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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 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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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.

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

Inside Retail

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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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. Marimekko Group ‘s net sales increased 7 per cent to €37.7

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Claire’s Wants to Meet ‘Gen Zalpha’ in the Metaverse

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Visitors can outfit their avatars with jewelry and accessories that are also available for purchase IRL at Claire’s stores, and Claire’s will be partnering with like-minded brands to release limited-edition merchandise, one-of-a-kind pets, themed housing, games and activities.

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NRF: Retail Sales Rose 17.7% YoY in March as Recovery Accelerated

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For instance, clothing and accessory store sales were up 18.3% YoY; Furniture and home furnishings stores: Up 5.9% American households are clearly feeling the full effect of additional fiscal stimulus, gains in the job market and the reopening of the economy,” said Matthew Shay, President and CEO of the NRF in a statement.