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Clint Engel is a veteran home furnishings industry journalist and executive editor of Home News Now. Please share your feedback with him at clint@homenewsnow.com
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Blog: 1 take on the 2 sides of the mattress antidumping debate from someone invested in both

Some U.S. producers claim to have been operating at about 50% capacity, pre-COVID. On the other side, importers are arguing the duties will harm their businesses and have an adverse effect on the American consumer. The truth lies somewhere in the middle, and the pandemic has only muddied the waters.

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Earnings roundup for the week ending November 13

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Podium introduces first chargeback guarantee for local businesses to handle in-person purchases

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Robust payments product includes enhanced retail functionality and fraud protection LEHI, Utah, November 11, 2020 — Podium, the leading customer messaging platform for local businesses, …

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Furniture left out of Monday’s stock market rally

Furniture left out of Monday’s stock market rally

For months home furnishings stores and e-tailers have been bucking the broad retailer trend, posting strong business recoveries as restaurants, clothing stores and other less home-oriented companies suffered. But on Monday, the tables were turned a bit in the stock market.

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Primo opening Charlotte distribution center

Primo opening Charlotte distribution center

Primo International is opening a 70,000-square-foot distribution center here, in a move that will improve speed and other services to its customers east of the Mississippi.

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Berkshire Hathaway’s furniture stores rebound in Q3

Berkshire Hathaway’s furniture stores rebound in Q3

OMAHA, Neb. — Berkshire Hathaway’s retailing revenues rebounded in the third quarter, thanks in part to a surge in business at its home furnishings chains. …

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Derro joins Nationwide Marketing Group as VP furniture and bedding

Derro joins Nationwide Marketing Group as VP furniture and bedding

Mike Derro WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Industry veteran Mike Derro has joined Nationwide Market Group as vice president of furniture and bedding, as part of the …

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JCPenney gets Bankruptcy Court go-ahead for a sale

JCPenney gets Bankruptcy Court go-ahead for a sale

PLANO, Texas— JCPenney received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its acquisition by landlords and lenders in a deal valued at $1.75 billion. Under the deal, …

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As cash-flow concerns mount, PFP introduces health check tool for furniture stores

As cash-flow concerns mount, PFP introduces health check tool for furniture stores

Planned Furniture Promotions Tom Liddell warned about a looming cash-flow danger for furniture stores this past summer. Now, as price increases have only worsened the liquidity crisis for some, PFP is offering a free tool to help retailers catch potential problems — hopefully before it’s too late.

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Home News Now taps industry veteran for editorial leadership

Home News Now taps industry veteran for editorial leadership

Home furnishings industry digital publication Home News Now has appointed Cecile Corral as editor-In-chief of Decor News Now.

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