Hamleys of London · London United Kingdom
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window What is seven stories tall and full of toys? That would be Hamleys toy store, one of London's most enduring and playful attractions. Hamleys has been located on Regent Street since 1881. Founded as Noah's Ark in 1760 by William Hamley, the store is known for its vast selection of high quality toys, which it also sells worldwide online and by catalog. In addition to its Regent Street flagship store, Hamleys operates about 15 other toy shops, including about a half dozen inside House of Fraser department stores, several at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, and three shops in Denmark. The UK investment arm of Iceland's Baugur Group owns a 64% stake in Hamleys. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Hamleys of London Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $83.2 |
| 2008 Employees | 394 |
Hamleys of London Executives
7 executives listed for Hamleys of London's London, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Gunnar Sigurdsson | Network |
| Guðjón Reynisson | Network | |
| COO | Paul Currie | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Hamleys of London
Growth in the population of children age 12 and younger drives demand for toys; demand for electronic gaming products is driven by personal income and product innovation. The profitability of individual companies depends on identifying market trends and marketing effectively. Large companies can offer a wide selection of toys, and have scale advantages in purchasing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and marketing. Small companies compete effectively by specializing in a product segment, or responding faster to market trends. The electronic gaming console industry is capital-intensive. Toy manufacturers face increasing competition from other sources of entertainment for children, including the Internet, television, and other consumer electronics. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Hamleys of London Competitors
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