"Milky's is a Toronto café that serves thoughtfully crafted coffee and seasonal specialty drinks." In addition to spotlighting a menu of unconventional coffee flavors, Milky's is known for its cozy and design-forward interior and its selection of artisan merchandise -- including handcrafted toys from South Korea-based ceramic toy artist ToiNZ.
A great gift for those seeking to support local businesses this holiday season, Milky's TOiNZ collection spotlights charming and hand-painted ceramics that range from animals and fruits to firewood-inspired artwork. The TOiNZ collection is also "constantly evolving with new limited and unlimited edition toys being added regularly."
Milky's specially curated art toys are an extension of the Toronto-based coffee shop's design-friendly aesthetic and speak to its core consumer -- a demographic who appreciates craft coffee and handcrafted collectibles.
Artist-Supporting Coffee Shop Merchandise
Toronto's Milky's Coffee Carries the TOiNZ Toy Range
Trend Themes
1. Craft Coffee - Opportunity for coffee shops to curate a selection of artisan merchandise to appeal to their design-conscious consumers.
2. Artisan Merchandise - Growing demand for handcrafted collectibles that support local artists and businesses.
3. Limited Edition Toys - Rise in popularity of unique and exclusive toys that cater to collectors and enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Shops - Coffee shops can explore partnerships with local artists and designers to offer curated artisan merchandise to enhance their customer experience.
2. Art Toy Market - Opportunity for artists and designers to create and sell handcrafted collectible toys targeted at niche consumer segments looking for unique and limited edition pieces.
3. Gift and Specialty Retail - Retailers can tap into the growing demand for artisan merchandise by featuring limited and unlimited edition toys as unique gift options.