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Private Meeting Spaces Available at Toy Fair® 2025

5/3/2024
Manufacturers, retailers, and entertainment companies attending Toy Fair have the chance to build and strengthen business relationships, exchange ideas, and seal deals in a more private environment by renting a meeting room at the show.

 

Now Available: Exclusive Circana Report on Toy Shopper Behavior

5/3/2024
Toy Association members are encouraged to take advantage of a new report that features exclusive insights from Circana on the evolving dynamics of consumer toy shopping, including the factors shaping purchase decisions and their impact on current shopping trends.

 

Genius of Play Ambassador Spotlight: PlanToys’ Laura Dattile

5/2/2024
Toy News Tuesday editors sat down with Dattile about how she got her start in the industry, the importance of playing at every age, and her role as a Play Ambassador for The Toy Association’s Genius of Play program.

 

The Toy Association™ Champions Small Businesses Year-Round

5/1/2024
Ed Desmond, executive vice president of global government & regulatory affairs at The Toy Association™, shares how the Association’s advocacy work supports and unifies the toy industry.

 

Global Companies Join The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview

4/29/2024
Momentum is building for The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview, with nearly 70 percent of available showroom space already sold. Taking place at 2250 East Imperial highway in El Segundo, in the heart of the LA “toy district,” the marketplace will welcome Hasbro, LEGO Systems, Inc, Crazy Aaron’s, Elenco, Horizon Group USA, and more as the toy industry gathers for preview activity in the fall, including a dedicated Toy Association market week from September 9 to 13.

 

Access Exclusive Insights with Toy Fair® University's Ongoing Education Series

4/26/2024
Toy industry professionals are encouraged to continue taking advantage of the ongoing rollout of Toy Fair® University educational sessions, which The Toy Association™ makes available through on-demand video presentations.

 

The Toy Association™ Champions Industry Interests at Forums Worldwide

4/26/2024
Beyond legislative activity, The Toy Association’s Global Government & Regulatory Affairs team actively participates in conferences worldwide and engages with coalition partners from diverse industries to advocate on critical issues pertinent to the toy sector.

 

The Toy Association™ Provides Shareable Content Ahead of International Day of Play

4/26/2024
Ahead of the inaugural International Day of Play on June 11, The Toy Association™ is sharing resources biweekly from its Genius of Play initiative for play professionals to share with their networks. These resources are free to use and help to promote the importance of play in child development and offer guidance on fostering play-based learning experiences.

 

Toy Fair® 2025 Invites Toy Brands to Shine on a Global Stage

4/22/2024
With Toy Fair® 2025 general exhibit sales currently open, hundreds of global toy brands are eagerly preparing their plans for the premier event in the toy industry. Taking place March 1 to 4 at the Javits Center in New York City, toy manufacturers have already committed to 70 percent of available booth space at the show, reinforcing the event’s impact on the play community.

 

Member Exclusive: Latest Trend Hunter Report Highlights Latest Innovations in Sustainability

4/19/2024
Toy Association members can now access a complimentary new Trend Hunter report that explores the latest innovations in sustainability, specifically looking at companies and brands that are shifting how they produce, package, and market products to reduce consumer guilt around environmental waste.

 

Eco-Lasting Play: How Toy Companies are Putting Sustainability into Practice

4/18/2024

 

Occupational Therapist Antonia Llull Shares Insights on Importance of Inclusive Play

4/16/2024
Toy News Tuesday editors recently sat down with Antonia Llull, an occupational therapist who helped develop The Genius of Play’s “Let’s Play” Playbook. She discussed the role of play in social inclusion, play ideas in the playbook, and more.

 

Save the Date: Educational Sessions will Give Exhibitors Tips for Navigating Toy Fair® 2025

4/12/2024
Toy Fair® exhibitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for six upcoming Exhibitor Academy sessions, which will provide valuable insights and practical tips for a successful Toy Fair, taking place March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City.

 

Hotel Bookings Open for Toy Fair®: Reserve Now for Best Rates & Availability

4/5/2024
With preparations for Toy Fair® in full swing, The Toy Association™ has announced that hotel blocks are now open for the show, taking place March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City.

 

April 11 Webinar to Address Global Shipping Challenges

4/3/2024
Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “2024 Shipping Issues Facing Toy Industry Examined,” an upcoming Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).