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Little Saints exclusive UK distributor for Difrax


Difrax who are the market leaders in Holland for babies’ bottles have announced that Little Saints will be the exclusive UK distributor of the brand. Established in Holland forty-five years ago, Difrax designs and manufacture bottles with an ingenious membrane in the base that prevents a vacuum forming as the baby feeds, which can help to avoid colic. Also available from Difrax are a wide range of soothers in five different sizes, from premature up, with the softest teats for the smallest soothers. Vivienne van Eijkelenborg, Managing Director of Difrax commented: “Everything Difrax does is devoted to babies and their parents. Every year we develop new and innovative products such as the anti-colic S-bottle and the butterfly shaped soother for newborns, which helps prevent skin irritations. We are looking forward to working with Little Saints to grow the brand in the UK”.


Peter Holm, Director, Little Saints, said: “Adding Difrax to our portfolio of well designed nursery ranges from around the world is a perfect fit, and we are confident that the range will soon be as successful in the UK as it is across Europe” www.littlesaints.co.uk


Slow Toys 2012 announced at Selfridges


The winning products in the Slow Toy Awards, which were officially unveiled at Selfridge’s Oxford Street store at 9am on Tuesday 30th October, are a fabulous selection that truly reflect the Slow Toy message. The successful toys include; the innovative Wonderland Eco House, the imaginative Rory’s Story Cubes, the beautifully crafted Triangular Activity Centre, the fascinating Wondercube, the magical Play to Z Stacking Hoops, the creative P’kolino Multi Solution puzzle and enchanting Oobicoo. Thanks to Selfridge’s, the Slow Toys of 2012 will not only be on display for all to see they will be on sale at its prestigious toy department throughout the festive season. The Slow Toy movement and its awards aim to recognise the ‘real toys’ on the market that are well made, inspire the mind and provide children far more than the noise and flashing lights commonly associated with the toys of today. Commenting on the awards and the exciting news announcement, Founder of the original movement and the brains behind the awards, Thierry Bourret, said: “I have always longed for this level of appreciation for good quality, well-made toys that encourage traditional play and stimulate a child’s imagination. I am overwhelmed that not only have we found seven wonderful products, we have also managed to team up with one of the country’s most prestigious departments stores to help spread the word!"


www.slowtoymovement.com


Mamas and Papas takes maxi-cosi under their wing


Maxi-Cosi has teamed up with global retailer Mama’s and Papa’s. The partnership will see Maxi-Cosi’s range of award winning car seats available in seven stores. Andrew Ratcliffe, Managing


Director of Dorel UK, said: “We are very excited to be building up a relationship with Mamas and Papas and extending the availability of Maxi-Cosi products.”


www.mamasandpapas.com


Out’n’About appoint new Account Manager


Out'n'About, distributors of popular brands Phil&Teds, Mountain Buggy and their own Nipper range, have recently appointed Ali McDougall as an Account Manager. Ali will service retail accounts in the Southern


Area of the UK focusing on key independent accounts.


General Manager, Blair Wilson says, "We are excited to have Ali join the sales team. With Mountain Buggy unveiling an evolution across the whole range, and the introduction of several new products for all our brands, Ali has the skills needed to play an essential part in the launch process." Commenting on his newly appointed role, Ali says: "I am not a new face in the company, whilst studying for my degree I gained experience across several departments within Out'n'About. I am proud to be working with these well established brands and have already started to develop relationships with our retailers."


Out'n'about has always had a passion and commitment to the amazing products and brands they distribute. They are the pioneers of concepts such as the Phil&Teds/Mountain Buggy/OutnAbout University which help retailers to provide customers with all the product knowledge they need. Equally they ensure the sales team have constant contact with the retailers, and the after sales are dependably friendly and helpful. Ali is keen to promote all the core values delivered by Out'n'About and ensure all new products are successfully launched in the UK market.


www.outnabout.com Further growth for Harrogate


For the second year running, Harrogate Nursery Fair is almost sold out five months before its doors open to the 2013 show; and consequently the organisers are moving into more new halls at the Harrogate International Centre next year.


Hall G is situated on the ground floor and promises to attract visitors flocking to see the latest new launches from companies such as Britax, Graco, Joie, Bebetto and Boori (which returns to the show with its exclusive range of high quality furniture) while also making use of the VIP Lounge which proved so popular last year.


Adrian Sneyd, show organiser, comments: “Harrogate Nursery Fair is certainly growing and demand for space appears to be increasing year-on-year. The show has seen a notable increase in overseas exhibitors and more international visitors – probably because the spring timing contrasts with most other international nursery trade shows which take place later in year.” Harrogate Nursery Fair 2013, which takes place from 24th to 26th March, now spans eight halls packed with almost every nursery product imaginable. As well as all of the regular well-known brands which return each year, the show also welcomes numerous first time exhibitors and there is a possibility of new international pavilions – which if come to fruition, will create an entire new dimension to the show.


Also, working closely with the Baby Products Association (BPA), Harrogate Nursery Fair is home to the Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTAs), bringing some healthy competition to the show and also for the first time, the BPA’s Concept & Innovation Awards. These widely recognised Awards which helped to launch brands such as The Wean Machine, Chillipeeps and Monkey Swimmers encourage innovative new product development in the nursery sector and promise to attract significant interest from buyers seeking exciting new product ideas as well as international press. Adrian adds: “Harrogate is more accessible than ever before, with British Airways recently reinstating its Heathrow to Leeds/Bradford flights for just £55 each way, plus direct rail lines from London and the M1 right on the doorstep. With its wealth of quality hotels and restaurants at very affordable prices, not to mention its historic interest, Harrogate is a favourite destination for the UK nursery industry.” For more information about exhibiting or to register as a visitor go to www.nurseryfair.com


www.nursery-industry.co.uk • NOVEMBER 2012 • NURSERY INDUSTRY • 5


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