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Toy stores
Summertime is stocking season for this toy store owner
Jul 3, 2023
Ali Cat Toys is doing the bulk of its holiday buying now, and even stocking up for next Easter season.
For this toy store, it's a race to restock the shelves
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 18, 2023
The owner of a North Carolina toy shop talks about the state of her business after the holiday retail season.
In the pre-holiday scramble, small businesses see a little bit of supply chain relief
by
Sean McHenry
Oct 26, 2022
The owners of a record and comic book shop, a toy store, and a greeting card and outdoor gear business share their experiences.
Inflation expectations are causing this toy store owner to stock up
by
Sean McHenry
Apr 1, 2022
Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys, said her store's inventory is high leading up to Easter — partly because she wants to avoid future inflation.
What does it take to launch a successful toy?
Feb 17, 2022
Americans are buying lots of toys right now. But launching a new one is still very difficult — a good idea is no guarantee of success
So how good were the holidays for retailers?
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 4, 2022
Three small-business owners weigh in on how the shopping season went for them.
Small businesses prepare for the holidays amid the pandemic
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 25, 2020
Small business retailers are facing a holiday season like no other. Three owners share how they're preparing for the shopping season.
For public good, not for profit.
How the interest rate can impact a small business
Dec 17, 2015
The interest hike is going to affect consumers and small businesses they frequent
December shores up 'mom and pop’ toy shops, for now
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 16, 2014
Kai Ryssdal talks to Steve Presser, owner of Big Fun Toy Store in Cleveland.