Toys R Us

Smyths Toys starts German expansion with new €40m logistics hub

Group has completed the rebranding of the region’s former Toys R Us division that it bought last year for up to €79 million

Debenhams to ‘trade as normal’ despite administration

Ailing retailer has more than 1,600 staff in Republic

The Irish Times Deal of the Year: The four finalists

Contenders include Coillte for its windfarm sale, and Smyths Toys buying a division of ToysRUs

European shares recover as US, oil stocks see bounce

Shares edge higher as turbulent week draws to a close

Trouble in toyland: Can Mattel’s revival plans for Barbie and friends pay off?

New chairman Ynon Kreiz is focusing on movies and games for some beloved brands

Caveat: will the dark forces afflicting UK retailing crash the Irish house party?

There is a sense building among some in the retail sector that Ireland is overdue a dose of Hell on the High Street

Lampert trying to avoid bankruptcy at Sears Holdings

Chief proposes debt restructuring and selling property to repay $1.5bn worth of debt

Homebase to cut 1,000 jobs by shutting 80 stores next week

DIY chain with 11 Irish outlets was bought by restructuring experts Hilco in May

House of Fraser survival in doubt as rescue plan falls apart

Chinese fashion group had planned to buy a controlling stake but has backed out

London Briefing: All is not well on the British high street

Third profit warning from Debenhams catches analysts on the hop and sends shares tumbling

Poundworld falls into administration, putting 5,000 jobs at risk

Deal is latest blow for Britain’s struggling high streets, where a string of retailers and restaurants have shrunk or collapsed

Interim examiner appointed to Flicker scooter maker

High Court told examiner required to protect Walmart contract

Flicker scooter maker seeks examinership

Yvolve Sports Limited employs 41 people

Will Silicon Valley robber barons really kill traditional shops?

Caveat: Harvey Norman chief evangelical in defence of bricks-and-mortar stores

IMF’s warning on tax cuts, Smyths toystores expansion, and Horan snubs INBS inquiry

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US court to hear Smyths Toys ‘Project Elf’ plan for Europe

Smyths will initially pay just €64 million for 93 central European stores, documents show

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