $1.24 billion, according to the NPD Group, but Adrienne Appell, a spokeswoman for the Toy Industry Association, said that as a category, games have held steady over the past few years.

November 18, 2010
Molson Coors names Hasbro executive as board member

One of the nation's largest brewing companies has appointed a new member to serve on...

DENVER — One of the nation's largest brewing companies has appointed a new member to serve on its board of directors.

Brian Goldner, president and CEO of Hasbro, joined Molson Coors' board, effective immediately. Goldner is the ninth independent director following a search to replace Pam Patsley, who stepped down as a director in December 2009. The Molson Coors board of directors is comprised of 14 directors.

 

November 14, 2010
Cos. play on education, tradition to nab consumers’ toy dollars

Consumers may be cutting their budgets, but when it comes to toys, there’s always room...

Consumers may be cutting their budgets, but when it comes to toys, there’s always room for a little splurge. Parents are more likely to cave when the toy offers educational value or is a classic.

Traditional toys are a mainstay of the category—particularly in the drug channel, where price points in the toy aisle rarely top $10. “Evergreen, classic games continue to be popular,” said Adrienne Appell, a spokeswoman for the Toy Industry Association. “They are affordable and have appeal across generations, particularly around the holidays.”

October 24, 2010
Holiday forecast: Optimism with chance of growth

Cautious optimism may best describe 2010 holiday sales projections, because even as sales inch toward...

September 20, 2010
Toys 'R' Us unveils must-have toys for the holidays

Toys "R" Us on Tuesday released its 2010 Holiday Hot Toy List, featuring items from...