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

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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. For example, we’re looking at ways that our AI can help gift-givers choose something that’s perfect for their specific loved one.

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The Daily Edited has been bought out of liquidation

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This provides a great foundation to strengthen the brand online, the expansion of bricks-and-mortar into selected flagship locations and exclusive partnerships. Key staff will be retained, gift cards will be honoured, and we have developed a strong plan to stabilise and then continue to build the brand whilst investing in stores and online.

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Meet Safely, a modern self-defense brand founded by women for women

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How Safely came to be Balancing college and their post-graduation careers alongside running their first business wasn’t easy, so the co-founders’ first attempt at launching a safety products company didn’t reach fruition. In May, the company plans to launch a multi-use, patent-pending product on its direct-to-consumer site for pre-order.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

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That UK story has led to more and more successful expansion – East and West – that has helped turn a retailer of various personal items into a global toy empire. The gender balance of Pop Mart customers is split 70:30 towards women, and the majority of purchasers are aged 16 to 35. The merchandise and the market.

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Analysis: Why Asia’s collectable toy market is only getting started

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One of the world’s largest retailers of collectable toys, Pop Mart, has rapidly accelerated its expansion plan outside of China during the past year, launching its first stores in the US, New Zealand, and Europe. Aw said the company plans to expand its IP collaborations into the metaverse as well. Competition ramps up.

Marketing 130
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How Aussie gumboot brand Merry People is taking on industry giants

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Here, Holloway talks about her journey from the banking world to fashion, the value of the tough early days ‘doing the markets’, expansion efforts in the UK and US, Merry People’s strength in digital marketing, the challenges of balancing a business with motherhood, and why the brand’s future is unisex.

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The business of love: Valentine’s Day set to break sales records and hearts

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Valentine’s Day presents brands and retailers with the opportunity to match shoppers with the perfect gift for their loved ones. The recipients of all this gift-giving no longer need to be significant others, with brands also championing friendship and self-love to be celebrated on the 14th of February.

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