The May/June issue of Progressive Preschool is available now, previewing the upcoming Toymaster show in addition to a host of in-depth product features, exclusive interviews, insightful columns and other essential industry information.
Approaching the halfway mark of 2019 is as a good time as any to stop and take a breather to assess how the first few months of the year have treated the preschool industry. It’s fair to say the whole retail market has been dealt a bit of a mixed hand really – on one hand, financial reports are showing declines and losses in sectors which had previously been fairly robust, but on the other, we’re seeing a renewed sense of determination across all aspects of the market, leading to the most successful Harrogate for some years.
The toy trade will be hoping for a similar story at Toymaster, which is taking place later this month. The independent-focused trade show has been a sell-out for months and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, so there’s a lot going on. We spoke to the team behind the show to find out a little more about what’s in store.
Keeping with the toy theme, we’ve also taken a look at the latest releases from the creative play and outdoor toy markets – one to keep the little darlings busy while it’s raining and the other to get them out of the house as soon as it stops!
With nursery features on furniture, reusable nappies (with Bambino Mio now for sale in Aldi it’s fair to say the Attenborough effect is in full force) and feeding as well as all our usual interviews, columns and news pages, there should be something in this issue for everyone, whatever floats your boat!
Enjoy – and if you have any news or ideas for us to look at in the future, please don’t forget to get in touch!
