November 2026 Industry Update: 2027 TOTY Plush Finalists Map the 2027 Sourcing Agenda
A November 2026 analysis of the 2027 Toy of the Year plush finalists and what weighted, licensed, and interactive plush signal for B2B sourcing in 2027.
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November 2026 Industry Update: Toy Safety Awareness Month and the Pre-Holiday Counterfeit Plush Crackdown
A November 2026 analysis of Toy Safety Awareness Month and the counterfeit plush crackdown, with a compliance checklist for B2B importers.
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October 2026 Industry Update: GRS-Certified rPET Mandates Reshape Plush Manufacturing Supply Chains
An October 2026 analysis of the shift toward GRS-certified rPET in B2B plush manufacturing, covering ESPR compliance, transaction certificates, and cost structures.
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August 2026 Plush Market Report: IP Characters and Adult Collectors Drive Growth Amid Rising Costs
August 2026 plush market data shows strong growth driven by IP characters and adult collectors, while manufacturers face a 14% increase in production costs.
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Circana H1 2026 Toy Sales: Kidults and Collectibles Drive 14% Global Growth
Circana reports a 14% increase in H1 2026 global toy sales, driven by the kidult demographic and collectibles. Explore what this means for B2B plush sourcing.
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License Global 2026 Top Global Licensors: Retail Sales Reach $338.33B, Up 10%
License Global's 2026 Top Global Licensors whitepaper ranks 94 brand owners at $338.33B in 2025 retail sales, up 10%. What it means for custom plush buyers.
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US Senate Introduces Children's AI Toy Safety Act: What It Means for Smart Plush
US senators introduced the Children's AI Toy Safety Act (S.5171) on July 29, 2026, covering smart stuffed animals. Key points for plush toy exporters.
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EN 71-1:2026 Transposition Deadline Passes: What Plush Toy Exporters Need to Know
EN 71-1:2026 reached its EU transposition deadline on July 31, 2026. Key changes, dates, and next steps for plush toy exporters before the 2014 edition ends.
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EU Launches Digital Product Passport Registry, Toys Named in Scope
The EU Digital Product Passport Registry went live on July 20, 2026, with toys named in scope. Key dates and next steps for plush toy exporters and importers.
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Toy Association Urges USTR for Tariff-Free Imports Amid July Policy Shifts
Updates on US plush toy tariffs for B2B importers: The Toy Association's July 2026 USTR comments and the impact of the Section 122 tariff.
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