January 26th-28th 2010 @ Olympia, London
Toy Fair is the only dedicated toy, game and hobby exhibition in the UK.
February 7th-11th 2010 @ NEC Birmingham
Spring Fair International attracts buyers from the world’s stores, independents and mail order retailers.
July 9th 2010 @ Powerleague Barnet
Do you have five men with two legs who can kick a ball and fancy their chances on the pitch?
The field to buy the retailer has been narrowed down to six serious bidders.
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Retailer opens its first Australian store in Melbourne.
Mid-size retailers perform well and consumer demand continues to grow.
After 30 years of trading, Toys Galore will open a new outlet in Stockbridge.
Firm set to woo toy retailers with the new Xbox motion sensor accessory.
Latest figures show the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year declines.
Firm employs leading creative team to redesign the toy brand.
.jpg?i=1267185778 "High Street picks up in February")
Sales outperform expectations of a flat first half of the month with strongest growth in over two years.
Hit celebrates the brand's 65th anniversary with a store takeover.
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UK footfall figures reveal January 2010 has been the worst start to a new year for retailers in half a decade.
Retailer plans a second Dubai store following a surge in sales over Christmas.
.jpg?i=1265110513 "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.
.jpg?i=1264763875 "Online success sparks Shop Direct change")
Successful online trading has resulted in call centre job losses numbering 1,500.
Online retail giant saw sales grow 71 per cent in the last three months of 2009.
As the retailers flock to Toy Fair, we give you a run down of the main players in the industry...
Firm will manage the warehousing and distribution of all products ordered from the Science Museum's website.
.jpg?i=1263813803 "The Hut eyes toy move")
Online retailing giant turns gaze on toy market and has already established a deal with Mattel.
Retailer reports sales growth of 10.6 per cent over the Christmas period.
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Home Retail Group has increased its profit forecast to £20m based on strong financial results.
The company has reported its financial results for the 13 weeks ended January 8th 2010.
Decline in 2009 is reported as Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair kicks off.
Toys helped to boost non-food sales over Christmas period; Group sales increased by 7.5 per cent.
Shopper numbers for December were down 5.5 per cent year-on-year.
The Mexican Toy Association has estimated a ten per cent fall in sales in 2010.
Retail footfall for the final full week before Christmas (w/c 13th December) far weaker than predicted.
