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Hamleys begins global expansion by opening first store in Jordan
Independent, The (London), Jun 19, 2008
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*The toy retailer Hamleys opened its first international store in Jordan yesterday. The three-storey shop in Amman marks the start of a global expansion for Hamleys, which is best known for its store on London's Regent Street. The Jordan store sells traditional toys and more quirky products and is operated by Hamleys' retail franchise partner, Jordan Centre. In August, Hamleys is to open a store in the grandiose Dubai Mall and in October it will unveil a standalone store in Dublin. Hamleys chief executive, Gudjon Reynisson, who took the helm in spring, said it was "possible" the retailer would open stores in India and Turkey next year. Asked if Hamleys, in which the Icelandic investment group Baugur has a stake, would open in the UK outside London, he said: "We are always looking for good locations," but declined to comment about a possible Manchester store.
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