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Hamleys is looking to reposition itself as a premium global toy brand, opening standalone stores in capital cities worldwide and redesigning the packaging for its entire range of products.The toy
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Roundhouse, the cultural centre located in London’s Camden, has unveiled its revamped brand identity, designed by Thinkfarm, ahead of the venue’s reopening next spring. The building, where the likes of
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