Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2021

Created to help inspire consumers and bring the feeling of several destinations into various rooms of the home, the campaign launched May 19 and is a collaborative effort across Wavemaker, Ogilvy and Jebbit. Tapping into the platform’s 85 million+ audience of those searching for home inspiration and ways to shop, IKEA U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2023

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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 19, 2025

Visitors to the new store will enter into a London-inspired space featuring curated shops co-created with Londoners to reflect the city, and the retailers unique style. Customers can have larger pieces delivered to their homes or to a network of pickup points.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The retailer, known for its selection of quality bedding, curtains, and home décor, has opened a new 1,800 sq ft store. Julian Charles, with a history dating back to 1947, has established itself as a significant player in the home furnishing sector with over 70 outlets across the UK.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

The new IKEA store in Brighton will focus on providing locally relevant, functional, and sustainable home furnishing solutions, inspired by the regions distinct local identity. Lisa Ward, Life at Home expert at IKEA UK, said:At IKEA, we strive to create a better everyday life for as many people as possible.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2022

Lachlan Mitchell, Ikea Australia’s product recovery leader, said: “Our new As-Is Online platform gives our customers an easy way to shop more sustainably and find the perfect home furnishing products to make their life at home better.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The shops will focus on providing inspiration and smart home solutions for city living as part of IKEA’s efforts to better meet the needs of its California customers. Shoppers will be able to book appointments with design specialists to help with both planning and ordering home furnishings. Understanding that many L.A.-area

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 13, 2022

JD.com has opened two robotic shops by the new brand name “ ochama ” in the Netherlands, with more locations to follow soon. The new model of shops introduces an unprecedented shopping format merging online ordering and pick-up shop in which robots prepare the parcels, and home delivery service.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The future of augmented reality (AR) in retail was on full display at a pop-up event hosted by makeup brand Pat McGrath Labs and Google earlier this week. “When it comes to makeup, I always say, ‘use without caution,’ and now you can shop without caution, too.” In 2020, 83.1 million in the year prior.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2025

Teylez Perez: That’s related to our overall goal, which is to offer access to products to improve the quality of life for families that are working really hard , encompassing home furnishings, appliances, electronics, apparel and gaming. RTP: What have been some of your biggest challenges in your time at Curacao?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2023

In true Ikea form, the service is priced affordably, starting at $99 for consumers and $299 for businesses. We are excited to roll out the new Ikea Interior Design Service program, as we know design is an important part of the shopping experience,” said Abbey Stark, Interior Design Leader for Ikea U.S. in a statement. “It

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VMS

JUNE 18, 2025

Luxury home furnishings e-retailer Perigold (Boston) has opened its first physical store , in Houston’s Highland Village shopping center. The retailer, founded in 2017, also said it will open a second store this fall, at the CityPlace complex in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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A1 Retail

APRIL 2, 2025

Jewellery sales grew by 2 percent, with mobile orders accounting for 81 percent of purchases, highlighting the continued appeal of luxury items and the convenience of mobile shopping. Jen Pollard, Senior Analyst at Visualsoft, commented: This Mothers Day, weve observed a meaningful shift in consumer behaviour.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2024

Photo credit: KPF) Located at the intersection of the Plaza and Grand Central Districts, 570 Fifth Avenue will be a 1,000,000 -square-foot mixed-use commercial building and marks the largest development on Fifth Avenue in more than 60 years. Rendering of 570 Fifth Avenue, which will feature an office tower and ground-level Ikea.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 18, 2025

IKEA will open its Oxford Street store on Thursday, 1st May, offering customers a new place to shop over 6,000 IKEA product lines and dine affordably in central London. The affordable range spans from everyday essentials to IKEA classics, including the IKEA 365+ food storage range starting from0.75, to the MICKE desk at 45.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 17, 2025

Ikea has confirmed its highly anticipated Oxford Street flagship will open at the start of May following an extensive environmental upgrade of the Grade II listed building. London is an iconic shopping destination, and we are thrilled to now have a home in its centre. We look forward to welcoming you in.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

customers have a strong desire for more ways to shop and experience Ikea, and this growth plan will allow us to meet that need,” said Javier Quiñones, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, Ikea U.S. “We know U.S. in a statement. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

