Chad Silver joins Barcalounger as VP of sales
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Industry veteran Chad Silver has taken a new position as vice president of sales at motion upholstery resource Barcalounger. He comes to …
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June orders for residential furniture down 6% from last year
Smith Leonard Furniture Insights report also notes that year-over-year June shipments also were down 8% HIGH POINT — New orders and shipments for residential furniture …
Labor Day promotions seek to move the needle on furniture store traffic and sales
It’s that time of the year once again, the last big summer weekend and also one of the biggest furniture retail sales events of the …
What becomes of Broyhill in a possible Big Lots bankruptcy?
Brand has long contributed to the success of the retailer’s sales growth as furniture is the biggest-ticket item on the floor COLUMBUS, Ohio — The …
BoConcept unveiling fall collection
Launch includes 50 pieces of wood furniture and custom upholstery available in more than 100 fabrics and leathers HERNING, Denmark — Lifestyle Danish retailer BoConcept …
Consumer confidence rises slightly in August
However, purchasing plans for homes fell to a 12-year low, representing a likely weak spot for furniture sales WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence rose slightly in …
Will furniture retail sales uptick in July be fleeting?
Monthly and year-over-year gains are tempered by slow year-to-date sales activity WASHINGTON, D.C. — For a change, there was some good news for the furniture …
5 takeaways from La-Z-Boy’s latest earnings call
Q1 report, conference call highlight growth opportunities for the company moving forward MONROE, Mich. — By all accounts, La-Z-Boy had an impressive start to its …
Crypton sues Williams Sonoma for unauthorized use of company trademark
Suit alleges that retailer is using Crypton trademark on products not treated with Crypton chemistry BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Fabric resource Crypton LLC has filed …
Gerald Washington dies at age 85
PONTOTOC, Miss. — Gerald Washington, who built an upholstery manufacturing operation from the ground up that supplied retailers around the country for decades, died here …
