Podcasts about Hamleys

Join me as I sit down with Paul Porter, Global Chief Experience Officer at Hamleys, the world's oldest and most iconic toy retailer, for a deep dive into the art of creating unforgettable in-store experiences. In this episode, we discuss how Hamleys has captivated generations of shoppers for 265 years, the magic behind its seven floors on London's Regent Street, and the power of play in a digital world. Learn how Hamleys scales joy across 200 stores in 17 markets, why emotion and storytelling still beat one-click convenience, and what the future of experiential retail looks like. If you're passionate about customer experience and retail innovation, this one's for you.

Sharing our London Itinerary including what we skipped, and what we would or wouldn't do again. We Flew Virgin Atlantic and stayed at the Hyatt Regency Churchill Day of Arrival: Walk through Hyde Park toward Big Ben Day 1 Tower of London, arrive early and head straight for the Queen's Jewels, Lunch at Vapiano Tower Bridge, Terrible Thames River Cruise. The Sky Garden or Borough Market is also in the area. Day 2 British Museum, followed by lunch at Dishoom, shopping at Hamleys, and walking through the shops on Oxford and Regent Street. Tickets to Matilda booked through TKTS. Day 3 Harry Potter Walking Tour of London booked through airbnb HERE and Borough Market lunch at Leon, healthy-ish quick service food, time at Princess Diana Memorial Park. Day 4 Harry Potter Studios with Golden Tours transportation included, then Mrs. Doubtfire in the West End. Day 5 Walk through Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens _______________________ Get $30 on Rakuten HERE Best Ever Offer on card used for booking hotel stays at Hyatt HERE For links to my favorite cards for points and miles click HERE For Information About The Lift Library click HERE Want to join in the Free Best Body Beautiful Life Master Class Join HERE Click HERE for the Show Notes. Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Let's support each other!

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, I sit down with comedian James Watkins aka Moss, celebrated for his unique characters and engaging stage presence. Together, they dive into the wild world of comedy, from the thrill of performing in unconventional settings like bingo halls to the camaraderie and challenges of the open mic scene. James opens up about his worst on-stage moments, the creative process behind crafting comedic personas, and the joy of entertaining audiences, whether at Hamleys or on the comedy circuit. The conversation also explores the evolution of their styles, the art of audience engagement, and the playful absurdities that define comedy. As they chat, James shares his aspirations to host a reboot of Shooting Stars and his plans for an interactive show called Dick Speeds Death Jenga. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted joke challenge, showcasing the humour that keeps comedy alive. LINKS: Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod James Watkins Comedy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moss_jw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moss_jw Unskippable Comedy: https://www.instagram.com/unskippabledialogue_comedy/ Brighton Fringe: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/dick-speeds-death-jenga/ ———————— Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice Over Segment: John Pape - https://www.johnpape.co.uk/

- Mặc dù còn gần 3 tháng nữa mới đến dịp Giáng sinh, nhưng nhiều công ty chuyên về đồ chơi của Anh đã lên kế hoạch chuẩn bị những mặt hàng thu hút khách, trong số đó có Hamleys – hãng bán lẻ đồ chơi lâu đời nhất thế giới. Hôm qua, Hamleys đã công bố danh sách những đồ chơi được dự báo sẽ bán chạy nhất mùa Giáng sinh năm nay. Chủ đề : công ty bán lẻ, Anh, chuẩn bị sẵn sàng, mùa Giáng sinh --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

Adam explores a new boutique at Hamleys in London, which offers a variety of creative experiences for families, including charm bracelet making, hair braiding, and child-friendly makeup. The boutique aims to provide a fun, hands-on environment where visitors can express themselves and enjoy activities together. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy store Hamleys are holding fun fuelled activities throughout the holidays! From making your very own medals and trophies to competing in gaming jumbo jamboree fun, the entertainment is never-ending!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where magic and adventure come to life, Harry Potter fans have cast a spell of their own, creating a wave of business opportunities and immense growth. Phil Pinder and Ben Fry found a way to capture this enthusiasm for all things wizardry and created their first business, The Potions Cauldron—a place where fans can immerse themselves in the universe and enjoy an enchanting brew or 2! In June 2023, with a vision to scale, they took their business to Dragon's Den and after being offered quite possibly the largest sum to date of £200,000, they simply refused to part with a third of their company and had no choice but to turn down Peter Jones himself.  But since then, they've been busier than ever, opening wizarding golf franchises and shops across the UK. Their mystical drinks are now stocked in Hamleys, HMV, and Center Parcs, and they've landed a deal that will help them to produce a million bottles per year.  So, the real question is, how did they do it? And how did they fund their expansion and confidently find their footing without the backing and mentorship of a Dragon?  In this episode of Sound Advice, Phil tells us how they took this idea and turned it into a magical destination business.  

