Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2021

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.

Hobbies 130

Hobbies Art Planning Engagement 130

Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2023

JB: Managing a team and executing plans were the hardest challenges I had to face, especially when time and resources are limited. I had to find the balance between managing the team and executing our plans, which can be difficult when there are competing priorities. IR: What do you love about your job?

Hobbies 130

Hobbies Balance Management Planning 130

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Both are occupying units on Braccan Walk with Søstrene Grene taking 6,000 sq ft of space. Søstrene Grene’s new, unique store concept ‘Retail for the Senses’ offers a wide assortment within home interiors, furniture, hobby items, kitchen supplies, children’s toys, specialty food and candy, gift-wrapping, and party supplies.

Art 147

Art Hobbies Consumer Electronics Shopping 147

Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2023

We moved into a permanent space in St Peters and, to celebrate, we launched the Rare Plant Corner, which has become a key part of the business. Is education improving in this space? IR: What are Jungle Collective’s plans for the future? LV: We plan on expanding quite heavily into outdoors. Watch this space!

Gifts 130

Gifts Beauty and Health Space Planning 130

Retailing Insight

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With the shipping crisis created by COVID, customers are sensitive to wait and will change plans to get what they want, when they want it. AT-HOME” ECONOMY REMAINS Home improvement, hobbies, cooking, binge-watching, and online shopping will continue to trend in 2022. Make it easy and attainable and your customers will return for more.

Reimagine 98

Reimagine Hobbies Consumer Shopping 98

VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

K EEPING THE organizational pipeline flowing with creative, high-potential talent is a challenge every company faces, yet countless studies have shown that identifying and engaging young professionals early in their careers is critical to future success. Paul Rivera, Courtesy of Gensler. What is your dream job or project? Samantha Goodman.

Design 98

Design Visual Merchandising Architecture Interior Design 98

RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Co-host an event in a shared space with a next-door-neighboring business. Many consumers, especially those shopping for recreational and hobby-related goods, expect unique personalization and customization options. Don’t forget about local charities you could spotlight or donate a percentage of your proceeds towards.

Retail Marketing 52

Retail Marketing Marketing Social Media Display 52