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To Thrive in the New Global Ecommerce Marketplace, Toys ‘R’ Us may Need to Think Small

Retail TouchPoints

Remember Toys ‘R’ Us? A toy shop that gave the world Barbie, Mr. Potato Head and other wonderful creations. The toy seller, which at its peak had more than 1,500 stores around the world, was part of the fabric of American childhood for more than half a century. The Toy Store of the Future. and abroad.

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Express Enters ‘Mutually Transformative Partnership’ with Toys ‘R’ Us Owner WHP

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Express has entered a broad-reaching partnership with brand management firm WHP Global , owner of the Toys ‘R’ Us , Babies ‘R’ US and Anne Klein brands, among others. The deal marks a significant shift for EXPR into an “omnichannel platform company” that will eventually have a multi-brand portfolio.

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Inside MINISO’s ‘Joyful’ Omnichannel Expansion Plan

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More specifically, MINISO has spent the last year-plus bolstering its brick-and-mortar footprint in North America to amplify its proprietary $10 N’ Under concept, which has become beloved among Gen Z consumers. We are thus able to eliminate intermediaries and transfer the benefits to consumers.

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Forrester’s Digital Go-To-Market Review: Kid, Baby, And Toy

Forrester eCommerce

In this review, we evaluated 27 kid, baby, and toy brands on five elements: direct-to-consumer strength, brand visibility online, distribution and e-control, organic consumer enthusiasm, and product innovation.

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Walmart Introduces ‘No Concerns’ Returns Including Home Pickup for Walmart+ Members

Retail TouchPoints

“Saving our customers time and money is in our DNA, and I am proud of how we’ve innovated to offer exactly what our customers need this holiday — deeper savings across a broader assortment of gifts with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience,” said Tom Ward, EVP and Chief Ecommerce Officer at Walmart U.S. in a statement. “We

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How Intentional Design Sparks Imagination in the First Melissa & Doug Flagship 

Retail TouchPoints

Melissa & Doug toys and costumes have been in homes and schools around the world for decades. (If If you are a parent, you likely have at least one Melissa & Doug toy.) But now, Melissa & Doug is taking the reins of the experience and using its first flagship store to fully immerse consumers into its world of play.

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Petco Expands DoorDash Delivery Offerings, Enhances Mobile App

Retail TouchPoints

More than 10,000 products from Petco are now available for delivery nationwide via the DoorDash Marketplace, including food, treats, toys, beds, bowls and other supplies. Whether it’s the dog food you forgot to grab while out or a treat or toy, consumers now have convenient on-demand access to pets’ whole health needs.”

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