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 …
Read More »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.
Read More »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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