Business
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
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.’s earnings during the all-important holiday season left Wall Street cold, suggesting that kids weren’t clamoring to be given toys.
Jan. 31, 2014
Mattel Inc. said its first-quarter earnings rose sharply on demand for Barbie, Hot Wheels and other Mattel specialties.
April 23, 1993
Mattel Inc. again has rejected an unsolicited merger offer from rival toymaker MGA Entertainment Inc.
June 11, 2019
Barbie has a new friend: Hello Kitty.
June 4, 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
Archives
The toy firm’s My Scene line is the inspiration for a clothes collection aimed at ages 7 to 14.
June 11, 2003