The purple letters of Vendor City gleam like a beacon against the brick facade in Kokomo, Indiana, signaling to bargain hunters that they’ve reached the promised land. This isn’t just a shopping ...

You know Barbie, right? No matter your age, you’ve likely owned the doll or known someone who has. Since debuting on March 9, 1959, Mattel’s iconic doll has been a global sensation. In fact, Barbie is ...