Retail

At a time when in-store experiences count for just as much as the product stocked, the Creative Retail Awards 2020 are now open for entries, having secured backing from three major trade associations. The Shop & Display Equipment Association, the National Association of Shopfitters and Interior Contractors, and the British …

Disney Store has launched a new in-store hub for all things Star Wars and Marvel with the grand opening of D350 (Destination 350) in its London’s Oxford Street store. The new first floor space will house not only the most up to date product for collectors to get their hands …

The LEGO Group has detailed the expansion of its brand partnership with the US retailer, Justice, in its bid to engage more girls with creative play. Beginning this month, LEGO Friends and LEGO Disney building sets will be sold in Justice stores across the States, including sets based on the …

An independent toy shop specialising in wooden and plush products is moving into Rochdale, marking the first time the area has had a local toy shop in the last 15 years. ToysARoo will be opening the doors of its first brick and mortar store this weekend as it takes up …

Mattel has partnered with KidHQ to ‘lease floors’ in a new virtual store that allows users to browse toys and merchandise in videos with various choose their own adventure formats. Both Mattel and Walmart are trialling the interactive video concept to market and sell toys ranging from Barbie to the …

A toy designer recognised for her handmade range of Fairtrade and organic material toys is eyeing expansion from online to a brick and mortar workshop and toy store in Woodbridge. Kerry Ferrar, the name behind Ferrar Design, has submitted proposals for a new shop in the historic market town, where …

Asmodee has taken its place on the podium as a leader in sales of the board gaming sector, having been highlighted as the driving force behind one of the UK toy and games’ industry’s only growth categories this year. The past 10 months have not come without their challenges for …

Mattel is gearing up for the opening of a six week Barbie Store Fashion Pop-Up in Liverpool One this weekend, debuting limited edition clothing and accessories for kids and adults. A range of Barbie dolls will also be available at the pop up, including Barbie Fashionistas, Barbie Career Dolls, and …

Toys R Us told us it would be back in time for the Christmas period, but in what shape or form any of us thought that would take, we could only have guessed. Few may have landed upon just what kind of model the one time juggernaut of a toy …

Two independent shops tailored to children and families, and one olde world store dedicated to Harry Potter products have made the shortlist in this year’s Best Small Shops in the UK awards. Moo Like a Monkey in Folkestone, Small Stuff in Sheffield, and Oliver’s Brighton have been named among the …