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Buyers circle in Hobbycraft auction

Buyers circle in Hobbycraft auction

The field to buy the retailer has been narrowed down to six serious bidders.

Mothercare makes Australian debut

Mothercare makes Australian debut

Retailer opens its first Australian store in Melbourne.

February sales point to High Street growth

February sales point to High Street growth

Mid-size retailers perform well and consumer demand continues to grow.

Scottish indie set to expand

Scottish indie set to expand

After 30 years of trading, Toys Galore will open a new outlet in Stockbridge.

Microsoft to target toys with Project Natal?

Microsoft to target toys with Project Natal?

Firm set to woo toy retailers with the new Xbox motion sensor accessory.

Footfall continues to fall in February

Footfall continues to fall in February

Latest figures show the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year declines.

Argos revitalises Chad Valley range

Argos revitalises Chad Valley range

Firm employs leading creative team to redesign the toy brand.

High Street picks up in February

High Street picks up in February

Sales outperform expectations of a flat first half of the month with strongest growth in over two years.

Thomas & Friends chug into Hamleys

Thomas & Friends chug into Hamleys

Hit celebrates the brand's 65th anniversary with a store takeover.

Snow hits retail sales

Snow hits retail sales

UK footfall figures reveal January 2010 has been the worst start to a new year for retailers in half a decade.

Hamleys to expand Middle East reach

Hamleys to expand Middle East reach

Retailer plans a second Dubai store following a surge in sales over Christmas.

US toy sales slip one per cent

US toy sales slip one per cent

According to NPD, US retail sales of toys were $21.47 billion in 2009 compared to $21.65 billion in 2008.

Online success sparks Shop Direct change

Online success sparks Shop Direct change

Successful online trading has resulted in call centre job losses numbering 1,500.

Amazon profits soar 71 per cent

Amazon profits soar 71 per cent

Online retail giant saw sales grow 71 per cent in the last three months of 2009.

FEATURE: Guide to toy retail

FEATURE: Guide to toy retail

As the retailers flock to Toy Fair, we give you a run down of the main players in the industry...

NMSI signs Amethyst as e-commerce partner

NMSI signs Amethyst as e-commerce partner

Firm will manage the warehousing and distribution of all products ordered from the Science Museum's website.

The Hut eyes toy move

The Hut eyes toy move

Online retailing giant turns gaze on toy market and has already established a deal with Mattel.

Hobbycraft sales continue to rise

Hobbycraft sales continue to rise

Retailer reports sales growth of 10.6 per cent over the Christmas period.

Argos sales bolstered by toys

Argos sales bolstered by toys

Home Retail Group has increased its profit forecast to £20m based on strong financial results.

Mothercare sales rise in third quarter

Mothercare sales rise in third quarter

The company has reported its financial results for the 13 weeks ended January 8th 2010.

Hong Kong toy exports fall ten per cent

Hong Kong toy exports fall ten per cent

Decline in 2009 is reported as Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair kicks off.

Tesco reports best Christmas for three years

Tesco reports best Christmas for three years

Toys helped to boost non-food sales over Christmas period; Group sales increased by 7.5 per cent.

Bad weather affects December footfall

Bad weather affects December footfall

Shopper numbers for December were down 5.5 per cent year-on-year.

Mexican toy industry predicts sales decline

Mexican toy industry predicts sales decline

The Mexican Toy Association has estimated a ten per cent fall in sales in 2010.

Snow hits footfall figures

Snow hits footfall figures

Retail footfall for the final full week before Christmas (w/c 13th December) far weaker than predicted.

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