Toy market in a fix; toy manufacturer Hasbro was slapped with a hefty fine in November for price fixing. Michael Bird reports on the clampdown on non-competitive agreements, and why the toy market is at the centre of the furore. (News Analysis)

Authors :: Bird, Michael
Source :: In Store Marketing. January, 2003, p9, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Everyone knows this is a difficult time for business. Everyone is trying to maximise profits and everyone is trying to gain more favourable deals from their partners. This is how [...]

Subjects :: Hasbro Inc. -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Marketing -- Cases
Price fixing -- Cases
Toy industry -- Marketing -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases
Company legal issue
Government regulation
Company marketing practices
Advertising, marketing and public relations
Business
Retail industry

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