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September 16, 2021

Will ABC Carpet & Home be able to reinvent itself after bankruptcy?

Days ago, rumors of ABC’s financial struggles gave way to official reports of its Chapter 11 filing. Retail Watch columnist Warren Shoulberg, longtime friend of ABC creative director Paulette Cole, unpacks the iconic brand’s journey.

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September 9, 2021

RH’s latest earnings call details grand plans for first store abroad, hotel properties and more

In announcing second-quarter earnings that border on the insanely great, RH laid out its latest vision for the future, both short term in 2022, and for the next decade. In doing so, it took up its forecasts for the rest of its fiscal year, putting its faith in a sustained future for America’s love for their homes—and in RH to furnish them.

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September 2, 2021

How Ikea is revamping stores and rehabbing its image

The Swedish home furnishings retailer, known for its disposable furniture and mazelike stores, is taking steps to refresh its merchandising approach and combat its unsustainable reputation.

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August 26, 2021

Williams-Sonoma gains in the high-end market. Is it coming for RH’s share?

In a quarterly call, corporate leadership discussed how the recently revamped Williams-Sonoma Home, their line of higher-end furnishings, has been a "growth driver" for the company.

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August 19, 2021

Norwalk Furniture leaders just sold the company—to their own employees

Norwalk Furniture, one of the legendary names in the upholstered furniture business, has weathered happy highs and devastating lows over its nearly 120 years in business. Today brings another major notch on the company timeline: Employees just learned the company is being sold—to them.

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August 12, 2021

Meet the $15 billion Chinese retailer that Gen Z is obsessed with

You may not be all that familiar with Shein, but it’s pretty certain that millions of your customers (or your teenage niece) already are. Here’s why the largest fast-fashion retailer in the U.S. might matter to your business.

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August 5, 2021

Will private equity’s appetite for rentals impact the home goods sector?

Yes, the pandemic brought on a boom in the home furnishings business. But even as the surge continues, a shadow is emerging that could threaten aspects of the industry for years to come.

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July 29, 2021

How Raymour & Flanigan had its best sales year ever by targeting young people

While other furniture retailers have struggled to adapt to e-commerce, the 75-year-old Raymour & Flanigan invested in digital initiatives and a smooth in-store experience. The pandemic rush rewarded them handsomely.

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July 22, 2021

At Bed Bath & Beyond’s revamped New York flagship, less is more

Columnist Warren Shoulberg toured the vastly renovated space, which has cut down the amount of product on its floors by nearly half.

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July 16, 2021

A British retailer is turning its unused real estate into homes—could it catch on across the pond?

What if a department store was your landlord? Home brand John Lewis is building 10,000 residential units, mostly into its existing portfolio of space. Warren Shoulberg explains why the retailer is eyeing real estate as its next big opportunity.

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