Sears, Borders move to fill toy gap at US retail

With rumors circulating that Walmart, the largest toy retailer in the US, is trimming back on shelf space devoted to kids playthings and crafts, two significant retail players have stepped up to the plate. Mid-tier department store chain Sears and bookstore giant Borders are both opting to expand their presence in toy retailing and claim a piece of the US$21.6-billion domestic market.
September 4, 2009
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Gary Rusak is a freelance writer based in Toronto. He has covered the kids entertainment industry for the last decade with a special interest in licensing, retail and consumer products. You can reach him at garyrusak@gmail.com

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