Kroeger Inc. and PlayMonster Group LLC Sign Exclusive Sales and Distribution Partnership for Canada
by PlayMonster | 23 May 2023
Press Release
Kroeger Inc. and PlayMonster Group LLC Sign Exclusive Sales and Distribution Partnership for Canada
Toronto, ON – May 23, 2023 – Kroeger Inc., a leading wholesale distributor, is excited to announce an exclusive distribution partnership with PlayMonster Group LLC, a leading international toy and game company, to provide sales and domestic inventory support within Canada for the PlayMonster catalogue.
“We are excited to expand our sales and distribution business in Canada with the innovative line of PlayMonster products” said Grant Chapman, president of Kroeger Inc. “PlayMonster has an extensive product offering with a variety of well-known and well-loved brands in their portfolio, including Spirograph, Five Crowns ® , Playskool ® , 5 Second Rule ® and Koosh ® ”.
“As our chosen Canadian distribution partner for 2023 and beyond, there is no doubt Kroeger Inc. will expand our retail reach and availability in Canada, providing extensive support to both the retail partners and to our consumers. We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Kroeger,” says Richard Gill, senior vice president, international for PlayMonster.
Kroeger Inc. and PlayMonster’s sales and distribution partnership will take effect immediately.
About Kroeger Inc.
Kroeger Inc. is a leading distributor, representing some of the worlds largest manufacturers of children’s products and accessories. With over 52 years of experience in the industry, Kroeger Inc. is known for providing retailers with unmatched product, service and technology to ensure best results and turn key solutions.
About PlayMonster Group LLC
PlayMonster, a leading international toy and game company, believes in the power of play to make a positive difference in people’s lives and strives to keep play alive for all ages by delivering great play value through designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and fun toys, games and activities. PlayMonster’s diversified portfolio includes popular brands and products such as “TOTY Specialty Toy of the Year” Craft-tastic® Nature Scavenger Hunt Potions, “TOTY Game of the Year” Yeti in My Spaghetti®, plus 5 Second Rule®, Farkle, Five Crowns®, Spirograph®, Colorforms, My Fairy Garden®, Fashion Plates®, Koosh®, Playskool®, and the recently acquired Ann Williams Group including Loopdedoo®, Craft-tastic®, Craft Crush™ and Sticker & Chill™.
For more information please contact:
Grant Chapman
President, Kroeger Inc.
and
Richard Gill
SVP International, PlayMonster Group LLC
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