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LITTLEST PET SHOP CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE BOBBLE BY ENCOURAGING FANS ACROSS THE GLOBE TO 'BOBBLE TO THE BEAT'

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LITTLEST PET SHOP, one of the most well-known collectible toy brands in history, released a call to action to fans around the world to 'unleash the bobble'. In celebration of the franchise's long-anticipated return to retail in January – this is sure to be the "Year of the Bobble"! Debuting last week with a pop-up performance at Toys"R"Us at Macy's Herald Square, Macy's flagship location in New York City, the Bobble to the Beat social campaign encourages kids and kidults alike to showcase their dancing skills and bobble along with LITTLEST PET SHOP wherever they are, featuring custom choreography alongside an original LITTLEST PET SHOP brand anthem.

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Ultimately, we hope to inspire kids of all ages to let down their guard and unleash their own 'bobble' with us and LITTLEST PET SHOP!"
The first series in Generation 7 features a wide range of new characters to collect and cherish, available within LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Surprise Singles, LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Pairs, and LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Trios assortments, Play Packs and Playsets.
To further the LITTLEST PET SHOP experience , Roblox players can also bobble with the brand on the global immersive platform, which will debut a custom bobble dance emote available in-game starting today!
For more information about the LITTLEST PET SHOP brand and product line, visit LittlestPetShop.com .

This Week in Consumer News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 17, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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With a free small Frosty or small Frosty Cream Cold Brew offer available with the offer in the Wendy's app.
The new Toys"R"Us flagship store at Mall of America spans over 11,000 square feet and offers a wide assortment of the hottest toys and games for Toys"R"Us kids of all ages.
Families can shop for their favorite toys, take a photo with Geoffrey the Giraffe, and rediscover their love of play.
Fans are encouraged to use the 'Duet' feature on TikTok to add their own flair to the jingle or add it to their favorite playlist on Spotify.

Digitally Focused Retailers Saks OFF 5TH, Shinola, Filson, Lafayette 148, and Toys"R"Us Launch With Bolt To Supercharge Online Shopping

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolt, a leading checkout technology company, today announced that it has launched with Saks OFF 5TH, Shinola, Filson, Lafayette 148, and Toys"R"Us to automatically recognize more shoppers, increase conversion, boost store account registrations—and most critically—drive repeat purchases and build meaningful, lifetime relationships with their customers. With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, these brands are adopting strategies to help maximize sales and future-proof their businesses.

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With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, these brands are adopting strategies to help maximize sales and future-proof their businesses.
"In today's digital economy, shoppers expect a frictionless and personalized experience at every step of the buying journey—it's simply table stakes."
Lafayette 148, a modern luxury womenswear brand, is leveraging Bolt in a headless fashion to create a one-stop-shop for customer needs.
To do that, we've implemented Bolt's one-click checkout to make every online shopping journey as seamless and enjoyable as our in-store experience."

Toys"R"Us® to Open a Flagship Store at Mall of America Just In Time for the Holiday Shopping Season

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Monday, November 13, 2023

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Set to open just before Thanksgiving, this marks the first flagship store in partnership with Go!

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Set to open just before Thanksgiving, this marks the first flagship store in partnership with Go!
Today in the United States, Toys"R"Us has a global flagship store at American Dream, and through a landmark partnership with Macy's over 452 Toys"R"Us shop-in-shops are open inside every Macy's store nationwide.
"After the success we've experienced with our first flagship at American Dream and shops inside Macy's, bringing Toys"R"Us to Mall of America was a must.
The new Toys"R"Us flagship store at Mall of America spans over 11,000 square feet and offers a wide assortment of the hottest toys and games for Toys"R"Us kids of all ages.

WHP Global Announces Toys"R"Us® Retail Expansion to Air, Land and Sea

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Friday, September 29, 2023

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"As a specialty retailer and with deep roots in the toy and game industry, we are thrilled and honored to partner with WHP Global to expand the base of Toys"R"Us flagship stores," said Gideon Schlessinger, CEO of Go! Retail Group. "With over 30 years of experience in all 50 states, our focus will be to do what we do best -- provide valuable brick-and-mortar logistics and operational excellence to this iconic brand."

