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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. Cox has held roles with companies including Ocado, Coles, Redmart, Alibaba and Carousell across the UK, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

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Toys ‘R’ Us to open immersive experience centre in Victoria next year

Inside Retail

Toys ‘R’ Us is planning to open a first-of-its-kind experience centre at a new headquarters and logistics hub it is building in the Melbourne suburb of Clayton, as the strategic review and restructure of the business comes to an end. Hobby Warehouse relaunched Toys ‘R’ Us as an online-only business in 2019.

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

Inside Retail

During the years affected by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, when freedom of movement was restricted, Australian retailers redoubled their efforts to consolidate their position in the local market. The momentum behind the Toys “R” Us brand and its return to key markets including the UK and United States has been phenomenal.

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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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Five leadership lessons from L’Occitane Group’s head of travel retail in Apac

Inside Retail

Following my degree, I worked in marketing and banking for a short period, following which I joined DFS as a management trainee in Hong Kong. After my training, I moved to Macau to open Four Seasons DFS Galleria and City of Dreams DFS Galleria as a marketer. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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How To Set Up A Retail Business

Retail Focus

The restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people learning new skills or returning to hobbies that had previously fallen by the wayside. Creating a business plan. Writing a business plan outlines what your business does and the goals you want to achieve. Market research.

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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. From 2 pm to 4 pm, I meet with the various teams across the afternoon including production, marketing, digital, finance and PR — to see how everything is going.

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