COMPANY PROFILE 2015
Based on over 10 years of retail experience, we have successfully created a favourite destination for children and parents in the GCC and are now entering new territories.
HIGHLIGHTS Stores completely dedicated to toys and other children s products. Favourite destination for children and parents. One of the largest toy retail chain in the region, with 10 stores, 3 express stores, in addition to 9 more planned store openings in 2015-2016. Stores in top malls in UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. Innovative and differentiating concept. In-store demonstrations, competitions, live events and much more. Children have the opportunity to play in the store. Continuous company-wide improvement. The Toy Store is going global by expanding into UK, KSA, and other countries.
CORE STATEMENTS Play before you pay: Children have the opportunity to interact and play in the store with their favourite characters and toys. Range over volume: We offer a wide range of toys, instead of stocking large volumes of the same dproducts. Entertainment: In-store demonstrations, competitions, live events, workshops, products launches, and gother educational, interactive activities. Safe and secure environment: Children experience our stores and toys in complete safety and in a dsecure environment. Service excellence: We provide our customers with great product knowledge and excellent customer cservice.
OUR CUSTOMERS Integral to our business and our values, we want to be the store where children and parents alike love to go, play, shop and have a memorable experience, time and again!
OUR CUSTOMERS At The Toy Store, we are consistently dedicated to serving our customers. We provide children as well as kids at heart with products that suit their needs and exceed their expectations. We create exciting in-store experiences for children and families. Stringent and continuous attention is paid to quality standards. Our wide product selection is regularly evolving, by implementing the latest trends and technologies into our asproduct range and our in-store experiences.
IN- STORE EXPERIENCE Our innovative and differentiating concept brings new and fresh meaning to the phrase retail entertainment.
IN-STORE EXPERIENCE We are completely dedicated to children and know how important it is for them to have a genuine zxexperience in our stores We give children the opportunity to meet their favourite characters, as well as play with their preferred gtoys in the store With regular and ongoing demonstrations, competitions, live events, workshops, pantomimes, product vlaunches, as well as educational, interactive xentertainment, activities and launches, we create exciting in-store experiences for children and families During all activities and events, it is paramount that we ensure that children and families experience our xstores and toys in complete safety and a secure environment
PRODUCT RANGES The Toy Store features the very best selection of toys in the Middle East and the Gulf Region, covering a vast array of categories to cater our target customers aged between 0-13 years old. Our products range from toys for boys and girls, to preschool and baby items, from soft toys to construction to outdoor and educational items. With over 20,000 SKUs sourced internationally and from local suppliers, The Toy Store offers a widest range of branded products to its customers across the Middle East and the Gulf region.
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PRODUCT RANGES In addition to local purchases, we are also importers, holding the distribution licenses for the following prestigious brands: HALLMARK (paper products, soft toys and gifts), CARTE BLANCHE (soft toys, gifts and paper products), AURORA (soft toys), PMSJ (stationeries and gift items), RUBIK s products, SYMA helicopters, BOJEAX arts and craft items, TOP TRUMPS card games, and TUTTI FRUITI. Suffice to say that our unique experience offers something for everyone!
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OUR STORES IN UAE The Dubai Mall Flagship Store (June 2013) The Dubai Mall is a world-known shopping and entertainment destination xxwith a record number of 75 million visitors a year. It s adjacent to the world s tallest building: Burj Khalifa, and located in a premium location underneath the world famous Aquarium. The Toy Store occupies a formidable 25,000 sq. ft. of space. The Toy Store at The Dubai Mall attracts no less than 50,000 visitors a month. Mall of the Emirates (February 2006) Mall of the Emirates, home to the one-of-a kind indoor ski slope & facilities, is one of the most prestigious malls in the Emirates. The Toy Store boasts 21,753 sq. ft. of space, spanning 2 floors. The location of The Toy Store is also of the highest prime importance, for it ddfaces the cinema cineplex, Ski Dubai and the Food Court, all in one. The Toy Store at Mall of the Emirates attracts no less than 60,000 visitors a dmonth,with that figure increasing depending on the peak seasons, holidays d and dedicated promotions. Dubai Marina Mall (August 2012) The Toy Store occupies an area of 6,000 sq. ft. of space in this family-oriented Mall. The Toy Store at Dubai Marina Mall attracts no less than 16,000 visitors. da month, with that figure increasing impressively through various d branding and dedicated promotion.
