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Thomas fuels Tomy growth
Ronnie Dungan Sep 30 2005, 2:30pm
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Tomy believes it is on course for a banner 12 months, with sales for the year to date up 45 per cent and August sales figures up 100 per cent on last year, ahead of the main brunt of its TV advertising campaign.
Much of the growth has been through the Thomas and Friends licence which has now edged ahead of characters such as Batman and Barbie to rank as the fourth biggest licence in the total toy market, behind brand giants Star Wars, Power Rangers and Winnie the Pooh.
Tomy’s European marketing director, Sally Plumridge, said: “2005 is a year for double celebration. Not only does Thomas celebrate his 60th anniversary, Tomy is proud to have the most exciting and innovative range of Thomas toys ever.
In a tough market, this is paying off with incredible sales growth and three brand new Tomy introductions already topping the Thomas August sales charts”.
The firm has promised an 80 per cent increase in TV advertising alongside plentiful point of sale, in store promotions and PR activity.
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“Mrs”
Posted by: Jo - Nov 9, 5:24pm
To: The UK Sales Director
As your corporate guidelines state that "for Tomy Group customers, we will bring dreams to reality....." I find it appalling that after 9 days, 3 Emails and 3 phone calls, I am still unable to find out how much it will cost to order my grandson's birthday present (now late) to be sent to France. For an international company this is beyond belief, not to say frustrating and depressing. What can I do to get the order activated before I go abroad next week?
Yours in anguish ("disgusted")
Jo Wibberley