The Challenge that has attracted 35,000 kids from across the UK to date has found success in the US with international expansion on the horizon. The Bananagrams Challenge is making its return to primary schools up and down the country for ...
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The supermarket is now set to open more Argos digital concessions in its stores. Sainsbury's has successfully completed its £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group. The supermarket is now set to open more Argos digital ...
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US snacks firm Amplify Snack Brands has completed the acquisition of UK-based potato crisps producer Tyrrells from private equity firm Investcorp. The completion resulted in Tyrrells becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amplify. For ...
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Sweden-based vegetable oils and fats producer AAK has announced the completion of the acquisition of California Oils (CalOils). In July, AAK announced that it was acquiring CalOils, which is based in Richmond, California, from ...
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The new line will debut at Top Drawer this week, having enjoyed success across Europe and in the US. Danish toy firm Maileg is preparing for the UK launch of its new doll line, The Gingers. Having already enjoyed success in the US and ...
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The new range will be available within the UK from January next year and will feature Jumbo's popular foam puzzle formats. Jumbo Games has embarked on a new partnership with Mattel to develop a range of Thomas and Friends foam puzzles. ...
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Worries over Brexit are keeping many awake at night, according to new research from Sealy UK. The study, which questioned 1000 people from across the country, was commissioned following Brexit, and reveals that 21% have since experienced ...
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Members of The Furniture Makers’ Company are gearing up for a 450-mile bike ride to the French wine capital in September to raise money for the industry’s charity. Twenty-two people have signed up for the London to Bordeaux ...
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GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has increased by five points this month to -7, with retail transactions enduring post-Brexit decision as motivation to save collapses. All five measures used to calculate the index saw ...
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South African retailer Steinhoff International, owner of retail brands Harveys and Bensons for Beds in the UK, plus trade brands including Slumberland, Myer's, Dunlopillo and Relyon, reports unaudited revenue growth of 33% to €13.1b ...
Yesterday, Ikea opened its first store within a UK shopping centre, in the form of its Westfield Stratford City Order and Collection Point. The new 900 sqm unit is the fourth of its kind to open in the UK this year, and the first in London. ...
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Buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has announced its annual award winners, which were presented at the group's September furniture and furnishing accessories show. In addition to the bed and bedroom cabinet supplier awards ...
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Global supply chain risk Q2 2016. Global supply chain risk climbed in the second quarter of 2016, reaching the highest levels since records began in 1995, according to the CIPS Risk Index, powered by Dun & Bradstreet. The Index, ...
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The collectable craze from 2011 is heading back to toy shelves early next year in the form of Squinkies 'Do Drops. Squinkies, the toy craze from 2011, is returning to the UK courtesy of Re:creation. The new line of collectable mini ...
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The three-way partnership is pat of the launch of LEGO's latest City sub-theme, Volcano Explorers. LEGO has partnered with the South American scientist and National Geographic explorer, Andres Ruzo for its latest LEGO City play-set. ...
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