Smyths Toys' UK operation sees record profit

Galway-headquartered toy store recorded its best ever performance despite its ‘bricks and mortar’ stores being shut from January to April last year

The business is operated by the low-profile Smyth family from Co Mayo.

The UK business of Galway-headquartered retail toy giant, Smyths Toys last year enjoyed record pre-tax profits of £18.11m (€20.77m).

New accounts filed by Smyths Toys UK Ltd with Companies House show the business almost doubled its pre-tax profits last year from £9.5m to £18.11m.