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| Welcome to Playthings EXTRA, the weekly e-newsletter for toy industry professionals. Brought to you by the staff of Playthings magazine, Playthings EXTRA sends the latest news from the world of toys, hobbies and children's entertainment straight to your e-mail box every Wednesday morning. | |
| In This Week's Issue: 1. Atari’s new president 2. Groovy Girls get wheels 3. Product Showcase: books for boys 4. Fall show stays in NY for '07 5. NRF launches advisory council 6. WWE earnings dip but DVD sales jump 7. Poll: Which holiday film will translate best in toy sales? |
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| 1. Atari’s new president NEW YORK—Atari has appointed David Pierce as president and CEO effective immediately. Pierce will assume the position of CEO previously held by Bruno Bonnell. more |
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| 2. Groovy Girls get wheels MADISON, Wis.—Pacific Cycle Inc., a leading U.S. bicycle supplier, and Dorel Industries have been awarded the Groovy Girls license to design and distribute Groovy Girls branded bicycles and wheeled toys— the first launch of Groovy Girls bicycles on the market. more |
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| 3. Product Showcase: books for boys This week's Product Showcase features boys' books from Candlewick Press, Chronicle Books, HarperCollins, Random House and Scholastic. more |
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| 4. Fall show stays in NY for '07 NEW YORK—Following a unanimous vote by the Toy Industry Association’s board of directors, the American International Fall Toy Show will remain in New York for 2007. more |
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| 5. NRF launches advisory council WASHINGTON—The National Retail Federation (NRF) has launched the NRF Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC) Thought Leadership Web site in order to help conduct research, develop performance benchmarks and set standards to improve relations among vendors, retailers and consumers. more |
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| 6. WWE earnings dip but DVD sales jump STAMFORD, Conn.—World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) tallied a nominal dip in both sales and income for the first quarter, with record DVD sales making up for one less pay-per-view events aired during the quarter as well as the absence of domestic cable advertising revenues compared with the same period of 2005. more |
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| 7. Poll: Which holiday film will translate best in toy sales? 1. Eragon (20th Century Fox) To vote, go to: www.playthings.com |
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For daily news updates visit the "Breaking News" section of www.Playthings.com. Have a profitable week. Cliff Annicelli, Editor |
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