CNBC/NRF report shows slight YOY gain in November furniture store sales
by Monthly retail analysis also shows a meager increase from October, as competition for spending in other areas rises WASHINGTON — November furniture and home furnishings…
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Ten out of 10:00 with Mark Schumacher
by Once again, Mark Schumacher is the star of his video podcast, this time sharing insights about consumer attitudes toward spending. Citing recent research from L.E.K.…
News Now Media Group adds 3 industry writers to its ranks
by HIGH POINT — To expand its coverage across various segments of the home furnishings and bedding industries, News Now Media Group has added three staff…
Various factors went into the research, including income, job growth and mortgage payment versus rent ratio in markets with a population of more than 250,000…
US trustee not a fan of debtors’ plan in American Signature bankruptcy
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Currey & Co. names Mary Wilson VP, key accounts
ATLANTA — Lighting, furniture and home décor specialist Currey & Co. has named Mary Wilson vice president of key accounts. Mary Wilson She began her…
Kelly Cassady joins Cassady Closeouts as director, sales and marketing
by NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Cassady Closeouts, a leading supplier of overstocks, closeouts, special buys and bankruptcies, has appointed Kelly Cassady as the company’s new director…
Natuzzi names David Workman chief commercial officer wholesale, North America
by HIGH POINT – Natuzzi S.p.A. has named David Workman as chief commercial officer wholesale, North America. With more than 25 years of experience in the furniture industry…
by MATSAPHA, Eswatini — In September, Al Mansoor Group proudly unveiled its first Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 7,276 sq. ft. facility, located at Plot 186t Cnr of Ludvonga and Lomawa Street, Shop U3 and U4 Matsapha Lifestyle Centre, Matsapha,…
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CPSC announces recall of clothing storage units sold on Wayfair
12-drawer units are unstable if not anchored to the wall, which poses a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can harm children WASHINGTON — The United…
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Products seen at premarket in September
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Streamline Art plans aggressive product launches at January markets
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ADL to honor Cindy Crawford, Andrew Koenig and Kenny Larson at 2026 industry dinner
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by Job Title: Director of Distribution Center Operations Company: Ashley Furniture Location: Redlands, California Description: Ashley Furniture is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Distribution…
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Retail
CNBC/NRF report shows slight YOY gain in November furniture store sales
Monthly retail analysis also shows a meager increase from October, as competition for spending in other areas rises WASHINGTON — November furniture and home furnishings…
Black Friday bolsters year-end revenues for retailers around the US, albeit with some mixed results
Growth in housing helps propel traffic and sales as retailers compete with other retail segments vying for a limited pool of disposable income HIGH POINT…