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NewsHamleys sold to Indian franchise partner
Hamleys has been snapped up by Indian titan Reliance Industries in a £70m deal.
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Indian giant Reliance Retail circles Hamleys
Indian retail titan Reliance Retail is reportedly in late-stage talks with Hamleys to acquire the toy retailer.
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Hamleys boss exits, replaced by ex-HoF finance chief
Hamleys boss Ralph Cunningham has abruptly departed the retailer and has been replaced by former House of Fraser finance chief Yong Shen.
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Store Gallery: The best Christmas window displays
Although Christmas has lost its shine for many retailers this year, shop windows have kept their sparkle. Here are some of the high street highlights.
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Hamleys plunges to £12m loss as sales fall
Hamleys has swung to a full-year loss in what chief executive Ralph Cunningham described as “one of the most challenging years in UK retail history”.
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Analysis: Does the CVA need a restructure of its own?
It was an unprecedented step – and one that consequently sent tremors pulsing through the retail and property industries.
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The Retail Week: Is HoF's CVA plan 'immoral'?
This week, the team discuss House of Fraser’s controversial store closure plan and whether or not it should be approved.
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Top of the Shops: The top 25 UK stores by design
Over the past 12 months a lot has happened in retail, and the changes are characterised by Retail Week’s ranking of the top 25 UK stores by design.
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Sainsbury's numbers look tasty, but is Nisa a no go?
Argos was the jewel in Sainsbury’s crown during the Christmas period, raising questions as to the health of its core food division.
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Hamleys chief operating officer to take over as CEO
Hamleys chief operating officer Ralph Cunningham will take the helm of the business as current boss Gudjon Reynisson steps down for a vice chairman role.
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Hamleys’ chief financial officer Dunn to step down
Hamleys’ veteran finance chief Alasdair Dunn is to leave the toy retailer after 10 years in charge.
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Brexit: Survival lessons from the last recession
The reduced consumer spending that is expected in the run up to Brexit is spurring many retailers to expand overseas. What can we learn from retailers’ expansion during the credit crunch?
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Top of the Shops: The top 30 UK stores by design
The top 30 stores in the UK that highlight retail design at its very best, making them a top destination for consumers.
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Hamleys 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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Watch: 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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In 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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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on September sales, Walmart and more
Retail news round-up: Hot weather drags fashion sales in September, Walmart cuts profit forecast, and supermarket theft in Australia
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London retailers dismayed as business rates revaluation sends costs soaring
Retailers in central London face “a hammering” financially as a result of the revaluation of business rates revealed on Friday.
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House of Fraser’s Chinese owner may sell stake to Hamley’s owner
Chinese tycoon Yuan Yafei, who controls Sanpower conglomerate, is considering offloading House of Fraser after acquiring the UK department store chain just two years ago.
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Analysis: 'Boys' toys' specialist Menkind’s boss on building a 'grown-up' retailer
Menkind’s chief executive talks to Retail Week about acquiring Red5, how hoverboards ruined Christmas and reducing gifting purchase peaks.
