Toys R Us emerges from ashes as Tru Kids Brands
Toys R Us is making a comeback as a brand new company known as Tru Kids Brands, one year after the toy retailer went bust.
HMV Oxford Street flagship among 27 stores to shut down
The HMV flagship on London's Oxford Street is among the 27 under-performing stores that have closed with immediate effect.
Sunrise Records boss Doug Putman joins battle for HMV
Sunrise Records president Doug Putman is interested in acquiring HMV, which is also being eyed by Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley.
Retail Gazette Loves: Smyths Toys’ generous £150K charity donation
In an effort to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, Smyths Toys sold the charity’s official mascot.
Mike Ashley seeks 6-month rent holiday for HMV takeover deal
Mike Ashley is reportedly asking HMV landlords to grant him a “six-month rent holiday”.
Mike Ashley eyes HMV takeover
Mike Ashley has reportedly been in talks with HMV’s suppliers in hopes of acquiring the collapsed retailer.
The Entertainer posts 13% surge in Christmas like-for-likes
The Entertainer has revealed a strong like-for-likes in its Christmas sales with an increase of 22.4 per cent in total sales in the five weeks to December 29.
HMV administrators confirm a number of “proposals”
HMV administrators have revealed a number of "proposals" have been put forward for the music retailer which went into administration last month.
Game posts 2% boost in like-for-likes over Christmas
Game has posted growth in overall like-for-likes during the crucial Christmas trading season, despite a drop in sales in the UK.
Build-A-Bear warns of “significant” UK challenges amid Brexit uncertainty
US toy retailer Build-A-Bear has lowered expectations for its fiscal-year revenue due to Brexit fears, it was reported on Monday.
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