Atari Buys Intellivision Brand, Ending ‘Longest-Running Console War in History’

variety.com For fans of old-school games, it’s kind of like Coke acquiring Pepsi: Atari, which produced one of the first hit home game consoles, announced a deal to acquire the brand of…

Barbie honors Venus Williams and 8 other athletes with one-of-a-kind dolls

cbsnews.com Mattel is releasing nine new Barbie dolls depicting some of the world's most celebrated female athletes, including tennis star Venus Williams and Canadian soccer icon…

Target: Consumers’ Splurges on Experiences Cut Into Discretionary Retail Budgets

pymnts.com As consumers look to balance their desire to treat themselves with ongoing economic concerns, Target is seeing shoppers’ shift to discretionary spending on experiences…

New on Netflix: June 2024’s Best New Movies & Shows

vanityfair.com Summer is in full swing, and with it comes a heated update to Netflix’s selection. Now that the first half of Bridgerton season three has dropped, culminating in a…

Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and 8 other star athletes

chicagotribune.com EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday. The others being…

INFLUENCERS SELECT TOP 25 TOYS OF SPRING & SUMMER

benzinga.com Families Can Now Shop "Influencer Choice List" Presented by Toy Association & Powered by Clamour NEW YORK, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From outdoor water play and active…

Caitlin Clark Signs Multiyear Basketball Gear Deal with Wilson

inc.com Women's sports ride a wave of interest as WNBA rookie and No. 1 draft pick lands a major endorsement and Mattel unveils a line of Barbie dolls honoring Venus Williams and…

PHOTOS: Barbie honors star athletes like Venus Williams

pbs.org Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday. READ MORE: Paris aims to rekindle love…

Barbie Celebrates Role-Model Athletes Who Have Broken Boundaries to Encourage Girls to Stay in Sports and Recognize Their Full Potential

benzinga.com Barbie brand honours the profound impact of sports in igniting confidence among young girls by: • Honouring nine women in sports who have broken boundaries around the world…

Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

seattletimes.com Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel.

Screening of Graphic Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Movie Canceled in Cannes Amid ‘Serious Security Risk’

variety.com Thanks to enhanced security measures, attendees at this year’s Cannes Film Festival have faced only a few hiccups. Even the ongoing war and Israeli hostage situation in Gaza…

Consumers Visit Malls for Unique On-Site Experiences

pymnts.com As shoppers turn to eCommerce channels for convenience, many are still willing to go to brick-and-mortar malls for unique, site-specific experiences. Seizing on this demand,…

The Toy Association Names Industry Veteran Greg Ahearn as New President & CEO

benzinga.com NEW YORK, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association Inc., the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors, and others…

Rosie Perez, Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz and Ex-AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan Set for Museum of the Moving Image Honors (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com The Museum of the Moving Image will honor Rosie Perez, Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz and former AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan at its 2024 Spring Moving Image Awards benefit, The…

Day Out With Thomas™: Bubble Tour is heading to Tweetsie Railroad

benzinga.com BLOWING ROCK, N.C., May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Pop' on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine™ with loads of bubble themed games, activities and a full…

Aldo’s Latest Barbie Collection Is Keeping Your Y2K Style Dreams Alive

hollywoodreporter.com The Barbie cast may have hung up their pink wardrobe pieces, but the Mattel doll is keeping her rose-powered world alive through fashion and beauty collections. For those…

The lessons of woke Scrabble

economist.com “THICK”, scoffed the headline on the Daily Mail website on April 9th, in response to the news that Scrabble has had an overhaul. In some parts of the world the word-play…

ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND LAUNCH OF MATTEL COLLABORATION BARBIE BAHAMAS BEACH VACATION: WHERE ATLANTIS DREAMS COME TRUE

benzinga.com The Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation Partnership Features Barbie Guest Rooms, Cabanas, Immersive Experiences, and More PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --…

Gap Inc. Consolidates $190 Million Media Account With Omnicom Media Group

mediapost.com Gap Inc. Has consolidated its media assignment with Omnicom Media Group after a review that began in January. OMG agency PHD was the long-time incumbent for off-line media…

Adults Are Buying More Toys as Families Cut Back

pymnts.com Parents are buying fewer toys and games for their children, but adult collectors are still splurging on premium dolls, figurines and such, and toy and game companies are…

Trixie Mattel on the Sitcom That Can Bring Us All Together

nytimes.com Trixie Mattel knows that anything is prettier in pink — almost. She had no qualms about drenching the Palm Springs resort that she and her partner, David Silver, redid in…

Today's Logistics Report: Baltimore Port Sets Reopening Plan; China's Export Flows are Shifting

createsend.com “I’m really skeptical, based upon the experience over the last 10, 20 years, in terms of impact of technology improvements on productivity.” — Andrew Balls, global chief…