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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Toy Industry Part 3
This episode explores how declining birth rates are transforming the toy industry, focusing on the shift from mass-market plastic toys to niche, high-margin categories like STEM kits and educational games. Lucas and Luna discuss how companies like Lego and Melissa & Doug are adapting their strategies for smaller, more selective families, and examine the rise of subscription-based toy services. They also touch on the impact on traditional toy retailers and what this means for investors. With fewer children, the industry is pivoting toward quality over quantity, and this episode breaks down the…
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