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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. As I’ve progressed in my career, I’ve spent more time focusing on strategy, team culture and supporting our people rather than the ‘doing’. Don’t watch your inbox.

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

Inside Retail

This strategy shows that a stand-alone take-back scheme is not enough. Dool adds, “At Depop, we are driven by working alongside our community to reshape fashion consumption, promoting and celebrating a circular-first mindset.” Its innovative programs and strategies are paving a new normal in fashion.

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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

Here are the top tips for you to take note of as we head into 2022 with a new strategy. 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. As you create your strategy for next year, keep customer convenience as your driver.