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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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The 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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The 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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Christmas 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Store 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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Poundland 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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Lego 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Mothercare 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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.
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'Small Ikea' Søstrene Grene eyes 150 UK stores ahead of Nottingham debut
Danish retailer Søstrene Grene is eyeing 150 UK stores as it targets “fast” expansion off the back of its impending launch in Nottingham.
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Analysis
At a glance: Søstrene Grene, the Danish retailer poised for a UK debut
Søstrene Grene will open its first UK store at Intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham this month. Retail Week takes a look at the retailer.
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Analysis
Analysis: BRC-KPMG January Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales recorded a strong start to the year, as like-for-likes increased 2.6%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Opinion: Landlords need vision to attract retail's star performers
The key to a thriving prime retail destination is a visionary approach and securing ‘stars’ from the international premium and food sectors.
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Hawkins Bazaar’s owner Tobar reveals management buyout
The management behind Hawkins Bazaar’s parent company Tobar Group has completed a buyout of the retailer, backed by Merino Private Equity.
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Analysis
Analysis: December Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales edged up 0.1% on a like-for-like basis as Christmas failed to spark the spending spree retailers had hoped for.
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Analysis
Review of the Year: The mergers and acquisitions of 2015
If 2014 was the year of the IPO, then 2015 may well have been the year of mergers and acquisitions as several retailers shifted ownership.
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Analysis
Analysis: November Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales fell 0.4% on a like-for-like basis as Black Friday promotions failed to bring an expected boost to sluggish November spending.
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Shoppers expected to make beeline to Amazon for Black Friday deals
Three quarters of consumers planning to make a purchase on Black Friday will buy from online giant Amazon, a study has revealed.