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Overstock Teams with UPS to Tackle Home Furnishings Returns

Retail TouchPoints

The new doorstep returns pilot comes as Overstock.com completes its transition into a furniture-only online retailer, after 18 months spent exiting all non-home categories. This] large market provides us with additional opportunities to gain market share even if online penetration remains unchanged over the near term.

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bebe stores Acquires 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings Franchises for $35 Million

Retail TouchPoints

has purchased 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings rent-to-own franchises from Franchise Group Inc. This is the company’s first foray into the home furnishings vertical. The acquired Buddy’s stores have a strong and consistent record of free cash flow generation across multiple market cycles. for $35 million.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Marketing Head Steps Down

Retail TouchPoints

Angela Hsu, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Bed Bath & Beyond , has stepped down from her post. It’s been a pleasure being the CMO, transforming Overstock.com into a 100% home furnishing retailer in 2022 and swiftly relaunching as the new online Bed Bath & Beyond in August 2023,” Hsu wrote on her LinkedIn page. “It’s

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The Importance of Group Counting Solution in Home Furnishing Industry

V Count

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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Vitamin Shoppe Parent Company to go Private Following Acquisition by Senior Management

Retail TouchPoints

Franchise Group owns and operates a number of “franchised and franchisable” businesses that include The Vitamin Shoppe as well as Pet Supplies Plus , Wag N’ Wash , American Freight , Badcock Home Furniture & More , Buddy’s Home Furnishings and Sylvan Learning. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.6

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Marimekko’s net sales up amid growth in Asia Pacific

Inside Retail

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. Licensing income is forecast to be at the same level as the previous year.

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Laura Ashley to launch soft furnishings range in Australia, NZ

Inside Retail

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.