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Canadian Home Furnishings Retailer Bouclair Deploys New POS Solution

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For over 50 years, Bouclair has been committed to offering our customers not only stylish and affordable home furnishings, but also a personalized and enjoyable shopping experience,” said Peter Goldberg, President and CEO of Bouclair in a statement. “As

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bebe stores Acquires 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings Franchises for $35 Million

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has purchased 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings rent-to-own franchises from Franchise Group Inc. This is the company’s first foray into the home furnishings vertical. This acquisition diversifies bebe’s profit stream and better utilizes existing net operating loss carryforwards. for $35 million.

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IKEA to Further Scale Down Retailing and Operations in Russia and Belarus

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In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Inter IKEA Group and Ingka Group , the holding company that controls the home goods retailer’s stores, shared that IKEA operations in Russia and Belarus will continue to scale down after an initial pause in March.

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Vitamin Shoppe Parent Company to go Private Following Acquisition by Senior Management

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Franchise Group owns and operates a number of “franchised and franchisable” businesses that include The Vitamin Shoppe as well as Pet Supplies Plus , Wag N’ Wash , American Freight , Badcock Home Furniture & More , Buddy’s Home Furnishings and Sylvan Learning. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.6

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Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Johnson Steps Down

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Jonathan Johnson, CEO of the home furnishings retailer formerly known as Overstock.com , which operates as Bed Bath & Beyond , will step down from his post as well as the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Beyond, Inc.

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Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock Get New CEOs

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With Dave’s extensive experience in furniture and home furnishings ecommerce and retail liquidation, I am confident he will quickly reignite the valuable Overstock brand.” “Chandra’s retail and leadership expertise and proven ecommerce track record make her an invaluable addition to our team to drive Bed Bath & Beyond forward.

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Remote Sales Tips for Home Furnishing Retailers During COVID-19

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Virtual consultations and appointments; promoting virtual sales; and leveraging chat, text and social media are all ways home furnishing retailers are connecting with shoppers during COVID-19. Many have had to learn new ways to do business and create remote sales to keep their business operating. .