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flag Despite tariffs, Mattel and Hasbro see strong holiday sales with rising orders and resilient demand.

flag Despite tariff pressures from U.S. trade policies, toy makers Mattel and Hasbro anticipate a strong holiday season, with both reporting surging retailer orders and resilient consumer demand. flag Mattel saw a 6% global sales decline, including a 12% drop in North America, but key products like Hot Wheels and WWE action figures performed well, and demand remained steady despite price increases. flag Hasbro reported an 8% revenue rise and raised its full-year guidance, driven by Peppa Pig, Marvel, and Wizards of the Coast. flag Both companies managed tariff impacts through pricing adjustments, supply chain diversification, and cost controls, with executives noting strong spending among higher-income consumers and cautious behavior among others amid 3% inflation.

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