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November 2011 | Vol. X - No. 11


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Summarized Conclusions of November Articles


November Staff Picks: Technology and Simplicity merge in this month's picks. read more


Holiday Merchandising & Sales Tips: 4 creative tips to boost holiday sales. read more


16 Tips to Reduce Theft in Your Store: How to prevent employee and customer theft. read more


Top-10 Most-Wanted Jewelry & Accessories: Classic mood rings topped this list. read more


Top-10 Most-Wanted Tween Products: Accessories and decor top tween list. read more


Top-7 Keepsake and Personalized Items: An eclectic assortment made up this list. read more


5 Tips for More Holiday Sales: From greeting to merchandising, these tips will help you sell. read more


Auditory Toys For Children With SPD: These toys stimulate the senses for children with SPD. read more


Q & A With Creator of I Heart Guts: From a broken heart to a recalled uterus: the tale of I Heart Guts. read more


Q&A With President of Smart Gear Toys: Jason Cohen couldn’t find the product he wanted – so he made it. read more


Q & A With the Inventor of Perplexus: Michael McGinnis tells us how Perplexus went from art classroom to store shelves. read more


Mass Market Holiday Hot Toy Lists: Toys R Us, Walmart, and Kmart have released their expected holiday hits. read more

Mattel Acquires HIT Entertainment: Mattel has acquired HIT, spelling big changes for the toy Industry. read more


Toy Fair: The Media Event of the Year: Lisa Orman's tips on getting great PR at Toy Fair. read more


Toymakers’ Best+Worst Advice; Mistakes: Manufacturers share the best and worst advice they've received. read more


5 Manufacturers Answer: Why Go Green?: 5 Manufacturers give their reasons for supporting "green" toys. read more


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