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May 28, 2026

Ikea’s core strengths are resonating with renters

The Swedish retail giant continues to outpace home furnishings competitors with a focus on affordability, portability and small-space solutions.

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May 21, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond unveils its new roadmap

The retail giant lays out an ambitious plan to consolidate its component brands, reallocate its massive inventory, and reconfigure its competing staffs and business structures—beginning with the opening of its first hybrid store.

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May 14, 2026

Primark launches a New York flagship

There’s a new discount retailer on the block—and it’s poised to give the fast-fashion stalwarts a run for their money.

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May 7, 2026

Home retailers post decent earnings amid a rough period

Better-than-expected revenues last quarter have insiders talking. Are things looking up for furnishings brands?

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April 30, 2026

Is Ashley Furniture making a play for the upscale market?

Accentuating style and affordability, the brand ventures into new retail territory with its newly launched Luxe line of furnishings.

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April 23, 2026

GreenRow expands into physical retail and hospitality

The sustainability-focused brand’s new downtown Manhattan store positions it—and parent company Williams-Sonoma—for future growth.

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April 16, 2026

NY Now has new owners—and a plan to rebuild

Veteran show management executive Dorothy Belshaw hopes to return the beleaguered show to its former glory, starting with enlisting more exhibitors and adopting an energetic new layout.

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April 9, 2026

TJX is positioning itself for growth in the home sector

To figure out the conglomerate’s operating strategy for its HomeGoods and HomeSense brands, all you need to do is go back a few retail lifetimes—to when it bought Marshalls.

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April 2, 2026

Inside Wayfair’s second-ever store

The e-commerce giant has opened a massive location in Atlanta, part of its omnichannel expansion strategy. Retail columnist Warren Shoulberg takes a look.

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April 1, 2026

After a rough quarter, RH looks to the future

With a new brand launching and plans for expansion across the U.S. and Europe, RH is looking ahead despite a disappointing earnings report.

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