Shopping centre welcomes fast-growing toy retailer

Frenchgate Shopping Centre is adding one of the fastest-growing high street toy retailers in the UK to Doncaster, a move which will create nine jobs.

The Entertainer is expected to open at the centre in September and will take over the former Toys R Us unit.

Paddy Mellon, Frenchgate general manager, said: “With the news that Toys R Us were closing stores across the UK earlier this year, we are very pleased to be able to announce that The Retailer will be joining us at Frenchgate, enhancing our children’s toy and leisure offer.”

The Entertainer currently has 145 shops in the UK, plus 20 international operations.

The family-owned and operated business employs more than 1,500 staff across its shops, head office and distribution warehouses.

Karen Ewing, store manager of The Entertainer, said: “We are looking forward to bringing some fun to Frenchgate Shopping Centre and welcoming excited children through our doors.”

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