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Consumer

Lego Builds Record Sales by Adapting to Tariffs

Photo via Efren Landaos/Sipa USA/Newscom

The Danish toy giant also continues to benefit from the growing number of nostalgic adults buying their products.

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Media & Entertainment

Mattel Struggles As Hasbro Wins With Adults

Shares of Barbie-maker Mattel plunged 25% on Wednesday following a massively disappointing after-the-bell earnings call the day before.

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Economics

US Tariffs Chew a Hole in Retailers’ (and Shoppers’) Christmas Stockings

The US has basically imposed tariffs on Christmas this year: Trees, ornaments and even gifts. Now, both shoppers and sellers feel Grinchy.

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