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Ikea unveils US$2.2 billion expansion plan 

Inside Retail

Ikea is planning to invest more than US$2.2 Ikea will build new shops and extend its fulfilment network to give better delivery alternatives and provide a product range that matches the demands of everyday living in diverse regions across the country as part of the investment. The post Ikea unveils US$2.2

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

Inside Retail

Europe-based home furnishing chain Habitat has shut down all of its operations, just a month after collapsing into receivership. The company’s trustees have initiated a final liquidation due to the lack of cash flow and a recovery plan. The fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear.

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

Inside Retail

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 In terms of online shopping, New Zealand rates highly compared to many markets.

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2XL Home Luxury more accessible with the Grand Opening of its new Al Barsha Store in Dubai

Design Middleeast

Elevating the standard of luxury home furnishings, 2XL Home proudly announces the opening of its new store on Umm Suqeim Road, Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE. 2XL Home has strategically positioned itself in the bustling heart of Al Barsha, Dubai, aiming to redefine the local luxury home furnishings landscape.

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

Inside Retail

From delicious biryanis to free breakfasts and vertical storage solutions to cooking pans, Ikea’s 8,000-strong inventory is painstakingly designed to satisfy the local needs. We’re still in the nascent stages in terms of home furnishing category,” Kavitha Rao, India’s chief commercial officer told Inside Retail.

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Full House: Steven Lew’s GRB unveils new homewares brand

Inside Retail

Global Retail Brands Australia (GRBA) is making an aggressive push into the home furnishings market with the launch of a new brand, House – Bed & Bath. For the recently acquired MyHouse business, GRBA is planning to expand the business beyond NSW, with stores in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. “We

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Braehead welcomes host of new brands

Retail Focus

Renowned fashion and home furnishings retailer, Laura Ashley, has recently opened a new section in Braehead’s NEXT Home store, selling a range of furniture and homeware products. 1,000 sq ft space, as the brand pushes ahead on plans to increase its international presence. The store is set to open in this summer.