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 fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear. The fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

If brands want to be top of mind when it’s time for consumers to bring their Pinterest boards to life, they need to be equipped with fresh insights into the sentiment, buying intent, shopping behavior and product preferences of their target buying groups. So which categories will they shop for this year?

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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.” ” There are real benefits to being able to virtually try on products online, as Stephanie Horton, senior director of commerce marketing at Google, pointed out in an official statement about the launch.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2024

The investment is part of Ingka Group’s ongoing strategy to adapt to urban growth and changing consumer shopping preferences with the introduction of new retail formats in city centers and innovations in the digital customer experience. “ This next phase of our investment and expansion in the U.S. in a statement. .

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

is one of our most important markets, and we see endless opportunities to grow there and get closer to the many Americans with affordable products and services,” said Tolga Öncü, Head of Ikea Retail, Ingka Group in a statement. “We The new facilities and services are expected to create more than 2,000 jobs. We know U.S. in a statement. “We

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 17, 2025

The 5,800sqm store at 214 Oxford Street will span three floors, and house the furniture giants showroom of inspiration roomsets, a market hall, and a 130-seater Swedish Deli. London is an iconic shopping destination, and we are thrilled to now have a home in its centre.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 18, 2025

IKEA will open its Oxford Street store on Thursday, 1st May, offering customers a new place to shop over 6,000 IKEA product lines and dine affordably in central London. London is an iconic shopping destination, and we are thrilled to now have a home in its centre.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The exceptional interest in the 150 available positions marks the largest-ever response the home furnishing retailer has seen in the UK, shattering all previous recruitment records. per houralongside comprehensive benefits including flexible work arrangements, enhanced parental leave, and a free healthy meal option served every day.

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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

APRIL 30, 2025

Ikea UK chief executive Peter Jelkeby says the group’s central London store “will be an Ikea many know and love, with some new features exclusive to this iconic city centre store” Shoppers can expect to see the retailer’s staple showroom of inspiration room sets, market hall, and Swedish Deli.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic escalating the adoption of online shopping across all categories, the home goods sector in particular has seen a notable spike in ecommerce. Social shopping also has been a major source of traffic for the brand, and has increased significantly year-over-year.

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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

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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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. More than 50% of those surveyed plan or use Generative AI for designing digital ads, writing content, and personalizing marketing.

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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2023

While the Australian division of the furniture and home accessories chain hadn’t noticed a spike among particular products, the company has seen a surge in spending at the brand’s in-store restaurants – with more customers coming in, and splashing out on meatballs and lingonberry jam.

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V Count

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

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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365 Retail

MARCH 18, 2025

The IKEA Oxford Street store will offer the traditional IKEA experience: a showroom packed with inspiration and roomsets, a market-hall filled with affordable home furnishings accessories, planning appointments and a Swedish Deli. London is an iconic shopping destination, and we are thrilled to now have a home in its centre.

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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. For the full year, the company anticipates net sales to increase, with Japan as the most significant market. Marimekko Group ‘s net sales increased 7 per cent to €37.7

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2022

With their in-experience earnings, residents can invest in accessories for their avatars and pets; build, decorate and personalize their homes; purchase vehicles to cruise the town in; and gain access to special events and partner experiences.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2023

Ikea will build new shops and extend its fulfilment network to give better delivery alternatives and provide a product range that matches the demands of everyday living in diverse regions across the country as part of the investment. The expansion is a potential threat to Wayfair, At Home and other many mass-market players.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Electronics and appliances as well as furniture and home furnishing stores both marked double-digit increases over the previous month. Online sales continued to track gains as well, growing another 11% in January as consumers continued to turn to digital channels in lieu of shopping in stores. These saw a 6.9%

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2023

Obviously, retailers can generally recapture more value from returned items when they can charge more for them — either by negotiating better deals with clearance partners (such as TJ Maxx for apparel and Overstock.com for home furnishings) or setting up their own clearance outlets. Inventory is a separate but related lever.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Every retailer knows the value of a great shopping experience, but actually delivering on this promise can be a tricky challenge — particularly online. The Best Experiences Build Loyalty That Transcends Shopping Venues. webinar, hosted by CommerceNext.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“This is a significant investment for Ikea in cutting-edge digital AI technology which is market-leading for a home furnishing retailer in Australia,” said Giovanni Rutigliano, Ikea Australia’s digital manager.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Items featured in the boutique include timeless womenswear and menswear ranges, alongside luxurious textile accessories and woven home furnishings. . Rene Frion, Business Director of Kildare Village, commented: “Kildare Village offers a unique and evolving mix of brands, and we are thrilled to welcome Johnstons of Elgin.

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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 longer a consumer has shopped on our platforms, the more they spend through more orders across more product categories,” said the company in a statement.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Home furnishings retailer Terrys has unveiled its brand-new online immersive shopping experience, which tailors shopping specifically by colour palette. The unique Shop by Colour concept has been months in the making, after the retailer experienced a huge surge in on-site searches for colour related terms.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

of Digital Merchandising and Marketing, Nordstrom Resale is going to be a big value-driving initiative for many retailers. We’re seeing it be a real traffic driver, because people come to sell a product they no longer need or shop the refurbished options, and then stay and shop the rest of the store.

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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? We are soft but we’re strong.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Harvey Norman made its English debut last month in the unlikely location of Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Dudley. ” Harvey Norman has been careful not to overwhelm the customer with product by adding a partition in the store, which gives the effect of two separate home and technology stores within the one unit.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2022

In each case, the arrival of these brands in new markets has generally been greeted with huge enthusiasm. The icing on the cake is that the Japanese themselves are big travellers and shopping is one of their favourite holiday activities, so Japanese retailers overseas have catered successfully to tourists. Isetan is a case in point.

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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. It’s human-to-human,” Medina added.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic escalating the adoption of online shopping across all categories, the home goods sector in particular has seen a notable spike in ecommerce. Social shopping also has been a major source of traffic for the brand, and has increased significantly year-over-year.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Dunelm saw an uplift in profit and sales during its first half, as it continued to grow its market share. 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. Profit rose 4.8%

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Wayfair is more than just a pretty website, the company has been able to penetrate the online home goods market in a way that few competitors including Amazon have been able to. Wayfair launched after it consolidated 250 individual websites selling home furnishings into a single brand called Wayfair.

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