Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

New data from the Adobe Digital Economy Index highlights the staying power of online shopping habits formed during the pandemic, seemingly answering one of the biggest questions of the year: will ecommerce continue to grow, or settle down to pre-pandemic levels? The answer appears to be the former. Ecommerce Surge is Fueling Inflation.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. This makes them a great target audience for brands in the home improvement space.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The retailer, known for its selection of quality bedding, curtains, and home décor, has opened a new 1,800 sq ft store. Julian Charles, with a history dating back to 1947, has established itself as a significant player in the home furnishing sector with over 70 outlets across the UK.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“When it comes to makeup, I always say, ‘use without caution,’ and now you can shop without caution, too.” However, beauty brands and other companies in various retail sectors have been integrating AR technology into the consumer shopping experience since well before 2020. In 2020, 83.1

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2024

. “Investing in Fifth Avenue goes beyond just growing our footprint; it’s about changing the way we engage with consumers and playing a part in creating strong, sustainable economies and business communities,” said Peter van der Poel, Managing Director of Ingka Investments in a statement. in a statement. . in a statement.

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A1 Retail

APRIL 2, 2025

Mothers Day 2025 has highlighted a significant shift in UK consumer behaviour, with a clear move towards thoughtful and enduring gifts. Jewellery sales grew by 2 percent, with mobile orders accounting for 81 percent of purchases, highlighting the continued appeal of luxury items and the convenience of mobile shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

that enables IKEA Family loyalty program members to purchase home solar solutions that can generate and store their own renewable energy. “We “More than ever before, we want to increase the density of our presence in the U.S., ramp up our fulfillment capacities and make our offer even more relevant to local customers’ needs and dreams.”

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Storis

AUGUST 31, 2020

I found out that the shopping journey for buying furniture was very different than my normal mobile purchases of clothing or shoes. Even though my journey to find new sofas started with my normal shopping habit of browsing online, I knew this purchase was going to require more thorough research.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 30, 2025

It also houses a new Live Studio and the retailer’s “curated shops” concept, featuring collections of products put together by local artists, employees and families. The retailer has worked hard to curate a store fit for the London consumer in terms of product ranges and providing an omnichannel retail experience.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2022

We’re still in the nascent stages in terms of home furnishing category,” Kavitha Rao, India’s chief commercial officer told Inside Retail. Ikea’s online platform offers shopping in seven cities. Food is an important part of Indian consumers’ lives,” said Kavitha Rao, India’s chief commercial officer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

Economic headwinds are likely to blow harder when consumers’ savings from the pandemic dwindle, which a Charles Schwab analyst believes could happen by Q3. There is built-up excess savings — estimates vary in the $1.5 to $2 trillion range — and that has been fueling consumption.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Valentines Day shopping in 2025 has seen a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with traditional lingerie purchases plummeting while practical, arts, and experience-driven gifts surge.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2023

Under lenient returns policies, retailers tend to be too quick to blame high returns on so-called “opportunistic renters” — consumers who buy with the intention of returning the item rather than keeping it. Devising a new returns policy, then, entails managing a series of trade-offs that vary from one business to the next.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, buckle up, home furnishings retailers; we’re ready to accelerate. We surveyed home furnishings retailers for insights on strategies to accelerate growth. The State of the Home Furnishings Industry With abundant opportunity, let’s explore how market and consumer behavior position retailers for success.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2021

Overall, online physical goods GMV grew 21% YoY in fiscal year 2021, driven primarily by the FMCG [ fast moving consumer goods ] and home furnishings categories. The company also pointed to increasing engagement among existing consumers as a growth driver. billion ) in fiscal year 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Despite their temporary nature, pop-up shops are intended to make a lasting impression on visitors through offering extraordinary consumer journeys. Promotions and merchandising must be part of the specific messaging to establish the intent of the pop-up shop. Is there a seasonal aspect?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

Eric Hutchinson, Founder of Resident , talked about how the direct-to-consumer seller and distributor of mattresses used its algorithms to identify those customers most likely to be more comfortable with in-person shopping and direct them to retail partners’ stores. The company hired more than 500.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

Ikea have established themselves as an affordable and accessible homewares brand for Australian consumers but they are showing no signs of slowing down. IR : What are your expectations for consumer sentiment and spending in the year ahead? These actions ensure our co-workers can remain focused on ‘value-add’ engagements for customers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2024

The textiles, clothing, and home furnishings company saw its Finland sales rise by 8 per cent while international sales increased by 6 per cent. However, the weak general economy and low consumer confidence have impacted sales in the country in the first quarter. Marimekko Group ‘s net sales increased 7 per cent to €37.7

