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When it comes to e-commerce, Howards Storage World is cleaning up
Howards Storage World has been synonymous with storage and organisation in Australia since the business was established in 1997. But it hasn’t been plain sailing for the retailer. In 2016, the business was pla...
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Video: Meet the designer who helped transform Freedom and Kmart
We chat with Kate Hopwood, Freedom’s head of design about what it’s like being at the helm of a brand’s transformation.
Ikea launches shoppable app that brings together lifestyle and data security
The app is billed as the first significant iteration of Ikea’s customer data promise.
Former Steinhoff CEO fined millions for insider trading
Marcus Jooste sent a 'warning SMS' to several shareholders before the furniture firm's infamous stock crash in 2017.
Adairs’ e-commerce makes up almost half of all sales so far in FY21
The business’ gross margins are well above prior years’ levels as well, up 600bps than the same period of FY20.
How Ikea is giving marine litter a new lease of life
The Swedish furniture giant shares insight into the Musselbloma project and its global expansion plans.
Temple & Webster sales skyrocket, eclipse FY20 in a single quarter
And the business has managed to do it while boosting customer satisfaction to record levels.
Ikea moves to make its first energy positive store in Adelaide
Ikea will introduce a connected solar and battery combination that will provide more than 70 per cent of the store’s ele...
Will the global furniture boom continue into 2021?
The furniture industry has seen some strong tailwinds in 2020, as customers continue spending more time at home. But wi...
No more ‘vanilla’: Freedom CEO reveals major turnaround plans
Here's why the Australian furniture retailer is returning to its design-led roots in its latest rebrand.
‘We gambled on this thing’: Gerry Harvey reflects on the past six months
A candid conversation with Harvey Norman's chairman about Melbourne’s reopening, stock shortages and rent.
Harvey Norman profit up 185.8 per cent, excluding Melbourne
Comparable sales rose 30.3 per cent across Harvey Norman's global business.
Ikea opens dedicated second-hand stores, expanding circular furniture goal
Ikea is to open its second second-hand furniture store in its home country, Sweden, expanding its commitment to the circ...
Inside Coco Republic’s new outdoor concept showrooms
Coco Republic brings the natural beauty of California to its latest showrooms.
Ligne Roset set to open its first Perth store in Claremont
French contemporary furniture company Ligne Roset is set to launch its first store in Perth, in the suburb of Claremont.
Adairs’ online sales double during bumper FY20
Online sales grew 111 per cent to $124.2 million, and made up 32 per cent of total sales.
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