All Toys R Us articles – Page 4
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GalleryIn-store experience crosses into the realm of the senses
Sensory marketing is a bold new frontier for retailers looking to stand out from the crowd, but does it make a material difference?
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DataData: Christmas spending to hit £16bn as men splash more cash than women
Spending on Christmas-related goods is expected to reach £16bn this year with men outspending women, according to the latest data.
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NewsReview of the Year: Retailers restructure their teams and strategies
As rapidly changing shopper habits and dwindling profits hit retailers, bosses moved swiftly during 2015 to restructure their operations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things retailers learned from Black Friday 2015
As the dust settles on this year’s Black Friday bonanza, Retail Week explores five things retailers learned from the promotional event.
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NewsToys R Us profits rocket after four consecutive years of UK decline
Toys R Us has more than trebled its full-year pre-tax profits in the UK, putting an end to a run of four consecutive years of falling profits.
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AnalysisToys R Us merchandise chief resigns months after European restructure
Toys R Us’ former UK boss Roger McLaughlan has resigned from the retailer a few months after being handed a new role following a European restructure.
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NewsDisney whips Star Wars fans into frenzy with 'Force Friday' event
Disney worked Star Wars fans into a global merchandising frenzy dubbed ‘Force Friday’ last week, ahead of the latest release in the movie series.
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NewsJune retail sales record strongest growth in 18 months
Retail sales recorded their strongest growth in 18 months in June, excluding Easter distortions, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsToys R Us taps IPO veteran as new chief executive
Toy retailer Toys R Us is installing the former boss of Domino’s Pizza as its new chief executive.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Aldi, Sports Direct and Toys 'R' Us
Retail news round-up on April 09, 2015: Aldi sales densities soar as it outpaces the big grocers, Ex-USC staff to take administrators to tribunal over layoffs, Toys ‘R’ Us mulls breaking into Ireland
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Toys R Us unveils turnaround strategy
Toys R Us has revealed its three key areas of focus will be enhancing mobile capabilities, investing in its Babies R Us business and reducing costs.
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NewsToys R Us launches 'selfie stations' in stores across Asia
Toys R Us is introducing ‘Selfie Stations’ to its stores across Asia in a drive to create a ‘theme park’ shopping experience for customers.
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NewsNRF: 'Same-day delivery isn't for everyone' says Toys R Us omnichannel head
Toys R Us’ omnichannel boss says some retailers should hold back from same-day delivery because customer expectations will reach a “tipping point”.
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NewsUS retailers celebrate best Christmas sales in 10 years
An improving labour market and a drop in fuel prices helped US retailers record their best Christmas sales in more than a decade.
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NewsClaire's Accessories records slump in operating profits
Claire’s Accessories’ UK operating profit slumped from £5.1m to £629,000 in its full year to February 1, 2014, after a fall in sales.
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NewsToys R Us France offers rollerblade delivery for Christmas
Toys R Us France is offering Parisian customers an unusual fulfilment method this Christmas by delivering orders by rollerblades.
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NewsPetit Bateau pushes off into Chinese childrenswear market
French kidswear retailer Petit Bateau is to take its first steps into China in a partnership with Hong Kong-based retail firm Fung Group.
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NewsToys R Us to launch digital store maps to help with Christmas rush
Toys R Us’s US shops will launch digital store maps that can be accessed via customers’ phones to help them find a specific toy or deal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is supply chain speed a worthy retail investment?
Amazon, Google and eBay believe ultra-fast fulfilment is the Holy Grail of retail, while others doubt it is worth the investment.
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NewsInfographic: Consumer confidence experiences its biggest fall so far this year
Consumer confidence has experienced its biggest fall so far this year, with the hitherto continuous rise in confidence halting at the end of the summer.