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

Online shopping has surged by 30 percent since the pandemic began and the share of e-commerce as a purchasing platform is continuing to grow. However, this approach is short-sighted and ignores the clear message that returns are sending us.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The jump in consumer spending after three consecutive months of declines is largely attributed to the $600 stimulus payments shoppers received as part of the $900 billion package passed by Congress in December 2020 to counteract the economic impact of the ongoing pandemic. increase from December 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Samsung to elevate the home furnishings industry in ways that have never been done before,” said Chad Spencer, CEO of the Dufresne Spencer Group, the largest licensee of Ashley stores. “Samsung wants to remove the barrier to shopping for smart technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Our consumers sit at the intersection of the physical and digital spaces, and by creating a footprint in Roblox and bridging those worlds we are creating a uniquely ‘phygital’ experience to drive community, brand love and our business.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 22, 2021

The store launch of sleep technology and home furnishings brand Sleep.8, 8, complemented with interior pop-ups Libby Blakey Designs and Mews Furnishings highlights our responsive shops on demand leasing strategy.

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Retail Focus

JULY 30, 2021

In the past year, online shopping has boomed. Retail sectors that saw a steep increase in online shopping. Retail sectors that saw a steep increase in online shopping. Online grocery shopping and meal kits . Yet out of the panic and uncertainty of Covid, was the re-birth of the online shop. . Clothes shops .

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

an on-demand custom furnishings company driven by consumer needs and led by a devotion to technology, design and environmental responsibility. Phillip Raub: The furniture industry hasn’t evolved in decades, although environmental and consumer needs have. respond to consumers’ shifting needs? RTP: How does Model No.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

for the half to 30 December to reach £123m for the home furnishings retailer as sales advanced 4.5% The company launched four new stores during the half, taking its total number of shops to 183. Dunelm saw an uplift in profit and sales during its first half, as it continued to grow its market share. Profit rose 4.8%

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2023

Earlier this year, Shopee released its annual consumer trends report with insights about the way online shopping behaviour has changed across its five key markets in Southeast Asia, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. We have also noticed an increase in younger shoppers on our platform.

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365 Retail

MAY 8, 2024

The initiative is designed to give unwanted home furnishings, decorations, and more a new lease of life, responding to the increasing consumer demand for more sustainable and economically accessible shopping options.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 17, 2022

WASHINGTON – Core retail sales as calculated by the National Retail Federation rose in July even as overall sales reported by the Census Bureau remained flat on a monthly basis, and both calculations showed strong year-over-year gains as consumers kept shopping despite high inflation, NRF said Wednesday.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If you are curious about how Wayfair came to dominate the online home goods market here are seven facts about Wayfair’s strategy you should consider including the challenges it faces as an eCommerce business. Wayfair launched after it consolidated 250 individual websites selling home furnishings into a single brand called Wayfair.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 29, 2023

Sephora’s Virtual Artist App By Tricia McKinnon You are shopping for furniture and you just found a piece you absolutely love. That’s where augmented reality shopping apps can make a difference. The app can ascertain the dimensions of a select number of Home Depot items ranging from refrigerators to chandeliers. or won’t it?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 14, 2023

But the development and popularisation of online shopping has enabled the company to reach more people. He is anticipating that the new store will receive a few million visitors each year, with online shopping bolstering its reach across the country. “In In terms of online shopping, New Zealand rates highly compared to many markets.

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Storis

AUGUST 8, 2018

Even if you are a home furnishings retailer that converts most of your revenue in your physical stores, your website plays a critical role in driving store traffic. However, there is greater conversion power in the digital Shopping Cart than meets the eye. . If a step is unnecessary to ask of a consumer, eliminate it.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Even though things may look a little different this year in terms of what consumers are buying and how much money they are spending, studies are showing that retail spending numbers are still up. Online retail, up 1.2%, continues to perform alongside home furnishings and DIY stores, up 1.1% Slow Holiday Sales Growth.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Corr is the founder and principal of Retail Network Strategies which is redefining the approach to developing retail store networks, by working with landlords and store owners to develop a collaborative approach to lease negotiations aiming to put the consumer first, to the benefit of all parties. The customer, absolutely.

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365 Retail

MARCH 17, 2023

As the UK heads towards the spring and an enhanced bank holiday season, millions of consumers have revealed they are planning to go shopping on the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekends. These shoppers are more likely than ever to do this with friends and combine shopping with other leisure pursuits.

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