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City A.M. reported that the retailers have told advisers to C.banner International, the current owner of the toy shop, that they are considering bids for the business.
Read More »The Entertainer among ‘pack of suitors’ eyeing Hamleys takeover
The Entertainer’s Addo Play secures exclusive deal with Toys R Us Canada
The new agreement is expected to significantly step up Addo Play’s global trading footprint, now making Toys“R”Us Canada a pivotal part of the UK start-up’s growth plans.
Read More »Parents overspend at Christmas but kids are wanting less, reveals The Entertainer
The Entertainer, the fastest-growing, family-owned high street toy retailer in the UK, has revealed that almost half (44 per cent) of parents say that giving presents is one of the more special moments their children enjoy over the festive period.
Read More »The Entertainer partners with The Salvation Army to launch The Big Toy Appeal
Running from Tuesday, November 27th until Saturday, December 8th, The Entertainer will donate a toy for every toy bought and donated to The Big Toy Appeal in any of its 158 stores or via its online platform, TheToyShop.com.
Read More »The Entertainer rolls Click & Collect scheme across 500 UK locations in new Doddle partnership
Shoppers can now collect their The Entertainer orders from more than 500 UK locations, including hundreds of Debenhams and Morrisons stores
Read More »Addo and The Entertainer launch B Friends dolls to the UK with exclusive partnership
The new range - which has been created by Addo for The Entertainer - has been designed with the latest trends in mind while highlighting the importance of friendship through each doll’s hobbies and the tagline ‘B Fun, B Fab, B Friends’.
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 »The Entertainer heads to Kidtropolis with YouTube’s Ruby and Bonnie and Dom Vlogs
Luvabella, Hatchimals, Supernova, Boxer and Fuggler toys will all be on display across the three day event, where children will be welcomed into the Unboxing Zone where they can catch a glimpse of the latest trends.
Read More »The Entertainer’s Gary Grant calls on UK retail to support autistic shoppers
Saturday, October 6 is the start of The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour, an initiative sponsored by The Entertainer and designed to show businesses the simple steps they can take to improve the shopping experience for their autistic customers.
Read More »The Entertainer sees full year profits rise 38 per cent
The retailer, which now has 148 stores across the UK, delivered a total sales increase across all channels of 7.4 per cent with LFL store sales being broadly flat. Its online platform recorded a 28 per cent sales increase.
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