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BLE retail programme closes early due to high demand
Applications for the popular Retail Mentoring Programme are now closed after a record number of entries
Applications have closed early for Brand Licensing Europe’s (BLE)...
Spin Master inks new Kayes of Cardiff distribution deal
New partnership will see Kayes of Cardiff distribute all Spin Master brands to independent retailers and Toymaster members
Spin Master has appointed Kayes of Cardiff as a new...
$1 million raised for charity at US Toy of the Year Awards
The record sum raised through ticket sales, awards activity, raffles, auction bids, and financial donations will benefit The Toy Foundation’s charitable causes
More than $1 million...
Harry Potter flagship store to open on Oxford Street
Warner Bros. Global Experiences brings retail magic to the popular shopping destination this autumn
A new official flagship Harry Potter store will open on London’s...
Spring Garden Centre Supplement is out now
The first of our annual supplements focusing on toys in the garden centre sector is out
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The spring edition of our garden...
The March issue of Toys n Playthings is out now
Read the digital edition today for Asmodee’s cover story, our interview with TIA winner SMF Toytown, and more
The March 2026 issue of Toys n...
The Good Play Guide expands Good Play Zones network
New partnership with children’s entertainment chain 360 Play strengthens The Good Play Guide’s growing portfolio of trusted play and leisure venues
The Good Play Guide,...
Azaria MD to tackle London Marathon for charity
Amber Steventon, MD of Azaria, is running to raise funds for Able Child Africa, a children’s charity that supports children with disabilities across Africa
Azaria...
The Entertainer opens new Brighton store
The Entertainer’s new 4,000 square foot store brings top toy brands and a sensory play zone to the city
The Entertainer opened a new store...
GCA: Garden centres enjoy “very good” start to 2026
Rain fails to dampen sales as centres enjoyed a strong start to the year, with gift sales up 12%, according to the Garden Centre...