Adrian speaks to Patrick Adom, founder and co-CEO of Very Puzzled (his daughter is a fractional CEO!). It is a children's toy manufacturer that focuses on African-Caribbean themed jigsaw puzzles for children developed with both parents and child. It's stocked in top UK stores including Waterstones, Hamleys and John Lewis! Very Puzzled offers families of all backgrounds the opportunity to explore and learn more about the richness of Africa and the African-Caribbean community. Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube!   Social Media  YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life.  For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting.  To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide.  I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

In 1983 Australian glaciologist Trevor Hamley joined a Soviet traverse from the Russian coastal station, Mirny, to Dome Charlie, high atop the Antarctic plateau. Bouncing about in the back of a T-55 tank converted into a living quarters/galley/dining space/lab, recording locations on audio cassette tape, wielding a hammer, and ignoring the ideological and political drivers of the cold war in the name of survival, camaraderie, and science, Trevor experienced Antarctica in a unique context at a unique point in history. His book, "Vodka in a Vegemite Jar" recounts his experiences during the preparation for and during the traverse in compelling prose that keeps one eye on the immediacy of the narrative and another on the forty year perspective 2023 affords on his time in the back of a Kharkovchanka. Introduced to Trevor by Jeff Wilson, who recounts his own Antarctic tale in episode 151, I spent an afternoon with the Hamleys after reading a galley proof copy of the manuscript. I listened intently as Trevor mapped the overall arc of the story he recounted in his text as well as the story of bringing that text together. Fortunately I remembered to press record on the Zoom H4N, so you get to listen intently, too. I am proud to bring "Vodka in a Vegemite Jar" to the attention of "Ice Coffee" listeners and I encourage them to head to https://www.trevorhamley.com/ to see what's on offer for $30 plus postage. My copy arrived in the mail today and I'm over the moon to see the finished product in its colour illustrated glory. That's going straight to the pool room.

Delighted to welcome ‘National Treasure Whisperer' (!) Actor, Director & Author Brendan O'Hea to the Good Listening To Show ‘Clearing'. Brendan and I were at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School together way-back-when.Encounter the magical world of theatre as we journey alongside Brendan O'Hea, author of the beautifully curated book "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent", co-written with his great friend of 30 years, Dame Judi Dench.A book lovingly curated & co-written over the last 4 years of conversations which all started at beginning of the Pandemic, with his great friend of 30 years, Dame Judi Dench. Written as a 'love letter to Shakespeare' to celebrate her 70 years of Shakesepare and all the parts that she has played.From the extraordinary tales embedded within its pages to the intriguing process of its creation, this episode promises to engage, inspire, and fascinate. The conversation takes a deep dive into Brendan & Judi Dench's creative process, the necessity of taking mental breaks, the phenomenon of muscle memory in Shakespearean actors, and the profound power of metaphors.Not only do we delve into the mechanics of theatre but we also explore its transformative influence. Brendan highlights the commendable work of "Scene and Heard", a London-based theatre company that champions children's creativity. We discuss the role of theatre in education, how it nurtures empathy, and the impact it has in shaping a decent civilization. The conversation also covers the importance of acknowledging the unsung heroes of a theatrical production and the value of collective efforts in a successful production.But the show's not over yet! Stick around as we navigate through Brendan's unconventional stint as a ‘Fishy Santa' (!) at Hamleys, revealing the unexpected opportunities life throws at us. We also dissect the fine details that go into directing plays and the parallels drawn with parenting, cultivating an environment wherein creativity thrives. Lastly, for those grappling with the pressure of early careers, we also touch upon overcoming limitations, embracing failure, and transforming it into a stepping stone towards success. So sit back, tune in, and prepare to be transported into an enchanting world of theatre, creativity and the timeless works of Shakespeare in the extraordinarily good company of Brendan O'Hea.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

