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Hamleys toy store to open in Vietnam

By Aiko TanakaVietnam
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Hamleys, the world well-known British toy store, is to open its first retailer in Vietnam.

An 800 sqm retailer will open over two ranges of the newly constructed SC VivoCity shopping center in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis’s District 7, a well-liked enclave for expatriates and well-heeled Vietnamese. Will probably be Vietnam’s largest toy retailer and Hamley’s 56th retailer globally, marking its 18th worldwide market.

For 255 years Hamleys of London has been tagged ‘The Best Toy Store within the World’ bringing experiences and pleasure to youngsters of all ages. The corporate was based by William Hamley, who dreamed of making ‘the most effective toy store on the earth’ when opening the doorways to his retailer in Holborn, London in 1760.

The Hamleys toy store Vietnam will embrace hundreds of high quality permitted toys and all Hamleys iconic options together with, alternatives for youngsters to play, partaking retailer design, skilled service and toy demonstrations.

Hamleys’ franchise companion in Vietnam is Maison JSC, owned by Richard Trinh and Mai Son Pham. Maison distributes and sells worldwide manufacturers by way of 60 shops, from worldwide designer labels akin to Christian Louboutin, to extremely recognisable excessive road manufacturers like Topshop/Topman, Mango, Karen Millen, Coast, Bebe, Warehouse, Oasis, Charles & Keith, Pedro, 
Decorate, Monsoon Youngsters, Havaianas and NYS Sun shades. It additionally plans to convey CH by Carolina Herrera, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Max Mara, Max & Co and Santoni, amongst others, to Vietnam’s quick rising retail market.

Maison chairman Richard Trinh stated he had been working a very long time to open Hamleys in Vietnam.

“That is going to be probably the most spectacular toy store in Vietnam and on a regular basis will convey lasting reminiscences to youngsters and households by means of enjoyable and interesting experiences.”

Hamleys Vietnam has already created a Fb web page to assist construct pleasure out there previous to the shop’s opening.

Questions & Answers

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Where will the new Hamleys store be located in Vietnam?

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The Hamleys store will open in the newly constructed SC VivoCity shopping centre, situated over two ranges in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7. This area is a popular enclave for expatriates and well-heeled Vietnamese residents.

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Who is Hamleys' local partner for the new Vietnamese store?

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Maison JSC, owned by Richard Trinh and Mai Son Pham, is Hamleys’ franchise partner in Vietnam. Maison JSC already distributes and sells various international brands through 60 stores across the country.

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What features can customers expect at the new Hamleys store?

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The store will include thousands of quality-approved toys, opportunities for children to play, an engaging store design, and experienced staff providing toy demonstrations. It aims to bring memorable experiences to children and families.

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