Despite a drop of seven per cent in toy sales for the year, the UK market still brought in an impressive £3.3 billion.
Read More »Swedish store Clas Ohlson to close all of its UK stores
The 100-year-old Swedish brand that also sells a range of toys and games, including licensed lines and RC toys, revealed that it was continuing to see significant losses in the UK.
Read More »How do toy companies navigate the gender minefield?
How do toy companies navigate the gender minefield and also maximise sales? Nick Swift at Sense says it’s time to play.
Read More »Government ‘must prioritise education’ to feed future of toy industry
Design and technology needs funding and young talent needs encouragement for the future of many of UK's industries, says toy design firm, Fuse London.
Read More »Argos to ‘help discover the toy talent of tomorrow’ at Inventors Workshop
The toy retail giant has signed up as major sponsor for the event taking place this September 20th at Norhtamptonshire's Whittlebury Hall.
Read More »Toy sales help global licensing market jump 4.2 per cent to $251.7bn at retail
Entertainment and character licensing remains the largest category, accounting for $113.2 billion, or 45 per cent of the total global licensing market.
Read More »VEGAS 2016: Cartoon Network gains new toy licensees
The company’s new line-up of licensees include Funko, Bulls I and Playmates Toys.
Read More »Big issues, Mini-figures: How firms are looking to better represent society with toys
Now that LEGO has unveiled a wheelchair using-figure and a stay-at-home dad in its latest LEGO City set, it seems the toy giant is embracing a true representation of society with its products. Jade Burke speaks to manufacturers and retailers to see what else vendors can do to provide kids with a more inclusive toy collection.
Read More »Hasbro unveils Joy For All Pet Cat for senior consumers
‘While it’s not a replacement for a pet, the Joy For All Companion Pet Cat is a life-like alternative that can provide the joy and companionship of owning a real pet.’
Read More »Jamie Oliver’s Garden Plus plush toys recalled
All characters have been labelled dangerous by toy safety body, ACCC.
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