retailers
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How to Pick the IKEA Furniture That Will Actually Last Decades
Though Swedish furniture and home decor retailer IKEA is often associated with affordable, self-assembled pieces that don’t last very long, that’s not true across the (particle) board. While you don’t purchase IKEA products to serve as heirlooms to be passed down through the generations, it’s entirely feasible to get a few decades out many pieces…
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How to Get Amazon Prime Day Deals Without Paying for a Membership
With news of Amazon’s Prime Day being slated for June 21-22, one of the biggest sales of the year is suddenly three weeks away. The only catch is that the sale is for Prime members only…or is it? There’s actually a way to get Amazon Prime deals without paying for a membership — here’s how…
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Why You Should Support Your Local Bookstore
You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: Support your local, independent bookstore. Most adults who are avid readers know, deep down, that supporting your neighbourhood bookstore is a good thing to do — but when it’s time to preorder a book or grab a couple of last-minute titles to take along on a…
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Aussie Retailers Are ‘Going Bust’ In Record Numbers
Data from business analytics company illion shows a record number of Australian retailers are going to the wall. Although relatively low as a percentage of all companies, the negative trend is worth highlighting given the laundry list of headwinds already facing the sector. Multiple analysts agree that the near-term performance of the retail industry will…