Late in 2007 and through the first half of 2008 a number of Gamleys stores closed down and in August 2008 rival chain The Entertainer, operator of thetoyshop.com website, purchased the Maidstone and Brighton stores, leaving only the Bromley store which closed in September 2008.
In late 2007 and through the first half of 2008, several Gamleys stores shut down, and in August 2008, rival chain The Entertainer, operator of thetoyshop.com website, acquired the Maidstone and Brighton stores, leaving only the Bromley store which closed in September 2008.