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No longer a “hot new thing”: Why AR shopping is here to stay

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. “When it comes to makeup, I always say, ‘use without caution,’ and now you can shop without caution, too.” ” There are real benefits to being able to virtually try on products online, as Stephanie Horton, senior director of commerce marketing at Google, pointed out in an official statement about the launch.

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How Ikea Australia plans to champion affordability and the shopping experience

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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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RIP: The late Terence Conran’s once high-flying Habitat is no more

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Europe-based home furnishing chain Habitat has shut down all of its operations, just a month after collapsing into receivership. The fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear. The fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear.

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Marimekko’s net sales up amid growth in Asia Pacific

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The textiles, clothing, and home furnishings company saw its Finland sales rise by 8 per cent while international sales increased by 6 per cent. For the full year, the company anticipates net sales to increase, with Japan as the most significant market. Marimekko Group ‘s net sales increased 7 per cent to €37.7

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Ikea launches AI-powered mixed-reality experience

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“This is a significant investment for Ikea in cutting-edge digital AI technology which is market-leading for a home furnishing retailer in Australia,” said Giovanni Rutigliano, Ikea Australia’s digital manager.

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“Change in behaviour”: Why Ikea’s Swedish meatballs are selling like hotcakes

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While the Australian division of the furniture and home accessories chain hadn’t noticed a spike among particular products, the company has seen a surge in spending at the brand’s in-store restaurants – with more customers coming in, and splashing out on meatballs and lingonberry jam.

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Biryani instead of meatballs: Here’s Ikea’s recipe for success in India

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As it unpacks the market layer by layer, Ikea’s range of services and products is constantly expanding to suit the evolving needs of Indian shoppers. We’re still in the nascent stages in terms of home furnishing category,” Kavitha Rao, India’s chief commercial officer told Inside Retail. Breakfast, biryanis, and homeware s.