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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. This makes them a great target audience for brands in the home improvement space.

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Address Labor Shortages by Creating Attractive Retail Career Paths

Retail TouchPoints

In combination with changes in worker attitudes and consumer behavior, these shifts have weakened the industry’s long-standing low-wage model. Many of these changes are recent: “Ship-from-store wasn’t economically viable [as recently as] two years ago,” said Ritter.

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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. IR : What are your expectations for consumer sentiment and spending in the year ahead?

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How Cloth & Company Saved Time and Money With its 3D Virtual Showroom Collaboration

Retail TouchPoints

Home furnishing brand Cloth & Company is working with 3D asset creation and management provider All3D to help even small retailers and designers overcome this challenge through the creation of virtual showrooms using 3D rendering software.

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Expert Tips for Handling Inventory Surplus

Storis

One of the challenges home furnishings retailers are facing today is having excess inventory due to prolonged supply chain delays. Speak to a Home Furnishings Retail Expert Request a Demo Discover how STORIS' integrated technology can help you gain better control of your inventory and reduce inventory surplus.

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Expert Tips for Handling Inventory Surplus

Storis

One of the challenges home furnishings retailers are facing today is having excess inventory due to prolonged supply chain delays. Speak to a Home Furnishings Retail Expert. Having a home furnishings eCommerce website enables you to reach a broader audience, increasing the market for your excess inventory.

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How Model No. is Disrupting the Furniture Industry with 3D Printing and Products Made from Food Waste

Retail TouchPoints

an on-demand custom furnishings company driven by consumer needs and led by a devotion to technology, design and environmental responsibility. Phillip Raub: The furniture industry hasn’t evolved in decades, although environmental and consumer needs have. respond to consumers’ shifting needs? RTP: How does Model No.