Ynon Kreiz, the chief executive of Mattel, believes consumers squeezed by tariffs and inflation will cut back on other things before they skimp on Barbies and Hot Wheels.
Category: Mattel Inc
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DealBook Summit: Business Executives Share Tips for Leadership
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Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 54, Die; Designers Made Barbies Into Art
They transformed dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces that sold for thousands of dollars. A married couple, they died in a car crash in Italy.
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A New Barbie Wears Blue Polka-Dots, and a Glucose Monitor
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Trump’s Trade Policies Prompt Companies to Raise Prices, Cut Staff
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Toymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys
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Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases
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Research Study Shows Barbie’s Feet Have Gotten Flatter Over Time
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Barbie Maker Mattel Plans to Raise Prices Because of Trump’s Tariffs
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Barbie Maker Mattel Plans to Raise Prices Because of Trump’s Tariffs
Mattel, the U.S. toy company, said it would increase prices of some U.S. toys, citing levies on Chinese imports.
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Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”
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Malls Add Entertainment From Nerf and Mattel to Draw Customers
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