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Yet another product sector that can truly be heralded as a ‘saviour of sanity’ throughout the pandemic, the Arts & Crafts space is one that has witnessed considerable growth and demand this past year. It stands to reason, of course, as homeschooling parents have been turning to the medium of …
Read More »Canal Toys launches Studio_Creator 2 Video Maker Kit with TikTok stars Brent and Lexi Rivera
Canal Toys US has marked the launch of its new Studio_Creator 2 Video Maker Kit by partnering with the TikTok creators Brent and Lexi Rivera to reach Brent’s 37 million social media followers. The new kit has been developed to include everything kids need to be like their favourite influencers, …
Read More »Arts, Crafts, and YouTube Stars | Canal Toys on a record last year and why it’s expanding beyond the booming arts & crafts market
The explosion of the arts & crafts sector over the course of the UK’s lockdown periods this past year has helped the internationally-reaching toy maker, Canal Toys achieve not only significant growth, but a record year of sales for the business. Fuelled by consumer demand for products to keep children …
Read More »Canal Toys kicks off Q4 with Disney Channel sponsorship campaign
The arts and craft sector specialist, Canal Toys is kicking off Q4 with a major new sponsorship campaign with the Disney Channel. Under the partnership, Canal Toys will be promoting three of its best-selling brands: So Slime DIY Slimelicious, So Bomb DIY and So Magic DIY. Planned by Generation Media, …
Read More »Canal Toys to make London Toy Fair debut with new product lines
Canal Toys launched in the UK in 2018 and is currently building on the “phenomenal success” it has seen with key lines.
Read More »Slime brands reassure retailers following damning chemical reports from Which?
Canal Toys and Zimpli Kids have reassured retail partners of the safety of their own slime brands as Which? reveals staggering findings from product testing.
Read More »Canal Toys launches So Glow DIY to the UK
Anthony Grimaud, CEO, has described early reaction to the range as “phenomenal,” with orders being made since February this year.
Read More »Canal Toys names Anthony Grimaud its UK CEO
Bringing with him over 20 years’ experience in the toy industry, Grimaud boasts a background that has seen him work with Tiger Electronics, Hasbro, Spin Master and most recently as global VP at HTI.
Read More »Canal Toys launches UK TV campaign for SO Slime DIY range
This is the next stage of investment for Canal Toys, supporting their retail partners to raise awareness and increase demand for this new range.
Read More »Canal Toys launches So Glow DIY to UK arts and crafts market
The collection of DIY kits enable children to create and customise their own Light Up Glitter Glow Jars as well as get their hands on a selection of collectable characters.
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