After Six Years
September 4, 2020
Six years after originally applying, the FAA has granted the Amazon Prime Air request for a permit to use drones for deliveries.
Column by Steve Bennett
September 2, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett looks at the Dumpster Fire Night Light and other new and improved dumpster fire toys, the death of Chadwick Boseman, and Superman, Man of Tomorrow.
Long-time Senior Hasbro Exec
September 2, 2020
Jane Ritson-Parsons has joined the board of directors of Flat River Group.
U.S. Operations Not Impacted
September 2, 2020
Two Montreal-based distributors are merging effective September 2, the companies announced, with changes in Canada but no impact on U.S. operations.
Marketing, Management Vet Gets Senior Role as DC Continues Restructuring
September 1, 2020
DC has named Daniel Cherry III, previously Chief Marketing Officer at Activision Blizzard Esports, as Senior Vice President and General Manager.
For 'Fangoria,' 'Starlog,' 'Gorezone' Brands
August 28, 2020
There are new owners for the assets of Fangoria , Starlog , and Gorezone previously owned by Cinestate.
As They Take Growing Role in Commerce
August 26, 2020
Online platforms are on pressure from industry associations, Congress, and the courts to take more responsibility for the products they sell, even as a new company adds an online marketplace.
As People of Play
August 20, 2020
ChiTAG is rebranding as People of Play, the company announced, with Founder Mary Couzin continuing to lead the organization.
As Ecomm Transforms in the COVID Era
August 19, 2020
The ecomm world is changing rapidly in the COVID era, as retail behemoths and independent retailers alike mobilize to capture the billions in retail business moving online.
Reducing Title Count; Happy with New Distribution
August 17, 2020
DC is cutting back its line, as Publisher Jim Lee expressed satisfaction with the company's sales in the wake of its distribution shake-up.
But Losses Grew in Q2
August 17, 2020
Wizard Brands quickly pivoted to online events when COVID hit, with over 60 virtual events produced in Q2.
'Star Wars Collection: The Child Animatronic Edition'
August 12, 2020
Hasbro will release Star Wars Collection: The Child Animatronic Edition, an animatronic The Child toy from the hit series The Mandalorian, into U.S. retail on November 1.
