Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops

The Retail–Hobby, Toy & Game Shops industry, classified under SIC 5945, includes specialty retailers selling toys, board and card games, collectibles, model kits, arts-and-crafts supplies, educational STEM sets, and hobbyist tools both in-store and online. Typical customers range from families and casual gamers to serious collectors, hobby enthusiasts, and educators seeking niche products and expert guidance. Operators face key risks such as seasonality around holidays, intense competition from mass merchants and e-commerce platforms, product-safety and labeling rules (including child-safety testing), evolving data-privacy regulations, and exposure to shifting disposable income and supply chain disruptions. In 2024–2025, the sector is shaped by omnichannel strategies, subscription boxes, experiential retail, licensed entertainment franchises, eco-friendly and inclusive products, and the continued boom in tabletop and trading card games. Investors and analysts can track how these trends translate into real-world performance by viewing live SEC filings and related disclosures for public retailers on EarningsFeed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · 11/23/2025