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

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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

According to the business’ financial report for the year, the toys, hobby and baby-goods retailer saw revenue of $21.8 million, and suffered a statutory loss before tax of $5.1 million – more than double the $1.9 million loss it endured in FY20.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Nicole Clay is the co-founder and CMO of Hue, an AI-powered video platform that helps beauty shoppers find the right products for their complexion shares her hobbies and time-management tips. These two hobbies keep me energised and refreshed, even during the most hectic work weeks. I’m currently feeling… inspired and energetic.

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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

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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VMS

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Full-time employees at Hobby Lobby can look forward to a bigger paycheck in 2022, as the arts-and-crafts chain is hiking its minimum wage to $18.50 But Hobby Lobby says it isn’t responding to the sociopolitical pressures of the moment. “We an hour starting Jan. That figure is $1.50

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Retail Focus

MAY 11, 2021

Harita Shah, Marketing Director UK and Creative, Media, Events, & Brand – Europe, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield comments: “Whilst the pandemic has been a tough time for many it has also simultaneously presented an opportunity for the nation to turn their hobbies and passions into their very own businesses launching online over the past 12 months.

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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

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

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

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 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 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

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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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2021

They were able to link customer IDs and preference data like hobbies, tastes, and purchase intentions, to make the in-store shopping experience more customised. The second was that the preference data they collected in the form of zero-party data can now be used for sales promotions in-store.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Since launching in Sydney in 2006, the chain of hobby game stores has grown to 29 locations across the country, as well as two in the United States. For the Australian board game, tabletop game and trading card game enthusiast, Good Games has been a pillar of the community for the past 16 years.

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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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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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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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Retail Focus

JUNE 5, 2024

International shoppers were most likely to shop across multiple channels when purchasing consumer electronics (60%), followed by cosmetics (58%), hobbies, toys and games (58%), footwear (56%), clothing (55%) and luxury (49%).

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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 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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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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Design Week

JULY 26, 2021

KJ: I think product design is a perfect blend of my favourite hobbies: solving puzzles and art. They help to make interior spaces more accessible by giving visually impaired people tactile feedback. DW: More generally, what would you say your biggest inspirations are in your design practice?

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Retail Focus

MAY 24, 2022

LoveCraft’s composable approach has led to it becoming a top global destination for knitting and crochet supplies, meaning it was ideally placed at a time when interest in these hobbies peaked. Turbo-charged user experience: Composable IT allows retailers to offer customers a unique and/or differentiated experience.

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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

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

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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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

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

APRIL 18, 2022

Colin Corcoran, owner of Command Elite Hobbies, told a similar story, alleging his firm is owed $170,000. Speaking to Nine’s A Current Affair , Vasile Opris, proprietor of X-Force Tactical, alleged his company had processed more than $850,000 in sales through Pay It Later.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The new system will support a new 20,000-square-metre facility which will be built in the Melbourne suburb of Clayton and house immersive experience centres for Toys ‘R’ Us, Babies ‘R’ Us and Hobby Warehouse. “We’re Then later, they also become Hobby Warehouse customers during adulthood or retirement.”.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The new system will support a new 20,000-square-metre facility which will be built in the Melbourne suburb of Clayton and house immersive experience centres for Toys ‘R’ Us, Babies ‘R’ Us and Hobby Warehouse. “We’re Then later, they also become Hobby Warehouse customers during adulthood or retirement.”.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 18, 2021

By avoiding the broad, vague offerings of sites that sell everything and anything, niche marketplaces focus on a narrow set of products based around a hobby, a community, or a single retail category. The advantages are manifold.

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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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? I ensure that I find time over the weekends to pursue my hobbies. SS: During Covid I learnt how to play guitar enough to strum a few basic songs. Needless to say, spending time with family is very important to me.

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