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  • Gen Z craze toy maker Jellycat launches legal action against Next and Hamleys

    Legal

    Jellycat, the British soft toy company that took Gen-Z by storm, has filed several legal actions in the London High Court over trademark allegations. Lawyers at Stephenson Harwood filed three separate lawsuits last week against retail giants over passing off and trademark allegations, as seen by City PM. The firm, founded by Thomas Gatacre in [...]

    JellyCat plush toys showcased in a vibrant retail display, highlighting their variety and appeal in the general merchandis...
  • Tesco beats Clubcard copycats to claim loyalty scheme crown 

    Retail

    Tesco’s beloved Clubcard has triumphed against rivals Sainsbury’s and Greggs to be named the country’s most valued loyalty scheme.  The supermarket giant’s Clubcard is the UK’s most effective, according to an index by software firm HyperFinity which polled Brits on the value, customer satisfaction and rewards offered by loyalty schemes at more than 50 retailers. [...]

    Tesco Clubcard displayed on a store checkout counter, highlighting new loyalty program features and customer benefits
  • Hamleys: More loss-making stores closed by iconic toys seller

    Retail

    Hamleys has closed another raft of loss-making stores as it battles to boost its bottom line. The retailer shuttered 29 shops during its latest financial year, having also closed 40 in the prior 12 months. Hamleys, which also opened 22 new locations in the year, now operates 11 stores in the UK and has 176 [...]

    Hamleys is the world's oldest toy store.
  • The best gifts for toddlers 2024: From Paw Patrol to Barbie

    December 3, 2024

    If you want to make sure your little one wakes up with a big smile on Christmas morning, check out our guide to the best gifts for toddlers 2024. Ravensburger Bluey Mini Memory Game Enhance your toddler’s cognitive skills with the Ravensburger Bluey Mini Memory Game, perfect for children aged 3 and up. This classic [...]

  • Hamleys: World’s oldest toy store closes 40 loss-making shops as sales fall

    August 27, 2024

    Toy retailer Hamleys is hoping a new digital strategy will help turn around its falling sales after closing 40 loss-making stores last year. The brand’s holding company has reported a revenue of £51.4m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House, down from the £56.6m it posted for 2022. Over the same period, its [...]

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