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Toys R Us introduces Christmas season initiative
Toys R Us has introduced an initiative for the Christmas season to ensure shoppers do not miss out on in-demand toys.The Hot Toy Reservation programme is a complimentary service that enables customers to reserve any toys from the 50 items on the Toys R Us annual ‘hot toy’ list.The system ...
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InterviewQ&A: Boss of Hamleys new owner Ludendo
Hamleys was acquired on Monday for £60m by family-owned French toys retailer Ludendo. Retail Week speaks to Ludendo general manager Rudolph Hidalgo about the magic of Hamleys, overseas expansion and product development
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NewsHamleys acquired by French toys giant Ludendo
Hamleys has been bought by French toys giant Groupe Ludendo.
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NewsRetailers launch pop-ups in bid to maximise Christmas sales
Toys R Us opens first shopping centre shop as part of temporary stores strategy.
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NewsThe Entertainer speeds up store openings as like-for-likes surge
Like-for-like sales at The Entertainer surged 12.3% for the 28 weeks to August 11 in a performance that has triggered the toy retailer to accelerate its store opening programme.
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Toys R Us opens first China store
Toys R Us has opened its first stores in Northern China at two locations in Beijing.The retailer is expanding aggressively in the region after buying a majority stake in its Greater China and Southeast Asia business from Li & Fung in October. Two more shops will open next month.The retailer ...
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NewsToys R Us trials selling products for mums
Toys R Us has teamed up with consumer goods specialist JML to sell products aimed at mothers.
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NewsCath Kidston, Lego and Armani Exchange to open at Meadowhall
Sheffield shopping centre Meadowhall has signed Cath Kidston, Lego and Armani Exchange.
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GalleryStore gallery: Harrods’ unveils its new toy department
The London department store, Harrods’ Toy Kingdom is designed to impress both children and parents. It won’t disappoint.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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NewsVideo: Argos on the top Christmas toys for 2012
Argos has posted a video online about this year’s likely top Christmas toys.
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AnalysisTechnology: The rise of interactive retailing
Retailers are increasingly enhancing the in-store experience through interactive technologies. Liz Morrell looks at what it takes to create a seamless customer journey.
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NewsHobbycraft to drive multichannel as profits rise
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft is to ramp up its multichannel offer.
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NewsHarrods opens doors to its new Toy Kingdom
Luxury department store Harrods last week opened its £7m revamped toy department that features a room dedicated to science-themed toys called ‘The Odyssey’ as well as a shop featuring real trees in the ‘Enchanted Forest’.
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NewsHi-tech gadgets top The Entertainer’s must-have toy list this Christmas
Technology-led toys such as tablets LeapPad 2 and Innotab 2 dominate the list, which also features a robotic bug game called the Hexbug Nano Hive Playset.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Looking ahead to the festive season
As retailers gear up to grab share of seasonal spend, Retail Week takes a look at the festive ranges on offer to excite shoppers.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Hamleys suitor Ludendo
French toys retailer Ludendo is vying to buy Hamleys. Retail Week takes a closer look at the group.
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NewsFrench toy giant vies to buy Hamleys
French retail group Ludendo is vying to buy toy chain Hamleys in a deal worth £60m.
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NewsDisney reveals its dozen Christmas crackers
A Cinderella carriage that turns into a pumpkin and Minnie Mouse’s Fashion ‘Bowtique’ are set to fly off the shelves at Christmas as Disney revealed its dozen top gifts.
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NewsHamleys releases Christmas toys wish list
Hamleys has released its top 10 toys for 2012, featuring a break dancing Mickey Mouse, a Lego Lord of the Rings battle and a double web shooting Spiderman.