Schleich celebrates its 85th anniversary
Limited edition golden figurine marks the occasion
Schleich celebrates its 85th anniversary
Limited edition golden figurine marks the occasion
Zimpli Kids gives back to the NHS
The company has announced its plans to donate 100 per cent of its net profits from Rainbow Baff Bombs to NHS Charities Together
Wilton Bradley wins hat-trick of Right Start Awards
The company’s Range Rover Ride On/ Push Car, Knitting Circle Knitting Studio, and VW Play Tent have won Right Start Awards for 2020
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Zimpli Kids gives back to the NHS
The company has announced its plans to donate 100 per cent of its net profits from Rainbow Baff Bombs to NHS Charities Together
Wilton Bradley wins hat-trick of Right Start Awards
The company’s Range Rover Ride On/ Push Car, Knitting Circle Knitting Studio, and VW Play Tent have won Right Start Awards for 2020
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University Games confirms John Motson as the voice of Subbuteo
The sports’ broadcasting legend is to be the voice of television commercial for the iconic football game
Tomy speeds ahead with Ricky Zoom marketing campaign
The campaign is designed to promote and celebrate the growth of Tomy’s licensed toy product offering and support the supplier’s valued retailers
Research published on what jigsaw puzzles tell us about child development
A study led by University of East Anglia shows that children only learn how to do jigsaw puzzles once they have reached a certain stage of development
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Retailers stand ready to implement Government guidance on face coverings
Face coverings will be mandatory for customers to wear when visiting shops in England from Friday 24 July
Hammerson launches Crowd Checker website feature
The new tool will can be used by shoppers to plan their visits and beat the crowds
Wales issues new guidance to retailers
The Welsh Government has released new guidelines for social distancing in retail.
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Messe Frankfurt readies for this week’s trio of events
Toy & Edu China, Baby & Stroller China and Licensing China to open this week with over 1,300 exhibitors
Lisa Rayner joins Craft Buddy as trade account manager
Lisa will help grow Craft Buddy's UK and international footprint
Christmas in July event to go virtual
The event organisers have confirmed that the physical event will not go ahead amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis; instead the organisers will be facilitating collaborative product pitching events
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Kidscreen Awards open for entries
This year sees the Kidscreen Awards add a new category for inclusive programming
Genius Brands International announces plans to create Stan Lee Universe
Genius Brands will control new joint venture drawing from more than 100 original Stan Lee creatio...
Generation Media publishes ‘Toys and Games Q1 Update’
The report is a lockdown special and reports on viewing habits children’s viewing habits in the f...
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Lego unveils fan-designed Lego Ideas Grand Piano Set
Imagined by an avid Lego builder, the Lego Group’s new launch is a show-stopping set for adult music lovers and builders
My City lands in the UK
Having been nominated for this year’s Spiel Des Jahres award, My City is now available in the UK
Character glams up for InstaGlam launch
Stylish launch plan in place for firm’s InstaGlam reveal – the super cool mash-up where collectable fashion doll meets roleplay cosmetics
The Crew – Quest for Planet Nine wins Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020
In the UK, the game initially sold out within less than nine days of its arrival in February – and since arriving back in stock it has sold more than 8500 copies in the UK alone
Barbie teams up with skincare brand Glamglow
The new Barbie x Glamglow collection includes limited edition versions of Supermud and Glowstarter
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Non-essential retail in Leicester can reopen from 24 July
The Government has confirmed the reopening date for Leicester following the local lockdown that was imposed on 30 June
Bira disappointed mini-budget doesn’t help indies
The Biritsh Independent Retailer association has expressed its disappointment that there are no measures in the mini-budget to directly benefit independent retailers
BRC says footfall is recovering ground as shops reopen
The BRC-ShopperTrak data published covers the five weeks 31 May to 4 July 2020
Smyths Toys celebrates launch of new catalogue
To mark the occasion, Smyths is offering customers up to 20 per cent off selected car seats, travel systems and other baby essentials
Face coverings inside shops mandatory from 24 July in England
Shoppers could face fines of up to £100 if they are caught not wearing a face covering inside a shop
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AIS Toy buying event cancelled
The rescheduled Independent Toy and Gift Show was to be held between 29 –30 September but has now been cancelled due to the ongoing crisis
Thomas & Friends commissions a special piece of artwork to celebrate International Friendship Day
Thomas & Friends commissions a special piece of artwork to celebrate International Friendship Day
Character’s Big Weekend goes down a storm
Character’s Big Weekend goes down a storm
Craft Buddy reports strong sales
Amid the pandemic, the company has maintained an impressive trajectory of growth, thanks to increased demand for stay at home activities
The Insights People continues global expansion into Australia and Canada
The company which has now expanded into its tenth and eleventh international markets, is to host a free webinar to help brands understand the impact of Covid on children’s attitudes, behaviours and consumption
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