The Entertainer

This coverage examines The Entertainer’s strategy and operations in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, marketing campaigns, product ranges, leadership updates, and the brand’s positioning in the toys and children’s retail sector. The analysis helps professionals assess The Entertainer’s growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive approach.

  • Aug- 2025 -
    11 August
    High StreetThe Entertainer to become an Employee Owned Trust

    The Entertainer to become an Employee Owned Trust

    TEAL Group Holdings, owner of The Entertainer, Early Learning Centre and Addo Play Ltd, has announced that the Grant family are transferring their 100% ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust. Due to complete in September 2025, The Entertainer said this decision is the culmination of a long-term succession plan and…

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  • Apr- 2025 -
    23 April
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief-23/4/25

    Today’s news in brief-23/4/25

    THG has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid for its Myprotein brand from Selkirk, describing the offer as “undervalued” and lacking sufficient funding. The proposal, which valued Myprotein between £400m and £600m, was largely structured in Selkirk shares, with additional cash payments dependent on new equity and debt issuance. THG’s board…

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  • 23 April
    High StreetThe Entertainer to launch in over 2,000 Tesco Express stores

    The Entertainer to launch in over 2,000 Tesco Express stores

    The Entertainer is set to introduce a selection of its key toy lines to over 2,000 Tesco Express stores as part of an expanded partnership with the supermarket.    From April 2025, the toy retailer will launch in 2,010 Tesco Express stores across the UK, with its selection of toys including…

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  • Jan- 2025 -
    15 January
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief-15/1/25

    Today’s news in brief-15/1/25

    Inflation in the UK unexpectedly fell to 2.5% in December, marking its first decline in three months, according to the ONS. The decrease, attributed to reduced hotel and tobacco prices despite rising fuel costs, exceeded expectations, as analysts had predicted inflation would remain steady at 2.6%. While inflation remains above…

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  • 15 January
    People MovesThe Entertainer appoints new COO

    The Entertainer appoints new COO

    Teal Group, the parent company of the UK’s leading toy retailer, The Entertainer, has announced the appointment of former John Lewis Partnership group supply chain director, Mark Robinson, as its new chief operating officer. He will join the business in March, from his current role as managing director of Wincanton…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    17 October
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief-17/10/24

    Today’s news in brief-17/10/24

    N Brown has agreed to a £191m takeover by Falcon 24 Topco, a company led by Joshua Alliance, a member of the founding Alliance family. Joshua, who already holds a 6.6% stake, will acquire the fashion retailer at 40p per share. Other family members, including former chair Lord David Alliance,…

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  • 17 October
    SupermarketsThe Entertainer rolls out over 850 concessions in Tesco stores

    The Entertainer rolls out over 850 concessions in Tesco stores

    The Entertainer has completed a major roll-out of more than 850 brand-new toy shops within Tesco stores as part of its new partnership. The toyshop’s significant expansion across 861 large Tesco stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland was achieved in just eight months. The roll-out involved over 4.5…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    31 January
    FeaturesIt’s not all just fun and games

    It’s not all just fun and games

    The UK toy industry reported that its annual sales dropped by nearly £200m in 2023. Sales dropped by 5% to £3.5bn, according to the annual toy industry report by the market research company Circana. The report stated that the decline reflected the broader impacts of challenging UK economic conditions. So,…

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  • 5 January
    NewsTesco and The Entertainer announce extended partnership

    Tesco and The Entertainer announce extended partnership

    Tesco and The Entertainer have recently announced they are extending their partnership to cover the entire Tesco UK business, and the Republic of Ireland from March 2024. Tesco customers will be able to shop The Entertainer’s range of brands such as Barbie, Nerf, LOL and Paw Patrol, as well as…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    27 October
    NewsLakeland partners with Retail Trust for new staff wellbeing measures

    Lakeland partners with Retail Trust for new staff wellbeing measures

    Kitchenware and homeware retailer Lakeland has begun working with retail industry charity the Retail Trust to protect the wellbeing of its 1300+ members of staff. They will be given access to a range of personalised mental health resources thanks to the new partnership, including counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy for…

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