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ASTRA releases Toy Fair program information

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) shared a package of programs and services it is sponsoring at Toy Fair to help member retailers, sales representatives, and manufacturers maximize the use of their time in... more »

ASTRA details opening and closing session speakers for Marketplace & Academy 2020

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) detailed its opening and closing session speakers for Marketplace & Academy 2020. ASTRA shared that award-winning comedian, television personality, and nonprofit leader Jeff Civillico will open ASTRA’s Marketplace... more »

ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy 2020 opens registration

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) opened registration for its annual Marketplace & Academy. It is offering a Super Saver early registration price for retailers and sales representatives through Dec. 31, 2019. As of... more »

ASTRA announces 2019 winners of Excellence Awards

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced the 2019 winners of ASTRA’s coveted Excellence Awards today. Nominated by the ASTRA membership, the awards recognize retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, and young professionals who represent the... more »

ASTRA 2019 Marketplace & Academy features new Play from Day One zone

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) said its new Play from Day One zone at this year’s Marketplace & Academy will showcase products that support play across the lifespan starting at birth and moving... more »

ASTRA announces keynote speakers for 2016 Marketplace & Academy

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced that stress management guru Colette Carlson and Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor will headline ASTRA’s 2016 Marketplace & Academy. This year’s event, the biggest annual gathering of... more »

Finalists announced for ASTRA’s Best Toys for Kids awards

Eighty-three specialty toys selected from hundreds of nominations have been named finalists for ASTRA’s 2015 Best Toys for Kids list, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced Wednesday, May 27.From this group of finalists,... more »

ASTRA Marketplace & Academy to feature 89 toy manufacturers

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) announced Monday, April 6, that 89 toy manufacturers will participate for the first time at its record-breaking exhibit hall at ASTRA’s upcoming Marketplace & Academy. The exhibit hall... more »