Toy suppliers have stopped deliveries to the UK arm of Toys R Us over fears the financial struggles of its American company could leave them out of pocket. Despite the retailer insisting last month that it was ‘business as ...
Toys R Us is harnessing the power of augmented reality to help bring the ailing retailer from the brink of bankruptcy, it has been revealed. In the midst of its ongoing financial struggles, CEO Dave Brandon has detailed the ...
The new initiative is pitched as an evolution of the brand's values which will focus on allowing kids to organise their own play. Toys R Us has unvieled a rebranding of its core values, with the new 'Today We Play' programme. The new ...
The firm is set to launch an easy-to-build, preschool toy line for its latest show, broadcast on Nickelodeon. Spin Master has announced the launch of a new toy line in the US based on its entertainment brand Rusty Rivets, currently ...
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As both Toys R Us and Hasbro embrace the new medium, Marks & Clerk's Matthew Jefferies and Thomas Prock explore the pitfalls and opportunities the landscape presents the industry. 3D printing in the toy industry is on the march. Toys R ...
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Toys R Us will stock 3D printers from XYZprinting’s da Vinci range, with prices starting at £239.99. Toys R US has partnered with XYZprinting to stock the firm's da Vinci range of family friendly 3D printers. Available is ...
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‘The event drew a considerable, optimistic crowd and showcased thousands of compelling playthings from our industry’s most creative toymakers,’ says the TIA’s Marian Bossard. The Toy Industry Association’s ...
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The company behind Shopkins and the number one best-selling toy last Christmas is looking for a repeat performance this year, having seen Snuggles fly off shelves across the US already. Moose Toys is confident of securing the top spot of ...
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The first 75 customers to line up at midnight at each of the stores will receive Star Wars goodies. Toys R Us is readying a series of midnight openings for the launch of the new wave of toys for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. On Friday, ...
Chip the Robot Dog, the SelfieMic and Minions Pie Face all make the list. Toys R Us has revealed its 2016 'Must-Have Christmas Toys' list. The list of 14 includes the likes of LEGO, Nerf, Shopkins and Num Noms, as well as hit pre-school ...
3,183 visitors came aboard the double decker bus, which kicked off its tour at Toy R Us's Southampton store. The Crayola Bus Tour came to an end on September 3rd, which enjoyed fantastic consumer response with 3,183 visitors coming aboard ...
The store occupies a 2,500 sq ft unit in Huddersfield's Kingsgate shopping centre. A new Toys R Us store is set to open in Huddersfield’s Kingsgate shopping centre today. Ten new jobs have been created thanks to the store’s ...
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Kids will be able to create train track effects on the mat by using the Thomas roller. Thomas & Friends is expanding its product offering with the new Aquadoodle from TOMY. The new item, known previously as the Aquadraw, lets children ...
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Consolidated same store sales increased by 0.5 per cent while while consolidated net sales dipped $11million. Toys R Us has reached an agreement to refinance its 2017 notes and a portion of its 2018 maturities amid a mixed bag of ...
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No opening dates have been confirmed for the new store, but the company has revealed it is looking for staff in Broughton retail park. Toys R Us is set to open its first store in North Wales at Broughton retail park. The retailer has ...
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