New data from the Adobe Digital Economy Index highlights the staying power of online shopping habits formed during the pandemic, seemingly answering one of the biggest questions of the year: will ecommerce continue to grow, or settle down to pre-pandemic levels? Shoppers are making larger purchases , with average order value up 13% at $169.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The exceptional interest in the 150 available positions marks the largest-ever response the home furnishing retailer has seen in the UK, shattering all previous recruitment records. Benefits of working at IKEA IKEA is proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, offering all co-workers a starting salary of 13.85

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 7, 2021

At Home has entered into a definitive agreement to sell itself to funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman (H&F), a global private equity firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.8 At Home will be taken private after the acquisition closes. At Home is coming off a strong Q4 2021, which ended Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic escalating the adoption of online shopping across all categories, the home goods sector in particular has seen a notable spike in ecommerce. Social shopping also has been a major source of traffic for the brand, and has increased significantly year-over-year.

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Shopping Center

OCTOBER 19, 2021

. — Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings Outlet has opened at Vero Beach Outlets, a 340,000-square-foot outlet center located in Vero Beach. The store opened within an 11,000-square-foot space.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2022

We’re still in the nascent stages in terms of home furnishing category,” Kavitha Rao, India’s chief commercial officer told Inside Retail. It’s not about capturing at the market share but growing the market itself. Ikea’s online platform offers shopping in seven cities. There’s space for a lot more players,” she added.

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Storis

AUGUST 31, 2020

I found out that the shopping journey for buying furniture was very different than my normal mobile purchases of clothing or shoes. Even though my journey to find new sofas started with my normal shopping habit of browsing online, I knew this purchase was going to require more thorough research.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 25, 2022

The shop will focus on home accessories and soft furnishings, while larger furniture items will also be on display and can be ordered for home delivery or delivery to nearby collection points. They will also be able to explore the whole range, for delivery to a convenient collection point or directly to their home.”.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, buckle up, home furnishings retailers; we’re ready to accelerate. We surveyed home furnishings retailers for insights on strategies to accelerate growth. The State of the Home Furnishings Industry With abundant opportunity, let’s explore how market and consumer behavior position retailers for success.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

Global Retail Brands Australia (GRBA) is making an aggressive push into the home furnishings market with the launch of a new brand, House – Bed & Bath. The average size of a House store is 150-160 metres, we’re looking at [growing that to] about 200.”. We’re definitely looking for larger footprints.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Every retailer knows the value of a great shopping experience, but actually delivering on this promise can be a tricky challenge — particularly online. The Best Experiences Build Loyalty That Transcends Shopping Venues. webinar, hosted by CommerceNext. It’s a massively competitive environment.”.

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A1 Retail

APRIL 30, 2025

Creating a unique shopping experience in the heart of one of the worlds most dynamic shopping streets, IKEA Oxford Street will bring together home furnishing inspiration and retail innovation, offering more than just a place to shop. Classic IKEA dishes will be available including hot dogs from 0.85

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V Count

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

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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Retail Gazette

APRIL 30, 2025

The Swedish furniture giant has spent the last three years transforming the 5,800sqm space that was once home to Topshop into a mecca for home decor lovers. The inner city store – a relatively new concept for the retailer – is housed inside the Grade II-listed building at 214 Oxford Street and spans across three floors.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

We responded by ensuring affordability was at the forefront for the customer. Housing affordability is at its lowest in decades and will continue to make the wallets of Australians thinner. The rising expectations of customers are propelling our omnichannel strategy at lightning speed. What impact has that had on the business?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

Online shopping has surged by 30 percent since the pandemic began and the share of e-commerce as a purchasing platform is continuing to grow. A returns process that has been devised to reduce logistics costs at the expense of customer experience is likely to convert a dubious customer experience into a negative one.

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365 Retail

MARCH 18, 2025

IKEA will open the doors of its highly anticipated Oxford Street store on Thursday, 1 st May , marking the completion of an extensive environmental upgrade of the Grade II listed building at 214 Oxford Street in central London. Acompactself-serve area housessmaller pieces of furniture for customers to take home in the iconic blue FRAKTA bag.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2023

My research (done with various co-authors) shows that self-selection is at least as profitable as algorithmic identification for product categories where renters’ willingness to pay for temporary use of an item is relatively low. The ecommerce website Jet.com, which was sold to Walmart in 2016, used this strategy — just to name one example.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2022

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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