The Entertainer is the UKâs largest independent toy retailer, founded by husband-and-wife team Gary and Catherine Grant in 1981. It aims to offer a child-friendly retail environment and its offer is shaped by the Christian values of Gary Grant. The Entertainerâs shops do not open on Sundays. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about The Entertainer and specialist retailers.
Toy retailer The Entertainer has revealed the âfirst halfâ of its expansion plans for the rest of this year.
Toy specialist The Entertainer has arranged a new agreement with its bank, providing it with âfinancial firepowerâ for further investment in growth.
At the Retail Week Awards 2026, the industry came together to celebrate its best and brightest at a black-tie event hosted by presenter and musician Myleene Klass.
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock and The Entertainer founders Gary and Catherine Grant were among the winners at the Retail Week Awards 2026.
After handing over the reins to The Entertainerâs staff, co-founder Gary Grant reflects on his distinctive retail career.
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