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

Retail TouchPoints

Specialty licensor of women’s apparel and accessories bebe stores inc. 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. for $35 million.

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The Importance of Group Counting Solution in Home Furnishing Industry

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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. Wanting change is as human as it gets, and being stuck at home caused people to realize they need to improve their living spaces, and well, their new offices. .

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Laura Ashley to launch soft furnishings range in Australia, NZ

Inside Retail

Carolyn D’Angelo, senior MD at Gordon Brothers Brands and president of Laura Ashley global, described the new partnership as a “perfect fit” to reintroduce the Laura Ashley brand back in Australia through a new collection.

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Sundance Opens First Michigan Location in the Greater Detroit Area

Retail TouchPoints

The 4,120-square-foot store will be the first location in Michigan for the retailer, which sells women’s and men’s apparel, jewelry, footwear, accessories, home furnishings and art. The Sundance store at The Village of Rochester Hills is one of three new stores the retailer is opening across the country this year.

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“Change in behaviour”: Why Ikea’s Swedish meatballs are selling like hotcakes

Inside Retail

Driven by cost of living pressures, Ikea Australia reduced the prices of over 700 products in May as part of a strategy to reposition the brand as a home for good value and affordability. There’s a gap between how people feel [and want to feel] at home,” she said. “We You can feed a family of four for $30 for dinner,” she said.

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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. Licensing income is forecast to be at the same level as the previous year. Marimekko Group ‘s net sales increased 7 per cent to €37.7 million (US$41.0

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Miniso to open biggest-ever UK store in Camden

Retail Gazette

Additionally, the store will stock homewares, accessories, as well as its newly launched beauty and self-care line. Located at 100 Oxford Street, the store showcases the retailer’s new beauty and fragrance collection alongside its range of plushies, home furnishings and toys.