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The puppet-master of toytown

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Woo developed a lucrative toy industry based on Asian imports, in a state that lacked cheap toys. Situated in a rundown section of Los Angeles, about 500 tiny toy firms are clustered, networking with each other to lower costs. Woo's many activities include hiring toy designers to improve the products.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Hobby equipment industry, Toys & Hobby Goods Whsle, Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Wholesalers, Imports of Merchandise (-), Column, Biography, Los Angeles, California, Woo, Charles, Megatoys

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Happy and rich in an Omani toytown

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The oil wealth of Oman has been used to provide benefits for Omanis, and the Sultan Qaboos has brought limited democracy to Oman. Women can vote and work in most professions.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
Political activity, Political aspects, Oman, Qabus bin Said, Sultan of Oman

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Toy joy: retailing in Japan

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Toys R Us is one of the first US retail stores to be allowed open in Japan. The marketing plans of the chain are discussed along with Japan's trade policies.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Retail stores, Stores, Toys "R" Us-Japan

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Subjects list: Management, International aspects, Toy industry
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