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Think Refurbished Means Low Quality? Think Again! At Ofreex, we’ve heard it all: ❌ "Refurbished furniture doesn’t last." ❌ "It won’t look as good as new." ❌ "It's risky to buy." Here’s the truth: ✅ Every piece sold undergoes strict quality checks. ✅ Our furniture is stylish, durable, and made to impress. ✅ Plus, you’re making an eco-friendly choice! It’s time to change how India views refurbished furniture. Check out our latest arrivals and see for yourself! Get started here: https://ofreex.in/ #Ofreex #Marketplace #RefurbishedGoods #SustainableBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Ecommerce #BusinessLaunch #Recommerce

And this week's #fridayfive - five things I learned this week: 1. In this article on the chef behind Chicago ramen spot Akahoshi, journalist Kevin Pang makes the point that his knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes is partly why he finds the restaurant so exceptional -- knowing Chef Mike Satinos (aka the "Ramen Lord") uses a level to make sure the dough is even, that he hit upon a perfect mix of King Arthur Lancelot and Galahad flours, that he imports three types of miso for his blend, that he uses a refractometer to make sure the broth is properly viscous, etc. Sometimes the story behind a food makes it taste better. (https://lnkd.in/g6YPN8ra) 2. As an example of that, this behind the scenes look at how IKEA figured out how to turn ceramic waste into new products will make me look twice at a simple bowl the next time I'm visiting one of their stores. (https://lnkd.in/gYhEtpaM). 3. This article from the Vancouver Sun on why the youngest Baby Boomers identify more with Gen X is a great example of why generations are increasingly being broken up into older and younger cohorts, or brands are focusing more on life stages (someone in college is different from someone a few years into their career). (https://lnkd.in/gnnKQSPv) 4. There has been a lot of ink spilled on Costco as a business (not to mention the chickens and hot dogs), but some interesting stats from The Economist: Costco's gross margins are half that of Walmart, but it makes up for it with $4.6b in membership fees, accounting for half of its profits; membership renewal rates are above 90%; its Kirkland Signature brand accounts for a quarter of its sales; and staff turnover is 8%, compared to about 60% for retail as a whole (https://lnkd.in/gnz3AjSf). That popularity is why it's such a PITA to shop there on the weekends (https://lnkd.in/gt5vnD-C). 5. This weekend I checked out two museums here in Chicago -- the American Writers Museum and the Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibit at the Field Museum. At the latter I learned that, of the 1.7 million species on earth, over 30,000 feed on blood in some fashion (I also learned that neither garlic nor bananas are good at keeping mosquitos away). And I loved this quote from Roger Ebert at the Writers Museum: "A lot of people these days don't even go to a movie once. There are alternatives. It doesn't have to be the movies, but we must somehow dream. If we don't 'go to the movies' in any form, our minds wither and sicken." I hope you "go to the movies" in some form this weekend. #menumatters #fridayfive #todayilearned #data #research #ramen #recyle #upcycle #costco #generations #genx #boomers #museums

Founder Pijus Makarevicius from Furniture1.eu: 'In some of those countries we are the biggest e-store in the furniture category, while in others we are new entrants. We offer tens of thousands of furniture SKUs, sourced from leading producers from Poland, Sweden, Denmark, France, Germany, Bulgaria, Turkey, China and others.' Read here the full interview! With Rossen T.

Evermore London and A Little Find is today's featured partnership! 🎉 Evermore London has been making high quality candles since 2016 – with an enticing range of products and scents on offer. 🕯 The Evermore candle studio is an entirely ethically-minded business... using plastic-free packaging, phthalate-free perfumes, sustainably-farmed essential oils, and recycled glass. 🌍 And now – using #Alvio's collaborative ecommerce system – you can shop for Evermore candles at the home of innovative brands: A Little Find! 💡 Learn more about both brands down below. 🚀 #ecom #sustainable #candles #homewares #ecommerce #partnership #collabecom

Today’s household product market is incredibly saturated. Between established brands and private labels vying for shelf space, gaining traction or differentiating your product from the rest of the pack can be challenging. Techmer PM can help. Our team’s deep understanding of household products helps us deliver high-quality, attractive solutions that meet your specific needs. Techmer PM’s custom colors and intricate designs, like TechSplatter, are formulated to grab attention and keep customers engaged. We also recognize that time is of the essence when meeting evolving consumer demands. Our expertise and processes ensure speedy color matching and production for a seamless concept-to-market experience. For more information, contact [email protected] #TechmerPM #Innovation #Sustainability #IfYouDreamItWeEnableIt #MaterialDesign #HouseholdProducts

