Essex toy store is moving to Williston to expand its offerings

Turner Toys has announced it is moving from Essex to Williston, where the stowill be located next door to the new Healthy Living Market.

"Quite simply, it's time for us to move to a bigger, more updated retail space," a news release stated. "We want to have room to expand our product collection and to change up the look of our store."

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The store will remain at its longtime location in Essex, near the Hannaford Supermarket, at least through Easter before moving to Williston, according to a news release.

Peter Sloan, co-owner of Turner Toys, as seen on Oct. 13, 2021.
Peter Sloan, co-owner of Turner Toys, as seen on Oct. 13, 2021.

"Everything you love: our rewards program, our gift wrap station, our knowledgeable staff, our awesome toys — will stay the same or be even better!" a news release states.

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Turner Toys is one of the few independent toy stores in the Burlington area, especially following the closing of Toys R Us in Williston in 2018.

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This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Toys on the move: Turner Toys plans move to Williston from Essex