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Ryan Cohen Withdraws CEO Performance Award; GameStop Focuses on eBay
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has granted the request of Ryan Cohen, Chairman and CEO, to amend the Company's proxy statement to remove the proposed CEO Performance Award. When the Board approved the CEO Performance Award in January 2026, the Company had not yet decided to pursue the acquisition of eBay, Inc. ("eBay").Mr. Cohen stated that he wants leadership fully focused on G...
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Hasbro Named to The Civic 50 for 14th Consecutive Year, Extending Unmatched Record of Corporate Citizenship Leadership
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading games, IP and toy company, today announced it is a 2026 honoree of The Civic 50, Points of Light's prestigious recognition of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. This marks the 14th consecutive year Hasbro has earned the distinction, the only company to be recognized every year since the program's inception in 2012. The Civic 50 sets the national standard for corporate social impact, evaluating comp...
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WS Game Company Launches First U.S.-Manufactured Game, Monopoly Americana
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WS Game Company, one of the few premium board game manufacturers with an authorized Hasbro license, today announced the launch of the Monopoly Americana Edition board game, its first game manufactured in the United States. Now available for pre-order at wsgamecompany.com for $80 with expected ship dates in July, the game pays homage to 250 years of American history and culture with an oversized coffee-table-book-styled package design. “With tariff...
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Mattel shifts into High Gear with New Hot Wheels® Collectibles for San Diego Comic-Con 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced the debut of three new Hot Wheels® collectibles from Mattel Creations exclusively first available at San Diego Comic-Con. This “Fandom in the Fast Lane” collection brings the worlds of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters and Stranger Things, as well as Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun to life through Hot Whe...
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Tide Free & Gentle Launches First Annual “Safe for Stuffies” Campaign for Worry-Free Washing of Beloved Stuffed Animals
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of Tide Free & Gentle’s ongoing commitment to fabric care and sensitive skin, the brand today announced the launch of its first annual “Safe for Stuffies” campaign, an initiative designed to help families care for the items that carry the most comfort, memories, and emotional meaning, so washing them doesn’t have to feel like a risk. What is the “Safe for Stuffies” Campaign? In its inaugural year, “Safe for Stuffies” includes a citywide donation drive in...
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Xfinity Brings Illumination's Minions & Monsters to 700 Stores Nationwide
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast NBCUniversal is bringing connection to life this summer through a new collaboration inspired by Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, in theaters July 1. To celebrate the riotous new chapter in the biggest animated franchise in cinema history, Minions will take over all 700 Xfinity stores, pairing pop culture fun with real-world innovation to show how fast, easy connectivity can turn everyday moments into something magical. Xfinity members can enjoy exclu...
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Mattel Expands Popular UNO Social Clubs to 14 Cities Around the World
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that UNO Social Clubs are going global, with a new five-city U.S. tour and expansion to nine locations worldwide, following the success of last year’s inaugural events. Now, UNO® is bringing the experience to even more players complete with friendly competition, unexpected twists, and unforgettable moments. With a legacy spanning more than five decades, UNO continues to evolve alongside its fans, creating new ways t...
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BARK and Guy Fieri Are Taking Dogs Straight to Flavortown
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BARK (NYSE: BARK), the world's most dog-centric company devoted to making all dogs happy, today announced a new collaboration with food icon and, more importantly, devoted dog lover Guy Fieri. The BARK x Guy Fieri collection brings Guy's legendary flavor-forward energy and love of a good time directly to dogs, in the form of a limited-edition line of toys, treats, and a wearable so your pup can roll out to playtime looking like the Mayor himself. To celebrate the laun...
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Completes Planned CEO Succession
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced that Chris Hurt has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 11, 2026. The transition follows the planned succession of Sharon Price John, who led the company for 13 years and will remain on the Board of Directors. Hurt, a seasoned executive with more than 11 years of leadership experience at Build-A-Bear, most recently served as Chief Operations and Experience Officer. During his tenure...
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 9, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of June 25, 2026. About Build-A-Bear Founded in 1997, Build‑A‑Bear is a leading global retailtainment brand on a mission to add a little more heart to life. At Build-A-Bear, guests are invited to create personalized f...