Who We Are

NETS is an association of independently owned toy stores in Canada, and their suppliers and sales agents. Our purpose is to promote independent neighbourhood toy stores and the products they sell, as providing superior service and value to Canadian families. We share the values of customer service, collaborative work, and community involvement.

NETS gives independent retailers and suppliers a collective voice on issues, and a chance to share ideas and brainstorm. It provides opportunities for retailers and suppliers to work together towards common goals. Suppliers and sales agents are welcome to join NETS as full voting members.

What benefits will you get through NETS?

1. Participation in the Fall Catalogue.
2. Media exposure with the Gold Star Awards.
3. Ongoing support from other retailers.
4. Opportunity to participate in NETS benefits such as preferred brokerage rates, Gift Card programs, the Annual NETS conference, preferred pricing from vendors, and much more.

Your business belongs in NETS if you can see the usefulness of working together on some issues. Gord Nichol, at Play & Learn, says, "We are building an industry." Nancy Green, at Top Banana, says,"If it is good for NETS, it is good for me."

New! Email Broadcast Service

Supplier members can use this new service for FREE to promote their products and services to NETS retail members. Click here to access this tool.

Non-members can also take advantage of this service at a cost of $100 per request. All broadcast emails must be approved by Duane prior to distribution. Contact Duane Schreiner at duane.schreiner@gracie-and-gruff.com or Connie Pruden at info@netscanada.org to arrange.