The majority of retailers are positive 2013 will be a prosperous year for the toy industry.
76.5 per cent told ToyNews they’re confident about the health of their business for the year ahead, despite sales tracker NPD’s estimated two per cent year-on-year dip for the UK toy market in 2012 (correct at the time of writing).
Just six per cent aren’t optimistic about business in 2013, while 17 per cent said they aren’t sure what to expect.
ToyNews' retail survey of more than 100 UK stores also revealed that most retailers had a successful 2012 (44 per cent), with greater Christmas takings than 2011 (40 per cent). One third said business in 2012 was the same as it was in 2011, while a fifth claimed last year was worse for them compared to the previous 12 months.
