Toy suppliers have stopped deliveries to the UK arm of Toys R Us over fears the financial struggles of its American company could leave them out of pocket. Despite the retailer insisting last month that it was ‘business as ...
Funrise Toys has been appointed as global master toy partner for the pre-school show. Saban Brands has detailed the UK launch strategy for the first line of toys inspired by pre-school property, Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna ...
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BTHA's Rebecca Deeming gives us the lowdown on the latest issues facing the toy industry. It’s been a busy last month for the BTHA having held our second BTHA Training Hub seminar for members, taking on the topic of Tackling Modern ...
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Under the new deal, CPLG will look after the licensing opportunities for the toy franchise across the UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, Iberia, Central and Eastern Europe and the Nordics. Global toy firm Spin Master has named CPLG as ...
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The agreement follows the successful co-operation between Trends UK and Wind Designs that was initiated in 2016 with the joint launch of the popular Wet Head game from Zing Toys. Trends UK has signed a distribution deal with Wind Designs ...
Having held a number of senior roles within the UK toy industry, most recently with Famosa, McCrickard brings with him a wealth of experience. Engino Toy Systems has welcomed a new UK sales director in the form of Simon McCrickard. The ...
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In her new role, she will be responsible for the development and management of HTI's boys' toys ranges across a portfolio of licensed and own in-house brands. UK toy manufacturer and distributor, HTI has appointed Nina-Jo Uttley to the ...
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The toy retail giant has signed up as major sponsor for the event taking place this September 20th at Norhtamptonshire's Whittlebury Hall. Retail giant Argos has placed its flag firmly in the ground when it comes to helping the industry ...
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"Character Options has a strong inventors network and this event gives us the opportunity to grow our community further," said Jon Elliott, R&D operations manager. Character Options has signed up as pitch partner for this year's Inventors ...
"Their commercial success, coupled with their commitment both individually and collectively to extensive charitable work, makes Richard King, Joe Kissane, Jon Diver and Kiran Shah very deserving recipients of the BTHA Lifetime Achievement ...
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Recruiter comes on board as the sponsor of the new Rising Star award. Gameplan Europe has become the latest company to support the ToyNews Women of the Year 2015 networking event and awards - signing up as sponsor of the Rising Star ...
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With brands such as Back to the Future and Wizard of Oz available through the new toys to life title, retailers are rejoicing at the potential new channels it is opening up. LEGO Dimensions will mark another success for the brand at ...
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The firm was handed a Certificate of Recognition at Hasbro's event which took place at its headquarters last week. Hasbro has awarded UK toy firm Sambro its gold award for Product Innovation and Development at the group’s latest ...
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Leading UK toy retailers launch their special Easter promotions as experts predict a 4.7 per cent surge in footfall this weekend. UK toy retailers are springing into the Easter Weekend with holiday sales running across the likes of The ...
From Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Minions to Bing! and The Clangers, our Retail Advisory Panel believes that strong film and TV licenses will help the industry to another successful year. Growing consumer confidence and the ...
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