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Wales Online
27-04-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Tesco announces major change coming to 2,000 stores from April
Tesco announces major change coming to 2,000 stores from April One Tesco boss says she is 'confident' that customers will appreciate the move Tesco and The Entertainer announced the news this week (Image: onfilm via Getty Images ) Tesco has unveiled a significant move poised to transform over 2,000 of its supermarket stores from this month. The retail giant will broaden its collaboration with merchant The Entertainer by incorporating a curated selection of the retailer's key toy lines in its Tesco Express stores. These changes are set to occur across the UK from this April, presenting shoppers with the opportunity to snap up various child-favourite items. The company's current online range encompasses products from multiple well-known, beloved brands, including Disney, LEGO, Marvel, Star Wars, Spiderman, Peppa Pig, and CoComelon. Favourite and sought-after toys like Hot Wheels, TY, and Addo— one of The Entertainer's exclusive collections— will also be available. With prices varying from £1.50 to £7, the assortment is suitable for children of all ages. Article continues below According to the Mirror, Andrew Murphy OBE, Group Chief Executive Officer of The Entertainer, said: "We are thrilled to enlarge our successful partnership with Tesco by introducing our ranges to their convenience-format stores – putting even more of Tesco's shoppers within easy reach of our outstanding toy offer. "One year in, our collaboration with Tesco has delivered everything we'd hoped for. We look forward to building on these great foundations with such a supportive and accomplished partner and to further demonstrate the strength and versatility of our 'Toy Box' retail solution for multi-category retailers." The reveal comes less than a year after The Entertainer rolled out toy shop concessions in more than 860 Tesco supermarkets across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, creating 1,200 jobs. This installation allowed The Entertainer to become one of the biggest toy retailers in the country, with more 'points of presence' across the UK than any other brand. Pauline Chisholm, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Tesco, also reportedly added: "We are delighted to bring easy access to great toys for every budget to even more customers by extending our partnership with The Entertainer to include our Express stores. "We are confident that our customers will appreciate the chance to pick up some of the latest and most popular toys close to home, as well as in our large stores." The pioneering initiative between the two retail giants first took off in October 2022 with the inauguration of 35 concession stands in as many Tesco locations, followed by a significant expansion confirmed in January 2024. Where are The Entertainer x Tesco concessions? In 2024, The Entertainer rolled out toy shop concessions in more than 860 Tesco supermarkets across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, creating 1,200 jobs. While it's not a complete list, below are 100 concessions that had opened as of May last year, according to The Sun. Article continues below List of 100 Tesco x The Entertainer concessions: Dinnington Lincoln Ecclesall Hoyland Derby Mickleover Barton upon Humber Immingham Leicester Narborough Beverley Hinckley Worksop Maltby Sheffield Infirmary Penistone Syston Leicester Market Rasen Whaley Bridge Oakham Meir Mablethorpe Ipswich Norwich Cambridge Bromley by Bow Barking Barkingside Catford Brixton Brent Cross, Hendon Bromley Chestnut Borehamwood Basildon Harrow Greenford Hammersmith Finchley Feltham Hackney Morning Lane Enfield Southbury Road Egham Epping Henley Kennington Vauxhall Kensington Stroud Green South Tottenham Lewisham Streatham Leyton West Molesey Hornchurch Uxbridge Garforth Pontefract Ilkley Huddersfield Doncaster Edenthorpe Driffield Brigg Scarborough Chester le Street Caernarfon South Road Yarm Eaglescliffe South Sheilds Withernsea Burscough Bridge Chorley Buckshaw Blackburn Bolton Little Lever Blackley Manchester Carnforth Barrow Barrow Extra Chester Abergele Penwortham Superstore Newton le Willows Preston Liverpool Edge Hill Liverpool One Manchester Express Padiham East Didsbury Heswall Millom Whitehaven Workington Sheldon Boness Auchinleck Barrhead Annfield Plain Arbroath Blairgowrie Welton Aberdeen South Atherton Banff Abertillery Kirkintilloch Have you got a story to share? Get in touch at
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tesco announces major change to 2,000 stores starting this month - is YOUR local affected?
