Rosie Marshall, industry toy expert and Head of Toys and Children’s Gifts at Associated Independent Stores (AIS) – the UK leading buying, events and services group for fashion, home and leisure for independent retail - has been appointed as a member of the board of the Toy Retailers Association (TRA) in the UK.
Rosie is already a judge for Dream Toys, the definitive Top 20 list of ‘must have’ toys published each Christmas: with this year’s list reveal taking place on 13th November 2024.
Rosie says “I’m delighted with the appointment to this prestigious organisation as it represents toy retailers nationwide and plays a crucial role in shaping the industry. I will very much be wearing my ‘independent retail hat’ in my tenure on the board, as it is crucial that I am able to support and champion all independents out there”.
Geoff Sheffield, Chairman, Toy Retailers Association “We are delighted to welcome Rosie Marshall from AIS onto the Toy Retailers Association board. We want to represent toy retailers across the country and AIS are an important partnership for us. Having Rosie’s experience and knowledge to guide the work we do, to represent the industry, is invaluable”.
Sue Kemp, Managing Director AIS “We congratulate Rosie on this appointment and look forward to her contributions to the TRA”.
