Williams Sonoma Opens First South Korean Locations
Williams Sonoma has opened its first stores in Seoul, South Korea, under its strategic franchise agreement with Hyundai Livart Furniture, a home goods retailer.
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Natalia Goncalves, BrandsMart, Senior Buyer, Housewares
The July 17 issue of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® features the 18th annual Impact Merchants special report. Housewares suppliers, representing the categories that HomeWorld covers, once again were asked to nominate buyers and merchandisers believed to have made a significant impact during the past year.
Report: Judge Rules Against Kroger In Lidl Private Brand Claim
A federal court judge has denied a request from supermarket giant Kroger that sought to prohibit Lidl from using a private brand logo that the former claimed was similar in look and could cause confusion with shoppers.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Rolls Out New Mobile Site
BJ’s Wholesale Club has rolled out a newly designed mobile site, making it easier for members to browse, research and save on their purchases.
Wayfair Renews Habitat For Humanity Partnership
Wayfair has renewed its global partnership with Habitat for Humanity as it helps the organization build and rehabilitate homes.
Walmart Releases ‘Roadmap’ To Boost U.S. Manufacturing
As Walmart continues its effort to help boost the American manufacturing sector, the retailer has released a report that looks at the challenges and opportunities as it pertains to making a variety of products domestically.
Williams-Sonoma Appoints Ross To Lead Rejuvenation Brand
Williams-Sonoma has appointed Ryan Ross to lead the company’s Rejuvenation brand.
Amazon Hosting Jobs Day To Hire 50,000 Workers
Amazon.com is holding a Jobs Day event as it aims to fill more than 50,000 positions across its fulfillment network.
Carol Nakauchi, Dollar General, VP/DMM, Home Division
The July 17 issue of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® features the 18th annual Impact Merchants special report. Housewares suppliers, representing the categories that HomeWorld covers, once again were asked to nominate buyers and merchandisers believed to have made a significant impact during the past year.
Consumer Confidence Rises In July
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined marginally in June, improved in July. The Index now stands at 121.1, up from 117.3 in June. The Present Situation Index increased from 143.9 to 147.8, while the Expectations Index rose from 99.6 last month to 103.3.
J.C. Penney Names Davis CFO
J.C. Penney has named Jeffrey Davis as the retailer’s executive vice president and chief financial officer. He succeeds Andrew Drexler, who has been serving as interim chief financial officer while the company completed its search.
Supervalu Misses Estimate As Retail Lags In Q1
As Supervalu closed on the acquisition of Unified Grocers, the supermarket retailer reported a decline in its retail division net sales in the first quarter.
Amazon To Open Fulfillment Center In Orlando
Amazon.com plans to open a new fulfillment center in Orlando, FL. When the site opens in 2018, Amazon said the facility will create 1,500 new full-time jobs.
Dan Willman, Best Buy, Floor Care Buyer
The July 17 issue of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® features the 18th annual Impact Merchants special report. Housewares suppliers, representing the categories that HomeWorld covers, once again were asked to nominate buyers and merchandisers believed to have made a significant impact during the past year.
Whole Foods Market Opens Store In Harlem
Whole Foods Market has officially opened its 12th New York City store in Harlem.
National Retail Federation Elects Lundgren Chairman
The National Retail Federation has elected Macy’s executive chairman Terry Lundgren chairman of its board of directors.
J.C. Penney Rolls Out Apple Pay Nationwide
J.C. Penney has rolled out Apple Pay to all of its stores nationwide.
Cost Plus World Market Opens First Oklahoma Location
Cost Plus World Market has opened its first store location in Oklahoma.
Pottery Barn Launches Fall Home Collection
Pottery Barn has unveiled its fall 2017 collection and has launched the home goods lineup with an integrated marketing campaign.
Groupon Appoints Cooper President, North America
Groupon has appointed Aaron Cooper as president of North America, giving him oversight of the company’s local, travel and goods businesses in the United States and Canada.