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Mattel Inc.’s struggles deepened Monday as the El Segundo toy maker warned of slumping holiday sales and its debt was downgraded by the major credit-rating firms.
Dec. 11, 2017
Barbie has a new friend: Hello Kitty.
June 4, 2019
California toy mogul Isaac Larian said Tuesday he’s no longer interested in trying to merge his company with struggling Mattel Inc.
June 18, 2019
Mattel Inc. sued Urban Outfitters Inc., accusing the retailer of stealing the largest toy maker’s Magic 8 Ball and Rock’em Sock’em trademarks and patents.
April 5, 2002
News analysis: Antitrust regulators could force the companies to abandon certain toys, decreasing the value of the proposed merger.
Jan. 27, 1996
The 11 temporary toy outlets will close Friday. The idea is to earn more on a backlog of goods.
Dec. 25, 2004
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The toy firm’s My Scene line is the inspiration for a clothes collection aimed at ages 7 to 14.
June 11, 2003
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July 25, 2002
The feud between fashion doll giants MGA Entertainment Inc. and Mattel Inc. got another infusion of legal juice on Monday, when Bratz maker MGA sued Mattel over allegations that the Barbie maker filched trade secrets at toy industry conventions.
Jan. 13, 2014
Hasbro Inc. looks at Mattel Inc.’s surprise merger offer and sees only obstacles.
Jan. 26, 1996