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Toys ‘R’ Us to open immersive experience centre in Victoria next year

Inside Retail

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. 140 million business.

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In Milan, V12 Design is getting ready to service clients in the Space Economy

Design Wanted

What is the Space Economy? In short, it refers to the industries involved in the full range of activities and resources that create value and benefits to human beings in the course of exploring, researching, understanding, managing, and utilising space. Bridging the gap between space exploration and design.

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How Sam Walton’s sundown rule makes me a better leader: Andy Chen, Comvita

Inside Retail

I was also previously with manufacturing company Methven working on the brand side, but Comvita is my first role on the brand side in the FMCG space. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? I spent 10 years at Walmart in HR management and project management. That is non-negotiable.

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‘I find purpose and meaning in my work’: Dsmile founder Joseph Badr

Inside Retail

I also find that collaborating with local businesses in the same space is helpful for sustainability. 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.

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

Inside Retail

IR : In what ways do you believe Wolf & Badger fills a white space in the retail industry? 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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From Big 4 firm to start-up: TaskPod’s Adam Morgan talks lessons learned

Inside Retail

A few years ago, co-founders Adam Morgan and Tyson Gundersen left the corporate world behind to start Bureau Booths – which provided soundproof office booths to existing spaces – then TaskPod , which offers private working spaces in recreational and retail spaces, transport hubs and other locations. AM: Yes, I do.

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From click to brick in minutes: How Lego is tapping into “quick commerce”

Inside Retail

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.

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