Kmart will shutter an additional 64 locations, which follows Sears Holdings’ decision to close 68 Kmart stores announced in the spring.
Macy’s will add approximately 83,000 seasonal associates for the upcoming holiday season, with 15,000 of those spots earmarked for the retailer’s direct-to-consumer fulfillment facilities.
A study from market research firm Market Track suggested that a lot of holiday shopping would be completed earlier this year.
Houzz’s recent home trends survey identified a growing consumer awareness and integration of smart home technology when it comes to home renovations and remodeling.
Kohl’s said it will hire more than 69,000 holiday workers for positions at its 1,100 stores and distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers.
Lifetime Brands has completed the acquisition of the kitchen division of Focus Products Group.
The International Housewares Association has elected four new members to its board of directors.
HSN, Inc. has launched an augmented reality (AR) design app across two of its home and lifestyle brands within the company’s Cornerstone portfolio: Frontgate and Ballard Designs.
Predicting high margins and a continued increase in e-commerce activity, RetailNext is forecasting a 3.2% increase in year-over-year holiday sales.
NPD has reported that Millennials are at the center of the niche segment of consumers embracing craft coffee brewing methods at home. Fueled by this trend, NPD is forecasting 9% growth in coffee consumption by 2024.
