Toys & games in France

Article Abstract:

The French market for toys and games is classified into dolls and dolls' accessories, puzzles and parlor games, electronic games, building sets, nursery toys, model and miniature vehicles and 'character' toys. The market has grown by 38% between 1990 and 1994, propelled by sales of electronic education games, fashion and baby dolls, building sets and boys' collectables. The remaining sectors either remained static or had slow growth. However, no sector declined in 1994, probably due to the relative decline in video games following its sudden spurt in the market in the late 1980s.

Toys, Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods, WHOLESALE TRADE--DURABLE GOODS, Games & Puzzles, Durable Goods Wholesalers, Industry Overview, Games, Durable goods, Games industry

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Wake up and smell the lead

Article Abstract:

Mattel Inc.'s second quarter earnings went down an estimated $30 million due to product recalls of China-made products containing lead paint and other poisonous substances. Surveys on consumer confidence show that 32% of Canadians and 70% of Americans consider China-made products to be unsafe. Details of Chinese companies' marketing strategies to boost consumer confidence are presented.

China, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Sales, profits & dividends, Foreign trade, Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles, Health aspects, Product defects and recalls, Influence, Company sales and earnings, Chinese foreign relations, Company earnings/profit, Mattel Inc., Lead based paint, Lead based paints, Cover story

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Oral hygiene products in France

Article Abstract:

Product sophistication has become a major trend in France's oral hygiene products industry, with manufacturers developing more specialized or paramedical products. Toothpaste accounted for 66% of total sales in 1993 while mouthwash currently comprises 6% of the market. Average annual growth in sales is expected to reach as much as 6% in real value terms from 1993-1998.

Dental equipment and supplies, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Dental Consumable Supplies, Reports, Oral hygiene products, Dental supplies

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