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Toys for the Old Folks

By: Brenda Ruggiero
May 14, 2007

Ever had a mom walk into your store with a little kid and buy a toy for herself? Only? Retailers share their thoughts on what adults are buying, for whom and why in the July issue of TDmonthly Magazine.

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Brenda RuggieroWriter's Bio: Brenda Ruggiero is a freelance writer from western Maryland. Read more articles by this author


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