Barbieâs revival gets the attention of Wall Street
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By Kelly Gilblom
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One of the biggest consumer hits of the pandemic, alongside Netflix and the Nintendo Switch, is a 61-year-old doll once mocked as outdated and sexist.
Long written off by many parents and kids â and criticised for promoting an unrealistic body image â Mattelâs Barbie generated its best sales growth in two decades in 2020. Years of planning and a bit of luck have turned the Baby Boomer of toys into a go-to item for millions of kids.