Court OKs stalking-horse bid for Buddy Mac, buyer for American Signature stores
Hearings make for busy day Wednesday in the 2 bankruptcy courts In contrast to the Franchise Group bankruptcy, U.S. trustees have proven to be champions …
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How agentic AI will reshape retail
Research shows 48% of retailers plan to deploy artificial intelligence agents by this year The retail industry, as we know it, is undergoing rapid change. …
Ten out of 10:00 with Ivy Zelman, Zelman & Associates
Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher again visits with one of the country’s top housing analysts who says affordability is a key issue impacting today’s …
Where is the next generation of retail leaders?
Why mentorship matters more than ever Last week, I attended Las Vegas Market (as I have for three years now), and I was enjoying dinner …
Ball 4: Brian Kahn’s surprising ventures in professional baseball
Who knew the former FRG CEO owned 3 baseball teams? BROCKTON, Mass. — Pitchers and catchers are about to report for spring training, and for …
Phonix RBS identified as stalking-horse bidder for remaining 37 Buddy Mac stores
WILMINGTON, Del. —The Buddy Mac Holdings bankruptcy is hurtling toward the finish line with Phonix RBS emerging as the stalking-horse bidder for the former Buddy’s Home Furnishings franchisee. The deal for …
Ten out of 10:00 with Betty Monroe, connective engagement coach
In this video interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with Betty Monroe on how the human factor is more important than ever as …
B. Riley sues Kahn, Kahn’s wife and Kahn’s legal team for fraud
Separately, Buddy Mac to sell 9 Missouri stores to National TV & Sales B. Riley has been a busy bee since the calendar’s rollover. The …
Ten out of 10:00 with furniture retail expert Manny Sciberras
In this exclusive interview, Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the retail executive who spent 13 years with Art Van, then had a …
ASI bankruptcy’s stain on the entire industry
End consumers can’t understand why they can’t get their furniture WILMINGTON, Del. — A story out of Tampa, Florida, via WFLA TV features a disgruntled …
