Astra has teamed up with the 2024 Preferred Savings Partners to bring exclusive deals and discounts to all Astra Members.
Each partner provides different services that all types of Astra Members use for business. Please contact Partners with any questions or to start saving!
If you have any questions regarding Astra's Preferred Savings Partner Program, please contact Ashlee Cammack at [email protected].
Children's World Uniform Supply
We are not only a proud Astra retail store member, but we also have several other areas of business. One of these is uniforms and promotional products. For uniforms, think logoed t-shirts, aprons, and polo shirts. Then, promotional products include just about anything you would want to brand with your logo: bags, buttons, ribbons, signage, stickers, temporary tattoos, balloons, and more!
Astra Member Special Offer
For years, we have been offering discounted pricing to fellow Astra members on anything we've done on the promotional product side of the business as a way of helping fellow toy store members. Those discounts range from 10-25%, depending on the items.
Contact
Tim Holliday — 941-955-6999 — [email protected] — childrensworlduniform.com — businessworldpromo.com
Good Play Guide
We're all about win-wins and this is even better - a win-win-win for Retailers, Suppliers, and the Children who get the great products in their stores! The collaboration between Astra and Dr. Gummer's Good Play Guide is designed to: *Reward those companies who make really good toys for children with additional marketing activity, *Support retailers in making informed decisions about the toys they stock and upskilling their team *Promote healthy communities through good play opportunities with toys that have been independently reviewed by children and experts
Astra Member Special Offer
Astra members will get a discount on Good Play Guide accreditation. In addition, Astra retail members will receive regular content on topical issues and new products to build customer loyalty and increase sales from the experts and the Good Play Guide.
Contact
Francis Cain — 01433 831204
Hahn/Solo Consulting, Inc.
We help consumer product companies of any size flourish in a competitive market. Hahn/Solo will enhance your company's infrastructure, from manufacturing to sales, distribution and promotion. Employ a team of proven leaders with expertise in consumer product sales, operations, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, branding and packaging.
Astra Member Special Offer
We will offer a highly discounted program for Astra manufacturing members for our services.
Contact
Iris Solomon — 303-408-9975 — [email protected] — hahnsoloconsulting.com
Icecat
Icecat is a global publisher and syndicator of (toys) product content for online and offline channels. We produce millions of product data-sheets in all world languages that are distributed through various sales and marketing channels worldwide. Our mission is to support e-commerce through one global product catalogue. For any type of media and ecommerce application in a sustainable way. We believe that any product or service will be offered online, everywhere offering an optimized buying experience for any online shopper.
Astra Member Special Offer
-Access to Free Vendor Central (supplier portal) for all Astra brand/manufacturer members -Astra brand/manufacturers members can participate Open Icecat for special subscription fee -Access to Free Open Icecat for all Astra retail members -Astra retail members can get Full Icecat access for special subscription fee (access to the Free Vendor Central brands) -Optimizing Icecat Toys Data Model based on Astra requirements (e.g. adding special/missing attributes and values) -Trainings -Retailer integration support Pricing structure for Astra brand/manufacturer members Vendor Central (Supplier portal for brands) -Free of charge OPEN ICECAT Astra (for all Astra members) Fee per brand including 1 base country/locale (US/Canada) $693,- p/y (50% discount on standard fee) Fee per SKU - $7,- p/y Pricing structure for retailers Open Icecat catalogue (sponsored by brands/manufacturers) -Free of charge FULL ICECAT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE -Access to Full Icecat Toys database - $ 3,600,- p/y (50% discount on standard fee). -Retailers can invite brands/manufacturers to enter the data via Icecat supplier portal (Vendor Central).
Contact
René Rozendal — +31627178700 — [email protected] — icecat.com
Lisa Wuennemann Consulting LLC
With over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and brand development, I am a creative marketer fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit. As a storyteller, I excel in engaging kids and moms specializing in the toy and gift industries. My insights-driven approach consistently delivers effective campaigns. As VP of Marketing at PlayMonster, I played a key role in growing PlayMonster into the multisegmented global toy company it is today. With a passion for brand growth, my mission is to help small to midsize companies grow their business by inspiring and entertaining today's families.
Astra Member Special Offer
Astra members can request a free 1-hour consultation when they mention Astra's Preferred Savings Partner Program.
Contact
Lisa Wuennemann — 608-718-0222 — linkedin.com/in/lisawuennemann — [email protected]
KidStuff Public Relations
We specialize in entrepreneurial and small business, and startups/launches. We build public awareness about products and services through traditional media, new media and influencers, as well as trade.
Astra Member Special Offer
Free one-hour consultation, 10% off first month if they sign within 30 days of proposal sent.
Contact
Lisa Orman — 608-575-1323 — [email protected] — kidstuffpr.com
Specialty Toys Network
For over 15 years, Specialty Toys Network has been providing Astra members with website design and production services including Turnkey Website Design, Automated Product Data Systems, eCommerce Management, POS Syncing Tools, Email, Hosting, and more! Contact us for a free demo of how we can help your business succeed.
