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Sue Greaves

Salter Street Toys & Models

It’s really good – a great atmosphere. I was excited by the Disney D100 Crystal Art stickers from Craft Buddy, Bitzee from Spin Master and the new Rainbow High lines from MGA. I started by just browsing and then going back and placing orders on the second day. I’ve ordered Ty, Care Bears, Lorcana from Ravensburger and Pokémon Squishmallows, Monopoly and Top Trumps.

This year is going very, very well for us. People are preparing for Christmas, and we have a Christmas Club which allows people to pay in instalments which helps people in this economy.

Fitzpatrick

We’ve spent a lot of money at the show, which is good; it was worthwhile coming. This is the most important show of the year. We looked at the catalogue beforehand to select products and have an idea what to order – it’s useful to arrive knowing what we want as we get ready for Christmas. Mattel was our first appointment, and we were pleased to get some good deals – this show is

We’ve been doing well this year and are up +10% on 2019, and hopefully that will carry on. Our location means we’re dependent on tourists and after

We stock mostly tabletop games, rather than traditional toys, but I try to come with an open mind and never say never. I do however come with a purpose, and I pre-book meetings. I had already planned to see Character, I always have a look at Lego, and I like DKB’s Thinking Putty and

The show is also a great opportunity to talk to other retailers in a friendly environment.

I’m optimistic about this year for the store. At the beginning of the year, we were quite wary on forecasting, but so far it’s been going well and there are strong products coming out so we are quite excited – we’ve got a busy year coming.

It’s been busy – there is plenty of product to see. Some things, I’d seen at previews like Lanky Box and Aphmau ranges – we’ve been doing well with these and Character has expanded the ranges; I

We always stock a wide variety of toys, so I come with an open mind. We don’t really specialise in particular departments or categories – we will take anything if we think it will work and give it a go. I’ve ordered Dream Beams from One for Fun, and Just Play had a good deal on a Barbie Deluxe Styling Head, which was great value. I’ve also ordered

I think this year could be difficult as the effects of the cost-of-living crisis are trickling down – it’s no longer just a thing in the media. As long as we have the right products at the right price, I think we’ll be okay, but summer holidays and half terms sales might be difficult to replicate compared to