Hamleys owner plans toystore expansion

Expansion: Hamleys’ expansion, which could include opening new stores, is a boost for a company that’s had four owners in 15 years and operates in a highly competitive business where sales are increasingly moving online.

LONDON: Hamleys of London Ltd plans to refurbish its landmark London shop selling everything from yoyos to model airplanes despite a crisis in toy retailing that’s been deepened by Covid-19.

The expansion plan, which could include opening new stores, is a boost for a company that’s had four owners in 15 years and operates in a highly competitive business where sales are increasingly moving online.