The Entertainer is the UK’s largest independent toy retailer, founded by husband-and-wife team Gary and Catherine Grant in 1981. It aims to offer a child-friendly retail environment and its offer is shaped by the Christian values of Gary Grant. The Entertainer’s shops do not open on Sundays. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about The Entertainer and specialist retailers.
At the Retail Week Awards 2026, the industry came together to celebrate its best and brightest at a black-tie event hosted by presenter and musician Myleene Klass.
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock and The Entertainer founders Gary and Catherine Grant were among the winners at the Retail Week Awards 2026.
After handing over the reins to The Entertainer’s staff, co-founder Gary Grant reflects on his distinctive retail career.
New data has revealed the companies with the happiest workforces, according to participants in WorkL’s Happy at Work Test employee survey.
Toy specialist The Entertainer has reported an increase in sales over the festive period, although its average transaction size edged down.
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