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Manufacturers demonstrate their toys from trade shows such as Toy
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How
to Tell If Your Rep Is Cheating
Sales reps can make or break a toy business, so TDmonthly Magazine grilled
manufacturers and retailers to find out how to determine if a rep's thinking
more of his own bottom-line than of yours.
Lend
a Toy, Gain a Sale
Although selling toys is understandably the focus for retailers, lending
them is a trend that may hook customers. Toy loans often turn into toy
sales, according to both retailers and manufacturers interviewed by TDmonthly
Magazine.
Retailing Tips: How to Find the Right Books When choosing books for your toy store or bookstore, it is difficult to predict which ones will bring in high volume and low returns. TDmonthly Magazine spoke with publishing professionals and retailers about how to work with your rep to find the best matches for your store.
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