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Bluw reveals Eggbods activity at Hamleys

Bluw reveals Eggbods activity at Hamleys

Eggbods will launch with a range of activities at the London and Glasgow stores.

Mothercare UK sales continue to disappoint

Mothercare UK sales continue to disappoint

Full year like-for-like UK sales down four per cent, while international continues to flourish.

eBay bids for GSI Commerce

eBay bids for GSI Commerce

Acquisition to help compete against Amazon

Retail sales pick up in March

Retail sales pick up in March

High Street trading grew year-on-year and at a faster rate than February.

Argos spring sale now on

Argos spring sale now on

Cuts prices on the High Street and online

Webkinz set to be The In Thing's 'biggest launch of 2011'

Webkinz set to be The In Thing's 'biggest launch of 2011'

Claims underlined by strong half-price promotion sales at The Entertainer.

US: Toys R Us clinches exclusive Rio merchandise

US: Toys R Us clinches exclusive Rio merchandise

Aim to make Stateside stores 'Rio?s ultimate retail destination'.

BUDGET 2011: Indies and High Street retailers could benefit

BUDGET 2011: Indies and High Street retailers could benefit

Chancellor closes VAT-free internet loophole; extends small business relief rate.

EU legislation set to hit e-tailers

EU legislation set to hit e-tailers

Online toy retailers in danger of being exposed to fraud by proposed 'harmonisation' bill.

Ocado plans toy offering

Ocado plans toy offering

Online grocer hires ex-tesco exec, Simon Belsham to grow non-food portfolio.

Argos plans TV shopping channel

Argos plans TV shopping channel

Retailer will launch a new home shopping channel on digital TV this summer.

COUNTER INSURGENT: The show season

COUNTER INSURGENT: The show season

Our man on the High Street reflects on this year's round of toy exhibitions.

CHINA: TRU sourcing direct with new office

CHINA: TRU sourcing direct with new office

Toys R Us is looking to increase its directly-sourced product lines, opening a new office in Shenzen.

Toy sales continue to rise, as Argos revenues dip

Toy sales continue to rise, as Argos revenues dip

Home Retail Group cuts profit forecast as Argos figures fall, but toys remain strong.

Murphys World of Wonder goes under

Murphys World of Wonder goes under

Irish mini-chain Murphy's has gone into voluntary liquidation, blaming the country's economic woes.

CHINA: Mattel closes Barbie store

CHINA: Mattel closes Barbie store

Mattel has closed its Barbie concept store in Shanghai, after two years.

High Street needs 'Spring bounce'

High Street needs 'Spring bounce'

After a tough February, High Street retailers are looking forward to a spring upturn, according to latest figures.

Future uncertain for Alworths

Future uncertain for Alworths

Reports suggest that founder has resigned as director, as restructuring looms.

Amazon targets toy retail recruits

Amazon targets toy retail recruits

Amazon is looking to sign up toy retailers to join its Marketplace sector and help them boost their online offering.

Toys R Us plans April IPO

Toys R Us plans April IPO

Reports from the US suggest the firm will be looking to generate $800 million from the offering.

High Street sales drop sharply in February

High Street sales drop sharply in February

VAT rise and increased raw material costs drive up price inflation and slow spending.

Hobbycraft plans 80 new stores

Hobbycraft plans 80 new stores

Retailer hopes to more than double store portfolio in next five years.

Guide to toy retail 2011

Guide to toy retail 2011

We bring you the ToyNews annual guide to toy retailers and the teams behind the scenes.

FEATURE: Online toy retail rankings

FEATURE: Online toy retail rankings

Online specialist, Brandbank, has examined who is doing the best job of selling toys online.

Toymaster show sells out

Toymaster show sells out

This year's Toymaster May show, which returns to the Majestic Hotel, has sold out.

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