All Toys articles – Page 11
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NewsSmiggle boss defends rapid UK store expansion
John Cheston, boss of ‘tween’ stationery retailer Smiggle, has defended its rapid accumulation of stores in the UK.
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VideoWatch: Lego unwraps new London flagship
Lego has today unveiled its biggest ever dedicated retail store in the heart of London’s West End.
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NewsThe Entertainer to debut in Cyprus with Debenhams concessions
The Entertainer is poised to launch concessions in Cyprus next month via a franchise partnership with Ermes Group, which operates Debenhams in the country.
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NewsThe Entertainer boss: Brexit will push prices up 10%
The Entertainer founder and managing director Gary Grant has warned that retail prices will jump 10% next year following the Brexit vote.
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NewsWatch: The Entertainer bags Brian Blessed for Christmas ad
The Entertainer has launched its first ever Christmas TV advert, enlisting the help of legendary actor Brian Blessed.
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NewsTesco hits back at Sainsbury’s with Argos price-match
Tesco has hit back at big-four rival Sainsbury’s by pledging to match the prices of thousands of Argos products during the festive season.
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NewsHamleys profits fall following £1m cost of Chinese takeover
Hamleys pre-tax profit reported a fall in pre-tax profits after the cost of its Chinese takeover dented earnings.
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VideoWatch: Hamleys reveals the top toy trends this Christmas
Hamleys showcased the trends that consumers will be tapping into this Christmas, as tech integration becomes top priority.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to bring a business back from the dead
All eyes are on BHS to see if new owner Al Mana Group can succeed in breathing fresh life into the brand with its ecommerce site.
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GalleryIn pictures: Hamleys unveils its top 10 Christmas toys
Hamleys has revealed the toys it is banking on for festive success this Christmas, ranging from board games to virtual reality headsets.
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NewsThe Entertainer has seventh year of growth and pushes for personalisation
The Entertainer has posted a seventh consecutive year of sales growth in what founder Gary Grant described as a “momentous period”.
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NewsThe Toy Store eyes up to six UK shops despite West End exit
The Toy Store is pressing ahead with plans to open up to six UK stores, despite giving up its Oxford Street site and post-Brexit fears.
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GalleryChristmas in July 2016: The toys children will be begging Santa for this year
What toys will top every child’s - and adult’s - Christmas list this year? Here are the favourites from Hobbycraft, Argos and John Lewis.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales rose 0.2% in June, although like-for-likes fell, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Here’s our sector by sector breakdown.
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GalleryStore gallery: Argos unveils its top picks for toys this Christmas
This Christmas, children’s wish lists will be inspired by the latest Star Wars movie, timeless classics and the surging popularity of robotics.
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NewsPoundland profits tumble during “period of significant change”
Poundland has posted a fall in profits and like-for-likes during what the outgoing boss describes as a “period of significant change”.
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NewsLego Group reveals plan to open new London flagship store
The Lego Group has revealed plans to build a new two-floor flagship store in central London as it ups its retail presence globally.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in April while like-for-likes fell 0.9% due to poor clothing sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsMothercare appoints The Body Shop exec to boost customer loyalty
Mothercare has appointed The Body Shop’s Glyn Birchall as global director of customer relationship management, loyalty and insight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG February Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales slowed in February as like-for-likes edged up 0.1%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

















