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Gap Appoints Mattel Veteran Richard Dickson as President and CEO
Gap Appoints Mattel Veteran Richard Dickson as President and CEO
July 26, 2023  |  Personnel

Specialty apparel company Gap has appointed Mattel veteran Richard Dickson as its president and CEO, effective Aug. 22. Dickson is currently president and chief operating officer at global toy company Mattel,...

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Seeing Pink: Barbie Collabs Run Rampant as Movie Debuts 
Seeing Pink: Barbie Collabs Run Rampant as Movie Debuts 
July 24, 2023  |  Retail

“Barbie is one of the most inventive, immaculately crafted and surprising mainstream films in recent memory.” That’s what news outlet The Independent said in regard to...

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‘Barbenheimer’ Gives Theater Owners a $235 Million Dream Weekend
‘Barbenheimer’ Gives Theater Owners a $235 Million Dream Weekend
July 23, 2023  |  Connected Economy

“Barbie” is the queen of the box office, giving theaters their best opening weekend since 2019. Director Greta Gerwig’s film based on Mattel’s most famous...

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Barbie’s Wardrobe and Zales’ Jewelry Are Available to Rent  
Barbie’s Wardrobe and Zales’ Jewelry Are Available to Rent  
July 21, 2023  |  Retail

Resale and rental have become hot initiatives among retailers. The intention is to cater to consumers’ changing preferences and values, while also mitigating the effects...

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The Barbie Phenomenon and Its Impact on Brands and Consumers
The Barbie Phenomenon and Its Impact on Brands and Consumers
June 27, 2023  |  News

“Barbie” is everywhere. It has taken over retail marketing. Everywhere you look there’s a new collaboration, from fast fashion to food and beverage to department...

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Struggling Gap Bets on Nostalgia and Brings Back Barbie 
Struggling Gap Bets on Nostalgia and Brings Back Barbie 
April 21, 2023  |  Retail

Just last month, Gap reflected on a year of struggle, with numerous net losses, bloated inventory levels and a search for a permanent CEO. In the...

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Mattel to Launch P2P Virtual Collectibles Marketplace
Mattel to Launch P2P Virtual Collectibles Marketplace
April 20, 2023  |  NFTs

Toymaker Mattel is turning its virtual platform into a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace for collectors. The company announced the forthcoming update in a Thursday (April 20)...

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Mattel Emphasizes Ongoing IP Plans in Face of Q4 2022 Sales Drop
Mattel Emphasizes Ongoing IP Plans in Face of Q4 2022 Sales Drop
February 08, 2023  |  Earnings

There were fewer Mattel toys under the tree in Q4 2022 as the toymaker took a hit from overstocked retailers and underspending consumers, causing sales...

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Shopify Aims to Woo Big Retailers With ‘Commerce Components’
Shopify Aims to Woo Big Retailers With ‘Commerce Components’
January 03, 2023  |  eCommerce

Shopify says it is opening its eCommerce infrastructure to some of the world’s biggest retailers. That’s the goal behind Commerce Components by Shopify, which the...

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