Brands We Carry
Those who have been to Hamleys know that it’s more than your ordinary toy store. Hamleys has brought smiles to millions of people across the globe for centuries. Its toys are one of the finest in the world, sourced responsibly and laboratory tested to comply with international toy standards. The first store was opened in London’s High Holborn in 1760 by Cornishman William Hamley. Today, Hamleys Regent Street flagship store remains the world’s most wonderful toy shop, synonymous with theatre, magic and entertainment.
J Hepworth & Son, Gentleman’s Tailors is established in Leeds, England.nHepworth buys the chain of Kendalls rainwear shops to develop a womenswear group of stores called NEXT. The first NEXT womenswear store opens 12th February. There are 70 NEXT stores around the UK by the end of July. NEXT for Men launches in August. By December there are 52 menswear stores. The first mini department store in Edinburgh opens incorporating womenswear, menswear, shoes and a café.