Tag: AIS
AIS announces new member-only toy event
The Playroom Supplier Meet and Greet will replace the group’s INDX Toy Show and takes place next March
The Associated Independent Stores (AIS) buying group...
AIS announces new era & pays tribute to old
The Association of Independent Stores (AIS) has announced the appointment of Darryl Simpson as its new Chair of the Board. With a wealth of experience...
Rosie Marshall of AIS joins the Toy Retailers Association board
The Toy Retailers Association (TRA) has announced the appointment of Rosie Marshall to the TRA board. Rosie Marshall, industry toy expert and head of...
Are you ready for the INDX Toy & Gift 2024 show?
The INDX Toy & Gift show is on Tuesday 3 September and Wednesday 4 September 2024 and brings together industry insights, emerging trends, innovative...
Save The Date For The INDX Toy & Gift Show 2024
INDX Toy & Gift will be the only dedicated toy industry trade show taking place in Autumn 2024. The decision was taken after organisers sought feedback from AIS members, visitors and exhibitors, with one...
AIS reveals thinking behind DreamToys list
The AIS has revealed more about the thought processes that were behind the selection of this year’s DreamToys list.
And Rosie Marshall, head of toys...
AIS and Toymaster rejoin the Toy Retailers Association
Buying Groups, Toymaster and AIS, have rejoined the Toy Retailers Association (TRA) with group memberships which cover all their members.
These new members will...
The INDX Toys & Nursery Show Opens Next Week!
It’s not too late to register for the recently re-branded INDX Toys & Nursery show which is open to all retailers on Wednesday 6...
INDX shows to run in a Covid-secure format
With a busy schedule of trade shows planned for 2022, buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has confirmed that its INDX shows will go...
DreamToys: top 81 toys for Christmas
The Toy Retailers Association has announced the full list of DreamToys which it predicts will be the most sought-after this Christmas. The roll call...