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| Company type | Retail chain |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gadget shop |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | East Yorkshire |
Key people | Jonathan Elvidge (founder) |
| Products | Gadgets, toys, lighting |
| Owner | WHSmith |
The Gadget Shop (stylised gadgetshop) was a national British high-street chain of stores, predominantly selling gadgets, toys and lighting products, founded by Jonathan Elvidge in 1991.[1] At its height, it was one of the leading UK novelty gadget retailers. The chain went into administration in 2005, and subsequently closed. Its assets have previously been owned by The Entertainer, and are currently owned by WHSmith.[2]
- ^ "Jonathan Elvidge". For Entrepreneurs Only. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ Harrison, Nicola (7 September 2010). "WHSmith buys Gadget Shop". Retail Week. Retrieved 11 August 2020.