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The Future of Retail Is Not Big Box Stores
Jun.20,2019
Retail is a big business in America. In 2013 American consumers spent $3.2 billion shopping, 9% of which was online. With the Internet having become such a huge part of our lives and culture, it makes sense that retailers which want to survive the next 20 years will need to have an e-commerce strategy.Read More + -
Retailers wrestling with global trade disruptions
Jun.20,2019
HIGH POINT — Just as furniture retailers begin to raise prices on their floors for Chinese imports, along comes the new threat of a 5% tariff on Mexican imports that could climb to 25%, too.Read More + -
Top Living Room Decor Trends for 2020
Jun.19,2019
The living room is the calling card of our homes. The space where you probably spend more of your time when at home (unless you work from an home office, as I do, so yes you will probably spend more time there..!), but it is also the room that is open to guests, where to spend time together with other people.Read More + -
UK retail Christmas trading: a round-up
Jun.14,2019
Tesco announced its best Christmas trading performance in ten years following the recent festive period, Aldi said it experienced its “best ever” UK Christmas sales, and Joules’ positive momentum continued in December – but the overall picture for retail during its busiest time of year appeared challenging.Read More + -
Solaria Lighting under new ownership
Jun.14,2019
After its CEO retired last year, plans were in place for Solaria Lighting to cease procurement and production. Instead, the company has new ownership and a new home.Read More + -
Sears parent to acquire the rest of Sears HomeTown and Outlet Stores
Jun.13,2019
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The owner of Sears has entered a deal to acquire the rest of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores not already owned by the related ESL Investments.Read More + -
Beijing 'deeply regrets' US tariff hike, China says
Jun.11,2019
The Ministry of Commerce expressed "deep regrets" on Friday at the United States' decision to hike tariffs and said China will have to take necessary countermeasures.The comments came shortly after the US raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports from 10 percent to 25 percent.Read More + -
From floor to now walls, Loloi expands decorative accessories
Jun.11,2019
From floor to now walls, Loloi expands decorative accessories.The Dallas-based company is adding a new category — wall art — with an initial introduction of more than 140 varieties, from one-of-a-kind pieces to mixed-media styles and others.Read More + -
Sagebrook home to maintain pricing despite tariffs
Jun.11,2019
Home accessories, lighting and furnishings manufacturer Sagebrook Home announced that the latest round of tariffs on Chinese products won’t affect its customers’ prices.Read More + -
10 ESSENTIAL HOMEWARE TREND UPDATES FOR 2019: THE BOXFRESH TRENDS AND BRANDS TO KNOW
Jun.11,2019
Coming to a corner near you, expect to see 2019’s cult chair, the Croisette, gracing Insta-feeds everywhere. From French brand Honoré, the seat first shot to fame thanks to its placement in The Hoxton in Paris, and all we know is we want one, now. At €750 from Thevelveteenrabbit.ie, it comes in mustard, pink, forest green and petrol blue. Snap yours up sharpish.Read More +
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