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Homeware - the unexpected winner in 2020 ft. Michael Truluck, CEO at La Redoute International

Homeware - the unexpected winner in 2020 ft. Michael Truluck, CEO at La Redoute International

FromInside Retail


Homeware - the unexpected winner in 2020 ft. Michael Truluck, CEO at La Redoute International

FromInside Retail

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

At the height of the pandemic, interest in home decor has skyrocketed with consumers creating ideal home spaces to accommodate for both their personal and professional lives. With many already in lockdown 2.0, improving the quality of life in their home environments with the latest interior design trends will only continue to grow exponentially.From house plants to organic bedding, homeware products have experienced a surge in demand this year. Due to an increase in people working remotely and inspiration from  social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram, homeware sales have increased 39% YoY, according to the Confederation of British Industry.On unEDITED: Inside Retail this week, we are joined by Michael Truluck, CEO of La Redoute International. Michael previously held senior positions at Condé Nast Publications and Peter Blacks Footwear & Accessories. In his current role as CEO, Michael is responsible for growing and leading the company, which operates in more than 30 countries. Originally founded in 1837, La Redoute was one of the first apparel companies to diversify into homeware. As the homeware market continues to be the brand's primary focus, Michael walks us through this booming market, including top trends and opportunities their business is seeing during this time.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at unedited@edited.com if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.
Released:
Nov 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (73)

Retail News. Tech Talk. Fashion Trends. Awarded the Best Branded Podcast by Quill, INSIDE RETAIL is a refreshingly fun and forthright look at the intersection of retail and technology. Hosted by Grace Hill, EDITED’s Retail Strategy Director, the show pulls back the curtain on the world of luxury brands, fast fashion and housewares. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders and fashion innovators to explore key trends and how brands solve the daily challenges facing the retail marketplace everyday.