What should the world's most populous country, with more than a fifth of its people aged below 10 have? A huge toy market. But despite a large customer base and deals like Reliance's purchase of toy giant Hamley's, we are still a hundredth of the global toy market. Two reasons: unorganised players account for most of the market and the organised players have always sold mostly imported toys. The government is trying to change this by stifling imports, especially from world no. 2 China, and incentivising local toy makers. Schools are encouraging toys in their curriculum, parents are looking for more educational toys and startups are rushing to fill that demand. Host Shabori Das explores the current landscape and future prospects with Ashwini Kumar of Smartivity Labs, Disha Katharani of Imagimake, and Jeswant R of Funskool India in this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in!  If you like this episode from Shabori Das, check out her other interesting episodes on The Karobar of a Bar, What cheap fast fashion actually costs, Beauty Battles: Who will be crowned the retail royalty? And more! Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fun day started with the changing of the guard, a quick stop in a museum then we explored Hamleys toy store $$$

We're talking… Tom's very sick week, passionate languages, beige diets and Imodium, rucksack dads, theatre trips, a serious beef with M&M's and the heaven and hell of visiting Hamleys. Followed by some email questions on our favourite moments from the pod, a maid of honour problem, snoring solutions and perfecting efficient packing. For questions or comments please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you. Instagram - @wolfowlpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/WolfandOwlPodcast Merch & Mailing List- https://wolfandowlpod.com/ A Shiny Ranga Production For sales and sponsorship enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard North is the co-founder and CEO of Wow! Stuff, whose innovative tech-toys are sold in major retailers around the world, from Hamleys in London to Walmart in the US.  In 2001, Richard had a car accident that saw him counting from ten to zero and back again just to stay alive. It was a moment that naturally changed Richard's life profoundly. Part of this episode focuses on how he overcame his injuries and the lessons he learned from the experience, while we also hear about the joys and legal challenges of the toy industry . 

El centro comercial #Antara #FashionHall, ubicado en #Polanco, en la Ciudad de México, acaba de declararse #petfriendly y para festejarlo ha colocado un #stand en donde le están tomando fotos a los #perritos que llegan a visitar el lugar, acompañados de sus dueños.

Ovlivní problémy v logistice a lodní dopravě letošní Vánoce? Jak kolaps dodavatelského řetězce dopadnul na prodejce hraček? A co inflace? O tom se v dalším díle E15 Castu bavil Nikita Poljakov s Janou Doležalovou, ředitelkou společnosti Hamleys.  www.e15.cz

In this week's episode: Just who is protesting new Covid rules in Europe?  In The Spectator this week we have three articles that cover the riots and protests all over Europe about new covid policies. Two of them report the scene on the ground in different countries. Lionel Barber and Nick Farrell write respectively about the situations in Holland and Italy and talk on the podcast about why this is happening now and how much more it could escalate. (00:45) Also this week: Is China having its own hand and the #MeToo moment? A spotlight has been shined on China in recent days, due to the troubling series of events surrounding the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Who after making claims of being pressured into a sexual relationship with a CCP official, disappeared for days, as all mentions of her claims were wiped from social media. Cindy Yu writes about this story in this week's Spectator and talks on the podcast about the history of China's mistress culture. (14:17)    And finally: What does it take to be a Hamleys elf?  Christmas is coming and if there are children in your life begging for this season's hottest toy, you might find yourself at Hamleys, the world's oldest toys store, and as you enter you may well be greeted by a festive elf. But what's it like being one of these red and green-clad friends of Father Christmas? Our podcast producer Sam Holmes writes in The Spectator this week about his experience as an elf when he was 19. Sam is joined on the podcast by Mark Campbell, the current Lego man at Hamleys and Sam's old boss from his elf days. (21:00) Hosted by Lara Prendergast Produced by Sam Holmes Subscribe to The Spectator today and get a £20 Amazon gift voucher: www.spectator.co.uk/voucher  Listen to Lara's food-based interview show, Table Talk: https://www.spectator.co.uk/tabletalk 

