StoresNews Wayfair and IKEA double down on US expansion despite home furnishings slowdown 25 February 202625 February 2026 Molly Gilmore furniture industry, IKEA, Wayfair 4 min read The home furnishings sector ended 2025 with sales up 2.3 percent to $135.8 billion. Yet that... Read more
ListiclesStores 5 ways discount and dollar stores are winning over US shoppers in 2026 2 February 20262 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Dollar Tree, Retail, United States 5 min read The Retail industry in the United States continues to evolve rapidly as consumer spending habits shift... Read more
StoresBrand strategyInsights How icon has evolved to deliver ‘real life comfort’ to households across the UK and Europe 27 January 202627 January 2026 Iain Beanbag Bazaar, Homeware, icon, Volume 66 Issue 1 6 min read icon, formerly Beanbag Bazaar, is a design-led homeware brand specializing in comfort for real life –... Read more
StoresInsights Enter the world of Big Box Outlet Store, where customers find unexpected bargains and unrivalled value 27 January 202627 January 2026 Iain Big Box Outlet Store, Homeware, Volume 66 Issue 1 7 min read Everybody loves a bargain. Now more than ever, shoppers are investing time in searching for the... Read more
StoresNews Are Shade Structures the Right Fit for Your Retail Space? 15 January 202615 January 2026 Sarah Rudge Retail, Shopping, Stores 9 min read Outdoor areas now play a measurable role in how customers experience shopping environments. Walkways, seating zones... Read more