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Canadian Home Furnishings Retailer Bouclair Deploys New POS Solution

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The PredictSpring solution includes both stationary and mobile POS applications along with clienteling, omnichannel commerce and inventory management capabilities.

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Ikea Plans $2.2 Billion Investment to Advance Omnichannel Presence

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omnichannel growth strategy over the next three years — the largest investment the retailer has made in nearly four decades of operating in the country. Ikea will invest more than $2.2 billion in its U.S. We know U.S. in a statement. “We

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Macy’s Names Gennette’s Successor as CEO Plans 2024 Retirement

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And I’m delighted that Adrian’s role has greatly expanded, leveraging his deep strategic expertise, commitment to omnichannel operational excellence and strong financial discipline.” Mitchell, who has served as CFO since November 2020, has been integral to the development and execution of the retailer’s Polaris transformation strategy.

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Cashierless Space Gets More Crowded: JD.Com Opens Two Autonomous Stores in the Netherlands

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JD.com has entered the autonomous store space in Europe with the launch of two omnichannel cashierless stores in the Netherlands. The Ochama shops, located in Leiden and Rotterdam, carry everything from food to home furnishings and are operated entirely by robots.

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Ikea U.S. Launches Virtual Interior Design Service for Consumers and Businesses

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The Ikea designer and customer will then communicate through three virtual, one-on-one sessions, via the Ikea website and videoconferencing, to develop an inspirational mood board, floor plan, elevations, detailed 3D renderings, lighting plan, curated product list, home furnishing tips and material suggestions.

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After 70 Years, IKEA Disassembles Both Print and Digital Catalogs

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In order to reach and interact with the many people, we will keep inspiring with our home furnishing solutions in new ways.”. Turning the page with our beloved catalog is in fact a natural process since media consumption and customer behaviors have changed.

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Stimulus Checks Spur 5.3% Jump in January Retail Sales

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Electronics and appliances as well as furniture and home furnishing stores both marked double-digit increases over the previous month. Every major category saw spending increases, including the food and drink establishments hit hard by the pandemic. These saw a 6.9%