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Liberty of London has introduced a second jewellery space, this time dedicated to fashion pieces, as it reports a 20 per cent jump in demand. The Fashion Jewellery Gallery launched on the first floor of the Regent Street store on 14 September. It features 3…
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Summary: Tesco, Argos, Asda and Lidl toy sales revealed with clever deal stacking tips Daily Echo
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Summary: Lego and Smyths Toys join forces for 'Imagination Factory' roadshow Campaign UK
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Summary: Hugo Boss has appointed Mike Ashley’s son-in-law as chairman of its Supervisory Board, as Frasers continues to take greater influence over the German fashion company. On 14 September, Stephan Sturm left Hugo Boss following “constructive discussions”. Now, H…
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Summary: The Entertainer partners with THG Commerce to transform its digital customer experience Retail Times
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Summary: Argos kicks off MASSIVE toy sale with prices from £15 – deals include top gifts for Christmas The Sun
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Summary: Argos Top Toys for Christmas 2026 - full list of 20 including Hot Wheels and LEGO Chronicle Live
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Summary: The government has widened its fishery support grant to include new engines and gearboxes as part of its Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).
Why it matters: Background toy-industry intelligence.
Summary: Waitrose is investing £20m to cut prices on more than 370 everyday products, with reductions averaging 11 per cent and savings of up to 37 per cent.
Why it matters: Background toy-industry intelligence.
Summary: Mango’s refreshed loyalty programme, ‘Mango Style Club’, will be introduced to the UK and Ireland, as well as Germany, Austria and Switzerland, following its successful launch in Spain and France last year. Featuring three tiers, the new membership scheme i…
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Summary: As George at Asda steps up its menswear ambitions, senior director Glenda Hansford and former footballer turned broadcaster Micah Richards discuss relaxed tailoring, accessible price points and why authenticity matters. George at Asda is making a more confi…
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Summary: Tesco confirms pre-Christmas toy sale starting in HOURS across hundreds of stores - check 7 best bargains on offer The Sun
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Summary: Smyths Toys reveals its top toys for Christmas 2026, from Pokémon to Toy Story MadeForMums
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Summary: Best Xmas presents of 2026 revealed in top awards - including £10 B&M find The Sun
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Summary: Trafford Centre finally gets new toy store to replace Hamleys and it opens this weekend Manchester Evening News
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Summary: FROM F1 TO POKÉMON: THE ENTERTAINER REVEALS 10 TOYS SET TO TOP CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS IN 2026! vergemagazine.co.uk
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Summary: Smyths Toys Superstores reveals its Top Toys for Christmas 2026 Toy World Magazine
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Summary: Argos reveals top 20 toys set to rule Christmas wishlists for 2026 J Sainsbury plc
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Summary: WHSmith’s UK revenue grew by 7 per cent in the fourth quarter, as the brand delivered a strong performance in its key peak summer trading period. In a pre-close trading update, the travel-focused retailer estimated that profit before tax and non-underlying …
Why it matters: Background toy-industry intelligence.
Summary: Smyths Toys Superstores "If I were a toy" by McCann Manchester Campaign UK
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Summary: Argos “Toy Story 5” by T&P Campaign UK
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Summary: TBWA\Manchester scoops £11m Smyths Toys account Campaign UK
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Summary: Argos reveals the 'must have' toys children will want this Christmas The Bolton News
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Summary: Why are hundreds of people queuing for Pokémon cards today? Metro.co.uk
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Summary: Morrisons has reported a stronger third quarter, with like-for-like sales rising 3.2 per cent as the supermarket grew sales and volumes ahead of the market.
Why it matters: Background toy-industry intelligence.
Summary: This Secondhand September, the national homelessness charity Crisis has worked with 12 independent makers and designers in a bid to answer the question: what happens when secondhand clothes don’t sell. The designers were invited into Crisis’ warehouse in Ca…
Why it matters: Background toy-industry intelligence.
Summary: Sports brands are facing renewed scrutiny over how they market to women, with recent campaigns from Callaway Golf and Sydney Sweeney sparking debate over whether the industry is moving forwards – or falling back. Sports have long been perceived as something…
Why it matters: Background toy-industry intelligence.
Summary: Squishy Dumpling toys: why you need to be wary about the latest toy trend which.co.uk
Why it matters: Background toy-industry intelligence.