Entertainer continues store opening drive

The Entertainer is continuing its store opening programme, announcing a new outlet in White City.

Author:: Ronnie Dungan
Publish date:: Jul 22, 2008

The expanding independent is opening a new 5,000 square feet flasgship store in the new White City shopping development.

The move comes hard on the heels of the takeover of the Derby store from the collapsed chain Toyzone chain and the opening of a new store in Bristol's Cabot Circus shopping centre.

MD Gary Grant commented: “We are joined in this centre by many reputable high street retailers and look forward to working alongside the developers Westfield UK. This store will open in October and will spearhead our ongoing expansion into London.”

“These significant investments illustrate our ongoing commitment to both our business and the industry, in what is proving to be a challenging year for many. As we have said before, we greatly appreciate the support given to us by our many suppliers".

The Entertainer has bought two stores from the troubled Gamleys chain.

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The new outlet will officially open this weekend.

The multi-channel toy retailer will open its new 3,000 square foot store in the Marlowes Shopping Centre on Saturday, February 28th.

The new 2,800 sqft store in West Sussex is the latest move in the growing independent retailer’s plans to open a swathe of stores across the country this year.

The store will open on February 27th, where fans will be able to meet Lego Ninjago’s Kai and The Entertainer’s Jack.

The retailer will open its doors on August 13th, where in-store demos on the latest toys will be held.

The firm has also outlined its plans to open a further 14 high street stores this year.

The re-fitted store will open its doors from Saturday, April 4th with guest appearances and a charity trolley dash.

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The Copyrights Group is one of the licensing arms within The Vivendi Group. Acquired by Vivendi in 2016 Copyrights manages the licensing for a portfolio of properties to include Paddington Bear. Some of the other companies within the Vivendi Group include Universal Music Group, and their licensing arm Bravado, Gameloft and Studiocanal to name a few.