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

Inside Retail

In 2022, that experience is just as likely to be online as physical, with companies like Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ focusing more and more on digital-first retail: “With further shifts to e-commerce, particularly in toys, competition will become increasingly intense,” Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ CEO Dr Louis Mittoni says. billion in 2020.”

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The future is now: 3 emerging technologies retailers should know

Inside Retail

“We are at the forefront of innovation with social commerce, enhanced retailing and emerging retailing. New and emerging technologies are needed to ride on these trends,” said Joshua Emblin, Territory Director, APAC, at Commercetools. . It’s time to listen up: Voice commerce.

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“Doing nothing wasn’t an option”: M.J. Bale CEO Matt Jensen

Inside Retail

As you scale a business, it is important to create new products, categories and markets while maintaining healthy systems, processes and controls – this is to ensure things are (hopefully) kept in steady equilibrium. Category extensions into more lifestyle products is a super interesting space we are giving more time and attention to.

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Ex-Catch executives flock together to launch Little Birdie

Inside Retail

Four ex-Catch Group senior executives – Jon Beros, Russell Proud, Kalman Polak and Guy Polak – have teamed up to form Little Birdie, a new online shopping site that officially launched on Tuesday. “In regards to the technology we’re using, we’re breaking completely new ground,” Beros said. until 2020.

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How different consumers really perceive AR

Inside Retail

Technologies can have a lot of benefits for retailers. Yet unlocking the true potential of technological innovations requires a deep understanding of the human experiences they create and interact with. Augmented reality (AR) is a clear example of the need to balance technological innovation with human experience.

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The Future Of Retail Real Estate: What Small Retailers Should Expect

RetailMinded

in 2020 , marking a record high in 20 years. As technology advances and consumer behaviors evolve, landlords are investing in technologies that can help attract retail customers and their spending. The retail real estate sector is a category within the commercial real estate industry. What Is Retail Real Estate?

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ACTION IN RETAIL Co-Hosted by IBM, Lightspeed and Zoovu Debuts Virtual Conference Experience

RetailMinded

DENVER, CO — June 25, 2020 — ACTION IN RETAIL is pleased to announce that registration for the debut virtual experience taking place on July 22nd, 2020, is now open. Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by industry veterans Kerry Bannigan and Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, ACTION IN RETAIL will debut July 22, 2020.