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Toys ‘R’ Us names Penny Cox as its new CEO

Inside Retail

She will replace Louis Mittoni, the controlling shareholder, who has taken a step back in the organisation as part of a strategic plan for the expansion of the ASX-listed business announced in March. Toys ‘R’ Us has chosen an experienced e-commerce executive Penny Cox with extensive international experience to take over as CEO.

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“Reignited appetite”: Why retailers are seeking greener pastures overseas

Inside Retail

According to HSBC research , more than half of Australian mid-size companies are planning to expand offshore in 2023, and enter at least one new foreign market. But, with consumers facing rising inflation and cost of living pressures across the world, the stakes for international expansion are high.

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Child’s play: Inside Toys ‘R’ Us’ expansion strategy

Inside Retail

He says because the business hasn’t fully trusted supply since June 2020, the chief operating officer and inventory planning team have worked with partners to place orders and forecasts for the 2021 holiday peak season as early as October in some categories. ” Big plans for 2022.

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A day in the life of Rebecca Vallance-Gasan: “I am hyper-organised”

Inside Retail

The plan is to reach 20 stores globally within the next few years, with a focus on strategic growth across both the direct-to-consumer business and international wholesale. I launched and established Rebecca Vallance in London in 2011, before returning home to Sydney to continue our expansion. I also love travelling.

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Søstrene Grene announces highly anticipated Central London flagship store

Retail Times

Søstrene Grene, the renowned Danish homewares and hobby brand, is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its Central London flagship store. This move is a part of the brand’s ambitious expansion plan to open 100 new stores across the UK by 2030.

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How Toys ‘R’ Us aims to bring joy and wonder back to the brand

Inside Retail

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. My vision for the company is that we are truly an authority on toys (and babies and hobbies), and all aspects of development and play.

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Why Melbourne burger brand Royal Stacks is ready to beef up its business

Inside Retail

Royal Stacks will open four new locations over summer 2021/22, doubling its restaurants to eight, and has plans to increase its footprint significantly over the next two years. We’re actually hoping franchisees will have personality traits or hobbies that will influence the design, perhaps basketball or music vernacular.,”

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