“Retailing is changing. This is partly due to the advent of the internet and partly because of a growing reluctance to drive to out-of-town stores. Furniture retailers have adapted to the internet, their next challenge is to think long and hard about the future of the superstore. Their first move must be to experiment with moves back to the high street (or, at least, to secondary locations) and see to ...
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Consumer Spending and Forecasts
Furniture Specialists’ Sales
Strengths and Weaknesses
Competitive Context
Consumer
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The Consumer – What They Own and What They Plan to Buy
The Consumer – Who Shops Where?
The Consumer – Factors in Determining Which Store to Visit
The Consumer – Online vs In-store
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Who's Innovating?
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Appendix – The Consumer – Who Owns What
Appendix – The Consumer – Who Plans To Buy What
Appendix – The Consumer – Who Buys Where
Appendix – The Consumer – Factors in Determining Which Stores to Visit
Appendix – The Consumer Online vs Offline
22nd August 2014
"Although it has a slightly younger bias than many other retailers of furniture, DFS is fairly popular across all age groups, due to its accessibility. It hopes to attract a younger, urban target through its purchase of Dwell." 
21st August 2014
"Oak Furniture Land’s growth is dramatically outpacing others in the tough market for furniture."
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What makes for success in furniture retailing?
