Expansion Hobbies Marketing 
Inside Retail
MARCH 29, 2023
Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us has reported a slip in half-year profits impacted by its expansion in the UK and setting up of its Australian operations. 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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 12, 2023
She will replace Louis Mittoni, the controlling shareholder, who has taken a step back in the organisation as part of a strategic plan for the expansion of the ASX-listed business announced in March. Cox has held roles with companies including Ocado, Coles, Redmart, Alibaba and Carousell across the UK, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
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Inside Retail
APRIL 12, 2023
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.
Retail Focus
JUNE 5, 2024
Cross-border shoppers from the international markets which purchase the most from UK brands and retailers are also among those with the highest concentration of omnichannel consumers, the latest Global Voices report from ESW shows. To learn more, download the full report: Omnichannel Commerce: Creating Value for Your Brand and Your Customers.
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2024
Premium sportswear brands are enjoying robust growth in China as they take to directly courting their main customers, posing yet another setback to megabrands Nike and Adidas as they grapple with local competitors in the $55 billion sportswear market. But the more share they take out of the market, the less there is left for everyone else.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
The most significant initiative for the year, and potentially one of our greatest for years to come, was to secure exclusive licensing rights to operate Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us in the UK, the largest toy market in Europe and fourth largest in the world, with a total addressable market of £3.3
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