Clint Engel

YOY furniture store sales jump 11.1% in December

But sales slide significantly from November as inflation appears to be taking a toll WASHINGTON — December sales for U.S. furniture and home furnishings stores …

Remembering Simon Kaplan

The founder and CEO of NJ-based Crest Furniture is remembered for his love of, and unflinching dedication to, the furniture industry, family and friends MOUNTAINSIDE, …

1915 South hits its stride

Georgia-based Ashley HomeStore licensee has more stores, distribution centers on tap for 2022 THOMASVILLE, Ga. — With a new corporate name and a fifth generation …

Diamond Mattress introducing first top of-bed bundle at Las Vegas Market

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif. — Diamond Mattress will introduce a customizable top-of-bed bundle at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, aimed at helping retailers build bigger tickets. …

Andrew Koenig named City Furniture CEO

TAMARAC, Fla. — Andrew Koenig, son of City Furniture Co-Founder Keith Koenig, has been promoted to CEO of the Top 100 company effective next year. …

B. Riley pays $400M for Badcock receivables

MULBERRY, Fla. — B. Riley Financial has purchased W.S. Badcock’s credit receivable portfolio, entering a new business, while going a long way to help Franchise …

Green Front Furniture acquiring Abroad Home Furnishings

Furniture and accessories importer will cease wholesale operations in March FARMVILLE, Va. — Green Front Furniture has signed a deal to acquire furniture and accessories …

Furniture store sales jump 16% in November

How much of the gain is due to inflation remains the unanswered question in the latest government report. WASHINGTON — U.S. furniture and home furnishings …