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Toys “R” Us promotes new COO, sells off UK toy manufacturer

Inside Retail

Toys “R” Us has announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Lian Yu, who has been promoted from her previous position of general manager of the brand. Yu was also previously general manager of Hobby Warehouse for eight years and general manager of Mittoni for 10 years. Additional reporting by Dean Blake.

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Appnovation Continues Global Growth Trajectory in 2022

Retail Focus

In April 2022, Appnovation opened an office in Romania, offering off-shore services to global clients. This growing team includes developers, technology leaders and project managers. Our work with ASCD earned 17 Communicator Awards in the 2022 competition. Gordon Fisher. Global Office Expansion. New Global Clients.

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Delivery management platform, Scurri, announces strategic UK hires to accelerate expansion

Retail Focus

Next generation delivery management platform, Scurri , whose retail and brand partners include Vision Direct, Biscuiteers and Natural Baby Shower, today announced two new strategic appointments as it continues to scale growth in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Matthew Hunt joins the Scurri team in the role of Demand Generation Manager.

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In conversation with Aesop general manager, Preet Bains

Inside Retail

Here, Australia and New Zealand general manager Preet Bains discusses the brand’s omnichannel strategy, the sensory appeal of its unique stores and the key to maintaining the relevance of a legacy brand. . We seek to promote our brand integrity at all times, while providing exceptional products through engaging customer service.

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RFG “cautiously optimistic” for business in 2022

Inside Retail

These have been tough and unavoidable trading conditions and we believe that hard-working franchise partners, strong brands and ongoing promotional support from RFG has kept the impact to a minimum and built a strong base for FY22. The post RFG “cautiously optimistic” for business in 2022 appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Seven Key Technologies For Retailers In 2022 

RetailMinded

Here’s a list of the top retail technologies you must look out for in 2022: . When it comes to knowing the best technological trends that could help retailers in 2022, one of the most ideal alternatives businesses can consider is the use of customer service robots. Customer Service Robots . Voice Commerce . Cashierless Stores .

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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

Inside Retail

A joint £5 billion bid from Reliance Industries and Apollo Global Management was rejected, with other interest from Asda, brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, CVC and Bain Capital. trillion in managed assets. In FY23, the Ezz-branded products portfolio that includes its vitamin and dietary supplements drove underlying revenue growth of 299.8