Shares of Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) have increased 26.8% in the past six months against the industry’s decline of 26.6%. The American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company is riding high on the strategic adoption of the franchise-first mindset.Investors are reacting positively to the idea of maximizing the brand's potential through licensing and investing in innovation across toys and games. The initiatives have improved inventory management and paved the path for a leaner cost structur ...