Hornby
This coverage focuses on Hornby’s strategic direction, operational performance, and presence within the UK retail market. Reporting includes updates on sales figures, marketing campaigns, leadership changes, and sustainability initiatives — providing retail professionals with insights into the brand’s positioning, commercial strategies, and influence within the model railway and hobbyist sector.
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Jan- 2025 -9 JanuaryEntertainment
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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Mar- 2024 -20 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-20/3/24
UK inflation dropped to 3.4% in February 2024, surpassing economists’ expectations of 3.5%. This decline was mainly attributed to easing food inflation. The prices of bread and cereals rose slightly by 0.3% compared to a significant increase of 2.3% in the previous year, contributing to the overall decrease in food…
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20 MarchLuxury Goods
Mike Ashley takes consultancy role at Hornby
Mike Ashley is set to advise model train company Hornby as a consultant after building a stake in the firm. The company confirmed to investors that Ashley would be available to advise CEO Olly Raeburn and the wider business. However, Hornby confirmed that there would be no payment between the…
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Jul- 2022 -20 JulyPeople Moves
Waitrose customer director steps down
Waitrose customer director Martin George has stepped down after more than five years in the role. George joined Waitrose in 2017 while holding non-executive roles at private GP network London Doctors Clinic, Grays of Cambridge, PrivateFly, and Hornby Hobbies. During this time it revealed George oversaw the ‘You can taste…
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Jun- 2021 -11 JuneEntertainment
Hornby sales soar as lockdown drives hobbies
Hornby has announced that revenue soared by 28% to £48.5m in the year ended 31 March 2021, up from £38.7m the year before, as lockdown saw that the “old adage that people turn to hobbies in times of recession proved correct”. The group returned to profit for the first time…
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May- 2021 -13 MayDepartment Stores
John Lewis to reopen Edinburgh store following refurb
John Lewis has announced the reopening of its Edinburgh store on 14 May 2021 after the site has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment. The shop, which is located within the new St James Quarter, boasts a brand new range of services and experiences. This includes a beauty studio, personal styling…
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Oct- 2020 -29 OctoberEntertainment
Hornby returns to profit as revenue surges 33%
Hornby has made a return to profitability in the first half of its financial year. The hobby products company, specialising in model trains, has increased its revenue by 33% to £21.1m following a business restructuring and new product launches. The business reported a statutory pre-tax profit of £17,000 compared to…
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5 OctoberOnline & Digital
Very Group appoints digital customer experience director
The Very Group has appointed Paul Hornby as the company’s digital customer service director. Hornby is set to rejoin the online retailer from Matalan in January 2021, having been Very’s head of Commerce and head of Transformation. In his new role, Hornby will work towards giving customers an accessible mobile…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyEconomy
Games Workshop sees profit increase of £32m
Games Workshop has announced a pre-tax profit rise from £38.4m in the previous financial year to £74.5m in 2018. The hobby retailer also saw a £42m rise in revenue from £158m to £220m over the same period. Operating profit before receivable royalties also saw a large rise from £38.3m up…
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Jun- 2018 -20 JuneEconomy
Hornby announces £10.1m loss
Hornby has announced a pre-tax loss of £10.1m and “lower than expected sales” leading to shares plummeting by 20% this morning. Revenue at the toy manufacturer has also dropped 20% to £37.5m and losses after tax rose to £9.9m. A Hornby spokesperson told Retail Sector a key factor in the…
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