In spite of Wayfair’s broader profitability struggle, the e-commerce giant is investing in a pair of debut stores for Perigold. Retail columnist Warren Shoulberg asked Perigold’s global head to share more about the physical-retail expansion strategy, and why the brand is prioritizing its designer services and trade program.
What options do long-suffering home retailers have in the current will-he-or-won’t-he Trump tariff roller coaster? Warren Shoulberg surveys the landscape.
RH shares hit a record low midweek, as the company’s fourth-quarter earnings were released in tandem with Trump’s new tariffs. Still, CEO Gary Friedman says the brand is still positioned for long-term success.
Former heavyweight champion and grill icon George Foreman passed away last week, prompting Warren Shoulberg to take a deeper look at how he became the face of the single-bestselling kitchen appliance in history and reflect on the role branding plays in home products.
The Canadian legacy brand joins a long list of retail closures north of the U.S. border—leaving a void in the home market that only Walmart seems poised to capitalize on.
Two months and change into Trump’s second term, tariff policies are still a constantly moving target, leading home brands to scramble for ways to mitigate their risk—and to vent about the stress at industry gatherings.
Atlanta-based flooring retailer Floor & Decor has launched its first foray into kitchen cabinetry, adding semi-custom and express-ship products to its stores and website.
In its fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings report, Wayfair showed small steps in the right direction, but still has a ways to go to reach profitability.