NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart on Tuesday reported another quarter of strong results, as its low prices attracted shoppers looking for deals in an economically challenging environment marked by bouts of inflation. Yet inflation is fading, resulting in Walmart customers spending less per trip, leading the company to release a modest earnings forecast. Walmart also said it is buying smart …
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‘Squishmallows’ toy maker and Build-A-Bear are in a plush war over ‘copycat’ accusations
NEW YORK (AP) — It turns out there are lots of sharp elbows in the plush toy business. Build-A-Bear and the makers of Squishmallows are facing off in federal court. Kelly Toys and its Berkshire Hathaway -controlled parent company Jazwares have sued Build-A-Bear, saying its new “Skoosherz” toys copy the look and feel of their mega-popular Squishmallows products. The Skoosherz …
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