As much as play is the work of a child, pretend play is helping them learn how the world works. Through play, children imitate adults and make sense of everything that’s going on around them. Kids don’t need anything special to play pretend, but they need time to be creative. Here we’ll talk about how pretend play promotes your child’s development and what you can do to encourage more of it.
If you’re operating a gift or retail store, you may be wondering if you should add toys to your product selection. There are good reasons to include toys in your offerings, especially since they’re fun products that are easy to sell. Here we’ll explain the benefits of selling toys and give you some tips on getting started. It’s all about stocking the right types of toys for your target market – that’s our expertise.
Even though many people shop online and big retailers are struggling, you can keep your store profitable by focusing your marketing efforts where they make a difference. In the end, most business for local stores is generated through word of mouth. While you can certainly use advertising to attract new customers, your best returns on investment will most likely be found in signage and customer service. Here we’ll give you actionable tips on increasing your sales today.
All over the country, kids are looking forward to their summer break. A few weeks into the summer, you may be wondering what your kids are supposed to do for two or three months without school. Many parents encourage summer camps or other scheduled activities, but there is a lot of value to letting your kids roam freely as they please. And sometimes that means they’ll do nothing at all. Here are five very good reasons for just letting your kids play this summer.
The Shopkins have been a huge success in the toy world. These cute little characters are currently in their 10th season after five years of phenomenal retail success. With this current collection, you can expect to meet many different adorable characters, including some of your favorite miniature groceries from the first three seasons. Moose Toys has decided to go back to the roots and revive the grocery shopping experience in true Shopkins style.
If you haven’t heard of the putrid characters from The Grossery Gang series, you have been missing out. Created by Moose Toys – the Australian company that also brought you Shopkins – the unique, expired grocery products from The Grossery Gang have been dominating the toy aisles since 2016. The new collection of the Series 5 includes a variety of shady characters along with some rare collectibles and special edition items.
Given the success of the Fingerlings, which were named Toy of the Year, it’s no surprise that the manufacturer WowWee is ready with another surprise. The Fingerlings are back, but this time it’s up to you to tame them. The new Untamed Collection includes four ferocious velociraptors. Just like the monkeys and other cute characters, these Fingerlings hold onto your finger, but they’re not always in a friendly mood.
We’re committed to stocking the newest and coolest toys for our retailers. At License 2 Play, we go out of our way to make sure you know which brands will be popular. This month, we’re sharing three newcomers to our wholesale toy collection: Shimmeez, Tiny Hands, and Untamed Fingerlings. Shimmeez are glittery, cuddly friends every kid will want. With the Tiny Hands game, your next party becomes even more fun, and Untamed Fingerlings keep you on your toes by being tame one moment and ferocious the next.
As a small independent retailer, you have to take advantage of different marketing strategies to gain customers for your store. While a social media presence isn’t a requirement to run a successful business, you may find that using those accounts can increase your customer base and encourage repeat visits to your store. A little bit of effort along these lines can go a long way. Here are some tips for marketing your gift or toy store with social media.
The Fingerlings baby monkeys have taken the world by storm. Fingerlings have been widely recognized as one of the best toys on the market for kids. They were named toy of the year in 2017 and for good reasons. These little creatures are adorable and hold on to your finger. They love being held and talked to and respond with noises and animations to share how they feel. Even if you have collected all the monkeys, you don’t have to stop, because the Fingerlings are back with a new collection of toys.
This year, the Marketplace & Academy Trade Show takes place from June 10-13 in New Orleans, LA. All events are hosted at the Ernest Morial Convention Center. License 2 Play will have booth #345, where we’ll display many of our newest and bestselling products. We’d love for you to join us there. Here we’ll explain what this event is all about and why it’s so important for the toy industry.
When you’re looking for new products to stock your shelves with, you’re probably interested in getting the latest toys. While they definitely deserve a spot in your store and we offer the most popular wholesale toys for you to browse through, you might also want to stock some unusual toys. We’d like to introduce you to our DIY bath bombs. If there’s one thing that kids like even more than playing with new toys, it’s making their own toys.
