Retail

The Chinese business bought the British retailer just three years ago, but is now reportedly exploring options for a takeover from unnamed parties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are seven tribes to collect in the range: Jocks, Techie Gang, Shed Heads, Sugar Shocks, Toilet Troop, Greaser Gang and the Backpack Bunch.

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.