The Chinese business bought the British retailer just three years ago, but is now reportedly exploring options for a takeover from unnamed parties.
Read More »“Blaming Toys R Us is lame,” says MGA’s Isaac Larian as company posts 178 per cent YoY growth in third quarter
His outburst comes as the company celebrates another successful quarter, having posted year on year growth of 178 per cent for the third quarter of 2018 driven by the success of not only LOL Surprise but also Poopsies, Little Tikes, Num Noms and more.
Read More »The Entertainer to sponsor ITV’s This Morning and How to Spend it Well at Christmas
Celebrating ‘Little Festive Moments’, The Entertainer has invested over £1.5 million in a wider Christmas campaign, to champion family moments ahead of the festive season.
Read More »Mattel posts first year-on-year growth in operating income in two years
Decreased revenue in China and Europe and a dip in Hot Wheels sales and plummet in brands like American Girl and Fisher-Price indicate there's still some post-TRU recovery to be had.
Read More »Debenhams confirms plans to shut up to 50 stores
Up to 5,000 jobs are now at risk as the retailer says store closures will take place over the next three to five years.
Read More »New Northampton indie will ‘only stock ethically-sourced toys,’ as sustainability gains pace
With over 25 years of experience of working with children, Claire Bailey and Jo Bridge of Little Adventures Toy Barn opened their first store with a focus on the environment and inspiring children.
Read More »Sambro will host over 1,000 buyers at November’s trade show event
The bi-annual event has now entered its fifth year since its launch back in 2013, providing the chance for buyers across multiple categories to capitalise on the pre-Christmas deals, as well as plan in their January sales.
Read More »Zuru sees ‘unprecedented world-wide sell-through’ for Rainbocorns
Almost half a million of the animal-themed plush have already been shipped across the globe in the last three months, with sales exceeding expected volumes and targets.
Read More »Hasbro eyes continued growth in collectables with Transformers BotBots
There are seven tribes to collect in the range: Jocks, Techie Gang, Shed Heads, Sugar Shocks, Toilet Troop, Greaser Gang and the Backpack Bunch.
Read More »Hasbro confirms lay-offs of up to 10 per cent of workforce as Q3 earnings slide
It arrives in the same week that the global toymaker revealed its Q3 2018 results to be reeling from the aftermath of the demise of Toys R Us. Sales were down seven per cent in the US and Canada.
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