Overview
- The company confirmed the Poole closure follows a decision not to renew the store’s lease after a commercial review.
- A spokeswoman cited shifting shopping habits and cost growth outpacing sales as reasons for the exit.
- The Entertainer expressed regret over the impact on the colleagues who run the Poole branch.
- Local customers are directed to the online toyshop and to toy concessions in Poole Fleets Corner Extra, Poole Extra and Poole 4 Branksome, with products also available in Matalan.
- The chain operates roughly 160 stores nationwide and has transferred ownership into an employee ownership trust.