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Monday, February 8
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Bayfront
Then, Now & Next: Richard Barry, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Monday, February 8
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Bayfront
Then, Now & Next: Richard Barry, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Richard Barry has seen a lot of changes in children’s entertainment merchandising and the retail business during his three decades at Toys“R”Us, Inc., where he started as a part-timer in the UK and rose to his current post as EVP and Global Chief Merchandising Officer of Toys“R”Us, Inc. In this discussion with LIMA SVP Marty Brochstein, Richard will talk about the transformation of retailing and licensing he’s witnessed over the past 20 years, give his perspective on the state of the business today and offer his thoughts on what may lie ahead for the kids consumer products market.
Featuring:
Moderating:
Marty Brochstein
SVP, Industry Relations and Information
LIMA International Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association