April 2001
Zany Brainy's Troubles Deepen (Associated Press)
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2001
An educational toy retailer's financial problems have deepened to the point that a major supplier has halted shipments to the retailer's warehouses until the troubled company gets a new line of credit.
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The Ohio Art Company Reports Operating Results for the Year Ended January 31, 2001 (Business Wire)
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2001
The Ohio Art Company, today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended January 31, 2001.
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Bush Virtual Pet Game Soars in China (Associated Press)
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2001
In the aftermath of the downed U.S. spy plane, the Chinese apparently have found a new way to ridicule President Bush - a virtual pet modeled after him.
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Kid's Books are Flying Off Shelves (Associated Press
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2001
In a market filled with robotic toys and other technological marvels, old-fashioned children's books are selling in ever higher numbers.
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KB Toys Focusing on Long-Term Gains (Associated Press)
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2001
When he needs a break, KB Toys CEO Michael Glazer goes for a drive -- in the sit-down arcade-style racing game that occupies a corner of his office.
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Fake Pokemon Toys Invade France (Reuters)
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2001
France was hit by a wave of counterfeit Pokemon products last year as customs officers seized more than two million cards, stickers and other articles copied from the Japanese children's game.
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Mattel: Top Executive Paid $12.5M (Associated Press)
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2001
Just days after announcing plans to close its last U.S. factory and move 980 jobs to Mexico, toy maker Mattel said it paid its top executive more than $12.5 million in cash and other compensation last year.
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