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A Generational Analysis of Today’s Home Improvement Customers

Retail TouchPoints

For brands and retailers, that translates to taking the time to explain the process for home improvement projects and providing content that dives into the details on major home furnishings purchases. They may not have a car, so providing great online shopping experiences is key. Major Metro Millennials Looking to Buy.

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Address Labor Shortages by Creating Attractive Retail Career Paths

Retail TouchPoints

“I do think the nature of retail jobs will change, whether it’s [staffing] microfulfillment centers or just ship-from-store and BOPIS,” said David Ritter, Managing Director of the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Ikea seals three-year contract with Australia Post to deliver small parcels

Inside Retail

This financial year, Ikea has fulfilled more than 500,000 parcel orders online, shipped from its 10 stores in six states and territories across the country. Partnering with Australia’s largest delivery provider allows us to greatly enhance our accessibility for our customers in this way.”

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How Cloth & Company Saved Time and Money With its 3D Virtual Showroom Collaboration

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, the end result is a set of 2D imagery that can inspire — but that still doesn’t offer quite the same experience as seeing an actual piece on display in a showroom. This approach came naturally to Cloth & Company, which puts technology at the heart of its operation.

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How Model No. is Disrupting the Furniture Industry with 3D Printing and Products Made from Food Waste

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, through the adoption of 3D printing technology using agricultural waste from corn husks, sugar cane and sugar beet as materials, the company minimizes carbon emissions and toxic byproducts while creating an upcycled collection of sustainable home furnishings. Additionally, Model No. Raub: Model No.

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How Ikea Australia plans to champion affordability and the shopping experience

Inside Retail

However, international shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and global conflict’s potential impact on oil prices will continue to put pressure on product availability and costs. We take the responsibility as a retailer to maintain our product offer through these times and not pass on these costs to our customers where possible.

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5 Critical Features to Proactively Tackle Current Industry Issues

Storis

While home furnishings retailers face unprecedented challenges, our industry has a history of resilience. Currently, the effects of production halts, labor shortages, raw material delays, and logistical challenges are compounded in the home furnishings industry. Lead Time Management. Setting Product Alternatives.