Toymaster cancels 2020 show
The next Toymaster Show will be held 18-20 May 2021
Toymaster cancels 2020 show
The next Toymaster Show will be held 18-20 May 2021
Kids Insights: 8.8 million UK-based kids turn to video gaming during lockdown
The latest report from the children’s industry analysts looks at the growth of gaming across all audiences and highlights Nintendo’s Animal Crossing as one the most popular titles
#Hornby100 Social Media Takeover kicks off with new product announcements
Following last week’s introduction of a Third Class Open Topped Railway Carriage, Hornby has now revealed a second new addition ¬– the Hornby Centenary Bristol Lodekka
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Kids Insights: 8.8 million UK-based kids turn to video gaming during lockdown
The latest report from the children’s industry analysts looks at the growth of gaming across all audiences and highlights Nintendo’s Animal Crossing as one the most popular titles
#Hornby100 Social Media Takeover kicks off with new product announcements
Following last week’s introduction of a Third Class Open Topped Railway Carriage, Hornby has now revealed a second new addition ¬– the Hornby Centenary Bristol Lodekka
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Zee Productions unveils new puzzle lines
Puzzle fans can look forward to new lines in the Rock Saws puzzle range, as well as the introduction of a new military history-themed range called Bellica
Graine Creative inks licensing deal for Rilakkuma
Sagoo signs deal with the licensee to produce creative kits based on the beloved Japanese bear
Hasbro partners with Regatta for Peppa Pig outerwear and accessories collection
The new Peppa’s Adventures collection for children is set to launch across the UK and Europe in SS21
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UK footfall recovery remained sluggish ahead of Super Saturday
The BRC’s Helen Dickinson OBE is hopeful that the Chancellor will announce measures to boost consumer demand in tomorrow’s address
17.2 million UK consumers expected to make permanent changes to their shopping habits
Covid-19 pandemic forecast to generate an additional £4.5bn of UK online sales in 2020, despite the squeeze on household finances
High street footfall rises as restaurants and pubs reopen
According to Springboard data, retailers in England experienced an increase in footfall on Saturday 6 July after many restaurants, bars, cinemas, and hair salons were able to reopen
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Kind + Jugend 2020 cancelled
The next edition of Kind + Jugend will be held 16-19 September 2021
Asmodee launches #PlayItOutdoors campaign with weekly £2,000 jackpot!
To stand a chance of winning the weekly cash prize, entrants must post a photo of themselves playing any of the eligible games in an outdoors setting, tagging @asmodeeuk and using the hashtag #playitoutdoors within the same post
Genius Brands International announces plans to create Stan Lee Universe
Genius Brands will control new joint venture drawing from more than 100 original Stan Lee creations to bring the characters to the movie screens, to comic books, to toys and licensed products worldwide
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Genius Brands International announces plans to create Stan Lee Universe
Genius Brands will control new joint venture drawing from more than 100 original Stan Lee creatio...
Generation Media publishes ‘Toys and Games Q1 Update’
The report is a lockdown special and reports on viewing habits children’s viewing habits in the f...
TNP.TV: The art of coding
Meet Artie 3000, the artistic coding cousin of last year’s sensational Botley, as Learning Resour...
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Smart Games unveils two new brain busters
Cube Duel and Plug & Play Puzzler join the Smart Toys and Games portfolio
Lego puts pop art back in the picture
New Lego Art sets featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters and famous celebrities help adults get into the right ‘frame’ of mind while creating their very own masterpiece
L.O.L. Surprise! launches new surprises and fierce fashions
Taking on the fashion world once again, L.O.L. Surprise! is back, with the launch of two new series and an exciting new product range, exclusive to The Entertainer
Hornby introduces Third Class Open Topped Railway Carriage
Featuring etched brass components and separately fitted parts, the carriage makes a perfect addition to the previously released Stephenson’s Rocket
IMC Toys launches new collectables range VIP Pets
Packaged in semi-blind boxes, with the hair of each pet-doll hidden, the newly launched collectables each have 30cm long hair with an exciting colour-reveal feature
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Face coverings in Scottish shops mandatory from July 10
People will be required to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport in Scotland
Best Small Shops competition to recognise innovative indie retailers post-Covid
Celebrating the return of independent retail to UK high streets and shopping parades, the IRC has introduced a special category in the annual competition, recognising independents that are demonstrating specific innovation to combat the impact of Covid-19
The Entertainer partners with Riverside Brands to extend the ELC brand
Riverside Brands will lead the brand extension strategy for Early Learning Centre into categories such as apparel and bedding
John Lewis Partnership warns of job cuts and store closures
As John Lewis announced the next phase of its lockdown exit strategy, the Evening Standard broke the news that the retailer was planning job cuts, permanent store closures, the axing of next year’s annual bonus, and the closure of one of its London offices
Non-essential shops close again in Leicester
The Government has imposed a local lockdown on Leicester following a spike in coronavirus cases
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ToyAid raises over £140,000
The charitable initiative has raised £143,075 as part of Global’s Make Some Noise
Autumn Fair 2020 to offer a virtual forum this September
Hyve Group announce changes to the 2020 show calendar, confirming that Autumn Fair will return 5-8 September 2021
Generation Media considers how Disney’s linear switch off will affect media buying
From 1 October, Disney’s Magic Kingdom will no longer include linear TV; Generation Media’s Jonathan Chambers, explores how this may impact media buying for the children’s sector
HRH The Princess Royal reads Thomas and the Royal Engine
The Princess Royal marks the end of Save the Children’s Save With Stories initiative with the tale of Thomas the Tank Engine’s race to take The Fat Controller to collect an award from the Queen
Remembering Roy Gray
With sadness we announce the passing of popular toy agent Roy Gray (15 June 1943 - 25 June 2020)
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