In this week's episode: Just who is protesting new Covid rules in Europe?  In The Spectator this week we have three articles that cover the riots and protests all over Europe about new covid policies. Two of them report the scene on the ground in different countries. Lionel Barber and Nick Farrell write respectively about the situations in Holland and Italy and talk on the podcast about why this is happening now and how much more it could escalate. (00:45) Also this week: Is China having its own hand and the #MeToo moment? A spotlight has been shined on China in recent days, due to the troubling series of events surrounding the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Who after making claims of being pressured into a sexual relationship with a CCP official, disappeared for days, as all mentions of her claims were wiped from social media. Cindy Yu writes about this story in this week's Spectator and talks on the podcast about the history of China's mistress culture. (14:17)    And finally: What does it take to be a Hamleys elf?  Christmas is coming and if there are children in your life begging for this season's hottest toy, you might find yourself at Hamleys, the world's oldest toys store, and as you enter you may well be greeted by a festive elf. But what's it like being one of these red and green-clad friends of Father Christmas? Our podcast producer Sam Holmes writes in The Spectator this week about his experience as an elf when he was 19. Sam is joined on the podcast by Mark Campbell, the current Lego man at Hamleys and Sam's old boss from his elf days. (21:00) Hosted by Lara Prendergast Produced by Sam Holmes Subscribe to The Spectator today and get a £20 Amazon gift voucher: www.spectator.co.uk/voucher  Listen to Lara's food-based interview show, Table Talk: https://www.spectator.co.uk/tabletalk 

Après les stations essence et les rayons de supermarchés vides, c'est au tour du secteur du jouet de s'inquiéter au Royaume-Uni. Les vendeurs ne savent pas s'ils seront suffisamment approvisionnés avant les fêtes de fin d'année. De notre correspondante à Londres, Un homme déguisé en capitaine crochet et une femme en sorcière gesticulent sur le trottoir. Des enfants les observent depuis leurs poussettes. On est devant l'entrée d'Hamleys, une enseigne mythique de Regent Street, l'une des rues les plus animées de Londres.  Victoria regarde le spectacle avec sa fille de 17 mois, Nelly. Elle a déjà commencé ses courses de Noël. « Mes parents sont dans le magasin en train d'acheter des jouets à ma fille. Ils m'ont dit qu'ils étaient inquiets des pénuries qui arrivent. L'année dernière, avec le Covid, on n'a pas acheté les cadeaux à temps », raconte Victoria. Et, s'adressant à sa fille : « Nelly, tu attends Noël avec impatience ? Est-ce qu'on va avoir des jouets sous le sapin à Noël cette année au lieu d'en avoir quelques jours plus tard ? Nous l'espérons bien ! » Charlie sort du magasin, une peluche sous les bras pour son fils. Pour le moment, les rayons sont pleins. Elle veut d'abord retrouver l'esprit des fêtes de fin d'année qui a tant manqué l'année dernière. « On n'a pas encore fait les courses de Noël. Mais si on commence à voir que des jouets manquent, on se dépêchera de tout acheter ». Du jamais-vu Un tee-shirt rouge, comme tous les vendeurs, Bruno vérifie l'état des rayons. Il travaille ici depuis plusieurs années, il n'a jamais vu ça. Pour lui, le Brexit et le manque de chauffeurs routiers réduisent les capacités de l'enseigne. « On s'attend à des pénuries. Nous faisons des réserves. Mais on encourage les clients à faire leurs achats maintenant pour Noël, indique-t-il. Ça touche surtout les jouets qui viennent d'Europe, comme ce nounours Steiff qui vient d'Allemagne. On n'en a plus beaucoup. Pat' Patrouille est très demandé aussi. Il risque d'en manquer. » Avec ses 170 magasins, The Entertainer est le plus grand vendeur de jouets du Royaume-Uni. Son patron Gary Grant prévient qu'il n'y aura peut-être pas assez de Barbie pour tous les enfants cette année. Sur Skynews, il tente de rassurer : « Il n'y a pas de pénurie de jouet à l'heure actuelle, mais nous devons vous prévenir : n'attendez pas la dernière minute pour acheter les jouets de Noël. Si vous allez dans un magasin de jouets en décembre, il y a aura plein de jouets, mais pas tous ceux que nous devrions avoir à cette période. » Des pénuries davantage liées au Covid selon un professeur à la Bayes Business School, qui vont finir par se résorber. Trop de demandes par rapport à l'offre, explique ManMohan Sodhi. « Il n'y a pas assez de main-d'œuvre pour décharger les navires, conduire les camions jusqu'aux magasins de détail et les conteneurs sont également bloqués dans les ports, ce qui entraîne des retards dans les livraisons. » Les décorations de Noël habillent déjà quelques rues de la capitale. Des fêtes sans Barbie, peut-être, mais en famille cette fois, s'exclament un frère et une sœur chez Hamleys. Il y a un an, les restrictions sanitaires les avaient séparés.

