From the Trunk

A small Canadian venture exploring toy distribution.

Who we are

We find distinctive toys abroad and work out how to bring them to Canada.

From the Trunk is a small Canadian venture exploring toy distribution. We met a first group of brands at this year’s China Toy Expo and are deciding which ones could succeed here.

Run by Shannon Gallagher, co-founder of the Canadian consumer brand Bird&Be, with a background across brand, software and marketing: importing and selling between Canada, the US and China, on Amazon, and into retailers including Ulta and well.ca.

What we’re looking for

Innovative, well-made toys with real play value.

Distinctive products that stand out, and that Canadian families can’t easily find today.

Who we’re hoping to meet

Brands interested in testing or building their presence in Canada.

Tell us about any existing Canadian or US distributors, so we can understand where a partnership could fit.

Next steps

Start with your catalogue.

If we met at the expo, send these through our existing conversation:

  • Your export catalogue, wholesale pricing and order minimums
  • Your current distribution in Canada and the US

Then we can discuss a small mixed-SKU market test, possibly a pop-up, if there’s a fit.