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Retail footfall in May boosted by warmer weather and bank holidays
Jun.07,2024
Retail footfall in May received a boost as warm weather and two bank holidays helped drive customers to shops.Read More + -
Is the e-commerce dream over?
Jun.06,2024
In the fall of 2021, the height of the pandemic home boom, Business of Home published a guide for designers looking to get into e-commerce. The article, down to its lighthearted title—“Everything you ever wanted to know about e-commerce (but were afraid to ask)”—reflected the digital gold rush spirit of the time. Everyone was buying furniture and decor, and they were all doing it online. Shouldn’t designers get in on the action?Read More + -
Biggest online retailers in the home décor field
Jun.05,2024
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Survey: Nearly Half of Consumers Interested in Livestream Shopping
Jun.05,2024
Still, despite the significant acceptance of livestream shopping, with 46% of those surveyed expressing interest, 28% of respondents continue to favor traditional online shopping. Only a quarter of respondents reported no appeal for live shopping events.Read More + -
An Inside Look at the Wayfair’s First Physical Store
Jun.05,2024
Wayfair has opened its first large-format store in Wilmette, IL, near Chicago, as part of its initiatives in the development of a physical retail presence in the market. The store will serve as a one-stop shopping destination for all things home, including a wide assortment of furnishings and housewares.Read More + -
The Top Garden Trends for 2024, According to Experts
Jun.04,2024
Just like interior design, gardening is subject to a trend cycle. However, rather than shift with the years, gardening trends tend to follow the seasons and growing cycles. Maximalist gardens and structured hedges are no longer the "it" element of a trendy garden, but what is? We've tapped a handful of landscape and lawn professionals to provide their insight into the garden trends for this growing season.Read More + -
Quintessential Italian Style Puts Down Roots in New York
Jun.04,2024
World-renowned furniture maker Meridiani settles its luxury lines into an exciting new showcase space.Read More + -
82 Percent of Consumers Underutilize Their Outdoor Living Space. Here’s What’s On Their Wish List
Jun.04,2024
More than two-thirds of households plan to purchase new outdoor furnishings, with comfortable and relaxing the top two vibes.Read More + -
Houzz identifies 7 emerging trends in 2024 summer report
Jun.04,2024
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Houzz has released its 2024 Emerging Summer Trends Report, surveying the popularity of searches for the latest design trends and noting a collective desire among homeowners to create calming, stylish and functional spaces.Read More + -
Gallery: Marks & Spencer ‘amps up’ sustainability appeal for customers in store
Jun.04,2024
Marks & Spencer has opened its first full-line store of the new financial year, within which it has adopted a new way of communicating its Plan A sustainability programme to shoppers.Read More +