The Shirleys talk big boobs, pregnancy tales, trips to Hamleys and poos in boxes - and there's even more!Tune in, enjoy and subscribe You can contact the Shirleys at:Email: Motherfunk@shirleyandshirley.comInstagram: @thetwoshirleysTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we will interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews John Allan CBE, Chairman of Tesco PLC and Chairman of Barratt Developments. Previous positions have included: Royal Mail, National Grid, PHS Group, Hamleys, Excel, Deutsche Post, Dixons Carphone, Samsonite. John Allan offers his insight into the role of Non-Executive Directors and what leadership looks like in the most profile boards in the country. Credits: Host - Ninder Johal DL Videographer - Amarun Johal Production - Simren K. Johal Video editing - Stewart Lawley Executive Producer - Narinder K. Johal Music - EWC / Nachural Selection (Album) © Copyright by Nachural Records / Nachural Publishing

Noel talks Lockdown, renewal and the rebirth... oh and also the time his doll sold out at Hamleys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant at Odgers Interim talks to David Smith, CEO of Hamleys. This episode is part one of a two part conversation with David, with this half covering the current landscape of the retail sector - looking at his experience with a flagship store on Regent Street, the increase in discounting and the evolution of consumer behaviours - and the second half, focusing on the future of retail.     Presenter: Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant, Odgers Interim

Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant at Odgers Interim talks to David Smith, CEO of Hamleys. This episode is the second half of a conversation with David, with the previous covering the current landscape of the retail sector, and this one delving into the topic of the future of retail. The discussion focuses on areas of change for the industry, touching on emerging trends such as the rise of localism, the 'furloughing' of retail space, and subscription models. Presenter: Jonathan Flynn, Retail Consultant, Odgers Interim

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PORQUE A MAIOR LOJA DE BRINQUEDOS DO MUNDO VENDE MUITO? Eu fui até Londres, justamente descobrir os motivos que fazem da HAMLEYS, não só ser a MAIOR LOJA DE BRINQUEDOS DO MUNDO, como também descobrir o porquê que ela VENDE TANTO e ENCANTA E FIDELIZA demais seus clientes. Só para você ter uma ideia, o lugar tem sete andares destinados às crianças de todas as idades, já contando o porão e o térreo. Localizada na Regent Street, uma das avenidas mais famosas do planeta, a Hamleys recebe mais de 5 milhões de visitantes todo ano, e uma curiosidade especial: conforme, o mapadelondres.org, a loja foi bombardeada cinco vezes durante a Segunda Guerra e depois disso recebeu o selo Real da Rainha Elizabeth II. Em quase 8 minutos de vídeo, com as participações especiais dos meus amigos palestrantes e consultores Luiz Candreva e Manoel Júnior, seja bem-vindo à uma verdadeira aula sobre VENDAS, ATENDIMENTO AO CLIENTE e MARKETING DE EXPERIÊNCIA. Se solte, libere sua CRIANÇA interior, pegue sua caneta e papel, e venha saborear e aprender com este vídeo, #BORABRILHAR! http://www.andreortiz.com.br - A Palestra de Vendas mais Assistida do Brasil - Sob medida para Convenção de Vendas !

Welcome to our Podcast, we are London Visited, helping you to enjoy London more through our videos and tips, either as a new visitor or as a fan of London! In this podcast we go to Hamleys Toy Shop, the biggest toy shop in the world and look at it's history! To get in contact directly please either: Email londonvisited@gmail.com or on Twitter & Instagram @londonvisited or Facebook @thelondonvisited Visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q/videos We hope you enjoy our look at London, whether you live here, work here, are visiting, have visited or just love London from afar – London Visited is for you. Thanks for listening and please don't forget to subscribe to get new shows each week to your device Cheers Steve

