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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Premium Plush Goes Mainstream: Jellycat's TIME100 Nod and the US Market Shift
Jellycat made TIME 2026 most-influential list as premium, experiential plush reshapes the US market. What it signals for plush brands and buyers.
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Mascots Take the Field: The 2026 World Cup Drives a Licensed Plush Rush in North America
The 2026 World Cup, the biggest ever and hosted in North America, turned licensed mascot plush into a retail event. What Jazwares' line signals for brands.
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Plush at a Crossroads: Volume Softens as Premium and Licensed Toys Drive Growth
Build-A-Bear's softer quarter and 2025 category data point to a split in plush: mass-market volume is cooling while premium and licensed plush for adults grows.
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CPSC's New eFiling Mandate Starts July 8: What Plush Importers Need to Know
From July 8, 2026, US importers must eFile compliance certificate data at entry through ACE. What the CPSC eFiling mandate means for plush toys and importers.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Sparks a Plush Toy Boom in North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has set off a plush toy boom in North America, from Jazwares' official mascot line to Messi player plush, and what it means for plush brands and importers.
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