Revisiting the mystery at the heart of the Franchise Group bankruptcy
You might recall that 15 months ago, we used this space to erect a metaphorical pinboard or “murderwall” like those found in procedural crime dramas. Our quest …
Author: Brian Carroll
Brian Carroll covered the international home furnishings industry for 15 years as a reporter, editor and photographer. He chairs the Department of Communication at Berry College in Northwest Georgia, where he has been a professor since 2003.
We’re spending a lot more time at home
The measles outbreak in Texas got my attention, if for no reason other than the fresh memories of Covid and that horror’s continued haunting. The …
Postcards from Vegas II: Re-humanizing AI
In late January, speaking to Therapedic manufacturers at the Las Vegas Market, I presented on how to re-humanize generative AI. My goals were to de-mystify …
Some joy in the Conn’s bankruptcy
Ad hoc group of Badcock dealers, B. Riley Financial, debtors settle surcharge dispute Just a week ago, an ad hoc group of 93 former Badcock …
Former Badcock dealers battle B. Riley Financial over commissions
Judge in Conn’s bankruptcy authorizes funds to be paid to independent dealers I don’t know which bankruptcy is messier, Franchise Group’s or Conn’s-Badcock’s. In the …
Evidence mounting of a brick-and-mortar comeback
Exactly one year ago, I wrote of the seeming revivals of malls, train heists and piracy. We’ll call this column Throwback Tuesday, because since mid-February 2024, …
Judge removes Franchise Group legal team
An auction now is likely of FRG assets including Buddy’s Home Furnishings and American Freight DELAWARE, Ohio — After a fast, even frenetic start to …
Coroner’s report: Bargain Hunt latest to file bankruptcy
Almost directly adjacent to the Big Lots here in Rome, Georgia, is Bargain Hunt. Less than two blocks in the other direction is, or was …
Postcards from Las Vegas
Notes from the January furniture market LAS VEGAS — We can have fun in such different ways, and few places put this on such gaudy, …
Additional subpoenas served in FRG investigations
LA Times report notes that B. Riley Financial and Chairman Bryant Riley are fully cooperating with the SEC LOS ANGELES — Bankruptcy court documents show …
