Toy stores haven’t fared well over the last century. But a new crop of retailer are trying to rethink the entire category — and make it less of a toy store and more of an experience. Will it work?
March 30, 2020

Rarely taking the Palais stage at Cannes or appearing in “Top 100” lists of Madison Avenue’s power players, Agency CFOs are increasingly stepping into the spotlight as balance sheets take center stage as the coronavirus crisis extends into another week. Read more below.

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