Jan 01, 2009

A New Year

First, I'd like to say Happy New Year! It's January 1st, a cold wind is blowing outside my window and as I write this I feel very grateful to have heat & power. ( a few still don't after the ice storm several weeks ago.) The turn of the calendar typically allows us to think about the year ahead; the opportunities we'll enjoy and the challenges we may face. Without trying to gloss over the difficulties that many people face right now, we always look to the new year as a time of revitalization. At G.Willikers! this is a time where new ideas can emerge. Ideas that we hope will keep our store exciting, competitive and relevant in our community. There are always new innovations this time of year in the toy industry and 2009 will be no exception. We look forward to showcasing many of these new products & playthings while we continue to carry the best toys the planet has to offer. Our 30th Anniversary year is behind us now but we're wasting no time as we prepare for a new year, a new president and many new initiatives.

Beginning on January 15th (or so) G.Willikers! Toy Shop is excited to join company with the Portsmouth a la Carte gift card program. This allows you to buy one gift card that is accepted at tons of great stores and restaurants in Portsmouth. In 2008 we built some strong relationships with local businesses and organizations through our Partners in Play initiative and the Portsmouth a la Carte program is our first of many new ones in 2009. Like so many other locally oriented ideas this is the perfect way to support your community, strengthening the local economy and helping ensure that Portsmouth remains a diverse and vibrant city. You can see all of the businesses that are Portsmouth a la Carte members at http://www.portsmouthalacarte.com/.Portsmouth a la Carte

See you on Market St.