Shoppers head to toy shops ahead of lockdown
LEGO sets, and all manner of other toys, have been flying off the shelves in the UK since the government
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The Entertainer takes over Debenhams toy departments
It’s not just Asda getting input from The Entertainer, with the toy chain now in charge of Debenhams toy departments
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The Entertainer faces an uncertain future
UK toy retailer the Entertainer has addressed concerns about Christmas trading and the challenges of switching to an online-only model.
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LEGO snaps up mutliple slots on Amazon’s controversial Christmas toy list
LEGO sets feature prominently on the Amazon top 100 toys for 2019, that is announced as Bloomberg highlights the practice
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Smyths Toys attributes record British sales to LEGO sets
Sales of LEGO products contributed to Smyths Toys’ best British sales yet in 2018. While the demise of Toys R
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LEGO bricks beat Barbie in China
Sales show that China favours LEGO products over Barbie dolls. Since 2017, the LEGO Group has been the leading toy
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New Toys R Us business model will see suppliers paying for retail space
The recently announced new-look Toys R Us that will be returning to the USA will use an unusual business model
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Tru Kids Brands officially announces the return of Toys R Us in the USA
Toys R Us will be back in the USA later this year, relaunched in a new format by Tru Kids
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Former Toys R Us employees to get a total of $2 million severance
A group of 33,000 former Toys R Us employees are due to get a total of $2 million severance. LEGO
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Toys R Us stores to open in the USA this year
Toys R Us is planning to re-open in the USA with a handful of stores and online shop this year.
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