Global Retail Intelligence – January
January 22 – Kaufland to Exit AustraliaSchwarz Group’s Kaufland, with about current 200 employees in Australia and a plan to open 14 stores in Victoria and land purchased in other sites has decided to pull out of the country, indicating that it will continue to focus on core markets in Europe. From Yahoo Finance January 22 […]
Managing Uncertainty Will Likely Be Name of Game Again in 2020
Housewares companies plan to introduce new products, develop new ways to connect directly with consumers, and fine-tune business operations in year ahead ROSEMONT, IL (Jan. 22, 2020)–A strong economy has helped the housewares industry make new investments, despite continued uncertainty surrounding tariffs and cost pressures from the top and bottom. Many housewares suppliers in 2020 […]
Redesigned Special Displays Help Buyers Focus on Consumer Trends, Retail & Product Innovation at The Inspired Home Show 2020
ROSEMONT, IL (Jan. 22, 2020)— Keeping in line with the new, more consumer lifestyle-focus of the event, The Inspired Home Show (formerly the International Home and Housewares Show) has reimagined all of its display areas to better align with the needs of retailers seeking to meet the emerging needs of their customers. By creating new […]