by Mike Duff | Jun 13, 2024 | Retail Articles
Among worldwide banners in a Kantar study of brand value, Amazon came in as the leading retailer, and The Home Depot beat out Walmart to complete the top three retailers. In the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2024, Costco and Lowe’s followed to fill...
by Mike Duff | Apr 8, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Walmart tops the latest Top 50 Global Retailers study by the National Retail Federation, which included in its report an assessment of the challenges and opportunities retailers faced the past year. The NRF study, with information compiled by market research firm and...
by Mike Duff | Mar 5, 2024 | Retail Articles
Ikea continues to open small-format stores, with the latest debuting in Katy, TX. The new Ikea “Plan and Order Point with Pickup” location is the second in the Houston market. The company stated the additional location would help it meet the needs of...
by Mike Duff | Feb 9, 2024 | Retail Articles
The 2024 Ikea Style Guide has debuted with a focus on four interior design concepts dubbed Warm Minimalism, Swedish Roots, Modern Playfulness and Scandinavian Folklore. As the company introduces its style guide, Ikea has also announced the launch of a ChatGPT AI...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Wayfair, HomeGoods and Big Lots had the highest market shares among pure-play specialty home product retailers for the fourth quarter of 2024, according to market researcher YipitData. HomeGoods had the highest gain in the market share in a study from YipitData, at...
