Action Toy of the Year Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18,
Hasbro
Board Game of the Year
Monopoly Empire, Hasbro Innovative Toy of the
Year Furby Boom! Hasbro
“Winning at the Toy Industry Awards 2013 is absolutely brilliant for the company.” Kay Green, marketing director
Outdoor Toy
of the Year Smart Trike, Mookie
“This is incredible news for us, we are so pleased. At Smart Trike we are truly devoted to promoting outdoor play, so to be recognised by leading professionals as the best outdoor toy in the industry is a fantastic achievement.” Aviva Barach, marketing communications and PR manager
Collectable Range
Toy of the Year Robofish by Zuru, Geemac
“This means a huge amount to both Geemac and Zuru, after winning Dream Toys earlier in the year and now this, we couldn’t ask for more. Being first to market and innovating in this category has cemented RoboFish as the brand leader. We have just launched our wave 2 Tropical Range for Spring/Summer 2014 and sales feeds have been phenomenal.” Adam Person, national account manager
Independent Toy Retailer of the
Year Ramsdens Superstore “It was fantastic to win, we very surprised. We have big plans going forward including expanding our current ranges, stocking video games and consoles, refreshing our in-store displays and much more.” Tom Cooper, toy department manager
Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer
of the Year (up to 5 stores) Cuthberts Toys “The team at Cuthberts were are all delighted to have received such recognition from the BTHA, it is good to see that our stores are liked and that the team and the shopping experience we provide is working well. The award is in the St Albans store at the moment and due to start its road trip around the others stores.” Kirit Patel, director
Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer
of the Year (up to 30 stores) SMF Toytown “We are very proud to have won and have worked exceptionally hard over the last number of years to build our business into one of the best independent retail toy stores in the country.” Brian Simpson, manager
Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer
of the Year (over 30 stores) Smyths Toys “We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year Award and are delighted that the hard work and dedication of all our staff has been acknowledged. We can’t think of a better way to kick off the year than by being recognised for our efforts in 2013.” Padraig Smyth,
Overall Toy Retailer of the Year, General Multiple Toy Retailer of
the Year Bentalls (Part of Fenwick Group)
“I am delighted by the recent success of our toy department. The vision and hard work of Grahame Hook and his team has been rewarded by winning these awards. Our toy department continues to be a significant part of our Childrensworld development in the store, of which we are very proud, and this also helps mark us out as an independent store leader across the country.” - Greg Hughes, managing director
40 Toyworld
Online Toy Retailer of the Year Shop Direct “Over the last year, we’ve worked hard to expand our ranges and to increase the focus on toys via increased TV, digital and press advertising and the introduction of our online interactive toy grotto. We’re delighted that our hard work has been recognised with the online toy retailer award.” Andrea Gornall, senior toy buyer
Judges’ Special Recognition
Award Argos “Being recognised at the toy industry’s biggest event of the year is fantastic and a great way to start 2014. Toys is a hugely important category for Argos and the award is a great reflection of our team’s hard work over the last year in ensuring we offer customers the best possible choice and value.” Marc Spence, toys, freetime and jewellery trading director
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