A famous toy chain is gearing up to take to the shelves in more than 2,000 Tesco Express stores across the UK. The Entertainer has announced it will introduce a range of its popular toy lines in Tesco's smaller branches starting this month. A number of branches already have The Entertainer sections in-store featuring seasonal favourites and the latest fads with prices ranging from £1.50 to £7. The range of toys will include some of the store's most popular toys such as Hot Wheels, TY and Addo. It comes after The Entertainer finished opening 850 concessions at Tesco supermarkets last October, which created 1200 jobs. A spokesperson for Tesco told MailOnline that the roll out covers 95 per cent of Express stores and all 2,010 stores included are due to launch The Entertainer concessions within the next couple of weeks. Tesco said its earlier expansion was completed in eight months with an average of 100 concessions opening per month. Once opened the new additions will give the Amersham-based business a presence in more than triple the number of UK and Ireland locations in comparison to any other toy retailer. Andrew Murphy OBE, group chief executive officer of The Entertainer, said: 'We are thrilled to enlarge our successful partnership with Tesco by introducing our ranges to their convenience-format stores – putting even more of Tesco's shoppers within easy reach of our outstanding toy offer.' 'One year in, our collaboration with Tesco has delivered everything we'd hoped for. 'We look forward to building on these great foundations with such a supportive and accomplished partner and to further demonstrate the strength and versatility of our "Toy Box" retail solution for multi-category retailers.' Pauline Chisholm, head of strategy and partnerships at Tesco, said: 'We are delighted to bring easy access to great toys for every budget to even more customers by extending our partnership with The Entertainer to include our Express stores. 'We are confident that our customers will appreciate the chance to pick up some of the latest and most popular toys close to home, as well as in our large stores.'
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Tesco confirms huge change affecting 2,000 supermarket stores from this month
The Entertainer will launch in 2010 in Tesco Express stores across the UK, and will be offering customers the chance to pick up products ranging from the latest crazes to its seasonal toy lines. Tesco has confirmed a huge change which will affect over 2,000 supermarket stores from this month. From April, the supermarket chain will be expanding its partnership with toy retailer The Entertainer and will be introducing a selection of its "key" toy lines its its Tesco Express stores. The Entertainer will launch in 2010 in Tesco Express stores across the UK, and will be offering customers the chance to pick up products ranging from the latest crazes to its seasonal toy lines. The toy retailee will also be stocking some of its best-loved and most popular toys, such as Hot Wheels, TY, and Addo - one of The Entertainer's three private label ranges. Prices of the products available will range from £1.50 to £7 and will cater to children of all ages. The announcement follows last October's completion of the roll-out of The Entertainer's toy shop concessions in more than 860 Tesco supermarkets across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, creating 1200 jobs. Last year's rollout made the Entertainer one of the biggest toy retailers in the country with more "points of presence" across the UK than any other brand. To support this expansion, The Entertainer also opened a new distribution centre, which it said 'played a pivotal role in stocking the in-store concessions and meeting the soaring demand created by the roll-out'. Get the best deals and tips from Mirror Money WHATSAPP GROUP: Get money news and top deals straight to your phone by joining our Money WhatsApp group here. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The latest expansion gives the Amersham-based business more than "three times" as many UK and Ireland locations as any other toy retailer. Andrew Murphy OBE, Group Chief Executive Officer of The Entertainer, said: 'We are thrilled to enlarge our successful partnership with Tesco by introducing our ranges to their convenience-format stores – putting even more of Tesco's shoppers within easy reach of our outstanding toy offer. Sign up to Mirror Money's newsletter for the latest advice and news From universal credit to furlough, employment rights, travel updates and emergency financial aid - we've got all of the big financial stories you need to know about right now. 'One year in, our collaboration with Tesco has delivered everything we'd hoped for. We look forward to building on these great foundations with such a supportive and accomplished partner and to further demonstrate the strength and versatility of our 'Toy Box' retail solution for multi-category retailers.' Pauline Chisholm, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Tesco, said: 'We are delighted to bring easy access to great toys for every budget to even more customers by extending our partnership with The Entertainer to include our Express stores. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the chance to pick up some of the latest and most popular toys close to home, as well as in our large stores.' The partnership first began in October 2022, when the toy retailer opened 35 concession stands in 35 Tesco stores. The major rollout was confirmed in January 2024.
