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Like-for-like sales up 1.9 per cent in Q1 2013; mobile sales rise 114 per cent.
Read More »Top ten stories of the week on ToyNews
The most-read news during the week ending June 14th.
Read More »Ikea launches first ever doll’s house range of furniture
Furniture will be based on some of its most recognisable lines.
Read More »Sainsbury’s spots “exciting growth opportunities” for general merchandise
Like-for-like sales rise 1.8 per cent, reveals grocer's annual report for 2012/2013.
Read More »Hamleys celebrates summer with a host of store events
Pirate Invasion Parties to be held across the UK featuring visits from Octonauts, RSPCA and Dora the Explorer.
Read More »The Entertainer opens the doors of first Scottish store
New outlet opens on June 29th in Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries.
Read More »Activision: Shelf space for Skylanders and Disney Infinity ‘not a challenge’
"When you have something that is working as well as this franchise is, retailers are looking to support it in any way they can."
Read More »What do parents and kids think of toy advertisements?
How do children digest ads in this digital age, what resonates with them and do parents believe ads should target kids or not? Youth research agency Dubit asks a focus group of seven parents.
Read More »Tesco “scaling back” on toys and stationery
Categories will have less space in stores; supermarket says general merchandise has "held back sales in the UK".
Read More »Bloco construction toy launches in Early Learning Centre
The high density foam product is supplied in the UK by Maps Toys.
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