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Whirli learning: Selling toys the Whirligig way – inside the UK’s independent ‘make and do’ retailer

3 days ago Retail Comments Off on Whirli learning: Selling toys the Whirligig way – inside the UK’s independent ‘make and do’ retailer

A former teacher-turned-coffee shop owner-turned-managing director of the UK’s biggest independent toy retailer outside of a buying group, Whirligig Toys’ Peter Allinson is a champion of the ‘things to make and do’ toy space. ToyNews takes a look at the working parts to find out what makes this toy retailer …

Whirligig’s Peter Allinson joins Kirstie Allsop for toy special of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas

10th December 2018 Retail Comments Off on Whirligig’s Peter Allinson joins Kirstie Allsop for toy special of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas

Allinson, founder of the toy shop has been asked to bring his toy-spotting talents and business experience to the series in a special episode of the popular Channel 4 show.

Whirligig Toys earns Parliamentary praise at Indie Retail Best Small Shops Awards

21st November 2018 Retail Comments Off on Whirligig Toys earns Parliamentary praise at Indie Retail Best Small Shops Awards

The Brighton-based toy retailer was named among the top 25 UK businesses at the awards that took place at the House of Commons on November 13th.

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Whirli learning: Selling toys the Whirligig way – inside the UK’s independent ‘make and do’ retailer

Whirligig’s Peter Allinson joins Kirstie Allsop for toy special of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas

Whirligig Toys earns Parliamentary praise at Indie Retail Best Small Shops Awards

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