25 for 2025: "Real growth will come from creating truly unique products"
Five high profile execs from across the toy business - Phil Cassidy, md, Casdon; Mike Lynch, senior brand manager, VTech; Zara Grindrod, sales and brand director, Rainbow Designs; Emma Weber, senior director, marketing and licensing (UK), Vivid Goliath; and Becky Matthews, UK sales and marketing director, Golden Bear Toys - share their views as part of Progressive Preschool's 25 for 2025 initiative.
Halilit marks 60 years of inspiring play and learning
2025 marks a milestone year for Halilit UK as the company celebrates a triple anniversary: 60 years since the company’s journey began, 50 years of bringing the magic of music to children with Halilit Music, and 40 years of supplying toys to retailers.
littleCONCEPTS partners with imaginative Danish brand, Crateit
UK-based toy and gift distributor, littleCONCEPTS and the Danish imaginative kids brand Crateit have secured a new and exclusive distribution partnership.
Home and toys, gifts and beauty categories drive ‘exceptional’ sales for Very over Christmas
Toys was one of the top performing categories for The Very Group over Christmas, as the retailer reported strong trading growth over the period.
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Products of Change Conference 2025 set to showcase an industry striving for change
The date is set for the 2025 Products of Change Conference on Wednesday 5 November, with early bird tickets available now for a limited time until Friday 28 February 2025.
CYBEX introduces new Click & Fold chair
The one-of-a-kind furniture piece can be effortlessly folded for easy storage, and can be used throughout any stage of life thanks to its multiple configurations.
Bigjigs Toys marking 40 years of play
To mark the milestone, Bigjigs Toys will be expanding its collection with 100+ new products launching throughout its anniversary year.
