PREVIEW
TOYMASTER SHOW
It's good to be back, Harrogate! After an enforced break of three years, it's back! From 17-19 May, the Toymaster Show - a favourite of many - takes place as before at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. With more than 100 exhibitors, and lots of new product, there will be plenty to see
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he Toymaster show holds a transactional information. We special place in the hearts hear from many members that of many in the toy trade, this is a fantastic, time-saving whether they are members or service that cuts down on admin. not. As always, the Majestic As it's May, many visitors Hotel in Harrogate hosts the use the opportunity to tack event, giving the trade a unique on some extra time for a day space to do business, network or two's break, enjoying the and socialise. town's excellent restaurants and Whether independent retailers entertainment. are members or not, all can There's a reason Toymaster attend. The buying group has has been the success it is and approximately 160 suppliers, continues to be appreciated of which more than 100 will be by the trade. For both retailers exhibiting at the show. and suppliers it serves as a hub Regular attendees will know supporting all sides. We are about the friendly atmosphere consistently told how helpful - with the party on the Tuesday and supportive Toymaster is, night (always a good time had and in this day and age where by all) and the awards on the independents Wednesday. This year will see on the high the return of the Supplier of street face so the Year Award, plus Friends of many challenges, Toby. having a group As always, free lunches are on like Toymaster offer, making attending all the should not be more pleasant - and better than underestimated. an over-priced sandwich! Lema publishes As the biggest buying group magazines in for independent toy retailers in a number of the UK and Ireland, a large part categories, and of Toymaster's success can be not one of them attributed to the experienced has anything like friendly staff, offering excellent Toymaster! support to its members. Members benefit from central invoicing; DID YOU KNOW? paperwork can be the Toymaster retailers are free to retain their bane of any retailer own branding or brand themselves as a and Toymaster helps Toymaster store. with this. Members The Toymaster catalogue, published have access to TIMS twice a year (Spring/Summer and Toymaster Information Autumn/Winter) now offers members the option of having their own store's name System - a private, and address printed on the front secure website. They also have 24/7 online
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Tuesday 17 May Show Times: 9am - 6pm Lunch Times: 12pm - 1:45pm AGM: 6pm, Buxton Suite (Room 133 - Members Only) Dinner: 7:30pm for 8pm Entertainment: Party Dress Code: Casual / Smart
Wednesday 18 May Show Times: 9am - 6pm Lunch Times: 12pm - 1:45pm Dinner: 7:30pm for 8pm Entertainment: Toymaster Awards Dinner Dress Code: Elegant/Smart
Thursday 19 May Show Times: 9am - 4pm Lunch Times: 12pm - 1:45pm
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