Toy industry pressures make digital the star

The gap is widening between rival toy makers Hasbro and Mattel — thanks in part to a 30-year-old trading card game. The toy giants have flip-flopped dominance in the space for decades, jockeying for the most coveted master licenses to put new fan favorites — Disney princesses and “Star Wars” characters among them — on…

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Supreme Court Trump tariff decision: Retail industry reacts

The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would usher in more predictability and flexibility for innovation, freeing up businesses from the burden of higher import costs. “The Supreme Court’s announcement today regarding tariffs provides much-needed certainty for U.S. businesses and manufacturers, enabling…

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James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker

Canadian filmmaker James Cameron poses during a photocall for the opening of the exhibition entitled ‘The Art of James Cameron’ at the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris on April 3, 2024. Stephane De Sakutin | AFP | Getty Images Legendary “Titanic” director James Cameron is likening the theatrical experience to a “sinking ship” if Netflix acquires…

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