Sales of Barbie dolls and related merchandise fell in the first half of 2023, Mattel execs say.
This is despite the doll being catapulted back into the spotlight in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie.
But execs say July sales so far are higher than last year and the impact of the movie will last for years.
Gross billings represent amounts invoiced to customers and don't include the impact of sales adjustments, such as trade discounts.
Mattel said that despite gross billings for Barbie falling, sales for its Disney Princess, Disney Frozen, and Monster High franchises helped boost its dolls category overall.
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