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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global ("WHP" or the "Company"), parent company of Toys"R"Us ®, unveils bold new plans for the expansion of the iconic toy brand.
In addition, WHP is set to bring Toys"R"Us to the travel industry with a new retail experience for airports and cruise ships.
"The Toys"R"Us brand is growing fast and our expansion into air, land and sea is a testament to the brand's strength," said Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman and CEO of WHP Global.
The brand generates more than USD$2 billion in global retail sales annually through 1,400 stores and e-commerce businesses in 31 countries.

Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us Canada Celebrate 10 New Store Openings

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Just in time for the holiday rush, Toys"R"Us Canada expands their world of play across Canada with 10 store openings, including two first-of-its-kind new stand alone Babies"R"Us locations.

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TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Just in time for the holiday rush, Toys"R"Us Canada expands their world of play across Canada with 10 store openings, including two first-of-its-kind new stand alone Babies"R"Us locations.
Recently, Retail Council of Canada reported, 81% of Canadians will shop at brick-and-mortar retailers in their neighbourhood instead of purchasing their items online.
With an increase in Canadians going back to in-store shopping this holiday season, Toys"R"Us Canada is meeting this demand by opening eight Toys"R"Us locations, plus two stand alone Babies"R"Us locations in Edmonton.
"These openings couldn't have come at a better time," says, Nick Muriella, Vice President of Merchandising & Supply Chain.

SoundCommerce Appoints Retail Industry Leader Emma Cope as Vice President of Sales

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundCommerce, a retail data and analytics provider, announced today the appointment of Emma Cope as its Vice President of Sales.

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SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundCommerce, a retail data and analytics provider, announced today the appointment of Emma Cope as its Vice President of Sales.
Cope brings 20-plus years of digital, retail, and ecommerce sales and technology leadership to the role at a pivotal time in the company's growth.
"We're excited to have Emma onboard leading growth initiatives here at SoundCommerce."
Data challenges are not unique to retailers and ecommerce brands, but SoundCommerce is uniquely positioned to drive profitable retail growth.

Diversified Financial Services Firm Hilco Global Hires David Kurtz as Vice Chairman - Chief Strategic Officer

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com), a privately held diversified financial solutions firm, announced today that veteran Lazard banker David Kurtz, will join the firm, serving as Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer. Mr. Kurtz will report to and work closely with Hilco Global Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jeffrey B. Hecktman.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global ( www.hilcoglobal.com ), a privately held diversified financial solutions firm, announced today that veteran Lazard banker David Kurtz, will join the firm, serving as Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer.
Mr. Kurtz will report to and work closely with Hilco Global Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jeffrey B. Hecktman.
In this new role as Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer, Mr. Kurtz will be responsible for continuing to fuel growth and further expansion of the overall diversified platform, while reinforcing Hilco Global' s reputation for delivering unsurpassed asset knowledge and expertise.
David Kurtz said, "Joining Hilco Global provides such a unique opportunity to leverage both my professional skill set and passion for strategic thinking at a firm that is truly innovative."

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Steven L. Ortega and C. Marie Robinson to Board of Directors

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Friday, June 16, 2023

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Steven L. Ortega and C. Marie Robinson have been named to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Steven L. Ortega and C. Marie Robinson have been named to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
Mr. Ortega and Ms. Robinson will fill the recent vacancies in the company’s board.
“We are pleased to welcome Steve and Marie as they bring strong industry expertise and unique perspectives to our board,” said Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Since 2021, Mr. Ortega also has served on the board of James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a multi-channel jewelry retailer.

WHSmith Set to Bring Toys"R"Us® Back to the High Street for UK Shoppers This Summer

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global, owner of Toys"R"Us, announced today a new retail partnership between WHSmith and Toys"R"Us ANZ Limited for the launch of 9 WHSmith High Street stores which will be unveiling new Toys"R"Us shop-in-shops from this month to bring the beloved children's toy brand back to the UK high street.

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The magic of Toys"R"Us will come to life in WHSmith with branded shop-in-shops rolling out in 9 high street locations across the UK.
Sean Toal, Managing Director, WHSmith High Street commented: "At WHSmith, we're always exploring new opportunities to launch exciting, new product ranges to our customers on the high street, and our partnership with Toys "R" Us certainly does this!
Simon Cartey, UK Commercial Director at Toys"R"Us added: "Our new Toys"R"Us shop-in-shops at WHSmith create the perfect home for Toys"R"Us as it returns to the UK high street shopping scene.
A further 8 Toys"R"Us shop-in-shops will be opening in the following WHSmith High Street stores throughout the summer: