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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The home goods industry is one of the largest markets a country’s economy depends on and the industry continues to grow despite the rising inflation and economic recession. The Covid-19 pandemic changed things for the industry as people had to stay home during lockdowns and many had to start working from home.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Furniture retailer Nick Scali is entering the UK market through acquiring Anglia Home Furnishings, trading as Fabb Furniture, for £3.5 million ($6.7 Nick Scali intends to pay $1 million to exercise the option to exit the existing distribution centre arrangement and inject up to $11.5 million of working capital.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

In the property market, things are slowing for now, but the record shortage of rental properties will continue to drive prices up for tenants, particularly in our capital cities. Research and consulting firm Fifth Dimension states that the second-hand market in Australia is now worth $60 billion and growing 25 per cent a year.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2024

Europe-based home furnishing chain Habitat has shut down all of its operations, just a month after collapsing into receivership. The company’s trustees have initiated a final liquidation due to the lack of cash flow and a recovery plan. Conran opened his first store in Chelsea to market his Summa range of furniture.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2023

Lifestyle label Laura Ashley has partnered with homeware marketer Basford Brands to launch a soft furnishings range in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1953, Laura Ashley sells a range of lifestyle products including home furnishings, women’s sleepwear, children’s apparel, accessories and hospitality experiences.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 14, 2023

He said that New Zealand is a smaller market compared to other countries, including Australia, where Ikea has had a presence for 50 years. In terms of online shopping, New Zealand rates highly compared to many markets. The post “Fairly unique”: How Ikea plans to do things differently in New Zealand appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This allows guests to experience products from Samsung as well as lighting from Philips Hue and Nanoleaf , roller shades by Eve , Aqara curtain drivers and other smart home devices from Kasa firsthand. ” Simplifying the Smart Home Shopping Experience Ashley and Samsung plan to roll out the experience in more stores in the future.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2022

As it unpacks the market layer by layer, Ikea’s range of services and products is constantly expanding to suit the evolving needs of Indian shoppers. We’re still in the nascent stages in terms of home furnishing category,” Kavitha Rao, India’s chief commercial officer told Inside Retail. Breakfast, biryanis, and homeware s.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Ikea is planning to rival online furniture resale platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Shpock with the launch of its new peer-to-peer marketplace. But what is the world’s largest furniture retailer’s marketplace plan and will it revolutionise furniture resale? How does Ikea’s marketplace work?

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Products will cover Dunelm’s home and furniture categories and will include the latest collections and collaborations. It gives Londoners much easier access to our specialist offer for the home and starts to unlock a real opportunity for our brand in the Capital. The home furnishings retailer reported sales were up 4.5%

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

Gen X homeowners are also 21% more likely than the average consumer to receive marketing messages in the mail and 30% more likely to use coupons — so don’t abandon your direct mail flyers yet. This might come as a surprise: As a result of the pandemic, 19% of Boomers decreased their home improvement projects.

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VMS

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That plan was disclosed by CEO Gary Friedman in the company’s third quarter earnings call , though he didn’t offer details on the upcoming brick-and-mortar initiatives. Upscale furniture maker RH (Corte Madera, Calif.) will remodel all of its stores and introduce a new gallery design as it looks toward the coming year.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Dunelm is planning to launch its first stores within the inner boroughs of London, after it saw its highest sales growth rate last year in the capital. The home furnishings retailer reported sales were up 4.5% during the 26 weeks to 30 December. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Mass Relators

APRIL 13, 2021

WASHINGTON – Former Macy’s executive Martine Reardon is joining the National Retail Federation as chief marketing officer and executive vice president of content and membership. She served as Macy’s chief marketing officer from 2012 through 2016. She served as Macy’s chief marketing officer from 2012 through 2016.

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VMS

JANUARY 30, 2023

The move is designed to spur sales of higher-margin, discretionary items such as apparel, beauty products and home furnishings. That previous coverage said Walmart planned as many as 30 such flagships.) In shopper surveys, he said, nearly every shopper said that store’s displays and mannequins encouraged them to browse longer.

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Storis

MARCH 11, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, retail businesses are realizing the need for modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, drive growth, and increase extensibility. Let’s dive in! Industry expertise is a key STORIS differentiator.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

Global Retail Brands Australia (GRBA) is making an aggressive push into the home furnishings market with the launch of a new brand, House – Bed & Bath. This provides the environment to introduce quality and price pointed accessibility of our brands to new markets across Australia,” Lew said.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, buckle up, home furnishings retailers; we’re ready to accelerate. Our survey found that furniture retailers are enthusiastic about many applications of AI led by those that will increase marketing efficiency and reduce bottom-line costs. How is your business currently leveraging or planning to leverage AI?

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Storis

MARCH 19, 2024

Furniture retail leaders recognize the need for modern Enterprise Resource Planning systems to streamline operations and drive growth. My name is Jake Egan, and I am the Senior Manager of Consulting Services for STORIS, the leading home furnishings ERP solutions provider. Today, I lead our team of talented Project Managers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2021

According to data from BDO , 51% of retailers are planning to implement training to upskill employees’ technology capabilities, said Natalie Kotlyar, BDO’s National Leader for the Retail and Consumer Products Industry Group in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Set to open in Winter 2024, this new location is part of Dunelm’s wider expansion strategy, with plans to launch several new stores in various formats and sizes across the UK. It gives Londoners much easier access to our specialist offer for the home and starts to unlock a real opportunity for our brand in the Capital.”

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“This has definitely been a market that we’ve wanted to get into for a little while,” notes Harvey Norman UK managing director Lachlan Roach as he takes Retail Gazette on a tour of the new 57,000 sq ft store inside the former Debenhams store.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 15, 2024

However, there will be winners and losers across the sector with market conditions favourins some businesses and smart strategic moves setting others apart. Susannah Streeter Head of money and markets Hargreaves Lansdown Winner: Marks & Spencer “Marks and Spencer is on a roll and looks set to continue to be a winner in 2024.

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A1 Retail

MAY 5, 2023

Continuing the expansion to new markets, JYSK will open its first two stores in Türkiye in the first week of May 2023. Now, the Scandinavian home furnishing retailer is expanding to a new market in Türkiye. The strong belief in the Turkish market is also reflected in an ambitious expansion plan for JYSK.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

billion) for the financial year 2022/23, setting a new record for the global home furnishing company. The global retail market is still under pressure and consumer trust and buying power is low. store concept and we have no plans for slowing down in the coming years,” says Rami Jensen, President and CEO of JYSK.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2023

Vincom is easily the largest mall developer and operator in Vietnam, and wants to focus less on new development this year and more on a trifecta of objectives aimed at its existing mall fleet: driving rental growth, upgrading its market positioning, and strengthening the shaky operating metrics of elements of its far-flung portfolio.

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Storis

JUNE 5, 2022

Your Brand’s Online Reputation Impacts Customer Perception Your home furnishings business’ reputation is an important part of your brand. Home furnishings retailers have it in their power to convey consumer trust, exceptional customer service, and their brand’s aesthetic.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 17, 2023

YouGov study commissioned by Gekko finds millions planning shopping spree ‘Retail as leisure’ as consumers combine shopping with eating out and socialising 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.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2023

billion in FY22, and significant investment across its biggest markets, including more than EUR 4.5 In the northwest, three Plan & Order Points (smaller stores dedicated to kitchen, bedroom, and living room planning) in Aintree, Stockport and Preston have improved access to free planning support for millions.

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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 are some of the findings of a new research report commissioned by creative customer experience marketing agency Gekko and carried out by YouGov.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The home furnishing and accent retailer, which operates 20 showrooms and 13 Ashley Home Store showroom licenses in Florida, partnered with cloud commerce provider Kibo , which offered a flexible ecommerce technology that would allow CITY Furniture to develop and support highly customized customer journeys and a fluid shopping-cart experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After identifying a purpose for planning a pop-up experience, Mardi Najafi, VP of Retail Strategy and Design at FIGUR3 leads brands through the early planning stages. After identifying a purpose for planning a pop-up experience, Mardi Najafi, VP of Retail Strategy and Design at FIGUR3 leads brands through the early planning stages. “[We]

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Storis

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the challenges home furnishings retailers are facing today is having excess inventory due to prolonged supply chain delays. Speak to a Home Furnishings Retail Expert Request a Demo Discover how STORIS' integrated technology can help you gain better control of your inventory and reduce inventory surplus.

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Storis

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the challenges home furnishings retailers are facing today is having excess inventory due to prolonged supply chain delays. Speak to a Home Furnishings Retail Expert. Having a home furnishings eCommerce website enables you to reach a broader audience, increasing the market for your excess inventory.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Lower interest rates translate to cheaper borrowing, prompting consumers to take loans for significant purchases such as homes and cars. This surge in consumer spending can notably boost retail sales, particularly in sectors closely tied to major expenditures like home furnishings and automotive products.

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 8, 2021

For example, OFFPRICE saw huge success with their Orlando Market on February 9-11. Here are some of the most recent changes and which shows will be going on, but remember to frequently check the organization’s website for the most up-to-date information: Reimagine Home Furnishings Market – June 5-9, 2021.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Retail Network Strategies partners with retailers to develop their property network strategies through a highly analytical approach to maximise profitability and market positioning within the network and further expand the business. I think the market has been a bit slow off the mark in recognising the benefits.

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