OUR STORES IN UAE IBN Battuta Mall (June 2005) Ibn Battuta Mall is one of the biggest & longest Malls in the world, and is ddlocated beside a huge residential community of the Gardens & the iiiiiidiscovery Gardens. The Toy Store occupies an area of 10,532 sq. ft. of space. The Toy Store is strategically located in the Egypt Court, situated opposite iiiithe MetroStation, taxi & bus drop-offs. The Toy Store at Ibn Battuta Mall enjoys a footfall of no less than 10,000 iiiivisitors a month. Abu Dhabi Mall (November 2012) Abu Dhabi Mall is the biggest of its kind in the Capital. The Toy Store occupies an area of 9,600 sq. ft. of space, spanning dground floor and mezzanine floor. The Toy Store at Abu Dhabi Mall attracts no less than 11,000 visitors a dmonth.
Our Biggest Toy Store in UAE Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi (November 2014) Yas Mall has the largest enclosed gathering space of any shopping center in the Middle East, reinforcing the mall s important role in the community. The Toy Store Yas mall is the Largest Toy store in the Middle East with a staggering area space of 28,785 sq. ft.
EXPRESS The Toy Store Express is a dedicated concept in having The Toy Store in smaller, retail space below 3,500 sq. ft. each: There are 3 Express Stores in Dubai at: Mercato Mall, Deira City Centre and Green Community Mercato Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mercato Mall is ideally located in the heart of Jumeirah, one of Dubai s most prestigious residential areas. The Toy Store Express in Mercato Mall offers a boutique style shopping store with an area of 95m 2. Diera City Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates City Centre Deira opened on August 27, 1995. It is located in the older part of the city on cross road between Sharja, Bur Dubai and the Airport. The Toy Store Express in City Centre Deira offers a boutique style shopping store with an area of 80m 2. The Market, Green Community, Dubai, UAE Green Community is a quality development covering 67 lush hectares of residential, leisure, retail, and commercial properties. The Toy Store Express in Green Community is our newest Express store situated in a thriving family-oriented community area. Located in The Market Mall, the Toy Store express serves as the go to location to shop for your favourite toys right next door.
OTHER REGIONS Ezdan Mall, Doha, Qatar Ezdan Mall is the latest addition to Qatar s existing mallscape, it brings many entertainment options for kids to enjoy. The Toy store occupies an area of 8,641 sq.ft in this family oriented mall. Bahrain CC, Manama, Bahrain City Centre in Bahrain is located in the capital Manama offering the best shopping, leisure and entertainment experience in the city. The Toy Store in Bahrain City Centre is located on the 2nd floor occupying an area space of 2,928 sq.ft. Muscat Grand Mall, Oman Located in the heart of the city Muscat Grand Mall is Oman s newest shopping destination. It is the fastest growing lifestyle hub in the Sultanate offering choice and convenience for shoppers and residents, as part of a combined leisure experience. The Toy Store is our first store in Oman with an area space of 4,580 sq.ft.
Our Franchise Stores The Toy Store in Baku, Azerbaijan The Toy Store in Baku, Azerbaijan is our first Franchise Store, launched in the December of 2014 is a one of a kind shopping and entertainment destination in the city. The store is located in AF Mall in Baku occupying an area of 929 m 2.
UPCOMING STORES The Toy Store, Oxford Street, London The Toy Store in Oxford Street London will consist of 2 floors, occupying an area of 2,193 m2 located in the West One shopping center next to Bond Street tube station. Our Location in one of the most expensive and busiest locations on Oxford Street will bring back the fun into the retail market and we are very pleased to have secured Oxford Street to launch the brand in the UK. This is a day to celebrate The Toy Store being a serious global player in the toy specialist market. -The Telegraph (30 September, 2014)
UPCOMING STORES The Toy Store in the North Gate Mall, Doha, Qatar The North Gate mall is strategically positioned in north of Doha s West Bay central business district attracting leading fashion, home, dining, leisure and entertainment brands. The Toy Store in North gate mall will cover an area space of 1,028 m 2. The Toy Store in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates The Upcoming Store in Fujairah Mall will be an addition to our 8 stores in the UAE with an Area of 468m 2.
ONLINE With The Toy Store online, shopping is always easy and fun! The Site boasts a wonderfully massive collection of toys and related products. It s easy to browse through, search options such as through the choice of toys, categories, brand, character/themes or even age groups.
RETAIL DESIGN The Toy Store brand reflects what our customers expect from us when they enter our stores.
RETAIL DESIGN The fun-filled environment in our stores is an essential part of the overall customer experience. For all our existing and new stores, we have shaped our brand expression and tailored our retail design concept. Our aim is to provide the highest standard of retail design and environment by applying the latest international trends. A customer-friendly environment is created in our stores, paying attention to every detail. Being an independent brand, we are able to work with malls and tailor our store design, whilst always maintaining The Toy Store identity.
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