Barbie dolls, a brand owned by Mattel, are seen at the FAO Schwarz toy store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 24, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab.

Recently Mattel, the makers of the iconic Barbie franchise, announced the addition of new dolls many are praising for their inclusivity. Why your brand needs to prioritize inclusive marketing as well.

Kmart officials declined to release figures showing how much the chain has invested in the doll project, which includes brands such as Baby Abuelita and Mattel Inc.’s Rebelde dolls, ...

The Labubu craze has sent Pop Mart’s shares up by 170 per cent since the start of the year. It is one of a growing cohort of Chinese consumer brands whose popularity is surging.

Bolstered by the success of Nickelodeon's popular bilingual children's character, Dora the Explorer, and the spending power of the nation's growing minority population, toy retailers across the ...

Barbie is teaming up with the LeBron James Family Foundation to release the first Ken ® doll of a professional athlete, LeBron James, to recognize his positive impact on culture, style, and ...

A limited advance quantity of the doll, including a few signed by LeBron James, will be available for purchase ahead of the official drop on April 14th. Doors open at 11:00 AM PT on April 12th.

It’s not just Labubu dolls. Chinese brands are booming. By The Economist. June 25, 2025 — 2.51pm. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later.