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Well, the website of JioMart with the tagline "India ki nayi dukaan" is a a new grocery shopping experience from Reliance Industries Limited, the country's most valued firm.  This in turn is expected to take on online grocery specialists- Bigbasket and Grofers, as well as global e-commerce giants Amazon and Walmart. The JioMart app can be soon soon downloaded on apple and android platforms. Currently web services of JioMart are available in the outskirts of Mumbai, in suburbs such as Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan. And this will be scaled up nationally soon.  The app will not only connect consumers, but also enable kiranas to order at wholesale rates from Reliance’s cash-and-carry stores, Reliance Market, to refill their stocks. At present, the web portal is offering pre- registration discounts of Rs 3000, claims to have 50,000 plus grocery products with free home delivery and no minimum order value, no-questions-asked return policy and an express delivery promise. Reliance Retail, on Monday began sending invites to Jio telecom users for registering on the new commerce named JioMart. At RIL’s 42nd Annual General Meeting Ambani had said that Reliance Retail aims to connect as many as 30 million neighbourhood stores through the venture. He said that the main aim of new commerce is to completely transform the unorganised retail market, which accounts for 90% of India's retail industry. Reliance Retail, with 10,901 stores across the country, runs India’s largest chain of neighbourhood supermarket stores and consumer electronics stores besides being the top wholesale supplier to nation’s army of small shopkeepers. The new venture JioMart on which Reliance was working for two years, will connect local grocers through technology, an offline-to-online initiative and they will be equipped with points of sale terminals. Hamleys, the oldest and largest toy shop in the world and one of the world's best-known retailers of toys was acquired by Reliance Retail in 2019. Reliance Retail valuation is double that of Avenue Supermarts Ltd., which runs India’s biggest supermarket chain. 

Series three continues with one of the world's leading brand experts, design agency founder and TEDx speaker Steve Edge, whose clients range from Cartier to the UK's leading Build to Rent operators. Steve joins Anna Clare Harper to discuss innovative branding for people and places. He shares his tips for finding your unique brand strategy and explains how the power of branding can add value to your business in the current property market. With a fascination for the arts from a young age, Steve started his career in a top London graphic studio and was soon picked to work on Star Wars and Raiders of The Lost Ark films. Steve established his own design agency over thirty-five years ago, yet his branding expertise still remains in high demand by leading names such as Cartier, Dior, Skanska, Fortnum and Mason, Hamleys, Purdey Gun and Rifle Makers, and Essential Living. Steve believes that storytelling is key to successful branding. He works closely with clients to understand what makes them unique and incorporates this into the big idea behind the design. In this episode of The Return, Steve tells us why it's important to make your brand message inspirational instead of ‘informational' in order to stand out in a crowded marketplace. He believes it's a scientific process when building a bold branding story that pushes the limits in an industry that's historically been slow to adapt to trends such as property. Whether you are selling or investing, if you're interested in finding out how to stand out from the crowd in this competitive digital world, this episode is for you. Resources: www.steve-edge.com www.steve-edgeworld.com www.annaclareharper.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/

This week Craig and Lee talk about Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville, Hamleys, St. John and Fashion Rentals.Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by JLL Canada: What’s your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to see how JLL Canada is here to create rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces around the globe where people can achieve their ambitions.Discussed this episode:JLL Releases Informative Report on Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville Retail TransformationUK Toy Retailer ‘Hamleys’ to Enter Canada with StoresLuxury Fashion Brand ‘St. John’ to Open Mink Mile StorefrontFashion Rentals, Vintage and Off-Price Could Threaten Traditional Canadian Retailers: ExpertOther topics from the News:Cath Kidston Pop-Ups in TorontoApple launches new iPads, iPhones and Apple WatchSubscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EICFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_CanadaListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherGoogle PlayShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

This week Craig and Lee talk about Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville, Hamleys, St. John and Fashion Rentals.Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by JLL Canada: What's your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to see how JLL Canada is here to create rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces around the globe where people can achieve their ambitions.Discussed this episode:JLL Releases Informative Report on Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville Retail TransformationUK Toy Retailer ‘Hamleys' to Enter Canada with StoresLuxury Fashion Brand ‘St. John' to Open Mink Mile StorefrontFashion Rentals, Vintage and Off-Price Could Threaten Traditional Canadian Retailers: ExpertOther topics from the News:Cath Kidston Pop-Ups in TorontoApple launches new iPads, iPhones and Apple WatchSubscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EICFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_CanadaListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherGoogle PlayShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

