1. Department: Consumer Durables

Lego Grabs Bigger Share of Declining Toy Market

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Lego has managed to increase its market share in the toy industry during the first half of the year, even as the overall toy market declined. The Danish toymaker reported a 1% rise in sales to 27.4 billion Danish crowns ($4 billion) for the first six months of 2023, despite a challenging period for the…

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