Astra Member Special Offer
5% discount on start-up fees (Save up to $200)
Contact
Adam Trickey — 503-434-9706 ext. 4 — [email protected] — stoysnet.com
FedEx
Lower your shipping costs with discounted FedEx rates — just for being an ASTRA member. Through the FedEx Advantage program, you’ll save up to 45% off expedited shipping and up to 32.5% off standard shipping. If you currently ship with FedEx, you’ll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem - you can open one when you enroll. Enroll now.
Astra Member Special Offer
FedEx discounts of up to 45% off expedited shipping & up to 32.5% off standard shipping.
Contact
Bryan Pruett — 800-599-2902 x2896 — [email protected] — PartnerShip.com/ASTRA-FedEx
PartnerShip
ASTRA members save on both outbound and inbound shipments with TForce Freight, XPO, Saia, and many others. These competitive rates are made available through our endorsed shipping provider, PartnerShip®. With this free ASTRA member benefit, you’ll reduce your freight costs, easily rate shop between carriers, and get dedicated support from shipping experts. You can also take advantage of inbound management tools to better control the costs of shipments coming from your vendors. Whether you’re moving a single pallet or a full truckload, PartnerShip will help you ship smarter. Get a quote.
Astra Member Special Offer
Reduced freight rates with leading carriers, dedicated support from a team of experts, and an easy-to-use rate shopping tool.
Contact
Bryan Pruett — 800-599-2902 x2896 — [email protected] — PartnerShip.com/ASTRA-Freight PartnerShip.com/ASTRA-FedEx
Merchant Cost Consulting
We help members reduce and optimize their credit card processing expenses without the hassle of switching from their current processor, bank, or software.
Astra Member Special Offer
We want to offer members a discount where they keep 100% of the savings for the first month of our service.
Contact
Ian Axford — 508-479-9432 — [email protected] — merchantcostconsulting.com
Mapp Trap
MAPP Trap is a cornerstone of ecommerce brand protection, mitigating the challenges of the digital marketplace and ensuring brands maintain their integrity, equity and profit margins in the face of rapid digital evolution.
Astra Member Special Offer
10% discount on rate card pricing
Contact
Ron Solomon — 303-670-5111 — [email protected] — mapptrap.com
STC - USA LLC
STC Is a testing, certification and Inspection company. We can confirm compliance with all US, Canada and EU testing requirements. We can inspect your shipments before the ship for quality and safety. We have worked with many Astra vendors in product development and compliance.
Astra Member Special Offer
In addition to testing, we will work with the supplier on product development to ensure the items will be salable and safe.
Contact
Norman Aronowitz — 1.201.391.4727 — [email protected] — stc.group/en
Spotlight On PLAY
Spotlight On PLAY is a new company specializing in catalogs and marketing solutions for Specialty Toy Retailers. With input from our stores, we hand-pick the latest and most innovative toys, in addition to tried-and-true best-sellers, to create exciting promotional pieces designed to drive customers to your store. For all Astra members, we offer graphic design services such as custom flyers or catalogs, postcards, signs, banners, even custom-designed logos. We are also your source for promotional products including apparel, bags, pens, and more. Contact us for a quote on your print projects, we do that too!
Astra Member Special Offer
300 FREE Spring & Summer Catalogs when you place an order for 1,000+ Holiday Catalogs by March 22nd. Also, 10% off when you order your promotional items through us!
Contact
Alex Camacho — 386-286-3018 — [email protected] — SpotlightOnPlay.com
Interested in becoming a Preferred Savings Partner?
By collaborating with us, these Preferred Savings Partners offer exclusive savings on their services to Astra members and, in exchange, receive valuable benefits. These benefits include:
- Connections
- Connect with all Astra members through our member-only online community discussion boards.
- Our membership directory is updated weekly and accessible to all members via our online portal.
- Plus, a printed directory will be mailed to you with all members active on our January 31st deadline (yourself included).
- Take advantage of the full conference registration to Astra's Marketplace & Academy event to further promote your brand and the connections made.
- Roundtable Zoom opportunity to get in front of members.
- Promotions
- Astra's Toy Times Magazine is printed four times throughout the year. Partners will be featured as Astra's Preferred Savings Partners in the Q1 edition of the Magazine.
- In addition, our Preferred Savings Partners will be spotlighted throughout the year in our Astra Star Newsletter.
- Featured on a dedicated page on Astra Website, www.astratoy.org under Programs, Preferred Savings Partner Program.
- Designated area in Astra Center at M&A for PSP literature.
- Tier 2 Affiliate Astra Member Benefits
- Astra Preferred Savings Partners are automatically enrolled as Tier 2 Affiliate Members and thus, receive all associated benefits. To reference the complete list of benefits, visit our website at https://www.astratoy.org/join
****If you're interested in becoming an Astra Preferred Savings Partner or have any questions, please contact Ashlee Sawyer at [email protected].
Do you have any specific companies or services in mind that you believe would make excellent partners for Astra? If you have suggestions, please do not hesitate to share them by clicking here and filling out the form!****