For many people their dream job or ticket out of their day job, is sitting on the boards of companies in Chairman or Non Exec Director roles. My guest for this episode is living that dream. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Simon Burke a few weeks ago. Simon has held senior leadership positions from early in his career and is a sought after board member for organizations across the UK and Ireland currently serving on the board of BBC, Bakkavor, Blue Diamond Group, The Co-operative Group and others. From being hired by a young, Richard Branson to run his Virgin Entertainment division and then turning around the fortunes of Hamleys toy stores, Simon’s experience at the top tier of industry spans four decades. We discuss a range of topics including how retail buried it’s head in the sand in the early days of e-commerce and how it’s playing catch up today, the history of experiential retail, the shift in the BBC's business model to compete with online content streaming services and how Simon successfully cultivated a portfolio of professional board positions for himself. Thank you Simon for inviting me to the BBC to record and for being so generous with your time. There’s plenty more I wold have liked to cover - perhaps a ‘part two’ is in order?

Saudi Aramco may buy part of Reliance. Reliance may buy Hamleys. Xbox no longer has discs :( All this and... * The Moral Questions Thrown by Jet Airways * Cred's Credible Valuation?  * Does Hotstar's Success Validate the Power of Freemium?

Pondělí = vidcast, to už moc dobře víte, a jak se zdá, vesmír je v pořádku i tento týden. Přinášíme vám dvě zajímavá témata - o kontroverzi na Steamu a trendech v mobilním hraní - která předchází rozhovoru s kreativním ředitelem společnosti DIVR Jakubem Kučerou. Ptali jsme se na otázky, vyplývající z naší zkušenosti s novou VR hrou Arachnoid, která běží vedle Golem VR v hračkářství Hamleys. Závěrečný mišmaš samozřejmě nechybí ;) 03:00 - Kontroverze kolem skandální hry, která nakonec nevyjde na Steamu 21:58 - Jaké žánry a vizuální styly byly v roce 2018 nejoblíbenější v prostoru mobilních her 43:05 - Rozhovor s kreativním ředitelem DIVR Jakubem Kučerou 1:00:06 - Závěrečný mišmaš Sledujte nás na webu: https://www.vortex.cz Napište nám na Facebooku: https://www.facebook.com/vortexczech/ Tweetněte nám na Twitteru: https://twitter.com/vortexczech Přidejte se k nám na Discordu: https://t.co/Adu4LRZ07l

Get ready for a lesson from ideas machine Alan Twigg - everything from how to brief, how to pitch and how to go viral online and be talked about in everyday conversation.   LINKS: A recent article from Alan: https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2018/10/05/the-future-can-wait-let-s-sort-the-present-first Flying sushi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9RKXO1rr7g   Pizza selfies : https://www.dominos.co.uk/blog/pizza-selfie-ultimate-wedding-gift/   Corona wave of waste : https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/corona-wave-waste-wieden-kennedy-amsterdam/1484584   Brewdog No Label : https://www.brewdog.com/lowdown/blog/no-label Paddy Power's Hollywood Sign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Power_Cleeve_Hill_Sign   ALAN TWIGG As Global Head of Consumer at integrated comms agency Way To Blue, I take a lead role in building holistic creative campaigns for clients across paid, earned and owned channels. Campaigns that embrace PR, advertising, social, digital and influencer communications. We are potent storytellers at heart - bloody good ones at that and we create all our own social content and editorial assets to bring those stories to vivid life in a compelling way. Current clients range from Red Bull, Expedia and InterContinental Hotels Group to Hamleys, Nickelodeon and the gorgeous cognac Camus. Lots of awards over the years, but most importantly I have learned lots and still do every day.   Some notable clients over the years for various reasons - Waterstone's, Hamleys, UEFA Champion's League, YO! Sushi, Dominos, Highland Park single malt, Harper Collins, The National Lottery, Bombardier, Continental Tyres, M & S, Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Grants, Nintendo, Dairylea, Marriott Hotels, Peroni, plus the other 398...sorry, 399 I've worked on in the past....and sorry for those I haven't mentioned - I loved every one - well apart from npower! FOLLOW US:   Alan / Way To Blue LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed / Twitter: https://twitter.com/twiggasaurous Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.twigg.1 Website: https://www.waytoblue.com/     Mark / WE ARE Spectacular⠀  https://twitter.com/spectacularmark https://twitter.com/spectacularchat    https://www.instagram.com/spectacularmark/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcculloch/       Do you want to be on the next Spectacular Marketing Podcast? Email gabby@wearespectacular.com  

