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The Future of Shopping: What to Expect in 2032

Retail TouchPoints

Ecommerce, along with other digital channels, took center stage as new shopping habits formed and expectations drastically shifted. While we won’t be traveling in flying cars to our favorite stores anytime soon, we’re still on the fast track to a transformed shopping experience.

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How Ikea Australia plans to champion affordability and the shopping experience

Inside Retail

MV: In recent years, we have invested heavily in our journey as an innovative omnichannel retailer, opening Plan and Order Point locations in Greater Melbourne and Sydney, enabling us to be exactly where our customers need us to be, which is a key part of our growth strategy for Ikea in Australia.

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Ikea unveils US$2.2 billion expansion plan 

Inside Retail

According to Ikea, this is the company’s largest investment in the US in four decades, and it will focus on creating new stores and expanding fulfilment networks to serve more Americans. Ikea expects to open eight additional shops, nine Plan & Order points, and create more than 2000 jobs during this first phase of expansion.

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Ikea Plans $2.2 Billion Investment to Advance Omnichannel Presence

Retail TouchPoints

Plans include opening new stores, strengthening its fulfillment network and enhancing its regional product offerings to better reflect the needs of customers in different parts of the country. ramp up our fulfillment capacities and make our offer even more relevant to local customers’ needs and dreams.” We know U.S. in a statement. “We

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“Fairly unique”: How Ikea plans to do things differently in New Zealand

Inside Retail

Announced in 2019 , the 34,000sqm store will be located at Sylvia Park in Auckland. But the development and popularisation of online shopping has enabled the company to reach more people. He is anticipating that the new store will receive a few million visitors each year, with online shopping bolstering its reach across the country. “In

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2024 Industry Trend Guide

Storis

So, buckle up, home furnishings retailers; we’re ready to accelerate. The State of the Home Furnishings Industry With abundant opportunity, let’s explore how market and consumer behavior position retailers for success. These positive indicators can support a successful year for home furnishings retail.

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Answer Product Questions Confidently with Mobile Solutions

Storis

Sales associates are at the forefront of your business, representing your brand to customers; therefore, having a dedicated and knowledgeable team is crucial to every home furnishings retailer. Can varying fulfillment options get my customer their product faster? How do other items on this order impact the overall availability?