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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. But, with consumers facing rising inflation and cost of living pressures across the world, the stakes for international expansion are high.

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Funtastic rebranding as Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ in retail-led transformation

Inside Retail

The change in identify follows the group’s acquisition of the Hobby Warehouse business last November, which brought the Toys ‘R’ Us license under its control and which kicked off a major shift at the business that saw Hobby Warehouse chief executive Louis Mittoni take charge of Funtastic.

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A day in the life of Rebecca Vallance-Gasan: “I am hyper-organised”

Inside Retail

I launched and established Rebecca Vallance in London in 2011, before returning home to Sydney to continue our expansion. 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. IR: What does your work environment look like?

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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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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. Business analysis – You will need to do a thorough analysis of the condition of the market, identifying your competitors and how your company will sit within the industry.

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“Enjoy the journey and be kind”: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan on leadership

Inside Retail

From her early days as a store manager at Sportsgirl, to leadership roles at Gap, Sussan and Cotton On, McGahan has built up a wealth of knowledge, which she has drawn from to shape Strand’s recent rebrand , and overseas expansion. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? Then it’s a win-win.

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How Pizza Capers’ founder is driving Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers’ rapid growth

Inside Retail

It became a job as well as a hobby, so I thought I should become more involved,” Russo said. Bonding over a love for Italian cuisine, the pair started selling fresh gnocchi at local markets. Replication en masse According to Cleary-Corradini, there’s fierce internal debate about the scale of expansion.

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