Joan Verdon
Joan Verdon is a retail reporter based in the shopping capital of the world, North Jersey. Send retail news, or views to her at [email protected]
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1 week ago |
uschamber.com | Joan Verdon
Adult consumers are spending billions on toys, games, and collectibles each year, and that spending is expected to continue to grow. In 2024, toy purchases by consumers ages 13 and up surpassed toys purchased for 3- to 5-year-olds for the first time. A recent global survey found that 87% of people believe play can cure isolation and loneliness, and that 79% believe it can bring different groups of people closer together.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Joan Verdon
Playhouse MD, a company that makes medical devices designed to make healthcare procedures less scary ... More for young children by incorporating play, is launching its first products for sale. Courtesy of Playhouse MDAn award-winning toy creator and a doctor have teamed up to launch a new company that manufactures products designed to make health care less scary for little kids, and less stressful for parents.
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1 month ago |
retailwit.com | Joan Verdon
The inaugural UNO Social Club will have multicolored UNO decor, and other amenities, and will be located in one of the kidadult capitals of the world, Las Vegas. View Original Article Experienced Reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the news industry. Special expertise in business and retail reporting. Digital, web and web video experience. Has also worked as a copy editor and news editor.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Joan Verdon
Toymaker Mattel, Inc., as part of its broader strategy to turn its toy lines into multi-generational lifestyle brands, is unveiling its first UNO Social Club, an in-person gaming experience designed to appeal to UNO players ages 21 and up. The inaugural UNO Social Club will have multicolored UNO decor, gaming tables, and other amenities, and will be located in one of the kidadult capitals of the world, Las Vegas.
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1 month ago |
uschamber.com | Joan Verdon
U.S. secondhand apparel sales jumped 14% in 2024, five times the rate of the overall apparel market. Tech-powered resale platforms are making it easier for retailers to offer their own branded resale programs and redefining resale as a tool to manage inventory, engage with customers, and drive profits. The resale boom is moving beyond apparel and gaining traction in electronics, furniture, housewares, and other categories.
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