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With our thoughts already turning to Toy Fair (24-26 January, London Olympia, see our preview on page 16) and Harrogate Nursery Fair in March, it’s hard to believe that Christmas was only a few weeks
ago...so much to plan for, so much to do! January is traditionally a quiet month for retailers and while some are very upbeat others are anxious about the year ahead. In response to a request from government, Mary Portas ‘Queen of Shops’ has put together a set of recommendations for breathing new life into our town centres. Take a look at what she has to say on page 14 and let me know your thoughts so that we can continue the debate. All of our regular features are back, in our first Retail Spotlight of 2012, we talk to Steve and Tina Goult of Babe-in-Arms, Dunstable (p10); the BPA (p6); get the latest on the organic and monitors markets in Ni Viewpoints (p12); highlight some great new products in Editor’s Choice (p5) along with all the latest industry news (p4). And that’s not all - we also take a look at Pushchairs & Accessories (p20); Safety in the Home (p24) and Sleep Solutions (p28). Enjoy the issue!
Contents 4. Ni News
Stay informed with what is going on in the industry
5. Ni News & Editor’s Choice Highlighting innovation
6. Ni BPA The latest from Managing Director, Robert Anslow
10. Retail Spotlight
In our first Retail Spotlight of 2012, we talk to Steve and Tina Goult of Babe-in-Arms, Dunstable
12. Ni Viewpoints
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Terese Hoffeldt, Founder and CEO of Hevea discusses the market for organic goods, while BT’s Robert Griffiths talks ‘monitors’
13. Product Showcase 14. Ni Trade
Breathing new life into the high street - Mary Portas ‘Queen of Shops’ calls for joined up action to rejuvenate our town centres
16. Toy Fair Preview
The UK’s only dedicated toy, games and hobby trade exhibition will once again return to London’s Olympia on 24-26 January 2012 to kick start the year for nursery buyers and retailers
20. Pushchairs & Accessories A gentle push in the right direction
24. Safety in the Home Retailers help to reduce the risk of accidents at home
28. Sleep Solutions Dreaming of a good night's sleep?
28. Classified 28
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