Fall Toy Preview is upon us! This year, the event will not only provide us with a first look at new products and trends for 2019, but also gives us a chance to chat with the industry one-on-one about their personal experiences this year, and expectations for the year ahead. From a rapidly evolving retail landscape to the possibility of steep tariffs affecting toys imported from China, we’ve got a lot to discuss!
In this issue, we continue our in-depth analysis of the toy industry’s performance in the wake of Toys “R” Us’ liquidation, and what that means for this holiday season and for next year. Be sure to read our features from Juli Lennett, SVP, industry analyst, The NPD Group, and Sean McGowan, managing director, Liolios Group, for their analysis and expectations for the industry’s future.
What’s new for 2019? We’ve got you covered! Check out some of the hottest toys rolling out next year.
I’ve been fielding a number of inquiries regarding Party City’s Toy City pop up shops, so I had a chat with Rain
