Financial Results, Stock Price Movement, Philanthropic Activities, Marketing Campaigns, and Holiday Deals - Research Report on Mattel, PetSmart, Hasbro, LeapFrog, and Finish Line

NEW YORK, November 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT),

PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM), Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF), and Finish Line Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Mattel, Inc. Research Report

On November 4, 2013, Mattel, Inc. (Mattel) announced that it is gearing up for the holiday season with the launch of 'toy feliz', the Company's first Spanish-language multi-brand marketing campaign launched on November 1, 2013 in Los Angeles, Houston and Miami. Mattel stated the new marketing campaign, which is 100% Hispanic-oriented effort, covers multiple Mattel brands from Fisher-Price to Hot Wheels to Barbie and includes TV and radio advertising on Univision, a retail partnership with Walmart, a bilingual website, geo-targeted coupons and printed advertising inserts in participating markets. The Company informed that as a part of this campaign, it has teamed up with PADRES Contra El Cancer - a non-profit organization providing emotional and financial support and bilingual health education to children with cancer and their families. Lisa McKnight, Senior Vice President of North America Marketing, Mattel, stated, "As the top toy manufacturer, we have a history of engaging with the Hispanic demographic globally. However, based on consumer insights, we developed an immersive campaign with 'toy feliz to authentically engage with Hispanic millennial moms to make their holiday shopping experience easier and more enjoyable." The Full Research Report on Mattel, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/af28_MAT]

PetSmart, Inc. Research Report

On November 6, 2013, PetSmart, Inc. (PetSmart) unveiled its Black Friday deals. The Company stated that there are more than 3,200 items on sale for at least 50% off. According to the Company, its Black Friday pre-sale will start on November 25, 2013 with three days on in-store and online deals. The Company added that on Thanksgiving Day starting at 6:00 a.m. EST, Black Friday deals will be available exclusively on PetSmart's website (no minimum purchase and free shipping) while in-store Black Friday sale starts on November 29, 2013 in which the first 100 customers in every store on that day will get a free stocking stuffed with $130 worth of in-store coupons plus dog and cat treats. PetSmart CEO David Lenhardt said, "We asked pet parents about their holiday shopping plans and 25 percent said they will shop for their pets on Black Friday." The Full Research Report on PetSmart, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/d0c1_PETM]

Hasbro, Inc. Research Report

On November 7, 2013, Hasbro, Inc.'s (Hasbro) stocks fell 3.23% to close at $50.60. Over the past three trading sessions, Hasbro's stocks declined 3.14% while the Dow Jones fell 0.29% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Hasbro, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/f8a8_HAS]

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. Research Report

On November 4, 2013, LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (LeapFrog) released its Q3 2013 financial results with net sales of $201 million, representing a 4.1% YoY increase. Net income for the quarter came in at $26.4 million or $0.37 per diluted share compared with $41.7 million or $0.60 per diluted share in Q3 2012. LeapFrog CEO John Barbour stated, "Despite a tough retail climate in most of the markets in which we operate, the LeapFrog team delivered another solid quarterly financial performance. We have hundreds of new pieces of life-changing educational entertainment content; an expanded learning tablet line with LeapPad™ Ultra, LeapPad2™ Power, LeapPad2™ and our LeapPad™ exclusive holiday bundles; a new learn-to-read-and-write line with LeapReader™; and new learning toys such as Read With Me Scout & Violet. Our LeapPad tablets have been featured on most of the top toy lists for the holidays, and our great learning products continue to be recognized with many consumer and independent expert awards." For full-year 2013, the Company anticipates net sales to be in a range of $570 million to $590 million and net income per diluted share to be in the range of $0.36 to $0.46. The Full Research Report on LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/4641_LF]

Finish Line Inc. Research Report

On November 1, 2013, Finish Line Youth Foundation, a Philanthropic initiative of Finish Line Inc. (Finish Line), launched its 2013 Holiday Drive across more than 650 Finish Line stores in US and online at the Company website. The Company informed that as a part of this drive its customers are encouraged to donate at checkout both in-store and online through December 31, 2013. The Company stated that in its 2013 Holiday Drive it aims to receive $1.5 million in donations and out of that it intends to utilize the first $1 million for Special Olympics - Finish Line's signature cause - which serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Full Research Report on Finish Line Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

 [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/c7c3_FINL]

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