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Ikea launches AI-powered mixed-reality experience

Inside Retail

Customers can use Ikea Kreativ to scan their living space, remove some or all of the current furnishings, then drag and drop Ikea furniture and home decor to experiment with new styling options.

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Honesta launches with an irreverent take on home furnishings

Design Wanted

Based in New York City and Milan, Sagaria ’s studio has worked on award-winning hospitality projects for brands including Mandarin Oriental, Park Hyatt, Rosewood and Freehand Hotels as well as flagship retail spaces , restaurants and high-end residential developments across America, Europe and Asia.

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

Inside Retail

We’re still in the nascent stages in terms of home furnishing category,” Kavitha Rao, India’s chief commercial officer told Inside Retail. There’s space for a lot more players,” she added. Ikea’s online platform offers shopping in seven cities. A study table was a luxury in most Indian homes before the pandemic.

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2XL Home offers exchanges for damaged furniture

Design Middleeast

2XL Home , one of the region’s leading home furnishing retailers stands in solidarity as the UAE continues to recover after a record-breaking recent storm. The ethos at 2XL Home isn’t just about furnishing homes; it’s about fostering a sense of community and understanding the challenges faced as a whole.

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Al-Futtaim IKEA drops prices of over 2500+ of its most loved products; giving customers access to affordable home solutions

Design Middleeast

This includes products from different home furnishing categories such as the iconic STRANDMON wing chair for your cosy corner, TROFAST for your child’s toy storage and KALLAX shelving unit to display your favourites to mention a few. It firmly believes that creating a functional home should not be considered a luxury for anyone.

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Analysis: A Japanese retailer with Lofty overseas prospects

Inside Retail

The reasons for the appeal of Japanese retailers are easy to understand: they have good store designs, often with small footprints that make tidy, efficient use of space without appearing cluttered. Loft, a dubiously classified ‘home furnishings’ concept is an idea that should have travelled but hasn’t. The Loft experience.

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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. The brand has taken over 2,500 sq ft of space and the offer is the first for any NEXT in Scotland. 1,000 sq ft space.