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Beyond Acquires Zulily, Plans to Revive Brand in Q2

Retail TouchPoints

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Beyond’s position in the off-price market. This acquisition doubles down on our belief in the off-price market, and its importance to building our business, improving our margin profile and growing our customer file,” said Lemonis in a statement.

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Biryani instead of meatballs: Here’s Ikea’s recipe for success in India

Inside Retail

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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Streamline Logistic Costs to Expand Sales: Dropshipping in Furniture Retail

Storis

Dropshipping is gaining momentum as streamlined supply chains become a significant competitive advantage in the home furnishings industry. Another rising use of dropshipping is to aid home furnishings and appliance service departments. This opens up avenues for store expansion and widens the markets retailers can serve.

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A Generational Analysis of Today’s Home Improvement Customers

Retail TouchPoints

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. Boomers Making Major Renovations. Major Metro Millennials Looking to Buy.

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Embarking on a Furniture ERP Implementation: 3 Phases for Success

Storis

My name is Jake Egan, and I am the Senior Manager of Consulting Services for STORIS, the leading home furnishings ERP solutions provider. With 14 years of experience, I’ve personally led implementations for home furnishings retailers, including Ashley HomeStores, Kimbrell’s, and The Room Place.

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3 Phases of a Furniture ERP Implementation

Storis

My name is Jake Egan, and I am the Senior Manager of Consulting Services for STORIS, the leading home furnishings ERP solutions provider. I am pleased to share STORIS’ proven process for ERP software implementations tailored specifically for the home furnishings retail industry.

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Nike, Ikea, Asos join a growing list of global retailers spurning Russia

Inside Retail

Sportswear retailer Nike and home furnishings firm Ikea have shut down their stores in Russia, as the world responds to the rogue state’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. Russia accounted for about 4 per cent of H&M’s sales during the last quarter, making it the group’s sixth-largest market.