"Brian was proud of our third quarter results," Hasbro execs say of deceased CEO who created the blueprint for change #hasbro Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

Petco opens first "urban basecamp" for dogs and pet parents #retail #dogs via Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

Visiting Nordstrom is like seeing that old friend who has really, really let themselves go. You want ask “what on earth happened to you?” 😬

I loved this story of small business resilience by Philip DeVencentis - company launched to build Broadway sets pivots during pandemic to build outdoor dining pods. And now is back to creating Broadway magic. Great job Philip DeVencentis

It was big news in 2014 that Toys R Us was going to leave Manhattan for a new flagship at American Dream Mall - well it took seven years, a bankruptcy, new ownership, but looks like it is finally about to happen #retail #toysrus via Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

At the new Toys R Us flagship, the experience is toy shopping - and kids and parents seem to be ok with that #toysrus #retail via Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

Possible new lyrics for the Toys R Us jingle? "I don't want to liquidate because if I did, I wouldn't get my $2.8 million bonus." Legal fight outlines what Dave Brandon was thinking as the toy retailer collapsed. #toysrus #reta @forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

The Disney Princesses apparently didn't like being in Peppa Pig's shadow, they break up with Hasbro and hook up with Mattel #disneyprincess Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

I love the headline on this story “Celebrities rule the world. We’re just buying stuff in it” #superbowlads

GameStop CEO says company will “embrace rather than run from the new frontiers of gaming," - even if it means reporting a loss #GME #GameStopEarnings Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

Finally got to experience the Westfield World Trade Center mall inside the Oculus. Interesting how being located in a stunning piece of architecture really elevates the mall experience. #retail #malls

Eyewear Company — and #NYC institution — MOSCOT Sets Sights on Global Expansion, by Joan Verdon via CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce #eyewear #fashion #opticalindustry #retail uschamber.com/co/good-compan…

Long before TikTok and social media, Pressman Toy helped Chinese checkers go viral - here's a trip down toy memory lane #oldtoys A 100-Year Old Toy Story: How Pressman Toy Shaped The Business Of Play via Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

Amazing story. Great reporting by adelyreporter Bravo

#NRF2023. National Retail Federation kicks off its 113th Big Show (and my 25th Big Show as a retail reporter) with opening remarks by Walmart’s John Furner

Good story by Daniel Munoz Good work staying on top of the Garden State Plaza story #retail #malls

Mattel Creates AI-Enhanced Version Of Classic Guessing Game Pictionary via Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

Hasbro is announcing a new game and hit detection! #Nerf #Hasbro Hasbro Unveils Nerfball, A Game Where Players Shoot Darts, And Shoot The Ball via Forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…

Toy Fair To Remain In New York; Decision To Move Reversed via @forbes forbes.com/sites/joanverd…