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February 19, 2026

Big home retailers are surpassing market expectations. What does it mean?

Good news from big retailers keeps coming in. Is the post-pandemic home crash finally coming to an end? BOH retail columnist Warren Shoulberg takes stock of the landscape.

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February 5, 2026

Is Printemps the new Barneys?

The French retailer is having a New York moment—can it last? Retail columnist Warren Shoulberg takes a look.

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January 29, 2026

CES delivered AI-powered smart home tech. Do consumers want it?

Retail columnist Warren Shoulberg reports on the smart home tech that dominated the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show.

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January 22, 2026

What the January home shows revealed about consumer spending

Despite low inventory and increased prices, consumer spending continues to beat expectations.

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January 15, 2026

Why the Bob’s Discount Furniture IPO is good news for the home business

Here’s what’s fueling Bob’s Discount Furniture’s decision to go public.

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January 9, 2026

Is Bed Bath & Beyond scaling back its Kirkland’s master plan?

The decision would be one more about-face for the brand, adding another chapter to the company’s tumultuous trajectory.

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January 8, 2026

These are the home retailers to watch in 2026

A new year means new opportunities for brands looking to dominate the home retail space.

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December 26, 2025

Retail’s biggest winners and losers in 2025

Warren Shoulberg examines the retail landscape of the past year to see who came out on top—and who didn’t.

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December 18, 2025

Why are department stores still selling furniture on-site?

Furniture sales are lagging at big department stores. How much longer before they disappear from selling floors altogether?

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December 11, 2025

Amid a stock slump, RH posts revenue gains and teases a new look

The company beat revenue expectations in the third quarter, but saw its margins dragged down by tariffs.

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