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Brainstorm launches microscopic on-pack competition

Brainstorm launches microscopic on-pack competition

Regular prize draws will be held for buyers of the Outdoor Adventure Microscope.

TALKING SHOP: Messenger Enterprises

TALKING SHOP: Messenger Enterprises

ToyNews interviews Jason Messenger, owner of seven Toymaster stores.

Henley Model Miniatures closes its doors

Henley Model Miniatures closes its doors

Owner could no longer afford to keep the store open after 17 years of trading.

Collectables drive success at The Entertainer

Collectables drive success at The Entertainer

?We are the place to go for pocket money collectables,? says Stuart Grant.

Retail sales fall in wettest ever April

Retail sales fall in wettest ever April

BRC reports worst figures for over a year as rain washes away interest in outdoor goods.

Sainsbury's increases market share to 16.6 per cent

Sainsbury's increases market share to 16.6 per cent

Grocer reports total sales increase (excluding fuel) of 4.5 per cent for the full year.

Amazon to join the High Street?

Amazon to join the High Street?

Head of retail at commercial property specialist predicts the retailer will have physical outlets by 2020.

Morleys wins award for catalogue

Morleys wins award for catalogue

The toy and furniture specialist wins ECMOD award.

BTHA dates 2012 AGM and industry day

BTHA dates 2012 AGM and industry day

Annual event to take place on June 20th at Great Fosters Hotel, Egham, Surrey.

Hamleys honours the Jubilee with a Lego Queen

Hamleys honours the Jubilee with a Lego Queen

A 158,000-brick mosaic window display of the Queen is on show at the Regent Street store.

John Lewis sales up one per cent in full-year results

John Lewis sales up one per cent in full-year results

Net sales hit £2.79 billion for 2011/12, while net profit falls 20.4 per cent to £157.9m.

Argos chief plays down shop closures

Argos chief plays down shop closures

Terry Duddy says only seven stores are not making profit and 90 per cent of sales still come from physical retail.

BBC2's The Fixer seeks a toy shop

BBC2's The Fixer seeks a toy shop

The TV business show wants family-run toy independent to star in its next series.

Government has

Government has "absolutely no plans" to relax Sunday trading laws

Hopes of a more permanent change in the UK's rules following the Olympics have been dashed.

April showers dampen consumer demand

April showers dampen consumer demand

March?s sun suggested upturn in fortunes for retailers, to be diminished by April?s heavy rainfall.

Toymaster:

Toymaster: "There's still growth in High Street retail..."

The buying group has identified toy opportunities in towns throughout the UK.

UK slips into double dip recession

UK slips into double dip recession

BRC says news will cause a blow to the retail sector when consumer confidence boost is "desperately needed".

Neil Harrington steps down at Mothercare

Neil Harrington steps down at Mothercare

The Executive Director and Finance Director is leaving to take a role with a private equity firm.

MYSTERY SHOPPER: Nottingham

MYSTERY SHOPPER: Nottingham

This month, our mystery shopper headed to Nottingham to test out the toy stores.

Bigiigs Toys website to increase retail sales

Bigiigs Toys website to increase retail sales

The firm has revealed its Shopatron website which helps consumers find Bigjigs products online, to be fulfilled by retailers.

Timeless Toys owner in line for local business award

Timeless Toys owner in line for local business award

Pendle council nominates Beth France for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Independent Retailer Month set for July

Independent Retailer Month set for July

The 'support your local shop' campaign aims to attract shoppers back to local towns.

Tesco sets out new strategy as UK profits dip

Tesco sets out new strategy as UK profits dip

Retailer to invest £1 billion this year to improve customer experience.

Dominoes sponsors Leicestershire County Cricket Club

Dominoes sponsors Leicestershire County Cricket Club

Retailer enters a two-year agreement to become the sponsor of the Charlie Fox Club.

Suppliers show support for Play-room at the Park

Suppliers show support for Play-room at the Park

Over 60 firms to exhibit at AIS run show at Cranmore Park this month.

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