Smyths Toys issues recall notice for dig toys due to traces of asbestos
Retailer has warned people to ‘stop using the products immediately’ and keep them out of reach of children
Smyths Toys
Sales slip at Smyths’ Irish chain of toy stores
Group still reports 17% rise in pretax profit as family shareholders take €8m in dividends
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In a year of closures and comebacks, Michael O’Leary had a ‘pain in the backside’, while Gail Slater was urged to ‘Make America Competitive Again’
‘Toys in those days weren’t like the toys of today’: Smaller toy shops survive through the generations
Traditional personal touch is key to gaining customer loyalty and trust
Revenues at Smyths toys hit record €2.49bn
Family-owned group’s superstore network extends to 225 outlets
Smyths Toys ‘shambles’ as voucher failure leaves children in tears
Many would-be shoppers only became aware system was down when vouchers were not accepted at tills
Industrial and logistics draws investors in face of economic headwinds
While other sectors have experienced steep declines in investment this year, volumes in the industrial and logistics sector are poised to hit €530 million
Revenue at UK arm of Smyths toy stores tops €1bn for the first time
Number of stores in chain now at 283 across UK, Ireland and Europe following acquisition of PicWic Toys in France in 2022
Increased footfall at Smyths Toys in Northern Ireland boosts sales by 11%
Total turnover across seven Northern Ireland stores reached £56.2m last year
Smyths Toys to open major distribution centre in Dundalk
New 401,375sq ft warehouse and parking for 50 HGVs nearing completion on 27-acre site at Dundalk North Business Park
Woman’s €75,000 claim over defamation and imprisonment in toy shop thrown out
Rachel Kenny, from Rathdrum, claimed upset and humiliation after being asked to show receipt as she left store with basket of unbagged goods
RTÉ and Ticketmaster ‘among worst for customer experience’ while credit unions top list
Research from CX Company puts national broadcaster in last place when it comes to customer experience
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