All Toys articles – Page 12
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NewsAlibaba signs deal with Disney to bring Marvel merchandise to China
Alibaba’s Tmall website has signed a deal with Disney to become the first exclusive distributor of Marvel’s Age of Ultron merchandise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
The earlier Easter distorted retail sales in April as like-for-likes fell, but underlying growth trends remain positive, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsAlibaba increases its stake in US ecommerce retailer Zulily
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has upped its interest in the US market by taking a larger stake in online retailer Zulily.
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AnalysisAnalysis: March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Easter falling earlier this year caused a jump in like-for-likes and was further boosted by an improved food performance.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Aldi, Sports Direct and Toys 'R' Us
Retail news round-up on April 09, 2015: Aldi sales densities soar as it outpaces the big grocers, Ex-USC staff to take administrators to tribunal over layoffs, Toys ‘R’ Us mulls breaking into Ireland
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NewsMamas & Papas boss Chris Yates steps down as retailer returns to profitability
Mamas & Papas’ boss Chris Yates has stepped down from his role as chief executive, as the retailer says it has returned to profitability.
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NewsHamleys takes theme park approach as it unveils Europe's largest toy shop
Hamleys has opened Europe’s largest toy shop in Moscow today as it seeks to create a new store-model combining theme park and toy store.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Toys R Us unveils turnaround strategy
Toys R Us has revealed its three key areas of focus will be enhancing mobile capabilities, investing in its Babies R Us business and reducing costs.
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NewsToys R Us launches 'selfie stations' in stores across Asia
Toys R Us is introducing ‘Selfie Stations’ to its stores across Asia in a drive to create a ‘theme park’ shopping experience for customers.
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NewsConsumers could soon 3D print personalised loom bands in stores
A software firm is developing a program that will allow consumers to design loom bands on a mobile device, before 3D printing them in-store.
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NewsMothercare boss describes Black Friday event as 'overhyped'
Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has described Black Friday as “overhyped” and expects it to “moderate” next year.
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NewsNRF: 'Same-day delivery isn't for everyone' says Toys R Us omnichannel head
Toys R Us’ omnichannel boss says some retailers should hold back from same-day delivery because customer expectations will reach a “tipping point”.
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NewsUS retailers celebrate best Christmas sales in 10 years
An improving labour market and a drop in fuel prices helped US retailers record their best Christmas sales in more than a decade.
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NewsThe Entertainer's Christmas sales jump as use of click-and-collect surges
The Entertainer has recorded a jump in Christmas sales on the back of strong online growth as shoppers turned to its click-and-collect service.
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NewsChristmas success rides on final days after shopping patterns skewed
Retailers are banking on a last-minute shopper rush for seasonal success after Black Friday disrupted shopping patterns in the golden quarter.
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NewsHamleys chooses Lakeside shopping centre for latest UK opening
Hamleys has signed for a 9,000 sq ft unit, its fourth UK shopping centre store at Intu Lakeside shopping centre in Essex.
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NewsToys R Us France offers rollerblade delivery for Christmas
Toys R Us France is offering Parisian customers an unusual fulfilment method this Christmas by delivering orders by rollerblades.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales increase 2.1% as Christmas shopping gets underway
Sales at John Lewis increased 2.1% to £114.2m last week as Christmas shoppers snapped up hampers, digital cameras and Lego sets.
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NewsTesco expects Black Friday to be bigger than Boxing Day for first time
Tesco expects sales on Black Friday to exceed Boxing Day’s for the first time and aims to draw in shoppers with discounts of up to 70%.
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NewsHopes ride on Black Friday as shopper spending intentions lag last year
Consumers’ spending intentions have been running three weeks behind last year, Asda chiefs have revealed.