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Ikea U.S. Launches Virtual Interior Design Service for Consumers and Businesses

Retail TouchPoints

is expanding its existing slate of design tools and services with the debut of an Interior Design Service, offering consumers and businesses the chance to connect virtually with an interior design expert to help develop any space. In true Ikea form, the service is priced affordably, starting at $99 for consumers and $299 for businesses.

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Seamless Shopping Journeys Attract Today’s Home Furnishings Consumers

Storis

Not only am I interested in reading reviews of what people thought of these sofas, I also wanted to see what their experience was like shopping with the retailer. Second, I couldn’t find whether or not the sofas were in-stock at either retailer. The eSTORIS website platform provides a consistent experience to online shoppers.

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Retail Sales Drop 0.6% in November, but NRF Expects Flat Return Rate Despite Higher Sales

Retail TouchPoints

The decline occurred despite muted inflation of just 0.1% , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI). decline, furniture and home furnishings stores reported a 2.6% NRF expects a small bump in returns at the end of the year with 17.9% Retail sales fell 0.6% Department stores saw a 2.9%

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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. 283% more likely to say a home improvement purchase is in their near future.

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Guest Post: Understanding Digital Customer Experience in Retail Industry

Hyken

He shares how retailers can understand the digital customer experience in the retail world. Did you know that 70% of consumers have stopped doing business with a brand following a poor customer experience? An experience through the customer’s buying journey is quite crucial and must be addressed by the retailers.

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NRF 2023 Spotlights Profitability, Workforce Enhancements and Media Network Opportunities

Retail TouchPoints

Economic headwinds are likely to blow harder when consumers’ savings from the pandemic dwindle, which a Charles Schwab analyst believes could happen by Q3. The event also gives us business editors the chance to suss out the major trends that retail decision-makers will be grappling with in 2023.

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How Ikea Australia plans to champion affordability and the shopping experience

Inside Retail

Ikea have established themselves as an affordable and accessible homewares brand for Australian consumers but they are showing no signs of slowing down. We responded by ensuring affordability was at the forefront for the customer. IR : What are your expectations for consumer sentiment and spending in the year ahead?

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