Free drinks and networking on Wednesday January 23rd at the Hand & Flower, Olympia. The Alternative Toy Fair Party will return in January, exclusive sponsored by ToyNews, Progressive Preschool and Aardvark Swift Recruitment. The event ...
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The exhibitors and their stand numbers listed. View the full exhibitor list here. Follow ToyNews throughout Toy Fair from January 22nd to 24th for all the latest news.
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Over 800 of the companies at Nuremberg choose not to exhibit at any other toy show. And, with over 2,700 exhibitors in total, it's an event that you simply can't afford to miss. Samantha Loveday takes a look at what we can expect from the ...
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What's on display at this year's show from toy companies big and small. You can check out our supplier profiles for Toy Fair 2013 here. Be sure to follow ToyNews throughout Toy Fair from January 22nd to 24th for all the latest news.
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While some areas continued to struggle this year, there are signs of improvement. Samantha Loveday asks some key licensing execs for their views on the year gone by, the challenges and what 2013 might hold. "For spring/summer 2012 the ...
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This year's Toymaster showcase has already sold out - in just two weeks. The event is due to take place at The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate from May 14th to 16th. A statement from the firm said: "All space has been filled and Toymaster ...
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Nearly half of all Argos sales during the 44 weeks to January 5th were made online - some 42 per cent. Customers can also use the Check & Reserve service across 16,000 Argos products. The news comes as the retailer prepares to launch ...
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Of the world’s three largest toy companies, only two have women on their Board of Directors and one has none. In the US, Hasbro has Lisa Gersh and Tracy Leinbach while Mattel has Frances Ferguson, Andrea Rich and Kathy White Lloyd, ...
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Good Toy Guide Toy Clinics at Toy Fair are now fully booked. The free 20-minute sessions offered by the team have proved very popular with the industry. Dr. Amanda Gummer said: "We're looking forward to helping the next generation of ...
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Stardoll, the site for fashion conscious young women, recently hit a 200 million user milestone. We find out how it’s boosting toy brands with high-impact campaigns, while taking its IPs into the physical world. "Media consumption ...
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We list the up-to-date contact details and buyers for the UK's biggest toy retailers. From specialists to supermarkets and online stores to general retailers, we've listed all the key toy stores and buyers you need to know. Our ...
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The Giochi Preziosi Group has appointed Simon Hedge as managing director of the group's UK division, GP Flair. Hedge (pictured) was formerly SVP sales and marketing at the firm. He now takes overall responsibility of the group's UK ...
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The Join In and Play Tatty Puppy is a fresh interactive plush that will be showcased at Toy Fair and launched in June. Tatty Teddy and My Blue Nose Friends brand owner Carte Blanche says the product - a pink puppy with a blue nose and ...
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Halilit has hired two new experienced sales agents in time for Toy Fair. Matt Martin (left) will cover London and the South East, whilst Doug Wares (right) will be responsible for all of Scotland. Both agents will be selling all the ...
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We explain how to get there, the changes for 2013 as well as listing the nearby hotels, and more importantly, bars. How to get there The 2013 Toy Fair takes place at the London Olympia’s Grand Hall from Tuesday, January 22nd to ...
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