Valora supported Wetility with designing their solutions housing unit the pace. The name the Pace came from the business’ tagline / positioning – “energy at your pace.” Naming it the “Pace” ensured all was in sync with the company’s brand equity building focus where each touchpoint needed to contribute to the business being the top-of-mind alternative energy solutions supplier. wetility was still growing its presence, we agreed on the housing unit being initially called the pace box, with the box word being eventually dropped as the organisation grew its brand across its core and non-core markets.   We then put a few design ideas together around the box, guided by the organisation’s business and brand strategy. Although the Pace would be a box, our creative team proposed that the front and edges of the box be curved. This would contribute to the “premiumness” of the final product. We then mocked up two colour options aligned to the colour palette, that is, a white pace box with a silver logo and a dark blue pace box with a golden logo. The two options were accepted for prototyping with us supporting the development of the two options to physical production.   The end product is a team effort we all are proud of, and an element we hope the Wetility team will continue to leverage and build their brand across respective priority markets in perpetuity. #energyatyourpace #wetility #smartsolar #productdesign #wearevalora #brand

Greetings, Post-pandemic consumer spending has shifted dramatically, with many now prioritizing essentials and affordability due to rising inflation and reduced disposable income. This trend is profoundly affecting the furniture and rug industry, as budget-friendly options are increasingly favored over high-quality products. In my upcoming article, I’ll be digging into how and why this Post-Pandemic Spending Shift is hitting the Furniture and Rug Market hard. Stay tuned. #ConsumerTrends #FurnitureIndustry #RugMarket #InflationImpact #RetailTrends #PostPandemicEconomy #Affordability #BusinessStrategy

We've left 2023, and, say what you want about this wholly challenging, demanding, and difficult year — it was a year that brought forth many changes that will shape future trends in the marketplace for numerous industries. This is especially true in the furniture industry, where trends come and go in both style and substance as well as in the way furniture is marketed to consumers. 2024 will be interesting for the furniture industry, to say the least. The consumer wants and needs have changed drastically over the last year, and while they, of course, will always need furniture, the bills for electricity and food are taking precedence across the world. Brands will need to withstand the decline in demand and make sure they stay on top of their customers' minds once the recession ends. Sustainability is predicted to become an even larger consumer concern in the following years, and the furniture industry has also heard the call. From sourcing materials to the impact on the environment to the treatment of workers to the final stages of production, many brands are focusing heavily on developing sustainable furniture products from start to finish in order to satisfy the wants and needs of customer demographic that is growing exponentially.

Grow Your Furniture Business Online In today’s competitive market, furniture businesses need more than great products—they need a strong online presence. At Furniturefy, we specialize in helping manufacturers and retailers connect with customers, build trust, and grow through powerful digital strategies. Ready to see your business thrive? Let’s make it happen. Contact us today and take the first step toward success. #furniturebusiness #digitalstrategy #growyourbusiness #furnituremanufacturers #onlinepresence #businessgrowth #furnituremarketing #furniturefy #furnituremanufacturers #furnituresellers 

Martha Van Arts is one of New Zealand’s hidden treasures. She’s passionate about sustainability and making the world a better place. But not just that, she's done something about it. When she and her husband Olly realised that sunscreen products were largely awful, they set about developing a completely new product that didn’t suck. And so Skinnies Sunscreen was created - a sunscreen product that isn’t water-based and slimy and that is a joy to use. But Martha and Olly weren’t product designers, they weren’t chemists, they were their own best customers - they entered the world of product design, chemistry, consumer goods, packaging, marketing ... and they nailed it. Creating a product that has sustainability at its core, from the packaging, to the messaging, to the composition of the product. Hear Martha’s product journey - how adapting to change, being the change, and leading the change resulted in a global distribution and business success. www.jafac.nz #sustainability #product #productdevelopment #consumer #innovation #sunscreen #skinnies #adaptingtochange #adaptation #productmanagement #marketing #Nomad8 #jafac