Blog: Why you should stop trying to sell outdoor furniture
Back when I first came into the home furnishings industry, something became apparent very quickly: mattress brands and retailers were different from others in the …
Author: Alex Milstein
Alex Milstein is a contributor and social media coordinator for Home News Now and editor in chief of Casual News Now. He previously served as senior editor of both Casual Living and Designers Today. Prior to that, Alex covered technology for Furniture Today, with a focus on augmented reality, e-commerce, and 3D visualization.
Texting overtakes email as preferred means of contact
A few months ago, Podium introduced the ability for retailers to follow up with their customers via text message—also known as SMS marketing—and it has been a …
Jerome’s Furniture enters outdoor category
Jerome’s Furniture is launching two outdoor furniture superstores situated inside the company’s San Diego Morena Blvd. and San Marcos locations.
Fall High Point Market 2021 preview
Here are a few new and trending products manufacturers will highlight at the upcoming High Point Market, Oct. 16-20.
Outdoor industry looks toward future at Casual Market
While this year’s Casual Market had lighter attendance than usual, manufacturers were glad to be able to spend quality time with retailers who did come, and share some of their new 2021 and 2022 product lines.
Sarreid partners with Live Furnish for 3D tech
WILSON, N.C. — Sarreid will work with image production platform company Live Furnish to create photo-realistic silhouettes and room scenes with Sarreid products and build out its 3D image library.
Highlights from Casual Market
From modular sectionals to solar lighting, outdoor exhibitors brought unique and innovative product to Casual Market Chicago.
Kittle’s Furniture reorganizes its outdoor category
Kittles Furniture exited the outdoor category for several years back in the mid-1990s, but about five years ago—after looking for a category that would help differentiate them and answer customer requests—they got back into it in a big way.
Broad River’s outdoor category on the rise
After three years of building excitement for the outdoor category, Broad River Retail’s outdoor sales are up 70% year over year.
Call for High Point Premarket products
Home News Now is accepting product submissions for the September High Point Premarket.
