Tag Archives: Orchard Toys

Following the successful initiative of Ed and Bunny Go Shopping, Money Heroes is extending its partnership with leading educational games manufacturer Orchard Toys.  The two brands have committed to producing an additional run of the game that helps teach children to learn about money. Their jointly created board game, which …

Orchard Toys has appointed Kayes of Cardiff as its exclusive distribution partner to the independent toy sector covering England, Wales and Scotland. Under the terms of the partnership, Kayes will carry the entire Orchard Toys product portfolio. Independent retailers will continue to be able to order split-pack quantities of Orchard …

Leading educational games and jigsaws manufacturer Orchard Toys has confirmed a manufacturing and licensing agreement with Moose Toys to support its plans to expand the Orchard Toys Brand within the USA and Canada. Partnering with Moose Toys will ensure continued support of existing retail distribution as well as the development …

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 …

After 40 years as Orchard Toys’ Agent for the North of England, Peter Neate is retiring.  Peter commented:  “I have to say, Orchard have always been a pleasure to work for. They were the first agency I took on and the last one I still had. For me, the greatest …

Orchard Toys’ ‘Learning Made Fun’ education initiative for preschool settings has scored some fantastic feedback from educators. The campaign saw preschools nationwide receive Education Resource Packs designed to help teachers encourage children in their settings to engage with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) education framework. According to post-campaign research, …

Leading educational games and jigsaws manufacturer Orchard Toys has confirmed a distribution agreement with Tomy to support its plans to expand the Orchard Toys brand within GAS, Belgium and France. Partnering with Tomy will ensure continued support of existing retail opportunities as well as the development of major businesses within …

Orchard Toys has donated over £20,000 to NHS Charities Together from proceeds of sales of its Home Learning Activity books, two titles that were designed and produced specifically with the aim of supporting the NHS over the course of the pandemic. The initiative – that saw the publication of two …

The educational games and puzzles expert Orchard Toys has reported the ‘phenomenal success’ of its NHS money-raising and home-learning support initiative that witnessed the launch of two bespoke Home Learning Activity Books. Selling over 1,000 copies within half an hour of their launch across social media, and the rest of …

Orchard Toys has kicked off its Virtual Toy Fair in good humour with the launch of a video-skit starring the firm’s own sales director, Simon Prest, and Toy Fair TV presenter, Gavin Inskip. Produced to capture the levity of the London trade show in a year that sees the doors …