In This Issue

April Staff Picks: This month we chose fun outdoor products for warmer weather - and few for rainy days. _{read more}

Top-10 Most-Wanted Outdoor Toys: Retailers report that these outdoor toys are bestsellers for the warmer months. _{read more}

Top-10 Most-Wanted Ride-On Toys: Retailers told us these ride on toys, like PlasmaCar, are driving sales. _{read more}

Top-10 Most-Wanted Toys: Retailers told us that these are their bestselling toys overall, regardless of category. _{read more}

Get Ready for ASTRA: 11 Retailer Tips: Retailers share their top strategies for getting the most out of ASTRA. _{read more}

2013 Retail Outlook: Retailers share their recent sales trends - is business looking up?. _{read more}

How To Beat A Lower Priced Competitor: The Retail Doctor gives advice on how to beat a lower-priced competitor - your vendor! _{read more}

Hot New Toys of 2013: Manufacturers shared with us their hottest new toys for 2013. _{read more}

Q&A Heavenly Hug Dolls: The founder of Heavenly Hug Dolls explores the therapeutic nature of toys. _{read more}

American Girl vs. Build a Bear: Lutz Muller explores the successes and failures of two single-brand toy retailers. _{read more}