It’s official, Toy Fair New York will be moving to a new autumn timeframe from 2023, The Toy Association has confirmed.
The 118th edition of the show will take place at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center from 30 September to 3 October 2023.
As previously reported, The Toy Association’s board of directors – comprised of executives from companies of all sizes – made the decision to shift the trade show’s timing to autumn from February based on a number of factors, many of which were accelerated by the pandemic.
These factors include extended lead-times in production supply chain and sourcing and evolved retailer purchasing cycles. The findings were gleaned from multiple member surveys and research work done by consulting firm mdg as part of a multi-year long process to ‘reimagine’ the future of Toy Fair.
“For more than a century, Toy Fair has brought together global buyers, sellers, importers, inventors, licensors, entrepreneurs, media and everyone else with a stake in the play business – a legacy that we will continue while moving forward with a reimagined show in the heart of New York City that best serves all audiences relying on Toy Fair to advance business in a rapidly evolving retail and manufacturing environment – and tap into New York’s unique position as a finance and media hub,” commented Steve Pasierb, president and ceo of The Toy Association. “With the dates for Toy Fair New York 2023 now set, businesses have ample time to plan for what is sure to be an exceptional and much anticipated show.”
The Toy Association also confirmed that a 2023 Preview and 2022 Holiday Market will be held this September in Dallas.
Further details about Toy Fair New York 2023 will be shared in the coming weeks at www.ToyFairNY.com.
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