Toy industry
Article Abstract:
The toy industry is giving indication that sales and earnings may be on the rise but the achievement of these possibilities seems so remote that investment in toy manufacturers' securities would be ill advised. The "just-in-time" inventory system adopted by most of the toy industry has resulted in commonplace sales records. Consolidation within the toy industry has created a few giants but has not provided proper diversification. Basic toys and new video games are expected to become the best selling toys.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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Toy industry
Article Abstract:
Demand for toys is expected to be spread over a wide variety of product lines in 1996, as there are no "blockbuster" toys as there have been in recent years. Toys which are tied to TV shows and hit movies tend to be the best sellers for toy makers such as Hasbro Inc and Mattel Inc. Multimedia PCs, CD-ROMs, and interactive software are also important. These seasonal stocks are neutral for timeliness until 3rd qtr 1996 results are in.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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Toy industry
Article Abstract:
Consumer reaction to the February, 1997 International Toy Fair, gave strong indications that investor interest in the toy industry and toy industry economic progress in 1997 and coming years will depend largely on the performance of licensed products. No major toy industry stocks appear to be able to outrank the market, but Mattel Inc. stocks have the potential for 3-5 year appreciation.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1997
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