Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2024

Meanwhile, Australians have been turning to nostalgic hobbies to de-stress, resulting in sales of model train accessories shooting up 88.7 Vehicle jump starter sales swelled 162.8 per cent while glass cleaners soared 158.3 Baby and toddler outfits ranked fifth, with a growth of 142.9 Needlecraft kit sales grew 43.1

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Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2021

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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Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2021

Besides the Toys ‘R’ Us experience centre, the hub in Clayton will also house separate experience centres for Babies ‘R’ Us and Hobby Warehouse, which are all part of Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ Limited, previously known as Funtastic. Hobby Warehouse relaunched Toys ‘R’ Us as an online-only business in 2019. billion baby market.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2023

The company – which operates the Toys ‘R’ Us store networks across Australia and New Zealand, selling toys, baby and hobby products – also has an online presence in the UK. In the medium term, the company aims to achieve a 5 per cent market penetration in the toys, baby and hobby market in all of its licensed regions.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

“I look forward to building on this strong foundation and leading the acceleration of Toy’s growth in the years ahead, enriching more people’s lives through toys and hobbies,” she said.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Nostalgia is a key factor While collecting is certainly not a new hobby, the market, as evidenced by the report, is growing exponentially in recent years due to a variety of factors. The pandemic certainly played a role, as people sought solace in nostalgic hobbies.

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Retail Focus

MAY 28, 2024

Søstrene Grene’s signature range of aesthetic, accessible products, including home décor, hobby supplies, children’s toys, furniture, and kitchen essentials are on offer. The concept blends a unique labyrinth-like store layout, with subdued lighting and classical music, designed to relax and comfort shoppers.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A leading remote-control car retailer has sped into the fast lane after choosing Inventory Planner by Sage to help cut stockouts, save time and boost revenue.

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Inside Retail

JULY 15, 2024

Consumers who are looking for an offline hobby in books are also looking for an offline shopping experience in bookshops. The rise of book-tok, amongst the popularity of celebrity book clubs as well as film and television adaptations has rekindled the publishing industry.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? AC: As I mentioned, exercise is one, but I also have some eccentric hobbies like weeding the garden to empty my mind from time to time. Even in my extensive and intense travels I set aside my breakfast and gym hours. That is non-negotiable.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Formerly known as Funtastic, the business rebranded as Toys ‘R’ Us under the ticker TOY in April of 2021, after the former acquired Hobby Warehouse Group last November. In FY21 Toys ‘R’ Us relocated its warehousing operations to a temporary premises in Dandenong South, in an effort to satisfy its growing business.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2023

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? JB: Maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle is important to me, and I have several hobbies and activities that help me achieve this. Overall, these hobbies and activities help me achieve balance and stay healthy both physically and mentally.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Gadgets, fashion, hobbies and home decor are among the top-selling product categories globally, with hobbies, home decor and beauty among the fastest growing categories in Australia and New Zealand. Some of the branded products currently sold on Wish include Kate Spade, Puma, Samsung, Sunbeam and Lenovo. Focus on discovery.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We have tightened our focus on providing the leading toys, hobbies and baby products as we seek to enrich the lives of children and parents through our e-commerce direct-to-consumer retail operations.”. He added the company’s B2B business has complemented operations and contributed increasingly to the profitable growth of the enterprise.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Søstrene Grene, the renowned Danish homewares and hobby brand, is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its Central London flagship store. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

IR : Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? IR : What’s your approach to in-person, remote or hybrid working? LD: All work promotes happiness and productivity if well managed. But I believe in the combination of all approaches, not just one.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2024

“I think young people in China are finding themselves through consumption, through sports and hobbies, by trying frisbee, cycling or yoga and making that part of their identity,” said Yaling Jiang, founder of research and strategy consultancy ApertureChina.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2024

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? IR: What is your approach to in-person, remote and hybrid working? AB: In person. There is no way we could have achieved what we have achieved in the last year if we were all working remotely. AB: Ocean swimming and running are my meditation.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2024

