The first new store opening of the Harlequin era has arrived at the shopping centre formerly known as atria Watford: Character.com.

Imagine this: a smiling toddler, flashing lights, gentle music, floor to ceiling in full colour, a glass of wine in hand and, oh, a six-foot-tall Postman Pat. No, this is not some wild fever dream, ...

May 16, 2025 at 3:06pm BST UK toy firm Character Group said its trading in the US remains “uncertain” after pausing the shipment of Chinese-made products to the country over tariffs.

UK toy firm Character Group said its trading in the US remains "uncertain" after pausing the shipment of Chinese-made products to the country over tariffs.

The manufacturer of Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam toys pulled its financial targets for the year last month because of the prospect of tariffs. On Friday, Character said its shipments from China to the US ...

UK toy firm Character Group said its trading in the US remains “uncertain” after pausing the shipment of Chinese-made products to the country over tariffs. It added that sales globally have also been ...

It added that sales globally have also been knocked by caution among customers as a result. The manufacturer of Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam toys pulled its financial targets for the year last month ...

It added that sales globally have also been knocked by caution among customers as a result. The manufacturer of Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam toys pulled its financial targets for the year last month ...