Thank You, Canada!

Our Northern Neighbor Keeps Toys Flowing Both Ways

By Dennis Furlan
July 2007

Canadian toy companies and retailers have a close relationship with their counterparts across the border. Why do they like dealing with the United States?

“The United States is a trend-setting market for us. Our reps and retailers actively provide feedback which we weave back through our product development process," explained Maggie Qiu, general manager of HaPe Intl. Inc. "Generally, if a product is successful in the United States it will be successful in other markets."

Find out how much of the Canadian toy business comes from and goes to the United States in the August issue of TDmonthly Magazine.