All Toys articles – Page 22
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Toys R Us reports net sales growth
Toy retailer Toys R Us has reported a 3% growth in net sales for the second quarter ended July 30, driven by store openings and favourable exchange rates at its overseas operations.However, like-for-like sales fell 2.2% in the US and international markets. The company widened its net loss to $34m ...
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NewsThe Entertainer profits slip after investment
Toy chain The Entertainer suffered a fall in profits last year as it invested in the business.
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AnalysisIn-store events in a digital world
In-store events are a good way to draw the crowds. But in today’s digital world, have customers’ expectations of these footfall-driving extravaganzas changed? Alison Clements reports
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NewsOverseas success brings Hamleys profit joy
Iconic toy shop Hamleys’ soaring international business has helped profits climb in a tough market.
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GalleryM&M’s World: Sugar rush
Europe’s first M&M’s World has opened in Leicester Square, but is this about retailing or brand building? John Ryan reports
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NewsMotorised Dalek tipped as Christmas big-seller
A £200 motorised Dalek is among toy retailer Hamleys’ top tips for Christmas big-sellers this year
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NewsDisney Store makes dramatic cut in losses
The Disney Store narrowed pre-tax losses from £11.3m to £1.7m in the year to October 2.
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NewsKing of the castle
Disney Store has opened a new-look flagship on Oxford Street in the shop formerly occupied by Dutch casualwear retailer Mexx.
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NewsHawkin’s Bazaar aims to double store count
Hawkin’s Bazaar plans to have up to 170 shops in the long term as it scouts for 60 temporary stores to open in time for its crucial Christmas trading period.
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Toys R Us Q4 net income plummets more than 10%
Toys R Us has reported that, despite stronger sales, net income during the fourth quarter dropped more than 10%, which the retailer attributed to a rise in income taxes.Net sales increased 2% to $6bn (£3.7bn), helped by new store locations including Toys R Us Express stores and comparable net sales ...
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Build-A-Bear revenue up 1.4% to £247m
Toy retailer Build-A-Bear Workshop reported total revenues increased by 1.4% to $401.5m (£247m) in its 2010 fiscal year. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, net retail sales increased 0.1%.Consolidated like-for-like sales declined 2%, which included a 1.2% decrease in North America and a 5.5% decrease in Europe.Net income for the ...
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NewsIn Focus: Hamleys versus The Entertainer
Hamleys is a British retailing enigma. The best-known name in toy retailing, its iconic Regent Street store is an international tourist destination to rival Harrods.
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AnalysisGoing, going... gone
As Icelandic investors consider exiting high-profile retailers, George MacDonald asks whether the stores sector can look forward to a raft of deals in the year to come
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Disney to open first store in China by mid-2012
Disney Stores is planning to open its first store in China by mid-2012.The company said its strategy would be to secure locations in upscale shopping centres and department stores, where it will open Disney Stores similar to those in Europe and North America.Disney Stores did not say how many stores ...
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NewsHamleys up for sale
Frozen food chain Iceland also up for sale as Landsbanki sells off assets as part of winding up process
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NewsArgos-owner Home Retail reports better than expected Christmas
Argos-owner Home Retail Group took a sales hit of between £20m and £30m hit over Christmas because of the snow but full-year profits are likely to be better than feared.
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GalleryImaginarium, Madrid
A new 9,700 sq ft toy shop set over two floors may be of passing interest, but will probably not be worth writing home about. When it is a new format and a flagship rolled into one, it is rather more noteworthy and Spanish retailer Imaginarium’s flagship in Madrid’s Salamanca ...
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NewsRetailers found charging different prices across the country
High street retailers are charging different prices across the country with some stores pricing items 80% higher than in others, according to reports.
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NewsRetailers face shortages as ports forced to shut in severe weather
High street retailers face Christmas shortages of toys, clothing, electrical goods and furniture after the snow caused several of the UK’s largest ports.