Retail News from Around the World
Big Lots Plans Canadian Departure As Losses Grow As part of its third quarter earnings announcement, Big Lots revealed that it is pulling out of Canada after two years of effort didn’t produce the...
View ArticleRetail News from Around the World: 4/9/2014
Walmart India Planning a long run in India, Wal-Mart to open 50 wholesale stores in next 4-5 years, to enter ecommerce, strengthen compliance procedures: “Wal-Mart is committed to India and we are...
View ArticleHousewares Exports Grow in 2013
Report and analysis by: Laura Spingola, Trade Resources Ltd. 2013 was a positive year for housewares exports as they grew 3.9% to nearly $4.3 billion. This is a record high! Almost all export markets...
View ArticleHousewares Exports to the UK Market
Report and analysis by: Laura Spingola, Trade Resources Ltd. The United Kingdom represents a special market for U.S. housewares exporters. Ranking third among global markets for U.S. housewares...
View ArticleIndustry Update from the Japan DIY Industry Association
Information provided by the Japan DIY Industry Association shows remarkable development in the sales and number of DIY stores/home centers in Japan since the first DIY store was opened in the country...
View ArticleBrazil’s Booming Internet Retailing
by Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Digital businesses are investing in Latin America’s rapidly evolving B2C retailing, according to the September 2014 issue of Internet Retailer, published...
View ArticleHousewares Industry Forecasters Peer Into The Future Of Consumer Trends,...
Colors & Design Trends, Millennials’ Shopping Habits, Supermarket Shoppers Turning supermarket shoppers into housewares buyers, how millennials shop, color and design trends, and consumers’ mindset...
View ArticleInforming Innovation: An Interview with Naomi Shedden, Trend Bible
By Vicki Matranga Design Programs Coordinator Trend Bible is a UK-based trend agency dedicated to home and interiors. The firm works with global brands to predict and capitalize on future changes...
View ArticleImpact of Millennials Explored At 2016 International Home + Housewares Show
There’s no question Millennials are making their presence known in the marketplace. New research from HFN on how Millennials make themselves at home was shared today at the 2016 International Home +...
View ArticleMirabile’s 10 Rules of Engagement
Get Connected, Stay Fresh, Make It Personal, Says Consumer Guru Tom Mirabile Core values and expectations of today’s consumers discussed at 2016 International Home + Housewares Show It’s never been...
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