You go to buy a loaf of bread and come home with a candle': how fast homewares became the new fast fashion
Briefly

The article explores the rise of affordable homeware in UK supermarkets, where items such as tableware and cushions are now part of regular shopping trips. Asda, Sainsbury's, and Tesco have initiated their own homeware lines, changing consumer behavior noticeably. While homeware shopping has become commonplace, concerns about sustainability echo the past dilemmas seen in fast fashion, particularly after events like the Rana Plaza disaster, pushing consumers to reconsider their buying habits amidst a booming fast homeware industry.
Walk into any big UK supermarket, and you'll find an aisle stacked with stylish yet affordable homeware items, marking a shift in consumer shopping habits.
Asda, Sainsbury's, and Tesco have all launched own-brand homeware ranges recently, making it the new normal to buy home goods during weekly shopping.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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