In a recent conversation with fellow Forbes.com contributor Steve Dennis, our wide-ranging discussion turned to RH, the company formerly known as Restoration Hardware. “I was at a conference where Gary Friedman talked about these new gallery stores that hadn’t opened yet. And I thought he was crazy,” Dennis said. I had much the same feeling […]
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Imagine What RH Could Be if It Got Its Digital Act Together?
New study by Gartner L2 finds RH (a.k.a. Restoration Hardware) is way behind other specialty retailers in digital performance
What’s Missing in the Interior Design Industry? In a Word, BRANDING!
In preparation for my September 12 talk at the New York International Carpet Show (NYICS) on Trend Insights: What Consumers Are Looking for Now!, I have been digging into the interior design industry, one that leads the consumer market in home design trends. ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) just released a new state of […]
How Beekman 1802 Mercantile Is Making a Home for HENRYs
Home furnishings brands: Meet the HENRYs! The gatekeepers to future prosperity. HENRYs (High Earners Not Rich Yet) are an often overlooked and not a well understood segment of consumers. HENRYs have high incomes, ($100,000-$249,999) putting them in the top 20% of all U.S. households, but not nearly as affluent as the Ultra-affluents (top 2-3% with […]
RH Understands Brands Can’t Buy Loyalty with Points
RH, the brand formerly known as Restoration Hardware, is redefining the concept of a furniture store, opening large-scale showcase galleries in historic buildings that become true experiences while abandoning malls and shopping centers. In its pioneering fashion, RH just announced a new kind of loyalty program, heavy on customer experiences and services that make the […]