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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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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.” billion in its U.S.

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Ikea unveils US$2.2 billion expansion plan 

Inside Retail

Ikea is planning to invest more than US$2.2 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. The expansion is a potential threat to Wayfair, At Home and other many mass-market players.

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How Ikea Australia plans to champion affordability and the shopping experience

Inside Retail

In the property market, things are slowing for now, but the record shortage of rental properties will continue to drive prices up for tenants, particularly in our capital cities. Research and consulting firm Fifth Dimension states that the second-hand market in Australia is now worth $60 billion and growing 25 per cent a year.

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

Inside Retail

He said that New Zealand is a smaller market compared to other countries, including Australia, where Ikea has had a presence for 50 years. In terms of online shopping, New Zealand rates highly compared to many markets. But the development and popularisation of online shopping has enabled the company to reach more people.

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2024 Industry Trend Guide

Storis

So, buckle up, home furnishings retailers; we’re ready to accelerate. Our survey found that furniture retailers are enthusiastic about many applications of AI led by those that will increase marketing efficiency and reduce bottom-line costs. How is your business currently leveraging or planning to leverage AI?

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Address Labor Shortages by Creating Attractive Retail Career Paths

Retail TouchPoints

According to data from BDO , 51% of retailers are planning to implement training to upskill employees’ technology capabilities, said Natalie Kotlyar, BDO’s National Leader for the Retail and Consumer Products Industry Group in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.