Bury St Edmunds Based Starlings Toys Wins Top Prize at National Awards
Toy store in Bury St Edmunds is recognised at the prestigious Progressive Preschool Awards
Independent toy retailer, Starlings Toys, is delighted to have been among the winners at this year’s highly anticipated Progressive Preschool Awards, hosted at a stunning event at the Royal Lancaster London this November
More than 400 retailers and suppliers from across the entire preschool product and retail sector were in attendance.
Now in its 12th year, the Progressive Preschool Awards have become a mark of distinction and truly the accolade to strive for within this sector, making it an honour for the Bury St Edmunds based retailer having scooped the top prize in the category Best Independent Toy Retailer category.
Starlings Toys, established in 1912 with independent toy shops in Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincolnshire is well known and loved by the communities it serves with its genuine passion for kids products and the joy they bring to families.
The iconic awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the world of preschool products, with judging undertaken by an independent third-party system to deliver results as a voice of the market en-masse. It’s a truly unique reflection of this dynamic, innovative, and vibrant sector and a great achievement for Starlings Toys to have been recognised.
Speaking about the award win, Jonathan and Janie Starling, added: “Independent retailing comes with many highs and lows, but winning a Progressive Preschool Award is absolutely one of the highs.
“We would be nothing without our loyal customers who trust us to bring them the latest ranges at the best prices we can offer, so we would like to take this opportunity to share this award with our local community and give our sincere thanks for their continued custom.”
“Independent retail is a cornerstone of the toy trade, and the raft of nominations we received this year served to further underline its importance,” commented Samantha Loveday, editor of Progressive Preschool magazine, which owns and organises the Progressive Preschool Awards. “Each one of the winners has something special to offer consumers with Starlings Toys being no exception, offering a truly unrivalled experience to their loyal customer base.”
This latest accolade comes hot on the heels of a Highly Commended award for Starlings Toys in the Investing in Suffolk category of the 2024 Bury Free Press Business Awards, recently held at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds.
