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CNBC
13 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Hasbro beats second-quarter expectations as gaming division offsets tariff-fueled toy slump
Toy and gaming giant Hasbro topped Wall Street expectations for the second quarter as strength in its digital gaming division helped offset continued weaknesses in its traditional toy business, weighed down by the impact of tariffs. "While tariffs represent a headwind for the business," Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks said on the company's earnings call. "We are compensating for these costs through a combination of cost reductions, rebalancing our marketing spend, diversifying our supplier mix and implementing some targeted pricing actions." Shares fell roughly 4% in Wednesday morning trading. Here's how the company performed in the quarter ended June 29 compared to what Wall Street was expecting. The toy company reported a net loss of $855.8 million, or $6.10 per share, for the period, compared with net income of $138.5 million, or 99 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago. Hasbro attributed the loss to a $1 billion goodwill impairment related to its consumer products segment and the impact of tariffs. Overall revenue declined 1% from the same quarter last year, but the company's gaming division continued to outperform. Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming brought in $522.4 million in sales, up 16% year over year. Hasbro cited strong demand for Magic: The Gathering and Monopoly Go! "This isn't just a one-off moment. It's a clear indication of the power of Magic's community," Cocks said. "Magic is stronger than ever, and we're just getting started." Meanwhile, the company's consumer products segment saw revenue fall 16% to $442.4 million, pressured by "anticipated softness in Toys driven by retailer order timing and geographic volatility," Hasbro said in the release. Revenue in the entertainment segment dropped 15% to $16 million. Hasbro raised its full-year guidance and now expects mid-single-digit revenue growth, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, of between $1.17 billion and $1.2 billion, and adjusted operating margins of 22% to 23%.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
B&M shoppers rush to snap up toys in their kids super sale from £1 – and people are already putting them away for Xmas
IT may be July but shoppers are already stocking up for Christmas thanks to a super sale at B&M. The high street retailer has slashed the prices of numerous toys in stores, with many being as low as £1. 4 4 One shopper took to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK to show off the purse-friendly items they spotted, which could be perfect for kids. First up they spotted a Tiffany's pet shop which was reduced to just £3, and included pets and accessories. Next up were Ninja Turtles toys, which were down to £5, and had a number of characters to collect. There was also a £1 Paw Patrol adventure case, and a £1 remote controlled car. The bargain hunter also spotted Disney Lego down to £13.99 and £7 'magical' colouring sets, which looked like they could keep youngsters entertained for hours. She found the items in the Newcastle store, but people seemed keen to check their local stores too. Many people said they wanted to stock up ahead of December to be organised. One said: 'We need to go and start for Christmas.' Another added: 'We could call and get some for Christmas.' And a third commented: 'we should start our Xmas shopping lol.' 6 ways to get the biggest bargains in B&M Meanwhile, we shared how B&M has launched a huge Specialbuys sale as it tries to rival Aldi with prices starting at just 98p. The beloved bargain store started the discount bonanza on July 7, giving customers just a few days to wait. Products in store include a Kids Home 4 Cube Storage container for £12 and a blush double duvet set for £10. 4 4 The chain will also roll out a number of pet products including cat toys for 98p. B&M will also sell a stylish bedside drawer for £14, with similar products advertised on Dunelm for £79. Like Aldi, B&M said it's Specialbuy offers will only be available for a limited time so if you are keen to shop the products you will have to be quick. How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too. Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner.
Cision Canada
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Nickelodeon's Iconic Explorer Dora, with an All-New Toy Collection Inspired by the Hit Paramount+ Original Animated Preschool Series
Created in collaboration with Paramount Consumer Products, the collection of interactive playsets, musical toys and dolls have been expressly designed for children ages 3 and up, with some featuring Spanish vocabulary components. Featured toys include: Explore & Play Rainforest Casita Unfold a world of discovery with this multi-level rainforest playset featuring seven interactive areas, sounds from the show and songs that feature Spanish words and phrases. The Casita also features figures of Dora and Boots, which kids can send down slides, swing on vines, cross bridges, dance and even uncover a surprise visit from Swiper. Includes 8+ play pieces and a special collector's card to help expand kids' Spanish vocabulary. (SRP $49.99) Dance With Me Dora With the push of her flower-adorned shoes, this 12-inch interactive doll dances and twirls to songs and phrases from the show that incorporate Spanish vocabulary. Includes two colorful skirts for the doll and barrettes and comes with a special collectible card to delight young fans. (SRP $49.99) My Adventure Backpack Dora's signature backpack is ready for any adventure. Standing 8 inches tall, Backpack features expressive moving eyes and mouth, a retractable map, and explorer essentials like binoculars and a compass. Backpack opens for storage and includes adjustable straps for on-the-go fun. (SRP $24.99) Dora's Rainforest Rhythms Microphone Sing along with Dora and Boots! This kid-sized microphone features Dora's top 5 favorite songs and phrases that incorporate Spanish vocabulary, including "We Did It" and "Todos Juntos," plus popular phrases like "That's banana-riffic". A collectable card is also included. (SRP $12.99) "Dora is an iconic character with an enduring legacy having inspired generations of preschoolers to be curious and brave explorers," said Doug Wadleigh, Spin Master's President, Toys. "Our new collection brings Dora's spirit to today's fans and families, sparking playtime exploration, encouraging learning new languages and celebrating Dora's world of adventures." "We are thrilled to partner with Spin Master where innovation is at the heart of everything they do," said Lourdes Arocho, Senior Vice President, Consumer Products & Experiences, Paramount. "Bringing that spirit to our beloved Dora is truly exciting. The DORA toy line captures everything young explorers need for their next adventure." The collection is available starting July 1 st in the U.S. on launching at Target and Walmart later this summer. For more information on the new DORA toy line, visit About Spin Master Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol ®, Melissa & Doug ®, Bakugan ® and Rubik's ® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca ® and Piknik™, Spin Master engages 70 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally. About Paramount Consumer Products Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products' portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world's most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why do astronauts take soft toys to space? Shubhanshu Shukla carries swan 'Joy'. A look at their companions from past missions
During a live broadcast from space, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla introduced 'Joy,' a soft swan toy floating beside him aboard the ISS. Serving as a Zero-G indicator, the swan also holds deep cultural symbolism. Shukla's gesture joins a long tradition of astronauts bringing symbolic or whimsical toys into orbit, blending science, education, and emotional connection. As soft toy swan 'Joy' floated towards astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during alive stream from space, it joined the long legacy of Zero-G soft toy indicators. From Olaf, to Red from Angry Birds and Buzz Lightyear from Toys. (Images: X/ ISRO Spaceflight , NASA) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Long Legacy of Floating Companions Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads SpaceX Zero-G indicators, sparkly dinosaur called Tremor and penguin named GuinGuin. (Images: NASA) Not Just Toys, but Symbols When Indian astronaut c greeted the world from space with a namaste and a floating soft toy swan named Joy, it was far more than just a cute interlude. 'It looks really cute, but we have a very important swan in Indian culture,' said Shukla in his live broadcast from the International Space Station as part of the Axiom Mission 4 . 'The swan symbolises wisdom. It also has the ability to discern… what needs to be focused on and what does not,' he explained, making it clear that Joy was not merely an ornamental object but a deeply symbolic was officially serving as a Zero-G indicator , a now-iconic tradition aboard spaceflights to demonstrate when the spacecraft enters microgravity . These toys, typically suspended near the crew, begin to float as soon as zero gravity kicks in, offering a visual cue that the spacecraft has entered aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from NASA 's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, Shukla's mission is the fourth under private space company Axiom's banner. But while the mission represents a milestone for private spaceflight and international collaboration, it's the swan that has won hearts on Joy joins a legacy of adorable, meaningful, and sometimes pop-culture-driven soft toys that have soared into the cosmos with astronauts. According to the Copernicus Science Centre, this tradition goes back as far as Yuri Gagarin's pioneering flight. The first human in space brought along a small doll, beginning a whimsical yet meaningful ritual that continues 2012, the 'Angry Red Bird' plush from the mobile game Angry Birds was part of a mission to explain physics in space. Olaf from Frozen made it aboard the Soyuz TMA-15M in 2014, courtesy of cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov fulfilling a promise to his Lightyear, the Toy Story astronaut action figure, travelled aboard Space Shuttle Discovery and remained on the ISS for 15 months. And in recent years, SpaceX has taken the tradition mainstream with Zero-G indicators like a plush Baby Yoda, a penguin named GuinGuin, and a sparkly dinosaur called aren't just passengers for show. As NASA's 2004 'Toys in Space' initiative highlighted, these objects serve as engaging tools to demonstrate how motion, gravity, and physics work differently in microgravity. Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa even built a LEGO model of the ISS while aboard it, bringing childhood pastimes into orbit for educational and scientific choice of a swan connects these floating companions to cultural identity and heritage. While Olaf or Baby Yoda draw on global media icons, Joy represents something uniquely Indian—a cultural motif steeped in ancient philosophy and national symbolism.'We all have some symbolism—in Poland, in Hungary, in India,' Shukla said in his broadcast. 'It looks like a coincidence but it's not. It has more meaning.'As astronauts continue to push the boundaries of exploration, their Zero-G companions reflect both scientific curiosity and emotional grounding. In Joy, Shubhanshu Shukla has carried not just a symbol of gravity lost, but of wisdom held close.
Geek Girl Authority
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Frogger Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Games Stuff We Like Video Games In our very first Retro Revisits, we dive into what gaming was like on the Commodore-Vic 20 and talk about some of our favorite memories. Games List Articles Stuff We Like Get ready to jump on the nostalgia train as we share six of our favorite toys and games from childhood. Did your favorite make the list?
