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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. In her new role, Yu will oversee all Toys “R” Us ANZ Limited operations, including Funtastic, Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, Hobby Warehouse and Mittoni.

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“Our mission is to make retail fair”: Wolf & Badger CEO George Graham

Inside Retail

Here, we speak with Wolf & Badger co-founder and CEO George Graham about his plans to continue driving global retail growth. GG: With so much more to do, I think it is difficult to find as healthy a balance as I might like, but I enjoy my work and I do find time to pursue other hobbies and interests on the side as much as I can.

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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. Creating a business plan. Writing a business plan outlines what your business does and the goals you want to achieve. What are the products you’ll stock?

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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

From there, I’ve worn many hats in our support office and in various roles across the merchandise function: from demand planning to buying to buying manager. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? I was part of the set-up team that launched Officeworks into the New South Wales market.

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“An exciting and important step”: Why Tommy Hilfiger is teaming with Depop

Inside Retail

Dool adds, “At Depop, we are driven by working alongside our community to reshape fashion consumption, promoting and celebrating a circular-first mindset.” Thrift shopping is a hobby to many people, and in recent years wearing pre-loved clothing has been normalised by the emergence of more secondhand marketplaces and apps.

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Achieving Business Goals: Marketing Targeting

Retailing Insight

I f you’re planning to expand your business into new markets or launch new products, you need to find your target markets to maximize your success. Do they have any hobbies? These matched benefits and features will help you in develop targeted promotional, marketing and sales materials that will engage your customers.

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12 Retail Tips for 2022

Retailing Insight

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.