Chris Byrne
Chris Byrne
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If you can demonstrate a good value to the consumer, he or she will buy it. But you look at the toys that have done well, and retailers are marking them down. They are leaving money on the table they needn't, because consumers are really willing to pay for things.
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If you're from a city like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, you've most likely heard jazz. You might not have heard jazz if you're from a rural area.
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If you look at the business historically, it's been really cyclical. There have been these major events in her life when she's been redefined -- the early 70s, the early 80s and the late 90s. The struggle is to keep Barbie relevant to today's girls. I think they are working on that but I think its going to be a while before it pays off.
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He's a guy who really fosters creativity and creative product development, which is exactly what is needed right now, ... By streamlining they'll be able to respond to the marketplace as it evolves.