Entertainment
Entertainment explores the business and consumer trends driving the UK entertainment retail market, from gaming and film to music, books, and media. This section covers trading performance, brand strategy, licensing deals, and product innovation across both physical and digital channels. Retail Sector’s Entertainment coverage delivers insight for retailers, suppliers, and category managers seeking to understand how shifting consumer behaviour, technology, and partnerships are shaping sales and growth in this fast-evolving sector.
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Nov- 2025 -7 November
Footfall drops for sixth consecutive month as shoppers await Budget impact
Retail footfall across the UK fell by 0.7% year on year in October, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline as shoppers remained wary ahead of a possible tax-raising Budget, according to new BRC-Sensormatic Solutions data. Although footfall continued to remain down, the four-week period to 1 November showed an improvement…
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3 November
Miniso UK reports record sales growth as store expansion accelerates
Miniso UK has reported record sales growth, with total revenue projected to reach £42m by the end of 2025 – up from £26.1m in 2023 – as the retailer continues an aggressive store expansion programme across the country. The company said revenue had risen 243% since 2023, driven by a…
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Oct- 2025 -17 October
The Entertainer partners with Modella for toy supply pilot
The Entertainer has agreed a partnership with retail investment firm Modella Capital to launch curated toy ranges in selected TGJones and Hobbycraft stores across the UK. The pilot scheme will see the Amersham-based toy retailer manage product selection and merchandising in six TGJones and six Hobbycraft locations from the end…
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Sep- 2025 -24 September
The Entertainer to open first outlet store at Dalton Park
Toy retailer The Entertainer will open its first outlet store at Dalton Park in County Durham on 4 October. The 2,000 sq ft shop will stock toys and games from brands including Lego, Barbie and Paw Patrol, alongside the retailer’s Early Learning Centre and Addo private label ranges. The opening…
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Aug- 2025 -12 August
Pop Mart to open largest UK Store at Liverpool One
Pop Mart has announced it is set to open its largest UK store to date in Liverpool One, marking the international toy retailer’s debut in the city. Founded in Beijing in 2010, Pop Mart has built a strong following through limited-edition product drops, collaborations with artists and brands, and its…
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1 August
The Works appoints former Dunelm CEO as non-exec director
The Works has announced the appointment of former Dunelm CEO, Nick Wharton, as independent non-executive director starting from today (1 August). According to the arts and crafts retailer, its plan is for Wharton to become chair of the audit committee after the group’s annual general meeting. News of the appointment…
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Jan- 2025 -9 January
Hornby sales rise by 7% in Q3
International models and collectibles group, Hornby, has seen its sales rise 7% for the third quarter to 31 December 2024. It comes despite the British Retail Consortium reporting that UK non-food sales decreased by 1.5% compared with the same period the year before. For the financial year to date, group…
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Oct- 2024 -22 October
Gear4music returns to revenue growth in Q2
Gear4music, an online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment, has revealed it returned to revenue growth during its second quarter as its turnaround strategy started to bear fruit. In a trading update for the six months ended 30 September 2024, the retailer revealed that overall its total revenues for…
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Sep- 2024 -2 September
Oasis reunion boosts HMV sales
Music and entertainment retailer HMV said it has seen a “huge boost” in sales following the reunion of rock band Oasis after 16 years. The group saw a 526% rise in sales across the band’s full catalogue as they announced a series of live shows next year. Meanwhile, sales of their…
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Jun- 2024 -19 June
Games Workshop profits to hit £200m in FY results
Games Workshop has said it expects its profit-before-tax will hit “no less” than £200m in its full-year results, up from £171m the prior year. It comes as the group’s core revenues are expected to be not less than £490m in the 53 weeks ended 2 June 2024, up from £445m…
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