7/13/2026

The Toy Association’s Mary Couzin Honored with AGPI's 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award

The Association for Games and Puzzles International (AGPI) awarded Mary Couzin, senior vice president and founder/leader of People of Play at The Toy Association, with its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award at the organization’s AGPI Convention in Minneapolis on July 11.

7/13/2026

Toy Association Calls for Tariff-Free Treatment of Toys in Latest USTR Comments

The Toy Association™ recently submitted three formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on several trade policy proposals and investigations. The comments were developed with member input and reinforce The Toy Association’s ongoing advocacy for tariff-free treatment of toys and trade policies that support resilient supply chains and U.S. toy businesses.

7/13/2026

Toy Association Announces Staff Promotions

The Toy Association™ Inc., the business trade association representing a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors, and others involved in the youth entertainment industry, has announced the promotions of Charlotte Hickcox to senior director of state government affairs and Erin Wright to senior manager of communications & engagement for The Toy Foundation™, effective immediately.

7/13/2026

Reminder: Vermont Chemical Reporting Deadline is July 31

The Toy Association™ is reminding companies of Vermont’s interim July 31 reporting deadline for the state’s Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products.

7/10/2026

Toy Fair University Speaker Proposals Due September 4

Ready to share your expertise with a global audience? The Toy Association™ is reminding industry thought leaders to submit speaker proposals for Toy Fair® University by the September 4, 2026 deadline.

7/9/2026

Plan for Holiday 2026 with Retail Trends & Consumer Insights from Circana (Webinar)

Registration is now open for an upcoming Toy Association webinar that will help toy companies prepare for the 2026 holiday selling season with the latest consumer, retail, and economic insights from Circana.

7/7/2026

Pitch Your Product at People of Play's 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference

Registration is now open for People of Play's (POP) 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, where the global toy and game inventor community comes together to learn, collaborate, and pitch their ideas.

7/7/2026

The Toy Foundation™ Announces Initial Sponsor Lineup for Golf & Give FUNdraiser

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is teeing up its annual Golf & Give FUNdraiser, taking place Wednesday, September 16 at Topgolf El Segundo, by announcing the event’s initial line-up of sponsors.

7/6/2026

Nominations Now Open for the 2027 Toy of the Year® Awards

The Toy Association announced that nominations are officially open for the 27th Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place February 19, 2027 at Pier Sixty in New York City.

7/6/2026

Toy Fair® Adds New Show Floor Experience with Central PLAYce

The Toy Association™, producer of Toy Fair®, has announced Central PLAYce, a brand-new destination at the heart of Toy Fair 2027 designed to bring the global toy community together for networking, meetings, and interactive experiences.

7/6/2026

Toy Association’s Adrienne Appell & Laura Mangiaracina Nominated for WiT’s 2026 Wonder Women Awards

The Toy Association’s Adrienne Appell, executive vice president of marketing communications, and Laura Mangiaracina, senior director of sales for global experiences, have been named finalists for Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment’s (WiT) 2026 Wonder Women Awards in the PR & Communications Excellence and Rising Leader (Under 500 Employees) categories, respectively.