3 TIPS TO ELEVATE YOUR INSTAGRAM STORIES! Instagram is a platform enjoyed by millions all over the world! In fact, over 500 million people post Instagram stories daily across personal and business accounts. So there is no question how important stories can be with keeping up to date with trends, as well as keeping your audience […]
As an official Partner for World Book Day, Rubies will once again support the charity as it celebrates a very important year in its history – its 25th anniversary. World Book Day has grown from humble beginnings into a cultural phenomenon. On the first Thursday in March, every child in full-time education in the UK […]
Flair GP and Aardman have signed a two-year deal to introduce new licensed lines to Flair’s Plasticine collection. The partnership will introduce two of Aardman’s much-loved animated characters to Flair’s popular heritage collection: Shaun the Sheep and Morph. Available from July 2022, these licensed sets aim to offer children hours of creative play, allowing them […]
And Now There’s a Cardboard Box Shortage Yes, there is a shortage of one of those elements in the supply-chain that we take for granted – cardboard boxes. According to “The History of the Cardboard Box:” The first corrugated cardboard box manufactured in the US was in 1895. By the early 1900s, wooden crates and […]
We in the United States are well served when we have inside information on other toy markets. I am therefore delighted to report that Yann Fresnel, a top French executive in the Toy & Baby industry, has agreed to write about his home toy market “France” with a complete overview of the 2021 year. Mr. Fresnel […]
The 68th annual Toy Fair returned to Olympia London this week, welcoming back exhibitors and visitors from around the world. This was the first Toy Fair since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the only dedicated toy fair that has been able to take place this year. In 2022, special measures were in operation due to COVID-19 […]
Children’s entertainment company Guru Studio has appointed Bandai UK as its UK distributor for a new range of toys inspired by the hit series True and the Rainbow Kingdom. Guru Studio teamed up with previously announced master toy partner United Smile to bring the product line to market, which has already launched in select markets including Israel, the Philippines and […]
No doubt about it, jigsaws are enjoying a moment. Sales surged by 240% during the height of the pandemic when families and kids rediscovered the many benefits of puzzles – how they boost problem-solving and fine-motor skills, encourage concentration, even help banish stress – and the overall sector is still strong, with UK sales reaching £100m […]
Recording growth for the eighth consecutive year, toy manufacturer Schleich has enjoyed the most successful trading year in the company’s 86-year history. The 2021 financial year saw an increase in turnover of more than 20%, with Schleich GmbH reporting a record turnover of around EUR 255 million (previous year: EUR 210 million). In addition to the […]
Tessa Clayton 1 day ago Highlight, People 252 Views PlayMonster is launching into 2022 with fresh capital from global private markets firms Adams Street Partners and H.I.G Capital and the promotion of Tim Kilpin, former PlayMonster President, to CEO. Kilpin replaces former CEO […]