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Argos scraps TV shopping channel, exits China

Argos scraps TV shopping channel, exits China

The channel launched in June 2011, while Chinese operations only began four months ago.

OPINION: How to help your independent toy retailer

OPINION: How to help your independent toy retailer

Why should suppliers care about local toy stores?

Floppets to launch first at The Entertainer

Floppets to launch first at The Entertainer

Marketing campaign to kick off across 80 stores over Easter and May half term holiday period.

Campaign hopes to drive shoppers into indie stores this Easter

Campaign hopes to drive shoppers into indie stores this Easter

'Enjoy an Independent Easter' activities will take place in 50 towns.

January footfall falls 6% year-on-year

January footfall falls 6% year-on-year

Plus, footfall dropped 31.9 per cent compared to December 2012.

Retailers kick off half-term toy deals

Retailers kick off half-term toy deals

Argos, Toys R Us and others are running special offers on certain products.

US: Toys R Us' Jerry Storch to step down as CEO

US: Toys R Us' Jerry Storch to step down as CEO

But he will remain chairman and CEO during the search for a new boss.

Union holds 'ASBO for Amazon' protests at UK depots

Union holds 'ASBO for Amazon' protests at UK depots

The dispute concerns staff wages and a lack of work protocols.

Toymaster welcomes Stakelum Office Supplies

Toymaster welcomes Stakelum Office Supplies

Co Tipperary-based retailer becomes latest member of buying group.

Harrods pulls

Harrods pulls "sexist" kids' books from sale, apologises

TV journalist tweets about "non gender neutral" series of books.

WHSmith opens Zoodle kids' stores

WHSmith opens Zoodle kids' stores

Outlets in Manchester Airport will sell books, toys and stationery.

Hamleys hosts Wreck-It Ralph workshops

Hamleys hosts Wreck-It Ralph workshops

Retailer lists its toy events throughout February.

One third of Amazon sales come from third-parties

One third of Amazon sales come from third-parties

Sales of products from third-party sellers rise 36 per cent year-on-year.

New Bagpuss plushes on the way

New Bagpuss plushes on the way

Cozy Time readies its new range of Bagpuss plush toys for launch in spring 2013

Starlings Toymaster bags Gibsons prizes

Starlings Toymaster bags Gibsons prizes

Norfolk-based retailer wins free stock worth up to £530.

Superman licence soars for Warner

Superman licence soars for Warner

Plus wave of new toys and collectables inspired by Batman, Hobbit and other WB stable brands

Ravensburger to release Hexbug board game

Ravensburger to release Hexbug board game

Licensing deal between game specialist and electronic bug firm will see Kakerlakak in stores by spring

Hasbro reveals huge range of Iron Man 3 toys

Hasbro reveals huge range of Iron Man 3 toys

Extensive range of toys will accompany the release of summer's new Marvel movie blockbuster

Hornby debt falls as board restructures

Hornby debt falls as board restructures

Net debt stood at £3 million in December, down from £5.5 million last year.

Amazon sees profits dip and revenues rise

Amazon sees profits dip and revenues rise

Shares leap up by seven per cent in light of revenue increase

Mike Logue exits Mothercare in management shuffle

Mike Logue exits Mothercare in management shuffle

Firm now likely to appoint new commercial director

Argos lines up Turtle-y awesome promotion

Argos lines up Turtle-y awesome promotion

Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo will meet fans at Argos' Merry Hill store.

New store brace for Toymaster

New store brace for Toymaster

Bricknells and Toy Barnhaus both expand.

Shopper numbers down in December

Shopper numbers down in December

BRC reports flagging footfall figures for UK retail.

Almost half of Argos sales made online

Almost half of Argos sales made online

Sales also climb slightly for the retailer during its most recent financial period.

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