Robert Eckert

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1. Mattel 2nd-Quarter Net Income Jumps 56 Percent

   Fri, 15 Jul 2011

   especially popular this summer. "Cars 2" sales helped revenue in Mattel's entertainment division rise 41 percent. CEO Robert Eckert said in a call with analysts that Mattel's other divisions are doing well too. "While the second quarter is typically
2. 'Toy Monster' details Barbie-maker Mattel's dark side

   Sun, 22 Feb 2009

   in 1997. In 2000, Barad was ousted but received a $50 million golden parachute, Oppenheimer writes. Current CEO Robert Eckert receives scrutiny as well, taken to task by Oppenheimer for the handling of recalled products and the Chinese lead
3. Senate Panel Takes Toy Industry to Task

   Thu, 12 Feb 2009

   commissioners testified today that new legislation could better help them do their jobs. For his part, the Mattel CEO Robert Eckert apologized to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for the lead paint in toys that led to three enormous toy recalls
4. 
   Mattel toys' lead was 180 times the limit

   Thu, 8 Jan 2009

   It plans to question Nancy Nord, acting chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Mattel mat CEO Robert Eckert on Wednesday. "We want to get some reassurances that the children's toys the American consumer purchases are safe
5. Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2007

   Mon, 24 Mar 2008

   promise that we will continue to focus on ensuring the safety and quality of our toys," Mattel chief executive officer Robert Eckert said in a statement. Last month's recalls of more than 20 million toys involved Barbie, Pollie Pocket, Batman
6. Toy woes may result in more power for safety agency

   Wed, 12 Sep 2007

   recall-notification plan that includes e-mails to customers and a new section of its website devoted to safety. Robert Eckert , CEO of Mattel mat , which has recalled toys three times this summer, underscored new efforts to bolster testing and