Squishy Dumpling Toys Drive Surge in High Street Shop Sales The recent surge in demand for squishy dumpling toys and other physical collectibles among young people has retailers rejoicing.
At HMV, sales of vinyl records have seen a significant boost, with year on year increases of 27 per cent in stores and 45 per cent online.
According to Phil Halliday, managing director of HMV, this shift is driven by a desire for connection and community among young people.