The April 2013 edition of ToyNews is now available to read online and on your iPad. The issue boasts the first interview with Simon Hedge since he took on the role of managing director of GP Flair. We talk about the firm's strong start to ...
ToyNews has branched out by launching a toy manufacturing and distribution division. Retailers will be able to stock dolls, action figures and other accessories based on staff members Samantha Loveday, Dominic Sacco and Robert Hutchins. ...
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ToyNews has added to its list of exclusive contributors, with independent toy store directory Toy Shop UK coming on board. Toy Shop UK was set up by father and son team, Tim and Michael Hawkins, over five years ago – and since then ...
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Greetings specialist Carte Blanche says toys could go on to make up around 25 per cent of its turnover within five years. Licensing and business development director Paul Haines told ToyNews in an exclusive interview: "We've been [in the ...
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"Technology is moving at such a fast rate that electronic learning toys can quickly become outdated." But VTech product manager Charlotte Johnson also tells ToyNews that tech toys can stand the test of time by focusing on accessibility ...
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The outdoor toys sector faced a tough 2012, mainly thanks to the poor weather, but suppliers remain optimistic for the year ahead. Plum Products, which supplies play houses, trampolines, slides and more, weathered the storm, with swing ...
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Toymaster has teamed up with LEGO to offer customers a free Minifigure. Shoppers who buy a LEGO Minifigure from any series will be given a loyalty card, which is stamped with a picture of Toby Toymaster. Once a customer collects five ...
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The new Horrible Histories toy range heads in to battle with a TV advertising campaign from Saturday, March 23rd. For the first time ever, the popular history book series for children launches its new toy range, already voted 'Best New ...
Online is still the number one go-to destination for mums who are looking for pre-school toys. 58.3 per cent of parents surveyed by ToyNews say they buy their new toys using internet stores. However, one third of those say they also ...
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Lindam Munchkin, which produces a host of baby and nursery goods, is hoping to increase its toy offering. The company already supplies bath toys – now it wants to use its specialism in this sector to help it branch out into other ...
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Some 58.3% of parents surveyed by ToyNews said they buy their children's new toys online. However, one third of those say they also supplement their online shopping with visits to local bricks and mortar stores, too, depending on the ...
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Supermarket Sainsbury's is enjoying an uplift in general merchandise sales, which includes toys. The grocer saw like-for-like sales rise 2.1 per cent during its financial year ending March 16th, 2013. "Our general merchandise and ...
Consumers seem to love the idea of toys based on characters from TV ads – now they’re about to get another one. Forget Compare the Meerkat plush and the EDF Energy Zingy blob; Argos is preparing to launch a range of alien toys ...
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A trio of toy companies are on the hunt for distribution partners to help get their products in more stores. UK-based Rainbow Colours, which uses coloured guitar strings, books and more to teach kids how to learn an instrument in a fun ...
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Peterkin UK announced that its first delivery of Sea Monkeys is ready to ship to retailers. Arriving at Leicester and Ocean's Zoo, the popular brine shrimps are ready to hatch in time for Easter. Andrew Moulsher, Head of Sales of ...
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