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Toys R Us sells FAO Schwarz brand to ThreeSixty GroupThreeSixty said that it plans to design a collection of toys under the FAO Schwarz brand and create in-store experiences for other retailers. US brand Toys `R' Us to come to India soonArm of an Abu Dhabi-based firm will be India franchisee, first store to open in Bengaluru. Gamaya’s smart toys aim to transport kids virtually to the realm of RamayanaThe centerpiece of the game is a ‘book’ that serves as the gaming console, a portal into the great Indian epic. Funskool ties up with Kosmos to sell science toysToy making entity Funskool has signed an exclusive deal with Kosmos, a German-based toy maker, as it forays into science toy category for children. Chinese company in talks to buy British toy retailer HamleysChinese firm C.banner International Holdings, which primarily manufactures and sells premium ladies' footwear said "it has reached an advanced stage" in talks with Ludendo Enterprises, which operates the Hamleys brand.
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