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

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Toys ‘R’ Us once boasted a prime location in New York’s Time Square while also inhabiting many large out-of-town buildings in retail parks in key towns and cities in the U.S. brand management company WHP Global has bought a controlling interest in Tru Kids, which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us brand. and abroad.

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Eddie Bauer Acquisition Gives Authentic Brands a Foothold in Growing Outdoor Category

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Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to be snapped up by brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group , a joint venture between ABG and mall operator Simon Property Group. ABG and SPARC said they also plan to continue Eddie Bauer’s purpose-driven initiatives. and Canada.

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POST COVID-19 Outlook on Sporting Goods Industry & Market Trends: The Good, The Bad and The Greatest Opportunities Ahead

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scuba, skiing and outdoor). The long pause has given brand managers, franchise owners, retailers and wholesalers enough time to rethink their customer relations, brand building strategies and community relations. In London, municipal authorities plan to go further by banning cars from some central thoroughfare.