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NewsThe Entertainer opens Trafford Centre store
It is the first multibrand toy retailer at the Manchester shopping centre since Hamleys departed in 2018
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NewsThe Entertainer launches digital partnership with THG Commerce
Toy specialist The Entertainer has today (September 16) announced it has appointed THG Commerce as its new digital commerce partner.
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InterviewThe Entertainerâs Andrew Murphy on Meccano relaunch, new stores and Christmas
Employee-owned The Entertainer is poised to relaunch the iconic Meccano brand, for which it acquired the rights a year ago. As the retailer gears up for the golden quarter, itâs one reason why chief executive Andrew Murphy is confident
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NewsThe Entertainer relaunches âsleeping giantâ Meccano brand
Employee owned toys specialist The Entertainer is to relaunch the iconic Meccano brand next week as it seeks to key into rising demand for construction toys, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsEx-John Lewis marketing boss joins The Entertainer
The man who masterminded some of John Lewisâ most famous Christmas adverts is joining toy specialist The Entertainer.
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NewsThe Entertainer launches loyalty programme
The Entertainer has launched a loyalty programme, with members receiving a 10% discount on their first online order at toy specialist.
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AnalysisGrowth Index: the fast-growing retailers to have on your radar
The economy may not be growing quickly, but these retail brands most certainly are. Here are some of the retailers from the Growth Index 2026 that you should know about.
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NewsGames Workshop confirms record core revenues
Games Workshop, the maker of Warhammer, has estimated the groupâs core revenue for the year will be no less than ÂŁ626m.
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NewsThe Works expects profits to beat expectations following âoutperformanceâ
Books, arts and crafts, and toys retailer The Works has reported that full-year profits will be higher than anticipated as its growth strategy bears fruit.
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GalleryStore gallery: Hamleys opens Star Wars and Marvel fan zone
Famous toy specialist Hamleys has unveiled dedicated areas in its Regent Street flagship for devotees of the Star Wars films and Marvel superheroes.
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NewsPop Mart opens London flagship as European expansion rolls on
Pop Mart has opened its largest London store as it continues its expansion across the UK and Europe.
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NewsThe Entertainer strikes funding package âensuring growth momentum continuesâ
Toy specialist The Entertainer has arranged a new agreement with its bank, providing it with âfinancial firepowerâ for further investment in growth.
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InterviewOutstanding Contribution to Retail: The Entertainer's Gary Grant on why success is a family affair
After handing over the reins to The Entertainerâs staff, co-founder Gary Grant reflects on his distinctive retail career.
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NewsVery Group reports âresilientâ peak trading driven by toys, home and beauty
The Very Group has reported a âstrong and resilientâ festive trading period as toys, home and beauty saw the strongest sales.
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NewsThe Entertainer posts Christmas sales rise despite shoppers trading down
Toy specialist The Entertainer has reported an increase in sales over the festive period, although its average transaction size edged down.
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NewsPop Mart boosts global expansion with new production sites
Chinese plush toy maker Pop Mart is to bolster its supply network with manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Cambodia and Indonesia.
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NewsThe Entertainer becomes first toy retailer to launch on Deliveroo
Toys specialist The Entertainer is to offer shoppers rapid delivery through a tie-up with Deliveroo.
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NewsThe Entertainer strikes toy supply deal with Modella Capital
The Entertainer is to supply toys to TGJones and Hobbycraft as part of a new partnership with retail investors Modella Capital, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAI-powered shopping in the US forecast to increase by 520% this holiday season
New figures from Adobe suggest that AI traffic to retail sites will peak in the 10 days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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NewsThe Entertainer makes radical break with tradition by opening on Sundays
Toy specialist The Entertainer is to make a big departure from its past by opening on Sundays, Retail Week can reveal.