IR : Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? I often say to people that we are not in the business of retail or beauty, we are in the business of problem-solving. If you can do this, you will succeed. JM: Reality TV. I am a huge Real Housewives and Kardashians fan as I don’t have to think when I watch them.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2022

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? These include: having an awesome team, not jumping between tasks, turning off notifications, sticking to Inbox Zero and always being open to better ways of doing things. JH: Lately I’ve been doing a lot of boxing.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? GY: Yes, I have several hobbies that play a crucial role in helping me to maintain my energy and to recharge. Meditation and daily reflection are integral parts of my routine, providing me with moments of stillness and clarity amidst the bustle of life.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

On Tuesday, September 12th, Søstrene Grene, the Danish homewares and hobby brand that has been making waves in the UK with its recent store rollouts, is set to take a significant step in its global expansion strategy with the launch of its long-awaited UK webshop.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2022

According to Chua, regardless of their interests or hobbies, Lego has a set that helps everyone explore their creativity. We ensure there is a Lego set for everyone – with ranges that span interests and hobbies from arts and crafts and space exploration to movie magic and sporting and superhero adventures,” Chua stressed. A good year.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 4, 2024

Kopanidis believes that brands have reduced this consumer group to a stereotype that does not want to engage in the lifestyles and hobbies that are so often attributed to Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z and now Gen Alpha.

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Retail Times

APRIL 12, 2022

As we emerge from the pandemic, so to have the new hobbies and interests we discovered. Whether it’s a love for baking banana bread or taking up a new sport, we’ve all now got a desire to do more with our free time than we ever did before.

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Retail Times

APRIL 15, 2022

After a 25-year career as an Early Years Teacher, Lynda Jones decided to turn her soap-making hobby into a business – a pivotal career move.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2024

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? We have set days where I like everyone to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and then the team have the flexibility to work from home on the other days. RVG: Spending time with family and friends is what I love, and it helps keep me balanced.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 10, 2022

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. In some cases, it has led to a complete career change.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? CG: I have many hobbies and interests; for me it’s more about prioritising and finding time for them! However, over the years, I’ve learnt that it’s important to set boundaries and intentionally find time for rest and leisure.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? CG: I have many hobbies and interests; for me it’s more about prioritising and finding time for them! However, over the years, I’ve learnt that it’s important to set boundaries and intentionally find time for rest and leisure.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

This focus on outdoor activities extends to its recruitment process – Arc’teryx store leaders are both efficient in retail and have an outdoor hobby. “As “You’ll find all of our branding, all of our marketing, is always people doing cool stuff outside.”

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Retail Times

APRIL 12, 2022

New research from Sproutl shows that 71% of people new to gardening say they find the hobby confusing.

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Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2022

We’re actually hoping franchisees will have personality traits or hobbies that will influence the design, perhaps basketball or music vernacular.,” When it comes to restaurant design, while the kitchen layout is standard, the front of house can be more collaborative.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

It became a job as well as a hobby, so I thought I should become more involved,” Russo said. While there’s discussion surrounding how many Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers spots there will be across the state, there are plans to build the gnocchi empire to about 20 locations by 2026. “It

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

The company is returning to key markets such as the US and the UK as part of its medium-term goal of achieving five per cent market share penetration in the toys, baby and hobby markets across all licensed regions. One business that is continuing to expand its global footprint is Toys “R” Us. The brand recorded an EBITDA loss of $6.7

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

And despite fifteen months of dipping in and out of lockdowns, more than nine in ten (92%) Boomers prefer to go solo when gaming, with just 26% taking up the hobby to feel part of a community. New research shows that half (48%) of Baby Boomers are dyed-in-the-wool brand loyalists when it comes to buying games and their add-ons.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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. With our brands spanning across Babies ‘R’ Us, Toys ‘R’ Us and Hobby Warehouse, we have something for all ages, and can make the most of our customer base as they age through all the segments.

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