We sat down with local retailer Kim Ramsey of The Toy Room for her tips and tricks on holiday selling. How can indie retailers stand out this holiday season? “Keep doing what indie retailers do best: offer the best service. Hands-on customer service is something you really don’t get at a box store. We […]
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Filling the Toys “R” Us Holiday Void
This holiday season is a serious one for all toy sellers. With Toys “R” Us now out of the picture, customers will be looking for new places to buy their holiday gifts. This is the first impression that matters most — it determines if you will create loyal customers who will keep coming back for […]
Top Selling Toys for Holiday 2018
The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without kids across the country making their wish lists and checking them twice. And what does every kid want? Toys, of course. We’ve gathered expert insight from The Toy Association and Kim Ramsey, owner and Toy Guru Extraordinaire of The Toy Room to help determine which toys […]
Getting into the Retail Groove
Corri Neckritz started selling apparel out of her home in 2007 after experiencing frustration with the limited selections while shopping for her own kids. Flash forward to 2018 and she is the owner of Groove, a one-stop-shop for apparel, gifts, novelties, and more for babies, kids, teens, and adults.
Toy Industry Shakeup
Toys “R” Us kids will officially be a generation of the past. In March, the company announced they will close or sell all of their 735 U.S. stores including Babies “R” Us locations. It is no secret that Toys “R” Us has struggled with debt for a long time.
Indie Retailer Spotlight: The Toy Room
Since 2006, The Toy Room has been providing fabulous toys and personalized shopping experiences to the town of Bethel, CT and surrounding areas. Kim Ramsey has “always loved going into toy stores” and decided to open one of her own.
New Year, New Merchandise: Celebrate with Solaration® Solar Products
Lily Zhu launched Solar Wholesale at The Green Frontier Fest in support of President Obama’s renewable energy approach in 2008. Solar Wholesale’s mission is to educate the public about solar as an alternative energy, encourage frequent use of solar energy, and reinforce renewable energy product development. “All Solaration ® products have a solar panel or […]
TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT NEW YORK TOY FAIR
About 30,000 global attendees annually flock to the North American International Toy Fair, where they write orders, network, and get to see the hottest new toys and games at the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere.
Most Popular Toys Through the Decades
Each year, there is one must-have toy of the holiday season. Ebates takes a look back on the most popular toys from the past three decades, including the unforgettable Tickle Me Elmo, Furbies, Cabbage Patch, and more including their predictions for this year’s hottest toy. The Most Popular Toys Through the Decades Created By: Ebates
The Toys “R” Us Kids Comeback
“I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys “R” Us kid” is a jingle that inspires feelings of nostalgia for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, for kids today it looks like Toys “R” Us didn’t grow to meet changing consumer demands.
