AIS head of toys & children’s gifts Rosie Marshall
‘On track for a
bumper edition’ Formerly The Independent Toy & Gift Show, the rebranded INDX Toys & Nursery Show is set to become the new favourite in the toy and gift buying calendar, according to organiser AIS (Associated Independent Stores)
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he long-established Supplier’s eye Independent Toy & Gift The show is Show resumed its live always a pleasure format last September to attend. We and had positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. meet some A month later, the exhibition of our largest announced plans to join the INDX independent group and rebrand as the INDX retailers there Toys & Nursery Show. INDX (short and it’s a good for Independent Exhibitions) is environment for organised by the buying group Associated Independent Stores furthering those (AIS). The INDX portfolio covers 12 relationships sectors across fashion and home Nick Saunders, Sales & and delivers more than 20 business Marketing Director, and buyer-focused shows per year. Brainstorm
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All the events take place at AIS’ own exhibition venue at Cranmore Park in Solihull (just five minutes from M42 J4 and close to major travel networks). The shows are attended by both AIS members and non-member buyers from department stores, garden centres, specialist outlets, boutiques, and standalone shops. As part of wider expansion plans, alongside Sports & Leisure and Beds & Bedroom, Toys & Nursery is the latest category to join INDX.
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What: INDX Toys & Nursery Show When: Wednesday April 6 9am-5pm and Thursday April 7 9am-5pm Where: Cranmore Park Conference & Event Centre, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF INDX website: www.indxshows.co.uk Registration link: www.indxshows.co.uk/indx-home/toys-nursery/registration Cranmore Park location: www.indxshows.co.uk/visit/how-to-find-us
Social media: @INDXHome 24
The addition of Toys & Nursery strengthens the existing INDX Home portfolio, which already includes Furniture, Housewares, Linens, Beds & Bedroom and Gift Food. Now, the AIS team co-ordinating the newly rebranded INDX Toys & Nursery Show says it is ‘on track to unveil a bumper edition’ when the two-day presentation arrives at Cranmore Park on April 6 and 7. With more than 12 years’ experience in the toy industry, the team says the exhibition will showcase products from marketleading brands across traditional toys, licenced products, preschool toys, and children’s gifts, along with the latest trends, previews of upcoming launches and ‘surprises at every turn’. Buyers can meet with a diverse array of exhibitors from the world of toys across the two days and visit suppliers with bespoke show offers and curated ranges for a wide variety of retail spaces.
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