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January 26, 2023

Wayfair needs stores. Bed Bath & Beyond needs cash. Could they strike a deal?

As Wayfair delays its flagship store opening another year and Bed Bath & Beyond sputters, retail columnist Warren Shoulberg offers a bold theory: Could the two retailers solve their problems by joining forces?

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January 19, 2023

5 mind-blowing new gadgets that debuted at CES

Gadgets and gizmos galore: Retail Watch columnist Warren Shoulberg shares his insights from CES and what they could mean for the home industry.

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January 12, 2023

A COVID surge combined with Chinese New Year could spell supply chain delays

As hundreds of millions of Chinese workers prepare to head home for an extended New Year’s holiday amid loosened COVID restrictions, Warren Shoulberg explains why the global supply chain may be in for yet another major hit.

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January 5, 2023

In 2023, the money’s in remodeling

Despite rising interest rates and rampant inflation, BOH Retail Watch columnist Warren Shoulberg says all eyes should be on the home remodeling sector in 2023.

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December 29, 2022

Where’s home headed in 2023? 7 business predictions to watch for

After three tumultuous years, the home industry is likely entering a period of relative stability, in which shifts will be slower and more subtle throughout 2023, predicts Warren Shoulberg.

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December 22, 2022

The year in retail, from A to Z

When it came to the wonderful world of home furnishings retailing in 2022, the mood ran the gamut—and the alphabet.

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December 15, 2022

Will Bed Bath & Beyond survive 2023?

Although Bed Bath & Beyond won’t release its third-quarter results until the new year, it looks unlikely that the struggling big-boxer can make a comeback, says Warren Shoulberg.

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December 8, 2022

How two extremes of home—Louis Vuitton and Home Depot—are redefining retail

At opposite ends of the market, Louis Vuitton and Home Depot are each introducing innovative store concepts. Warren Shoulberg explains how the two very different brands are opening up new possibilities for home retail.

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December 1, 2022

Black Friday report: Strong in-person sales and stress-free shoppers

What happened over Black Friday weekend, and what does it mean for the holiday shopping season ahead? Warren Shoulberg reports.

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November 25, 2022

This season’s retail winners and losers

Retail columnist Warren Shoulberg unpacks this quarter’s financial results from the likes of Williams-Sonoma, Wayfair and Arhaus, outlining the highs and lows of the holiday season.

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