July video game retail sales inch 1 percent lower
Market researcher NPD Group says U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories inched down 1 percent to $846.5 in July compared with the same month a year ago.

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Canadian toy maker Mega Brands Inc reported a return to profit on Wednesday, helped by sales growth in the boys' category that was led by toys based on the video game Halo and the film "Iron Man 2". The maker of Mega Bloks posted net earnings of $1.2 million, or nil cents a share, for the period that ended June 30.

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EOS International has again set new records for sales and new clients for the first 7 months of 2010.

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Highest Sales Growth in the Leisure Products Industry Detected in Shares of Marine Products Posted 07:02 AM ET Aug 09, 2010 News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the top five companies in the Leisure Products industry in terms of sales growth.

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Toymaker Jakks Pacific Inc's quarterly results handily beat market expectations, helped by strong demand for its products, but the toymaker forecast weak top line growth for the full year.

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Ahead of the Bell: Video game sales likely to drop
June's video game retail sales report from the NPD Group will likely show another decline despite improved sales of the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, says Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter. Market researcher NPD plans to release its monthly sales... NPD Group - Video game - PlayStation 3 - Xbox 360 - Games

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CLEVELAND, OH, July 05, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Independent retailer Toysandhome.com recently set out to hear from its customers and so far customers have agreed that "In Stock and Fast Free Shipping" are the keys to them buying and recommending this on-line store.

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NPD: April video game sales down 26 percent
U.S. retail sales of video games fell 26 percent to $766.2 million in April from a year earlier, hurt by a lack of game launches and the Easter holiday falling in March. Video game - NPD Group - Games - United States - Easter

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Hasbro Inc. reported Monday that first-quarter profit rose three-fold from a year ago, aided by a favorable tax adjustment, as sales rose on demand for Littlest Pet Shop, Monopoly board games and Nerf toys.

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New racing video games set to rev up sales
LIVERPOOL, UK: Blatant disregard for oncoming traffic and speed limits will get you into serious trouble on the road, but drivers seeking similar thrills can indulge in a fleet of new racing video games due out soon.

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