Lego invests in software-enabled bricks and other products to power growth run

World’s largest toy group is looking to sustain stellar revenue and profit increases

Lego sales rise as World Cup and F1 ranges prove to be winners

Danish toymaker also scores success with KPop Demon Hunters, Star Wars and botanicals products Business live – latest updates Lego sales have risen by more than a fifth as tie-ups with the football World Cup, Formula One and the hit film KPop Demon Hunters as well as its flower-based and Star Wars kits drive demand. The Danish toymaker said its revenues increased by 21% to 41.9bn Danish kroner (£4.8bn) in the first six months of 2026, driven by strong growth in the Americas, Europe and the ...

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Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing

Lego CEO Niels Christiansen told CNBC the company is seeing strong sales at both ends of the pricing spectrum.

Lego Net Profit Up 32% In First Half, 'Stronger Than Expected': CEO To AFP - Barron's

Lego Net Profit Up 32% In First Half, 'Stronger Than Expected': CEO To AFP  Barron's

Lego Pokemon and World Cup sets help build record start to year

Lego revealed it is aiming to switch to paper-based bags for its sets across all factories by 2027

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Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers

Lego sales jumped 21 per cent in the first half as soccer World Cup and Formula 1 sets attracted new customers, the Danish toy brand said on Tuesday. Lego has won market share as its growth outpaces rival toymakers like Mattel and Hasbro, helped by a strategy of tie-ups with film and entertainment franchises, and […]

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The Danish toy brand has launched hundreds of new products in the last six months alone.

Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup after World Cup return - World - Sports - Ahram Online

Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup after World Cup return - World - Sports  Ahram Online

D’Tigress step up World Cup preparations as Rena Wakama set to rejoin squad in Spain

Wakama has remained in the United States because of her professional commitments with WNBA franchise Chicago Sky, but the Nigerian coach is expected to link up with her players before the World Cup gets underway The post D’Tigress step up World Cup preparations as Rena Wakama set to rejoin squad in Spain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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World Cup screening assault: Man stays behind bars - The Copenhagen Post

World Cup screening assault: Man stays behind bars  The Copenhagen Post

MTN approves $375 million share buyback after profit rise

Mobile operator MTN Group said on Monday that its board had approved a 6 billion rand ($375 million) share buyback programme, as it reported a 21.3% rise in half-year adjusted profit and strong cash generation.

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