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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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Underestimated Danger: The Story Of Plastics In IT

Forrester eCommerce

Plastics play a crucial role in modern society, appearing in everything from toys to cars, medical equipment, spacecrafts, and computers. They are the technological equivalent of steel and concrete, with sustainability implications that far surpass their usage.

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Just Eat Partners with ASDA and LEGO for Innovative Toy Delivery Service in the UK

365 Retail

This partnership is set to bring a novel shopping experience to UK customers, allowing them to purchase LEGO toys through the Just Eat platform. In an effort to stimulate interest and provide added value, Just Eat is promoting an introductory offer of up to 50% off on selected LEGO toys until 19th November.

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Are Seasonal Pop-Ups ‘Haunting’ Abandoned Toys ‘R’ Us Stores A Good Idea?

RTP blog

The absence of Toys ‘R’ Us headed into the holiday season has created a scramble in two ways: one, to grab a larger share of the toy market, and another for additional physical space. all have expanded their toy offerings ahead of the season, and old favorite FAO Schwarz is reopening its flagship New York City store in November.

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Ikea Taps Meta’s Tech for New In-Store AR Game in Sweden

Retail TouchPoints

Ikea ’s marine-focused Blåvingad toy line is the inspiration behind a new interactive AR experience — Lilla Äventyret (The Little Adventure) — that launched in 21 Ikea stores across Sweden on Feb. Ikea’s Blåvingad toy collection launched in October 2022 and is produced in part from recycled plastic cleaned from the ocean.

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Which Retailer Has The Best Chance To Fill The Void Left By Toys ‘R’ Us?

RTP blog

Toys ‘R’ Us. Following the announcement, KB Toys returned from six feet under, announcing its plans to make a comeback in the wake of the demise of Toys ‘R’ Us. With Toys ‘R’ Us accounting for approximately 12% of U.S. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: As sad as it may be that Toys ‘R’ Us is gone, this was inevitable.

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The Top Ecommerce Trends for Toy Brands | Salsify

Salsify

Selling toys online isn’t all fun and games. While the expansion and evolution of technology makes it easier than ever for companies to get ecommerce sites up and running, this same IT evolution means increased competition across an already crowded space.

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