Character looks to rival Lego January 19, 2011 CHARACTER Group is to launch its own version of building bricks to exploit some of its best-selling models based on licences including Dr Who and HM Armed Forces. The new building blocks, which are set to rival Lego, will be launched at next week’s London Toy Fair. The company will also launch Bob the Builder [...]
Home Retail not as bad as forecast January 13, 2011 SHARES in Home Retail Group jumped more than six per cent yesterday to hit their highest level since September, after the household goods retailer said sales had fallen less than analyst forecast. Analysts issued a slightly higher profit forecast for the full-year between £250m and £275m, following the more upbeat statement. Like-for-like sales at its [...]
CVC looks to invest in London Eye group June 20, 2010 PRIVATE equity group CVC Capital is close to purchasing a stake in theme park operator Merlin Entertainments, which owns Legoland, Madame Tussauds and the London Eye. Reports suggests that CVC would buy a minority stake from Merlin’s existing shareholders, which include rival private equity firm Blackstone, sovereign wealth fund Dubai International Capital and the Lego [...]
Lego grows UK market share March 4, 2010 Toy brand Lego said yesterday that UK sales rose 28 per cent last year after its debut as a board games maker proved successful. The Danish group said it grew its share of the UK market to 4.6 per cent last year, which it said cemented its place as the country’s third largest toy manufacturer. [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING June 30, 2009 FINANCIAL TIMES EON WARNS ON EU EMISSION COSTSThe European Union risks driving industry out of the region if it continues to push for deeper cuts in carbon dioxide emissions than other economies, according to the chief executive of Eon, one of the world’s biggest renewable energy companies. Wulf Bernotat, Eon’s chief executive, told the Financial [...]