We received an excellent email from Jason Herron, who has found a way to make Discovery Vitality work hard for him. I have a little love affair for Discovery miles and thought now that you are using Vitality, it could be useful to you and the listeners. There is a bit of admin in getting the best Miles collection rate. You will need the following:        Discovery Credit Card         Discovery Vitality         Achieve gold status in vitality and eventually Diamond after 3 years of gold. I know having a credit card goes against the teaching of your podcast, but have a minimal limit and pay it back in full every month. When spending on the card you earn 1 mile for every R15 spent.  The key is to get to gold and spend at partner stores. You get 5x miles ie. 5 miles for every R15 spent. Then eventually Diamond  status you get 10x miles so for every R15 you spend you get 10 miles. The partner stores are very common stores that we all spend at anyway.         Dis-chem/Clicks         PicknPay/PicknPay liquor (wine for Simon)         Shell/BP         Computicket, Takealot, Ticketpro        Nando's         Exclusive Books         iStore/Incredible Connection         Hirsch's/Coricraft         BabiesRus, ToysRus, Hamleys, Reggies         Golfers Club/Pro Shop         Vida e Cafe (I know you love coffee*) The best thing about Discovery miles is they can easily be spent at most of these partners. For me, the key is to use them exclusively on travel. When you book on Kulula with Discovery and are on Diamond status, you get 35% off the flight plus an additional 10% if you pay with your Discovery card. You can also use miles to offset the  balance of the flight. There have been many a time when I've had to pay a few cents on the credit card (free flight) as you can use miles in multiples of 10 only. 10 discovery miles is worth R1.00 with Kulula. If you'd like to go international, Discovery miles can easily be converted to British Airways Avios or SAA Voyager miles on the Discovery site. Avios 1 to 1. Voyager 1.2 discovery miles per voyager mile. Also nice for upgrades. Kris *I really, really do.

KIDZ BOP UK Kids come into the studio to chat to Dan all about their new album, their new Christmas song, and what it was like to film the video in Hamleys! Plus the group give us a sneak peak into the new music!

On Moonbase 2 this week we have exciting news from the week of Transformers such as....ummm...releases of toys in the UK and crazy Hamleys prices for Titan Return Sixshot. In more interesting news the boys talk about the new trailers for the next season of RID and a trailer for new character updates to the Online game only in China and 2 new guest were announced for TFN and 1 new guest for TFcon. There's more then that and also the woo woo for the week that both Andy and Mikey have done, so lets Moonbase it peeps.

Bruce Smith has worked for Marvin's Magic since day one at ground zero on the shop floor in Hamleys of Regent's Street. In this interview he talks about the art of the magic demonstration, shares his stories of performing for Michael Jackson after closing time and also discusses the amazing list of magicians who have worked for the company over the past 30 years and shares some anecdotes of some of the big names including Stephen Mulhern, Marc Paul and Andy Nyman.

When Belshazzar ignored the lessons of his faher, the writing was on the wall

Welcome to An Apotheosis of a Bombast Episode 69 and this week we're getting all sex......... well, no.  We just couldn't. But instead of loads and loads of sex and smut, Scott and Elton give you The Coppermans fights dragons, Russia and Qatar get the World Cup, dinosaurs in carvings and a China construction worker. In news a woman claims she owns the sun, Penguins are in Hamleys and a woman has her snowman stolen. We also check out the site 'I Kill Dragons' Fingers crossed you'll enjoy it, 'cause ......... that's all we have for you right now.  Please keep in touch and spread the word you lovely lot.

In this show: the theme is 'school days', Trev's late because of gay pride, Italian girls are staying at Trev's house, report cards are read, Russell has to go to a special school, Matt boasts how good/naughty at school he was, Trev and Russ prank call a newspaper and Trev gives out his number, Trev's teacher farts in the maths stockroom, more challenge Trev, Didz Hammond from Dirty Pretty Things is in the studio and smears ear wax on Trev, Noel Gallagher phones in from Hamleys buying something noisy for his nephew and buys a pink Rolls Royce for Russ, the boys are recovering from an England loss, Matt goes to see Avenue Q for his cultural review, Mr Gee summarises the show with a poem.   If anyone wants to donate even a pound to help with the costs of hosting the podcasts it would be much appreciated! Paypal is Bellybouncelinglongling@gmail.com.