Retail

The South China Morning Post reports that the move from FAO Schwarz is a ‘key investment for the iconic US brand’, as it plans to open a 28,000 square foot store in the China World Trade Center in Beijing.

The move from the online giant is part of a concerted push to eliminate fakes from the platform, an issue that has been rising in public awareness over the past couple of years.

Import Services will provide DKL a complete port-centric service, high volume order processing, pick and packing, pre-retailing and distribution throughout the UK and Ireland.

The online shopping giant is turning up the heat in its fight with the major grocers with hopes to open its first supermarket in Los Angeles by the end of the year. The firm has signed leases to open at least two others next year.

Star Wars, Harry Potter, Ninjago and Jurassic World have been highlighted as the company’s best sellers, helping LEGo achieve a stark turnaround from 2017, when it reported it first fall in sales and profits in 13 years.

Despite the declines, Jakks Pacific has revealed that a number of its products - including Incredibles 2 and Harry Potter - performed well during the fourth quarter.

“It was a no-brainer to open our second retail location in the television and film mecca of the world – Hollywood,” said Brian Mariotti, chief executive officer at Funko.

The toy and licensing specialist has earmarked the Iberian market as ‘essential to its global expansion,’ and with toy Partner now in place, the firm is able to strengthen its European presence.

Gary Grant celebrates as The Entertainer is ranked at the 49th best company to work for according to the Sunday Times' Best 100 Mid Companies 2019.

All 39 of the remaining Bart Smit stores will be rebranded Maxi Toys in a sale that 'guarantees the future of the shop locations and majority of workforce'